Czechoslovakia fears anniversary protests and Soviet response
Prague reports worry over anti-Soviet demonstrations planned around the 50th anniversary of the republic as a treaty allows 70,000 Soviet troops to remain. Officials fear rallies could trigger Soviet retaliation and worsen tensions with Dubcek loyalists urging restraint amid scarce troop withdrawals and rival Bolshevik anniversary plans.
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Prague
Soviet Union
Czechoslovakia
Communist Party
Dubcek Communist Party
Dubcek
Kansas Supreme Court Upholds 1968 Tax Valuation Ruling
Johnson County tax case leaves in force a district court order requiring use of 1968 valuations averaging about 13 percent of justifiable value for this year's assessments. Atty. Gen. Sonderholm criticizes Gov. Docking over enforcement of uniform taxation laws and states interest in the case. He notes the decision did not address merits, but dismissal due to lack of parties.
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Topeka
Kansas Supreme Court
Johnson County
Robert Sonderholm
Robert Docking
Londerholm
Supreme Court
Docking
Sonderholm
Attorney General
State Property Valuation Department
District Court
Cor
Italy secures 2000 tons enriched uranium for navy ship
Italy wins France approval for 2000 tons of enriched uranium to power its new nuclear propelled naval ship. The Italy state committee of Nuclear Energy announced the acquisition after earlier U.S. rejection. The vessel, named after Enrico Fermi, will be among the world’s first such ships and begins construction next year.
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Rome
Italy
France
United States
Italian Committee of Nuclear Energy
U.S
Savannah
Germany
Otto Hahn
Enrico Fermi
Chicago
Soviets Face Slowing Economy Amid Czechoslovak Action
Western sources say Soviet occupation of Czechoslovakia slowed growth as industrial output rose 8.2 percent in Q3, down from 9.3 percent in Q1 and 9 percent in Q2, with transport diversions and reform troubles cited as factors.
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Moscow
Czechoslovakia
Presidential candidate denounces capitalism in Philadelphia
AP reports Henning A. Blumen of the Socialist Labor party visited Philadelphia on Friday and told reporters capitalism is an outmoded, decadent social system and predicted its downfall.
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Philadelphia
Henning A. Blumen
The
Socialist Labor Party
Aussie Bonded by Lazenby debuts as Bond actor
AP reports London arrivals as George Lazenby, 29, chosen to star as James Bond, handles questions at the Dorchester Hotel reception with restraint and humor. He lacks acting experience but shows salesmanship style and good looks, easing fan and press scrutiny after Connery's exit.
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London
Smersh
James Bond
George Lazenby
Sean Connery
Dorcester Hotel
Lazenby
Ian Fleming
Her Majesty’s Secret Service
Connery
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