Wilson Faces Cluster Moves As Tories Gain Ground
In nationwide local elections in England and Wales the Labour Party suffered decisive losses, losing control of historic councils and seats while the Conservatives gained about 1,282. Despite the poor local results Labour retains a 74 vote majority in the House of Commons. Calls for Prime Minister Harold Wilson to resign intensified from Conservatives, though Labour leadership pledged to press on.
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Lurleen Burns Wallace Buried In Capitol Area Funeral
Mourners gathered in the sun on a hilltop cemetery to honor Gov. Lurleen Burns Wallace with a state flag folded and presented to former Gov. George Wallace after an elegiac service at St James Methodist Church. Reverend John F. Vickers led prayers and praised her fight against cancer.
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Constitution Party Quits Texas To Back Wallace
The Constitution party of Texas said it is going out of business until 1970 and will support the American Party ticket for George Wallace. State chairman Bert Ellis of Houston said most members joined the American Party and petitions were handed over two weeks before the primaries.
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Prague Sees Holiday Amid Rumors of Soviet Troop Moves
Prague broadcasts report mixed signals as foreign observers and Prague residents react to claimed Soviet troop movements toward Czechoslovakia. Czech borders, border guards, and national TV all show muted reactions while Warsaw papers criticize Moscow. Public sentiment runs from cautious alarm to quiet acceptance as officials call for no holiday changes.
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