South Africa eyes limited self rule for South West Africa
CAPE TOWN AP report notes Michael Botha introduces a bill to create legislative councils for six or more areas in South West Africa. The plan would divide the territory into African nations and a white area under South African control, amid a UN effort to gain a presence there. South Africa rejects the 1966 UN vote ending its mandate.
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Buyer Protection: Expanding federal consumer safeguards
Washington report outlines a century of consumer protection laws expanding to many products and services. It notes proposals for cooling off periods, clearer installment charges, and upfront interest, plus potential recalls and radiation standards for electronics. The piece highlights Betty Furness as a leading advocate and cites a $1 billion annual federal spend on consumer programs.
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Tanker Ocean Eagle Bow Sunk in Deep Ocean Grave
In San Juan Puerto Rico AP reports the bow of the tanker Ocean Eagle was sunk in waters a mile deep on Thursday night. Capt Bernard Peters and 29 Navy men aboard flooded the wreck after towing it from the harbor mouth a month after it split in two and spilled oil on local beaches.
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Israel moves 107 Egyptian civilians across Suez under Red Cross
In Tel Aviv AP reports Israel repatriated 107 Egyptian civilians Thursday across the Suez Canal under International Red Cross supervision. An additional 225 Arabs were permitted to cross from Egypt to their homes in the Gaza Strip and El Arish in the northern Sinai Desert.
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Spy charges claim Soviet ships spied in Chinese waters
Communist China accused Soviet ships of spying "for a long time" in China's territorial waters. The charge came in a Foreign Ministry note to the Soviet Embassy in Beijing, reported by the New China News Agency.
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Misguided actress cited in Commons debate over embassy protest
Vanessa Redgrave was called misguided by Conservative MP Robert Elliott during a House of Commons session on last month’s anti U S Embassy demonstration in London. He said the misguided actress led that procession. A riot occurred as police and demonstrators clashed, with over 100 officers injured. Redgrave earlier addressed protesters at Trafalgar Square praising a Viet Cong victory.
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Study on Reformatory Conditions to Reach Gov Docking
A special committee report on Kansas State Reformatory conditions will go to Gov. Docking next week. Atty. Gen. Sonderholm said the governor ordered the investigation and appointed the three member panel. Seven reformery staff dismissed before the inquiry seek Civil Service hearings next Monday in Topeka. The report draft runs about 20 pages with exhibits. Charles D. McAtee announced three new staff appointments including Dr. George Wadsworth as full-time psychiatrist.
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Johnson Robb takes turn as San Francisco cable car conductor
In a playful return to the city’s iconic line, Lynda Bird Johnson Robb, once ordered off by an overzealous conductor, served as a conductor on the same cable car route. Mayor Joseph Aliotta helped arrange the event, linking a lighthearted moment to civic pride.
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Lame Duck Johnson Will Stay Aloof From 1968 Campaign
New York AP report says President Johnson told Senator Robert F. Kennedy he will refrain from backing a successor this year. The meeting, described as unusually friendly, aimed at national unity and preserving Democratic strength and dignity. Kennedy sources note blame shared for public rift, with staff and press inflaming tensions.
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Robert F. Kennedy
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New York Times
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Century milestone for Moultrie’s aged Kiwanis volunteer
Robert Samuel Roddenberg Sr. of Moultrie Georgia turned 100 and was recognized this week as Georgia’s oldest Irving Mason and the oldest Kiwanis International member in Irving. He holds a string of “oldest” titles.
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Robert Samuel Roddenberg Sr
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Jesus Had Patience and Faith amid Life and Death
Clarence W. Cranford reflects on the need for faith to endure life’s trials from Vietnam to parental duties. He cites Jesus’ courage facing arrest, Gethsemane, and Pilate, grounded in prayer and belief that truth endures, enabling perseverance against temptation and despair.
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Huston plans low budget film with 30 crew
Veteran director John Huston unveiled a plan to shoot a movie for under 1 million dollars with a small crew. He cites the burden of large sets and crew on epic productions, contrasting it with a tight, intimate set in Sweden and a cast headed by his daughter Anjelica.
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