Blind Newscaster Joins Massachusetts TV Staff
Paul Caputy, a 26 year old blind gradu ate of American International College, joined WWLP TV in Springfield Massachusetts as a news staff member. He uses braille on air aided by a seeing eye dog and tape recorders. Caputy’s hiring is seen as a breakthrough for blind reporters on US television.
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Florida Governor Signs Liberalized Divorce Bill
Governor Reubin Askew signed a liberalized no fault divorce bill set to take effect after July 1, replacing the old system with dissolution of marriage. The measure allows either spouse to obtain alimony, requires residency proof, and permits counseling, eliminating fault-based grounds and witness testimony.
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Methodists Approve 1.9 Million Funds Crusade
North Georgia United Methodists approve a four year 1.9 million funds crusade for church extension urban work Wesley Homes Asbury Hills Methodist Center Camp Glisson and an experimental church communications program. A motion to provide 50 000 for Crisis House in Atlanta’s Buttermilk Bottom area was defeated as delegates discuss aiding poor grassroots residents.
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Jet Search Discontinued After Pacific Crash
The search for an Air Force C135 presumed crashed 700 miles southwest of Honolulu was called off after patrols found no survivors. The jet carried 24 people including 12 civilians on a Pago Pago to Hickam AFB flight when it disappeared.
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Wallace undecided about another race
In Shreveport Louisiana Gov George Wallace of Alabama said he has not decided whether to mount another third party bid for president He noted he would keep the public guessing for a long time Wallace praised his 1968 independent run as influential and commented on open housing busing and Supreme Court appointments. He also said he plans to sue to end tax exemptions for large foundations he accuses of backing subversive groups. He urged U S withdrawal from Vietnam only by fighting to exit.
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