World Leaders Pay Tribute to De Gaulle
Charles de Gaulle was buried in his village churchyard per his wishes. Paris hosted a requiem mass at Notre Dame Cathedral with over 100 world leaders absent due to his directive. France declared a national day of mourning as crowds mobbed stations and hillsides to honor the fallen leader.
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de Gaulle
Ethis
France
Napoleon
Georges Pompidou
Paris
Nixon
de Gane
Notre Dame Cathedral
Elysee Palace
David K. E
Bruce
U.S
Pompidou
Alexei A. Kosygin
Nikolai V. Podgorny
Notre Dame
Colomeby
Europe
United States
Satelite
Dunkirk
Perpignan
Yvonne
Capt Philippe de Gaulle
Elizabeth
Alain de Boissieu
Jacques, Massy
Algiers
la Boisselle
Rescue Try Set for 2 in Yosemite
In Yosemite climbers Caldwell and Harding face a five day ascent with dwindling rations of fruit, juice, sardines, kippers, and candy. They remain 1,100 feet from the top after 20 days on the route, planning to be rescued from above or finish unaided if weather holds.
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Caldwell
Harding
Yosemite
America
Hagchman
Alternpted
Hompson
Turkey barbecues and watch refunds feature in ACTION LINE
Long Beach readers ask where to barbecue a turkey for holidays and how to return a faulty watch from Shell Oil Merchandise Center. Answers cover local barbecue options in Bellflower and Lakewood, plus why the Des Moines center moved to Tulsa and the account credit of 33.72. Also guidance on preserving gourds and Coca-Cola life insurance policy issuance with delayed booklets.
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Long Beach
F. A
Chris
Pitt's
Bar-B-Q
Artesia Riva
Bellflower
Love's Wood Pit
Lakewood Blvd
Lakewood
Lave’s
Shell Oil Merchandise Center
Des Moines
Iowa
Shell Oil
Action Line
D. W
Rosemead
Dixie Butcher
Shell Oil Co
Tulesa
Okla
Shell
Coca-Cola Boltting Co
Los Angeles
Coca-Cola
E. M
Ramona Barber
Palley
Nine Killed In Giant Oklahoma Explosion At Site
Explosive experts removed a 50 gallon mercury drum after a blast that toppled a crane truck and left three communities without power through the night. Victims were Pan American and Commercial Solvents workers from Tulsa Terre Haute Houston and Atlanta. Cleanup hampered by darkness and cold as crews worked by floodlights and portable power lines.
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Oklahoma
Pen. American
Pan American and Commercial Solvents
Pan American
William G. Bearden
M. J. Grothe
E. E. Robinson
David K. Ellis
M. A. Mallinger
Tulsa
Emory Topps
Wayne Denadel
Terre Haute, Ind
Robert J. Kane
Houston
W. J. Fowler
At Tanta
Union Council Weighing Three Year Pact With GM
Representatives of 304000 GM workers met to decide on a tentative three year contract with UAW. If accepted by the GM council of 350 members the pact goes to rank and file for a vote. A rejection would likely extend the eight week strike into 1971 and restart bargaining. The deal features wage changes tied to the CPI, with initial raises varying by pay level and a retirement at 500 dollars monthly after 30 years. Pensions rise to around 7.25 7.75 monthly per year of service and benefits expand the unemployment fund contribution. Production restart could occur by December 1 pending ratification.
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Detromaw
General Motors
Corporation
United Auto Workers
GM Council
UAW
Stoo
Las Vegas Casinos Terrorized in Downtown Riots
About 100 black youths attacked in a downtown Las Vegas district after a high school football game. Twelve people sent to hospitals. two juveniles and a fourteen-year-old arrested. Windows broken, purses snatched, vehicles vandalized as police contained the 12 block melee. Violent clashes spread toward the west side with police present.
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Las
Vegas
Rancho High School
Las Vegas High School
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Torrance
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Pacific Avenue
Ocean Boulevard
Earl Brambeltt
Walkers the ‘Friendly Store
Woodruff
Carson
Royal Imperial
Fourth and Pine
Park Free Victoria
Las Vegas
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