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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1968
Page
4
A 1968 Ottawa Herald column argues against chasing danger and urges embracing deliberate boredom to extend life. It suggests collecting useless items, playing croquet defensively, avoiding action, advising others, and taking aspirin when thrills arise, to manufacture a harmless, endless routine.
A New York AP report surveys vacation policies in large firms, noting executives resist taking time off despite liberalization. Companies increasingly require longer vacations followed by uninterrupted rest away from work, aiming to boost efficiency. Top executives often receive three to four weeks regardless of tenure, while salaried workers see shorter, staged breaks as service length grows.
In Rio de Janeiro on Friday protesters demanding more money for education clashed with police for a third day. Tear gas, gunfire, and rock throwing reportedly killed a policeman and two students, with another death unconfirmed. Over 100 injured and more than 1,000 arrested. Students targeted the U S Embassy and accused U S aid of colonial influence through a program with Brazil.
Paris AP reports France faces a two stage National Assembly vote with 2,267 candidates for 487 seats. De Gaulle campaigns amid memories of strikes and student unrest, urging a clear Gaullist majority to halt what he calls totalitarian communism. Voting may require a June 30 runoff if no majority is reached.
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