Edison dies after long public service in New Jersey and Navy
Charles Edison former New Jersey governor secretary of the Navy and son of Thomas Edison died at 78 in New York. A liberal Republican turned New Deal Democrat he helped create the FHA and led Navy shipbuilding efforts during WWII. He supervised wartime destroyer reconditioning and aided Britain with 30 destroyers before resigning in 1940.
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New York Times Reassigns Editorial Leadership
The New York Times names A M Rosenthal as managing editor succeeding Clifton Daniel who becomes associate editor. James Reston elected vice president and returns to Washington to lead Times news coverage. Seymour Topping becomes assistant managing editor while Richard Mooney joins Rosenthal. Daniel will work on the News Service and other projects.
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Defector Kuznetsov Refuses Soviet Meetings in London
Soviet exile Anatoly Kuznetsov, critic of the 1968 invasion, declines in-person talks with Soviet officials in London, preferring telephone communication. Ambassador Smirnovsky pressed for access as Moscow seeks an audience with Kuznetsov, who remains in Britain by choice.
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Blind 15 year old lands plane by feel at Lunken Airport
Cincinnati teenager Richard Vonderhaar who has been blind since birth flew a Cessna 172 with verbal cues from instructor Gehe Dowers. The 15 year old landed successfully on a runway he could only sense from the sky, as two other blind students participated in a Cincinnati Association for the Blind summer program.
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Pope Reaffirms Push to End Nigerian War in Uganda
In Kampala Pope Paul VI pledged to persist in persuading African leaders to resolve the Nigeria Biafra conflict. He expressed pain over past failures, condemned colonialism, and noted his open car motorcade and mass as he honored Uganda martyrs. Nigeria said it would not negotiate with Biafra, but the Pope planned informal talks.
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City to Install 15 Minute Meters in Downtown
More than 200 fifteen minute parking meters will be installed in a downtown area currently zoned for no parking at any time. Myron Tai, public works director, said meters will be placed on Geary Post and Sutter from Taylor to Market, and on Kearny from Market to Pine.
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White House May Get Surtax Bill Next Week
Senate approves six month surtax extension as debates continue over a full year renewal. House delays action until Monday as leaders seek a path to Nixon, with Thrower urging continued withholding. Republican defections mark a tight, partisan struggle amid broad tax reform moves.
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