Buddhist monk self immolation shocks Hue region
In Hue Viet Nam a Buddhist novice monk Thich Thanh Tuc, 17, burned himself to death to protest the Diem government. The act follows a string of Buddhist suicides and protests as leaders deny authorizing the act. A Saigon student girl Mai Tuyet An, 18, tried to cut off her arm in protest and was treated. Police report no interference by authorities.
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Rights March Costs Spark Big Public Worry
Washington August 13 AP reports ballooning expenses threaten the planned August 28 march for jobs and freedom. Organizers expect up to 250000 participants, with funds for travel lodging and security rising as the event nears. Meanwhile police in Carbondale report a wanted man tied to the march, Williams, depicted by Fulton police as armed and asked to leave town.
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Mao calls for world color unity in race drive
Mao Tsetung issues a 1000 word appeal urging workers peasants and intellectuals of all colors to unite against racial discrimination. U S officials see it as a bid for leadership of global colored peoples against whites amid Civil Rights tensions. By Tad Style. Budgeting for a loudspeaker system tops $15,800 with march financing mainly from marcher dues and contributions.
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Girl's Steer Fair Champ
Priscilla Wilson guided her steer Too Much to win the central Illinois fair grand prize after a field of about 400, beating opponents from 25 Illinois communities. The event also drew city officials for Central Illinois Day amid rain delays and a postponed harness race.
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Weather Roundup From Local Lakes Shows Spillway Levels
Crab Orchard Lake sits 6 inches below spillway and Devil's Kitchen Lake rests inches below spillway. Little Grassy Lake is 1 inch below spillway, with readings from area and across the nation included.
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Fulbright Warns U.S. May Have to Withdraw Troops
Sen. J. W. Fulbright warned the European Common Market could force a U.S. troop withdrawal by imposing high tariffs that hinder trade. He noted poultry tariffs rising from 45 cents to 14.2 cents per pound cutting U.S. frozen poultry exports by about 60 percent and called the duties a symbol of the tariff problem.
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Murphysboro Police Briefs Fine Two Drivers
Betty Murphy of Murphysboro was fined 15 dollars including costs by Justice of Peace Jim Bob Kerley on a ticket issued by Police Chief James Hiller. Gary A Porter of Elkville was fined 10 dollars including costs by the same justice on a speeding ticket issued by Trooper Charles Whittington.
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Eagles to Mark Social Security Date
Herrin Eagles Aerie No. 1548 will observe the 27th anniversary of the Social Security Act with a meeting at 7 30 p m Thursday. Claude Piersall from Harrisburg will speak. Ernest Moore, president, notes the Eagles helped push the act in the 1930s and were present for the signing by Roosevelt. A dinner will be served to all members.
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Mutinous beauty queens spark Miss International pageant
In Long Beach an 18 contestant mutiny against posing on the floor sparks tension as Miss Italy and allies refuse to lie flat for Life Magazine. Others, including Miss Japan and Miss Luxembourg, join the protest over the requested sunburst arrangement before judging begins tonight and Friday’s winner reveal. Funeral services for Chicago taxi driver Edward Hamilton, famed Checker Cab No. 5000, set for Wednesday after his death at 55.
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Chicago cabbie dies as oxygen tank eases heart attack risks
In Chicago a cab driver who died from a heart attack had an oxygen tank installed for emergencies. He kept a miniature Christmas tree in his cab to cheer passengers during the holidays, saying many are away from home at Christmas and he tries to lift their spirits.
Notable Deaths From Tragic Dryer Lock Inquest
A Cleveland, Alabama incident revealed two young boys found deceased inside a clothes dryer after an all night search for hospitality that impressed a cab driver. David Wayne McClain, 16, and Rickey Lee Spann, 3, were discovered by A D Cummings. Coroner J O Butler ruled the deaths accidental and likely caused by suffocation within minutes after the door closed.
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Barnett Moves to Halt James Meredith Graduation
Gov. Ross Barnett urged postponing James H. Merediths University of Mississippi graduation after an investigation into alleged violations of a state directive against inflammatory statements. Meredith, 30, of Kosciusko, was the first Black student admitted to Ole Miss under a federal order.
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Sullivan Backs Coleman in Mississippi Runoff
Jackson Aug 13 AP Charles Sullivan who ran third in last week's first primary will support former Gov J P Coleman in the Aug 27 runoff against Lt Gov Paul Johnson Jr Sullivan said on statewide TV that Mississippi would be better under Coleman and he withheld decision until Coleman pledged to oppose federal encroachment on states rights He quoted Colemans oath to fight Kennedy re election in 1964 and oppose New Frontiersism if elected governor
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