USIA Head Is Object Of Bad Gag
A White House travel party gag claims Leonard Marks, head of the U S Information Agency, will replace VOA director John Chancellor who has resigned. The scene involved Johnson touring Expo 67 and a geodesic globe exhibit with Buckminster Fuller as Marks suggested photo backdrops.
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Are You Glad You Don't Live In Manhattan?
Thousands of Manhattan tenants faced a second day without elevator service hot water garbage removal mail and deliveries as a city wage strike by service employees stretched into its second day. Landlords refused to fund wage hikes until rent control law changes and city officials said tenants were coping without a current crisis.
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Wedding Bells in June for 18 Year Old Brides
A Lane Company survey finds 3 million girls will receive high school diplomas this June and over 30 percent plan to marry, making June a peak month for weddings as many 18 year olds graduate and wed.
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Johnson Encounters Dolls Display in Portrait Walk
Johnson pauses before a display of dolls in early American costumes during a public appearance. He studies the dolls intently as photographers capture the moment, highlighting a personal lifetime interest amid the event.
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Caroline Kennedy christens John F. Kennedy carrier at Newport News
Caroline Kennedy smashes a bottle to christen the 61,450 ton carrier John F. Kennedy at Newport News Shipbuilding. President Johnson hails the ship as a testament to resilience and peace, with Kennedy family in attendance and Cardinal Cushing present.
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Army Grants Concessions To Reservists in Callup
The Army unveiled concessions to protesting reservists as a large callup begins next week, expected to pull about 31,000 training delinquents into service by late November. Key changes include avoiding discharge of some nine month plus active duty cases and keeping them in the ready reserve. other relief applies to those with six year obligations expiring by January 1. some officer specialists will not be drafted if they retain their skills. Original estimates had 15,000 to 25,000 reservists affected in the Army, with smaller numbers in other services.
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Passengers consume half their weight on Caribbean cruise says NatGeo
The National Geographic Society reports that cruise travelers on a typical two week Caribbean voyage eat and drink amounts totaling about half their body weight, reflecting generous dining on itineraries.
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Navy urged to form two fast ocean recovery units
A U S News Group study recommends immediate creation of two mobile deep sea recovery teams for the Atlantic and Pacific to retrieve lost hydrogen bombs and other valuable objects. It cites the Palo Mares Spain operation and urges civilian participation where appropriate, plus accelerated deep submergence work.
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Bomb Explosion at Port Chicago Ammunition Base
A 750 pound bomb exploded during loading at Port Chicago Navy ammunition base injuring five men and burning a boxcar loaded with similar bombs bound for Vietnam. A second bomb caught fire but did not explode and was quickly controlled by station firemen. The base is a major Vietnam war explosives hub and a safety zone has been sought for nearby townships. A 1944 blast at the station killed 322 people.
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Mystery Woman At JFK Grave Stays Daily Silent Visitor
An unidentified woman has been visiting John F. Kennedy's gravesite at Arlington National Cemetery for months, about 40 minutes daily. She remains anonymous when asked her name, wearing a black veil and seeming to pray, with guards unable to identify her.
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MS Affects 500000 Americans Says Society
National Multiple Sclerosis Society reports about 500000 Americans live with multiple sclerosis and related diseases. The condition targets the central nervous system and typically begins between ages 20 and 40.
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UPS
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U Thant Justifies UNEF Withdrawal From Middle East
United Nations Secretary General Thant defended the withdrawal of the 3400 man UNEF from the Middle East in a Security Council report. He cited host country consent as essential and argued UAR movements to the demarcation line rendered UNEF ineffective and no longer welcome.
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Shaw Case Fair Trial Compared in New Orleans
The Clay Shaw assassination conspiracy case may show how media coverage affects a defendant’s right to a fair trial. Judge Haggerty plans a second revised guideline set as District Attorney Garrison’s ongoing probes keep News coverage active before trial.
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