Canal Effort Praised By Freeman
Secretary of Agriculture Orville Freeman praised Justice William C. Douglas for promoting the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal as a national park. Douglas joined Freeman and about 300 others on the canal hike and urged establishing a park, noting the need for wilderness lands for the future. Freeman spoke at the Canal Club Association banquet after the trek along the towpath.
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Major Progress Seen In Railroad Dispute
A presidential emergency board has taken a major step to end the deadlocked railroad work rules dispute. The board sent a confidential memorandum to unions and carriers outlining required actions and deadlines. If not followed, the board will withdraw when it submits its report to President Kennedy on May 11.
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Cosmos 16 launched by Soviet Union in orbit
The Soviet Union sent Cosmos 16 into orbit on Sunday as part of its satellite program. Moscow radio announced the launch during Fidel Castro's travel to Moscow for a rally in Red Square. The satellite was reported operating normally.
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Harpers Ferry Pupils Win Top Study Honors
Harpers Ferry High School Principal Carl Auvil announces top scholastic honors for the 1968 graduation class. Senior Miss Sandra Littleton earns valedictorian with a 4.0 average for four years of study. Miss June Lee also named top scholar.
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