Storm Alma builds toward hurricane force in Caribbean
Alma, the season’s earliest tropical storm, churns 600 miles south-southwest of Miami with winds of 55 to 60 mph and forecast to reach hurricane strength within 12 to 18 hours. The storm threatens Cuba and Florida as it moves northeast toward the region. In Moscow, a 5.8 magnitude earthquake shakes Faizabad, Afghanistan, with no injuries reported.
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Secret East European foreign ministers seek prep for July summit
Moscow reports secret meeting of Soviet Bulgaria Czechoslovakia East Germany Hungary and Romania foreign ministers plus a Polish deputy to plan a Red Summit in July. London notes Britain's maritime strike enters fourth week with seamen demanding a 40 hour week and higher pay while shipowners cite a 17 percent rise.
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Indi a Prime Minister Indira Gandhi Devalues Rupee Significantly
New Delhi India Prime Minister Indira Gandhi devalued the rupee by 36.5 percent overnight boosting the dollar from 4.76 to 7.6 rupees. Official rates differ from unofficial markets where the dollar has fetched around 12 rupees in New Delhi and other Asian capitals.
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India
Indira Gandhi
New Delhi
Pope Paul VI Presses Birth Control Commission
The Vatican reports Pope Paul VI seeking a decision from the birth control commission on possible changes to the church stance on contraception. The commission said it reached an advanced stage of clarification and information but warned Catholics not to expect a report soon.
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Birth Control Commission
Jobless Rate Rises in May Across Teens and Adults
Unemployment jumped to 29 million in May, with the 4 percent jobless rate up from 3.1 percent. The rise largely reflected teens and students taking summer job bids while still in school. officials expect later declines as the economy continues an overall upward trend despite the monthly deceleration.
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Ross
Bureau
Kiss Leads Him To Jail
Pittsburgh police jailable moment arose after Richard S. Wright 23 of Orange City Iowa kissed his girlfriend while driving. A patrolman cited him for reckless driving and littering for tearing the ticket and tossing it on the street. Wright apologized and the littering charge was withdrawn. he posted a $50 bond.
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Four Quads Born in Philadelphia Hospital
In Frankford Hospital Philadelphia a mother gave birth to quadruplets named Alan Beth Anne Katherine Anne and David Anthony after a Friday delivery. Lt Gen Lewis B Hershey said a universal military training program would not draft women, making it hard to sell the armed forces on using women in such a program.
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Injured Passengers Count After Iowa Train Derailment
About 50 people were injured when the east bound City of Los Angeles passenger train derailed near Templeton Iowa. Five diesel units toppled into a cornfield, with 17 admitted at St. Anthonys hospital in Carroll and others treated as outpatients. Uninjured riders were taken to Sacred Heart School for breakfast.
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Viet Nam junta faces Buddhist split on reform
In Saigon a junta list adds civilians to the ruling body as Buddhist leaders threaten nonparticipation. The Electoral Commission leans toward making the assembly its governing legislature after drafting a constitution, potentially ending military rule earlier than planned. The war front sees U S 1st Cavalry and allied units conclude Operation Crazy Horse in the central highlands after 21 days of fighting.
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Pelham educator denies graduation hair cut controversy
Pelham High School Superintendent D. D. Morrison rejected a Times Enterprise claim that the class staged a diploma march strike over Jimmy Scott's refusal to cut his hair. Morrison said no evidence supported an organized protest and Scott was allowed to remain in line pending a haircut.
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Belgium Accepts NATO SHAPE Headquarters Plan
Belgium agreed to house NATO's military headquarters SHAPE in Brussels while the location of NATO's political council remained unsettled. Belgian foreign minister Pierre Harmel spoke for the Benelux trio citing France’s influence on Belgium's internal politics and diplomatic relations as a factor. NATO ministers met without France to discuss France's July 1 withdrawal from the military structure, with Maurice Couve de Murville set to join later.
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France
Maurice Couve de Murville
Bible Schools Open Today at Several Churches
Vacation Bible schools start today across area churches with sessions for all ages. Programs at First Methodist First Presbyterian New Shiloh Baptist and First Baptist in Thomasville Camilla Presbyterian include morning and afternoon classes and joint sessions for every family member.
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Gemini 9 lands near carrier in Atlantic splashdown
Gemini 9 astronauts Stafford and Cernan achieve a near perfect splashdown in the Atlantic about three miles from the carrier USS Wasp after 3 days 21 minutes in orbit. The landing is seen as the most accurate in the U.S. man in space program with millions watching on TV.
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Supreme Court Rules Sheppard Denied Fair Trial
The Supreme Courts 8-1 ruling says publicity created a carnival atmosphere denied Dr Samuel H Sheppard a fair trial for the murder of his wife Marilyn The court orders his release unless the state seeks a new trial and calls for tighter controls on press coverage during high profile cases The decision reverses a lower court ruling and remands to Ohio district court for release or retrial
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