Metric myths and a sprawling family tale dominate
The article cites a knitting federation spokesman objecting to metric labels for clothing, arguing inches stay essential for bust measurements. It then notes J Harry Clipp’s 16 children, now all out of school, ending a 45-year streak with Danny Clipp’s graduation.
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Beame to face Badillo in New York mayoral runoff
In New York City Democratic primary Abra[ham] D. Beame led with 34 percent, Herman Badillo trailed with 29 percent, Mario Biaggi placed third. Runoff set for June 26 to decide the nominee to succeed Mayor Lindsay. Beame would be the first Jewish mayor if elected. Badillo would be the first Puerto Rican mayor of a major city. Frank Hogan won re election as Manhattan district attorney.
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Two American literary figures die in Nashville and LA
Anna Bontemps a 70 year old poet critic died in Nashville. Her work includes the novel God Sends Sunday 1931 and a Broadway dramatization St Louis Woman with Pearl Bailey. Charles T Von Der Ahe supermarket pioneer died at 91 in Los Angeles after building a regional chain and Von's Grocery Co later expanding to 115 stores in Southern California.
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Kissinger Returns to Paris Hopeful on Viet Accord
Kissinger returned to Paris with optimism that North Vietnam will stricter comply with the cease fire. He told House leaders he hopes to pressure greater adherence in four or five days and discussed ICCS continuity and possible replacements in Hanoi. Rogers said North Vietnam appears intent on carrying out the agreement and continuing talks on rehabilitation and reconstruction.
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Youth Guilty in Triple Knife Murder Case
Robert Grisby, 17, of Valencia was found guilty Monday of first degree murder in the May killing of Valencia housewife Linda Greenwood 28, her son Adrian 3, and neighbor boy Scott Murphy 3. The crimes occurred in the Greenwood home bedroom.
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Solons get Rogers' 2.9 billion aid plea
Secretary of State William P. Rogers urged Congress to approve the administration’s 3.29 billion foreign economic and military aid program to aid underdeveloped nations and strengthen U S defense. He told the House Foreign Affairs Committee the bill would boost developing countries’ defense, meet human needs, and expand trade and investment. His remarks were released in advance of his appearance. Crushed to death Roy Perine, 55, was crushed Monday when a ship loader overturned?
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Sharpest fighting shakes Mekong Delta and Cambodia
In the Mekong Delta and Cambodia, heavy fighting erupts during the cease-fire period as South Vietnamese reinforcements clash with Viet Cong units. Reports detail multiple battles near Cai Lay, with dozens killed or wounded on both sides and foreign air support bombing to pin down rebels. A U S pilot died in an incident near Phnom Penh.
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Pentagon to release bombing data from Cambodia reports
A U S Pacific Command spokesman said daily Cambodia raid notices would continue from Honolulu while the Pentagon would issue occasional announcements. He noted Pentagon alerts would differ from routine reports stating warplanes operate over Cambodia at Cambodian government request.
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