Prague Students Defy Soviet Rule to Form New Union
Czechoslovak students who resisted Soviet repression have become enemies of the regime. The government censored publicity cut off funds banned demonstrations and disbanded the existing student union. A new Preparatory Committee of a New Union of University Students in the Czech Republic has emerged to organize a more obedient student body amid ongoing political pressure.
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Prague
Czech Republic
Gust
Oldrich Cernik
Communist Party
Alexander Dubcek
Moscow
Cernik
Dubcek
Gustav Husak
Kremlin
Husak
Communist Party of Slovakia
Jan Palach
Jan Zajic
National Front
Josef Trencansky
Progov
Karel Kovanda
Studentske Listy
Czechoslovakia
Union J
Customers Pay Cost of Crime in Stores
A study cited by James Gordon Gilkey of Carson Pirie Scott shows department store theft averages 1.5 percent of sales, with Chicago and discount chains facing higher losses. Industry leaders say crime raises prices through higher costs and reduced services, while officials push national debate and legislation.
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James Gordon Gilkey
Carson Pirie Scott & Co
Carson Pirie Scott
Virgil Martin
Chicago
New York City
New York
Kennedy
Reiss
Hickel's disease label used by Democrats on Nixon
Democratic leaders label President Nixon as sufferer of Hickel's disease for pre empting rivals by shaping issues and image. Fred Harris notes Nixon's civil rights stance contrasts with advisers slowing Voting Rights Act expansion. Harris and party leaders project unity, with a 20 member policy council to be led by Hubert Humphrey after his Europe trip.
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Washington
Fred Harris
Nixon
Harris
South
Hubert H. Humphrey
Humphrey
Europe
Soviet Union
More Texans Die In Viet War Toll Rises
Washington AP identifies eight teen servicemen killed in action in Vietnam including Texan Army Captain George C. Carr husband of Jean A. Carr of Corpus Christi. The list names Army Sgt Albert C Wall Jr Army Specialist Ronald E Simpson Navy Lieutenant Leland Sage Air Force Lieutenant Colonel Jean A Kearby Major William Condit Jr Captain Gary Brummer First Lieutenant Terry Reed Staff Sergeant Billy McDonnell and Staff Sergeant George C Peters as missing or killed in action.
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Washington
Defense Department
George C. Carr
Jean A. Carr
Sandstone Drive
Corpus Christu
Navy
Leland C. C. Sage
Air Force
Jean A. Kearby
William 4. Condit Jr
Gary E. Brummer
Terry M. Reed
Billy W. McDoneld
George C. Peters
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University of Michigan
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