Murray Gell-Mann Wins 1969 Nobel Prize in Physics
American physicist Murray Gell-Mann of Caltech receives the 1969 Nobel Prize in physics for his work on classifying elementary particles and their interactions. The chemistry prize goes to Derk H. L. R. Barton of Imperial College London and Odd Hassel of the University of Oslo. The US earns two of three science prizes. prize money totals $72,800. Gell-Mann, 40, discusses future use of the funds and notes his ongoing research.
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Royal Swedish Academy of Science
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University of Oslo
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House Foes Lose On Lottery Draft
In Washington the House defeated a move to open up Nixon's draft lottery plan for a full Selective Service Act rewrite. Senate leaders doubt any action this year. Rivers pledged a broad draft revision next year despite the lottery bill being considered now at Nixon's request.
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Armed Services Committee
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D-Mo
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Ren. H. Allen Smith
Calif
Nixon Proposes FTC Reorganization to Aid Consumers
President Nixon urged a reorganization of the Federal Trade Commission and expanded powers to benefit consumers in a new program. He described another proposal to enhance consumer protections and regulatory oversight.
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Washington
Federal Trade Commission
Twin Cities Chit Chat Air Force Doctor at Rhein Main Base
Air Force Captain Charles T. Simonton, son of Dr. and Mrs. Robert M. Simonton of Monroe, is on temporary duty at Rhein Main Air Base Germany. He is an aerospace medicine specialist with the 47th Tactical Airlift Squadron at Forbes Kansas, to augment Europe flying tactical airlift missions. Simonton, a Neville High School graduate, earned B A and M D degrees from Tulane University. his wife Sheila is daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Irvin of Speed Drive Monroe.
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Neville High School
Tulane University
New Orleans
Sheila
William Irvin
Speed Drive
Monroe Named As Future Boom Town
Monroe is identified by a Brandeis University urbanologist as one of 20 U S boom towns in a computer analysis predicting the top 44 U S cities with growth potential over the coming decade. The study used 165 census variables and highlighted aerospace centers and bases among growth drivers.
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Waltham
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Brandeis University
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Solons Vote To Cite Hyde For Contempt
The House Commerce Committee voted 20 to 13 to cite FCC Chairman Rosel H. Hyde for contempt of Congress for refusing to hand over subpoenaed records in a license renewal case. Hyde submitted his resignation and will leave office soon, but the committee says the action concerns a prior matter.
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Federal Communications Commission
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FCC
Commission
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D.w.va
House
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FAI
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Lebanon Faces New Guerrilla Attacks at Elawat and Rashaya
Arab guerrillas attacked Lebanon's Elawat air base near the Syrian border with rockets and mortars as government forces battled near Rashaya. A guerrilla push toward Asha was repelled, while Aiha reportedly fell to rebels. Egypt signaled mediation and possible Palestinian freedom of action within Lebanon, though details remained unclear. The clashes interrupted peace prospects voiced in Cairo and affected areas around Tripoli and Sidon.
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Beirut
Hassan Sabry el Khaly
Gamal Abdel Nasser
Middle East
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Bustany
Arid
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U S Combat Toll in Vietnam Climbs Past Week
Saigon reports that American combat deaths rose to 102 for the week, the first time above 100 in five weeks, with 24 more than the prior week. Enemy fatalities increased to 2,303 while Saigon’s battlefield deaths fell to 297.
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Rain Likely Today With Cloudy Monroe Skies
Skies over Monroe will be mostly cloudy with chances of rain and thunder showers today. Highs near 68 to 72 with a cooler 64 to 68 Friday. Overnight lows around 45 to 60, and a Wednesday high of 69 with a 0.02 inch rain reading reported by the FAA.
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Growth hotspots list includes Texas and California cities
The article notes 44 cities with growth potential, 21 in Texas and California. Mentions Wichita Falls Texas Albany Georgia Hampton Virginia Hayward California High Point North Carolina Huntsville Alabama Jackson Mississippi Lake Charles Louisiana Lawton Oklahoma Newport News Virginia Warren Michigan seen for Friday. Forecast predicts 60 percent rain today and tonight with 0.25 to 0.75 inch, winds southeast 8 to 18 mph shifting to north Friday.
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Supreme Court Desegregation Riles Nixon Policy
The high court’s “at once” ruling on desegregation forces President Nixon to decide whether to revise civil rights guidelines or risk appeals in hope of softer changes. Officials say all 1970 plans are now out and districts may pursue immediate desegregation or negotiated plans to avoid court orders or loss of federal aid.
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Senate Finance Panel Approves 9 Billion Tax Relief Plan
The Senate Finance Committee tentatively endorsed about 9 billion dollars in tax relief for all individual taxpayers aligning closely with the House plan. It rejected raising the personal exemption amid tie votes and debated several provisions including a wide rate cut, a new low income allowance, and a higher standard deduction.
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Albert Gore
D-Tenn
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Tennessee
Senate
Jack Miller
Alown
Nixon
Treasury
Stock Averages Drift Lower In Trading Session
The market fell with 739 declines and 388 advances on the New York Stock Exchange as the Dow dropped 4.23 to 844.11 by 1 p.m. Traders cited fading peace talks optimism. Ambassador Henry Cabot Lodge proposed secret Vietnam peace talks with no public record of details, while Hanoi reportedly rejected the proposal.
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Stock Exchange
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Hanoi
Nixon Statement On School Desegregation Court Order
President Nixon said the administration will assist in every possible way to implement the Supreme Court ruling ending the all deliberate speed standard in Mississippi school desegregation. He urged citizens to work with the government to solve practical problems while respecting the court mandate.
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Supreme Court
Desegregation Enforcement Questioned by Ziegler
Ziegler avoided discussing hypotheticals as he framed executive branch action around a presidential statement. He said the Justice Department would move promptly to enforce desegregation if school districts balked at the court order, avoiding specific scenarios.
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Vidalia Teen Killed in Head-On Crash
Vidalia 17 year old Raymond D Chelette died when his car rear ended a large bean truck on Louisiana 15 about 12 miles south of Vidalia. Police said he was the sole occupant of the car.
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Today's Chuckle The Easiest Way To Make Money
A light joke notes the simplest path to wealth is to forget who lent it. The quip hints at memory and borrowing in a dry humorous tone.
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