Robert Wood Johnson Dies At 74 In New York
Robert Wood Johnson former chairman of Johnson & Johnson died Tuesday at Roosevelt Hospital New York aged 74. He became president in 1932 when sales were 11 million dollars and helped the firm grow to the world’s largest surgical dressings maker with 90 plants in six countries and sales over 700 million by 1967. He retired in 1963 and lived in Princeton NI.
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Sabin Praises Cuba Health System Despite Emigration
Dr Albert Sabin, designer of the oral polio vaccine, told a Miami gathering that Cuba has practically eliminated polio and that its health services are well organized under Castro. He noted emigration of about 2300 Cuban doctors but said vaccination and rural health efforts are carried out exceptionally well.
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Marine Wounded in Vietnam Recovers at Philadelphia Hospital
Pfc. Robert J. Mussari, 19, wounded by an 82mm mortar near Khe Sanh, underwent an operation through a sandbag wall to remove a lodged fuse. He is in good condition, resting with his parents and girlfriend nearby, and would consider returning to combat if needed.
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Bill Medley Quits Righteous Brothers Tour Begins
Bill Medley leaves the Righteous Brothers citing time for writing music and plays. Jimmy Walker replaces Medley, joining Bobby Hatfield as the duo tours a 60 city college and concert run. Medley will pursue solo singing and acting ventures in Hollywood.
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California Assembly Eyes Tough Smog Devices for 1870 Cars
Sacramento Assembly committee proposes strict anti smog rules requiring automakers to install a device to control gasoline evaporation and another exhaust control on 1870 models. Devices face approval by the State Air Resources Board and must meet limits on evaporation and hydrocarbon and carbon monoxide emissions.
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Girl Dies In Murder Case Confession Ties Body Find
In San Diego Denise King, 9, vanished Oct 29 near El Cajon. Jay K Miller, 25, a aircraft mechanic, pleaded guilty to first degree murder and attempted rape, leading detectives to King’s body found near Barrett Lake. Miller faces life imprisonment at Feb 29 sentencing.
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Long Beach appraisers seek exemption from state exam
Sacramento report notes Long Beach seeks exemption from a state law requiring city appraisers to pass a qualifying exam. Senator Deukmejian backs a bill after City Manager Mansell argued Long Beach has long conducted its own property valuations since 1887 and compares well with County Assessor staff. The measure, tied to 1987 legislation, aims to restore the exemption lost in amendments before signing. Ford's Theater reopens after 103 years with a star studded gala and notable officials present. The ceremony honors Lincoln with a ceremony and performances by Helen Hayes and other leading artists.
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Broker Turned Hippie Faces Jail Hospital Transfer
Former stockbroker and Yale graduate Gridley Larimer Wright, 33, described as a sick man, awaits transfer to state correctional facilities after Superior Judge Mark Brandler revoked his probation for marijuana possession. Wright, once a Los Angeles County deputy probation officer, was convicted Oct. 18 and had five years probation. The judge cited the lasting mental and physical effects of LSD and marijuana and ordered Wright to return to court to learn placement in a Department of Corrections facility.
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Tiny Island Nauru Becomes Rich Republic at Midnight
Nauru, a coral island of about 12 miles circumference with 5263 acres and 6000 residents, ends trusteeship and becomes a republic under a new blue, gold and white flag. A five member executive council is to govern until a constitution is set. Phosphate revenue supports the population, averaging $33,000 per family annually.
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Two Oil Firms to Merge in Los Angeles Announcement
Occidental Petroleum Corp and Signal Oil & Gas Co announce plans to merge in a tax free stock exchange. Stockholders must approve. the combined firm, to be named Signal Occidental Petroleum Corp, would have assets about 3.75 billion dollars and yearly revenues over 2 billion. Signal will be a wholly owned subsidiary with Mosher as chairman of the new company.
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