Deaths of Dr Oscar Lewis and John G Best
Dr Oscar Lewis aged 56 University of Illinois anthropologist who helped build poverty studies died in New York after heart illness. He authored 12 books and many articles. John G Best 49 CTS Corp board chairman was found dead in his car in Culver Indiana from carbon monoxide poisoning. CTS operates 15 plants in multiple countries.
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American inspired waitresses redefine Cairo social scene
In Cairo a new role for women emerges as hotels like Hilton and Sheraton hire young Egyptian waitresses. The job offers high pay with tips, a stepping stone for ambition, and shifts in cultural norms as women from prominent families take positions once rare in Islamic Egypt. Some pursue marriage with wealthy partners abroad while continuing work.
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Barbs by Phil Pastoret
The strip humorously notes how a single cashew hidden among peanuts in a mixed nuts can cause prideful prejudice. It comments that narrow minds leave room for bias and jokes about a waterproofing formula finally losing out to a trend called wet look leather.
Allies Set 24 Hour Holiday Cease Fire Amid Vietnam War News
Allied commands announced a 24 hour cease fire for Christmas and New Year in Vietnam from 6 p.m. December 24 to 6 p.m. December 25 and from 6 p.m. December 31 to 6 p.m. January 1. American bombers would continue heavy raids on North Vietnamese supply routes in Laos and Cambodia. The Viet Cong pledged three day cease fires over Christmas and New Year and four days for Tet. casualties rose with losses of two planes and three helicopters, four crewmen killed, three wounded and two missing. Vietnamese and Cambodian operations and prisoner releases were reported amid ongoing clashes in the delta and along Highway 7.
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Daley seeks fifth term as Chicago mayor in 1971
In Chicago, 68 year old Mayor Richard J. Daley announced at a news conference that he will run for a fifth consecutive four year term in 1971. The election is set for next April and strengthens the Cook County Democratic machine.
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