Jordan King Says Israel Too Cocky In Arab Clash
King Hussein of Jordan blamed Israel for a 15 hour air and land attack that killed more Arabs than initially reported and left civilians dead. He warned Arab retaliation could escalate, saying the assault increased bitterness and jeopardized peace. An Al Fatah spokesman vowed continued guerrilla attacks.
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More research legs and the brainy girl New York (AP)
American women rejected a British researcher claim that intelligent girls have shapelier legs. Dr Elizabeth Coope aims to photograph 1000 pairs of legs to link personality to leg shape. Reactions ranged from disbelief to cautious curiosity.
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Helicopter Crash Kills Two Children in St Louis River
A sightseeing helicopter crashed into the Mississippi River near the Gateway Arch in St Louis. Eight year old Peter Maune and twelve year old Jay ONeil died. Surviving are Judith Maune and Grant Maune. Pilot Frederick Hawkins, 25, of East St Louis, was missing. Witnesses described a bounce and plunge before the craft sank.
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SIU hikers nearing goal
Two Southern Illinois University students walking from Carbondale to Chicago to raise funds for the United Service Organization received shelter and meals from American Legion Posts in Chicago Heights and Park Forest. They reported collecting over $1,000, with a $269 donation from Mattoon High School, and hope to finish the 365 mile trek Monday.
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Defense chief orders security probe after leak reports
Secretary of Defense Clark Clifford has ordered a Defense Department security investigation after articles in The New York Times and other papers cited top secret material. Officials say the inquiry targets leaks tied to the Johnson administration and Pentagon leaders, following papers on Vietnam troop requests and Westmoreland reports.
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Britain reports December road deaths down sharply
Britain’s road deaths last December fell 33 percent from December 1966, with total road casualties down 21 percent to the lowest toll in nine years. The Transport Ministry cited roadside police breath testing since October as a key factor in deterring drunken driving.
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