Times of London drops front page ads after 181 years
London The Times ends a long tradition by publishing news and a photo on the front page for the first time since 1785. Cincinnati A 26 year old Price Hill woman dies from penicillin induced anaphylactic shock, the first such case in almost two years.
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UPI
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The
Times
Cincinnati
Hamilton County
Price Hill
Carol Lowe
Miss Lowe
Army Reserve drill absentees face demotion or draft
The Army will enforce new procedures for Reservists who miss weekly drills. Army Secretary Stanley R. Reser ordered actions that can demote members to private, cite them to active duty, or draft them in the Army Reserve and National Guard.
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Washington
UPI
Army
Stanley R. Reser
Army Reserve
Army National Guard
British journalists aim Atlantic row from Cape Cod in small boat
Two British journalists David Johnstone aged 34 and John Hoare aged 29 arrived in New York aboard the liner United States. They plan to depart next month from Cape Cod to attempt a cross Atlantic crossing back to England and break the 1896 record of 55 days set by two Americans.
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New York
UPI
Atlantic
United States
David Johnstone
John Hoare
Cape Cod
England
Bus Driver Bit Nose Off by Ticket Collector in Mozambique
Police report Carlos Chana, a ticket collector, bit the nose off Antonio Pocas, a bus driver, during a work argument in Lourenco Marques Mozambique.
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Lourenco Marques, Mozambique
UPI
Carlos Chana
Antonio Pocas
Lake Erie reaches highest level since 1962
Lake Erie overflow peak reported by the state Water Division at 570.1 feet above sea level raises shipping capacity. Shippers can haul heavier loads in boats using deeper channels than in recent years.
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UPI
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Japan marks 19th anniversary of no war constitution
Tokyo observes the 19th anniversary of its pacifist article after World War II with a national holiday. Schools banks and businesses close as citizens reflect on Article nine drafted during the American occupation.
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UPI
Japan
Weather and local civil notices brief
Partly cloudy and warmer today with a high of 55 to 60. Fair and cool tonight with a low around 35 to 40. Wednesday temperatures stay near the same. Sunrise 5 22 a m Sunset 7 27 High Monday 49 Low Monday 35. Marriage license applications list James I Evans Townsend and Linda L Braden Norwalk granted Chandos Lee Gose Willard and Janet Weisenberger Norwalk. Births announce Vernon Swick and spouse at 149 Norwood old state road. Deaths note Howard Raymond Colby 85 of 321/2 Old State Road.
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Lee Gose
Willard
Time Study Man
Janet Weisenberger
Norwalk
R.N
Where Is Mao Dead Or Alive Sparks Hong Kong Watch
Astrologers in Hong Kong say Mao Tse-Tung’s star is dim and some observers fear the aging Chinese Communist leader may be dead. No public sighting since Nov 26. Albania's delegation arrival prompts watch for a courtesy meeting. If Mao fails to meet them, rumors gain weight.
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UPI
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Communist Party
Mao
China
Albania
Mehment Shehu
Albanian Labor Communist Party
Central Committee
City weighs Avalon site for a city parking lot
Norwalk City Council will revisit the old Avalon Hotel property at West Main and North Hester Streets as a potential location for a new city parking lot. The discussion focuses on repurposing the site for public parking needs.
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Avalon
Norwalk
West Main
North Hester Streets
City weighs purchase of two downtown lots amid bids
The city considers buying the Church Street lot leased from the Masonic Lodge while Goodyear eyes the site for a retail and service center. Downtown zoning blocks new auto repair shops. Controversy over Avalon property dates to 1965 with mayor Frey and co owner Mann. City council also reviews raises for electric workers and service director, curb gutter specs on Taylor Avenue, and Route 20 resurfacing with the state.
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West Main Street
Masonic Lodge
Fred Waugh
Council Finance Committee
Church Street
Goodyear Tire and Rubber Co
Avalon
Louis G. Frey
Robert Price
Chamber of Commerce
Price
Frey
A.B. Mann
Taylor Avenue
Mayor Complains of Peanut Pay in Willard
Willard Mayor Arthur Stearns laments peanut pay and round the clock calls. He says he works seven days a week and must sign affidavits or issue warrants at night, hinting he may quit. Council President Dr J W Emery says they are satisfied but will review police station call outs. The mayor’s annual pay is 1800 dollars per year per the city charter.
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Willard
Arthur Stearns
J.W. Emery
Objections Grow to Willard Street Paving Plan
About 25 residents crowded the Willard city council meeting as protests against street paving and higher assessments spread from 12 areas. Seven emergency resolutions set up assessment equalization boards while Spangler Street sewer plans drew objections and Myrtle Avenue truck traffic ordinance was tabled for a state route guidance approach.
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Willard
Spangler Street
Laurel Street
Myrtle Avenue
Record Vote Of Negroes In Alabama
The national focus centers on Alabama where more Negroes are registered to vote than in a century. Voters measure Gov. George C. Wallace's bid to retain power as primaries begin in six states including Florida Indiana Ohio New Mexico and Oklahoma amid concerns over Viet Nam and cost of living.
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George C. Wallace
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Indiana
Ohio
New Mexico
Oklahoma
Thant to Explain U N Role in Viet Nam Crisis
United Nations Secretary General Thant plans a public statement in Strasbourg outlining why the world body cannot intervene now in Vietnam. He will address the Council of Europe on how Europe and its council can influence global affairs.
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France
UPI
United Nations
Thant
World Organization
Viet Nam
Council of Europe
Council
U S admits shelling Cambodia amid Vietnam conflict escalation
The United States acknowledged for the first time that U S forces fired into neutralist Cambodia in self defense against Viet Cong troops. The move followed heavy pre monsoon air raids on North Vietnam and B 52 strikes from Guam targeting supply areas near the Cambodian frontier. Prince Sihanouk accused border strikes and reaffirmed Cambodia’s neutrality while recognizing the Viet Cong as South Vietnam’s legal government.
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Ups
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U.S
Cambodia
North Viet Nam
Guam
Norodom Sihanouk
National Liberation Front Viet Cong
South Viet Nam
Hanoi
Laos
Housing Bill Splits Bluc
President Johnson’s proposal for a national fair housing law splits the bipartisan coalition backing civil rights measures. Senate Republican leader Dirksen denounces the provisions as unconstitutional, challenging federal power to regulate housing sales and rentals. Javits moves to refer the bill to the judiciary committee for a floor return by a set date.
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Dirksen
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Alliance
Jacob K. Javits
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