College boom begins as war babies reach college age
Education writer Terry Ferrer surveys the looming college surge driven by postwar baby boomers born 1946 and 1947. By 1965 about 2.55 million graduates will enter college with nearly 2.8 million freshmen anticipated over 1964 and 1965, reshaping admissions from private to public campuses and signaling a decade of rapid enrollment growth.
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Nation honors an old soldier MacArthur funeral in New York
The body of General Douglas MacArthur lies in a simple Gl-issue coffin in New York City with an honor guard, five star banner, and flags. he died at 84 after battles in Samar, St Mihiel, Bataan, and more. President Johnson led tributes as mourning began across the nation.
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Important dates in the life of Gen Douglas MacArthur
Important dates trace the career of General Douglas MacArthur from birth in Little Rock Arkansas to his 1942 status as a commander. Key events include West Point graduation 1903 service in the Philippines 1903 1914 Vera Cruz expedition 1918 WWI frontline awards 1919 West Point superintendent 1925 Baltimore Corps command 1930 General Staff chief 1935 Philippines defense 1937 retirement 1941 recall for Pacific command and Bataan withdrawal.
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Unsigned Midview Petition for Cox Sparks Local Fallout
At Grafton Pharmacy a petition for reinstating Midview High School Principal Bruce B. Cox was reportedly removed by Dr. Thomas E. Williams a Midview school board member though he denies official involvement. Pharmacy owner Jack Knechtges confirmed the incident stating Williams took the unsigned petition after seeing it on a counter. A special Midview board work session tonight will discuss personnel vacancies and potential Cox demotion, with further community meetings planned for April 11 at Eaton Town Hall amid student unrest at the high school.
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Johnsons church trip bypasses security norms
President Johnson and family attended Mark's Episcopal Church with a White House chauffeur driving the First Family sedan instead of a Secret Service car. Secret Service agents trailed in the presidential vehicle during the church outing.
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Bellboy Johns MacDonald awakens Imperial Hotel Fort William
A 60 year old bellboy at the Imperial Hotel Fort William Scotland awakens guests daily at seven with a drum and march through the 46 room building. The unusual method draws comments from guests and staff alike as he repeats the routine.
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Wallace winds up campaign in Wisconsin primary
Alabama Gov. George Wallace closed his campaign in Wisconsin amid a picketing protest against segregation. Gov. Reynolds urged a strong Wallace vote would bring state shame, as the prime featured a civil rights referendum. Reynolds received White House and Kennedy support, with Johnson praising him. A Wallace news conference in Kenosha saw protest violence, marking the first clash of his Wisconsin run. Both candidates planned to attend Milwaukee returns night.
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Brazil peers debate congress shutdown after coup
Gen Argemiro Assis Brasil returned to Rio and was arrested after fleeing with deposed President Goulart. Military leaders discuss closing congress to install Gen Humberto Castelo Branco as provisional president amid mass anti leftist arrests and censorship.
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Castelo Branco
Brazil
Ranieri Mazzilli
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Retired Elyria fire chief Stolzenburg dies at 56
Henry Frederick Stolzenburg 56, retired assistant chief of the Elyria Fire Department, died of a heart attack while watching television. He served from 1935 to 1963 and worked for Sudro-Curtis Funeral Home on off days. He is survived by his wife Margaret, two sons and two grandsons. Services Wednesday at St. Jude Church with burial in St. Mary Cemetery. Funeral home viewings scheduled tonight and tomorrow. Knights of Columbus will recite the rosary tomorrow night.
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Weather Northeast Ohio Outlook and Temperature Range
Northeast Ohio shows mostly cloudy and windy conditions with warmer temperatures and scattered showers today. Tonight stays partly cloudy and mild with lows 40 to 45. Tuesday remains cloudy with occasional showers by late afternoon and little temperature change.
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