Wilson Laborites Hold Thin Lead in British Election
London AP reports the Labour party ended 13 years of Conservative rule by winning control of the House of Commons with a slim margin. Harold Wilson, age 48, leads Labour and becomes prime minister as Alec Douglas-Home resigns. Final results show Labour around half the seats with Conservative losses and Liberal help possible to a power balance.
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Johnson says Red China tests a low yield nuclear device
President Johnson confirms that Red China conducted a low-yield nuclear test and warns its military significance is limited for now. He pledges U S readiness to aid non Communist Asia nations facing threats and notes it will take years to build a Chinese stockpile and delivery capability.
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Profit Accord Hits AMC UAW Deal After Strike Threat
Detroit AP reports American Motors Corp and United Auto Workers reached a profit sharing accord to extend the program to AMC’s 27 000 UAW represented workers. The agreement came after a midnight strike deadline passed and pickets appeared at Milwaukee and Kenosha plants. Details remain undisclosed.
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Yanks Fire Yogi Berra and Keane Quits Cardinals
The Associated Press reports managers Yogi Berra of the New York Yankees and Johnny Keane of the St. Louis Cardinals both left their posts after the World Series. Rainn Houk said Berra will become a special field consultant. Keane resigned by letter dated Sept 28. No replacements named.
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Brezhnev Steps Forward as Khrushchev Era Ends
Brezhnev emerges as first secretary after Khrushchev is ousted. Kosygin becomes premier as new leaders promise to sustain de Stalinization and economic gains. Reports say Khrushchev aides, including son in law Alexei Adzhubei, may have lost their posts. The article notes potential shifts in foreign policy with China and the West.
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New Mexico Road Toll Update
Traffic toll in New Mexico shows 284 deaths this year up to now, compared with 268 at this date last year. Officials call for road safety and monitoring as crash statistics accumulate across the state.
Johnson says he had no knowledge of Jenkins conduct
President Johnson asserted he knew nothing about Walter Jenkins conduct to question his top aide before two morals arrests. After learning of the 1959 and recent arrest, he asked Jenkins to resign and ordered an FBI inquiry.
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First and Third Streets Now Two Way
Two way traffic became legal this morning on First and Third Streets after City Council approval on Oct 6. Motorists are urged to use caution in the first days as the city implements the wider two way plan begun with Walnut and Fourth Streets and Pennsylvania Avenue in September. Richardson Avenue remains the only one way street. The transition followed signal changes to handle the new load.
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Johnson Receives Soviet Peace Message After Talks
President Johnson held a 45 minute White House meeting with Soviet Ambassador Anatoly Dobrynin and received a message from the new Soviet government expressing willingness to seek steps toward peace. Johnson pledged that the United States would persevere in its quest for peace and international understanding.
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Khrushchev ousted from top Soviet posts amid charges
In Moscow Khrushchev was voted out of the Soviet Union’s top positions on charges including nepotism and China policy errors. He contested the charges at a secret Central Committee meeting but was defeated and remained in Moscow.
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Vatican Announces Further Worship Changes Effective March Seventh
The Vatican says more Roman Catholic liturgy changes take effect March 7, first Sunday of Lent. Alterations include face to face mass, priest facing the people during readings, elimination of the Last Gospel, and prayers now spoken aloud or sung, with texts to be set by national episcopal conferences.
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Pensions Raised for Veterans and Widows
President Johnson signed into law a measure expanding federal veterans pension benefits for beneficiaries. The White House said the change will add about 80 million dollars yearly to the program, or roughly 35 million dollars per year in total cost.
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