Johnson tones down attack on GOP in televised exchanges
President Johnson softened his rhetoric toward Republicans after earlier harsh criticism, saying there are good things to say about the other party when warranted. He spoke at the White House and at a Miami Beach AFL-CIO event, then faced planned GOP responses on TV.
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Boumedienne Seizes Command of Algerian Army in Power Move
President Houari Boumedienne takes direct command of Algeria's 50,000 man Soviet equipped army amid a show of strength against rivals. He dismisses Col Tahar Zbiri and warns generals to curb indiscipline as Algiers remains calm and security tightened after consolidating control of the FLN.
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Two Texas Cities Approve 1 Tax in Local Vote
Paris voters 1188 to 157 back 1 cent municipal sales tax and Kerrville 625 to 299 join. total 136 cities with votes on the measure. Of these 118 approve and 18 reject. Colorado City and Copperas Cove decision set for today with a slate of 29 more cities to vote before year end.
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First Steps After World’s First Heart Transplant
Louis Washkansky, the 55 year old grocer who received the world’s first heart transplant on December 3 at Groote Schuur Hospital, took his first hesitant walk today. The stroll was a few yards from his bed to an armchair. He moved slowly and appeared to enjoy the moment, hospital sources said.
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Teens Rescued After 30 Hours in Abandoned Ohio Mine
Two Warren teens, Harry Reibold 18 and Mike Sanfrey 19, were found after 30 hours trapped in an old slope mine near Wellsville Ohio. Rescue workers located them more than a mile from the mine mouth after they tunneled through rock and slate. The youths spoke of seeking a place to die but were saved when deputies and volunteers reached them.
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New Jersey Guard doubles Negro enlistments
National Guard leaders report a New Jersey pilot program to recruit Black servicemen has doubled Negro strength, with 381 enlistments since last August. Maj. Gen. James Cantwell notes priority slots and a five percent over strength amid a 6,000-strong waiting list, while Lt. Col. William Frye and Maj. Carl Briscoe praise community reception.
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