Hope Seen In Transit Strike Talks With NYC Mayor
In New York Mayor John V Lindsay said subway and bus strike negotiations progressed in good faith though a settlement remains uncertain. A new city bid surfaced after a marathon night session amid a $187 million gap. Heavy rain and staggered commutes marked a tense day as unions and the Transit Authority return to talks.
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Five Boroughs
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Famed Poet Carl Sandburg Celebrates Birthday in Bed
Famed poet Carl Sandburg marks his 88th birthday in a sickbed at Flat Rock North Carolina. His wife expresses confidence he will reach 101 though he faces intestinal inflammation and a fall. She notes his longevity may stem from born nature and even goat milk. No birthday news conference will be held this year.
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Keeping Them On Farm Harder, But They Still Like K-State
Acker reports 12.9 percent more undergraduates in land grant colleges this year, with enrollment rising from 35,692 in 1964 to 40,311. Kansas State University shows an 18.9 percent rise, reflecting broader curricula from ag economy to biochemistry and nursery management to attract both men and women to agricultural studies.
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Maine
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Duane Acker
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Acker
College of Agriculture
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Paratroopers Expand Scorched Earth Campaign in Vietnam
U S and Allied forces widen a scorched earth strategy around Saigon to deny the Viet Cong food and shelter. Paratroopers from the 173rd Airborne Brigade burn houses and crops, evict civilians to resettlement camps, and push deeper into the Vat Con areas. Captain Henry Tucker of Columbus Mississippi says the aim is to keep the enemy busy rebuilding rather than fighting.
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Bethany Swedes Top Baker Wildcats In Conference Game
The Bethany Swedes beat the Baker Wildcats 79-68 in a Kansas Conference clash as Gary Harder scored 29 and Harvey Daniels 21. Bethany improves to 3-2 in conference play while Baker drops to 3-3. In non-conference action, Missouri at Rolla beat Harris Teachers 94-79 with Rolla leading 42-40 at halftime.
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