Mayors face heavier roles as modern city leaders
The piece profiles the shift from ceremonial figures to administratively stretched mayors. It notes Chicago’s Richard J. Daley mediating a musicians strike, the drive for federal funds, and the wider trend of mayors juggling urban growth, racial unrest, housing, and income pressures while appealing to Washington and state legislatures for money.
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Richard J. Daley
Chicago
Lyric Opera
Housmayor
Washington
Congress
Outposts key to pursuit expansion in Vietnam border area
Katum and Thien Ngon in Tay Ninh Province near Cambodia border host two new U S fortresses announced Jan 12. Seen as key bases for possible hot pursuit into Cambodia, they overlook Viet Cong supply routes and sit amidst about 15 000 Communist troops with 6 300 from North Vietnam.
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Katum
Vietnam
Thien Ngon
United States
Cambodia
Ee Thien Ngon
Saigon
Tay Ninh
North Vietnam
Polished-up square dances draw wealthy adult followers
Los Angeles AP reports a revival of square dancing among upscale adults led by Larry Ward, whose B Sharps club serves San Francisco to Palm Springs. He promotes "styling" and wholesome social dancing as a healthful alternative to youth driven entertainment. Ward, 31, runs cotillion classes once totaling 13,000, now shaping a large professional dance community.
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Los Angeles
Katum Andi
Thien Ngon
California
Larry Ward
Televi
Sion
Ward
San Francisco
Sacra
Mento
San Diego
Yucaipa
Palm Springs
New Car Cleaning Advances Highlight Silicone Glaze
UPI reports car care shifts from soapsuds to cold water plus special additive for faster dirt removal while protecting polish. A silicone glaze promises shielding film, dirt removal, scratch filling, moisture resistance, and a bright finish. The piece also profiles Arab Israeli priest Chacour Bar'am, first Greek Catholic priest ordained in Israel, discussing his background and ties.
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New York
UPI
Hebrew University
Jerusalem
Sabra
Kiar Bar'am
Fori
Galilee
Chacour
Institute Catholique
Paris
Israel
Chacowr
Arab priest studies at Hebrew University in Jerusalem
Arab priest Hakim, head of the Greek Catholic community in Damascus, pursues a master’s at Hebrew University. Chacour plans three to four years of study toward a PhD, hoping to bridge Arab and Jewish students. He concentrates on Bible, Semitic languages, religion, and Talmud, aiming to foster closer Arab Jewish understanding.
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Nazareth
Georgelriard
Hakim
Jerusalem
UPI
Eliassine
Damascus
Chacour
Bothl
Israel
Hebrew University
Chevalier At Sixty At Eighty Tour Still Drives Star
PARIS (UPI) Maurice Chevalier shows no sign of aging as he returns from a 22 city U.S. tour and plans Scandinavia appearances. He discusses retirement on a loosened note, hints at TV specials or film cameos after Europe, and praises Americans while lamenting France’s pace. He hopes for a rest around turning 80 and reflects on a long, active life in music.
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Valier
United States
Scandinavia
Marne la Conquette
Paris
Chevalier
New York
U.S
France
South America
Theatre Des Champs Elyssees
Boy Wins Oversized Gift From Model Kit Coupon
A 13 year old from Portland sent in a model kit coupon and forgot about it. He receives a 3,500 pound 119 foot long full scale mockup of a Gemini spacecraft. The craft will not fly and is donated to the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry as the boy’s home cannot house it.
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Portland
Ore
UPI
Gemini
Oregon Museum of Science and Industry
Robbie Hanshew
Wanmentatian
Alan Tanen
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F. Richard Ciccone
United Press International
Ball Park
John J. Grunther
Samuel Yorty
Ivan Allen Jr
Atlanta
America
DeWitt McKinley
Fort Worth, Tex
Sam
Associated Press
New York City
John V. Lindsay
Rockefeller
City Council
Frank O’connor
Ralph Dighton
Elias Chacour
Maurice Che
UPI Telephoto
Maurice Chevalier
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