Almanac Highlights for December Fourth 1968
United Press International notes on this day in history include Woodrow Wilson sailing to attend the Versailles peace conference in 1918 and FDR ending the WPA in 1942. It also recalls the 1965 Gemini-7 14 day orbit and the Gemini-7 Gemini-6 rendezvous in space. George Washington’s quote closes the brief.
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United Mine Workers Union
America
George Washington
26 Years With LBJ She'll Cook No More
Zephyr Wright, longtime White House cook for President and Mrs. Johnson, will retire when Johnson’s term ends January 20. She cited health reasons and expressed sadness at leaving. Mrs. Wright plans to stay in Washington while Mary Davis continues as LBJ Ranch cook.
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Fifteen Percent In Chicago Schools Smoke
Chicago public, elementary and high school students show 15 percent steady smokers in an American Cancer Society survey of 222 560 students. Fifty one percent never smoked and 34 percent tried but quit. The study, done with the Chicago school system, is part of a national anti smoking education program.
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American Cancer Society
That French Money Crisis and Its Global Echoes
An analysis by PHIL NEWSOM links a British austerity surge in 1967 to a wider French franc crisis and potential US impact. It notes Downing Street tax hikes, De Gaulle’s stance on devaluation, and fears of a domino effect on Belgium, Italy, and Britain, with implications for the dollar and gold standard debates.
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Belgium
Italy
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International Monetary Fund
Procrastinators Club to Nominate Nixon at Late Convention
Atlantic City reports the Procrastinators Club of America plans a convention next weekend to nominate a presidential candidate. Chairman Don Rosenblit of Cherry Hill cites strong Nixon support yet says he must prove genuine candidacy. He notes 13 states will send delegates as the club marks its 10th anniversary with other named contenders including Fillmore Washington and Stassen.
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George Washington
Harold Stassen
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New Look Sought After Record $100 Billion Shortfall
Analysts say a revision is required after a figure exceeding $100 billion exposed gaps in plans. Officials signal urgency for a fresh strategy to address the shortfall and restore confidence.
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