Red Guard Dominates China Cultural Revolution Activism
In China the Red Guard emerges as the most active group pushing the cultural revolution. Reports from Hong Kong describe student zeal in Peking scenes including spitting at teachers after Lu Ping’s firing, naked parades of professors in galley mood, tearing down capitalist signs, and renaming streets. Yugoslav and Soviet diplomats faced rough treatment as Party leaders praised the movement’s rebel spirit. The students seek leadership beyond China, envisioning themselves as future world leaders.
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Hong Kong
China
Red Guard
University of Peking
Lu Ping
Peking
Tanjug
Moscow
People's Daily
Raisins a Old Food Staple in Egypt and Persia
Cairo reports that raisins have been consumed as food since at least 2000 B.C. in Egypt and Persia, illustrating a long historical use of dried grapes.
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Cairo
Egypt
Persia
Council To Plan Churches Work At General Assembly
The National Council of Churches will hold its seventh General Assembly in Miami Beach from December 4 to 9. Over 3,000 church leaders and observers are expected. The body, representing 30 Protestant and Orthodox bodies, will elect officers vote on four denominations' membership and map next steps for churches work.
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Miami Beach
Fla
UPI
National Council of Churches
Unions Watch as ICI Fires 1,050 Workers in Nylon Plants
Britain faces rising unemployment as Imperial Chemical Industries cuts 1,050 nylon fiber jobs at three plants. The layoffs, the largest since wage and price controls began five weeks ago, heighten pressure on Prime Minister Harold Wilson. Union leaders condemn the cuts as harsh while ICI cites high taxes and credit squeeze as reasons. Since the squeeze began, about 5,000 workers have been dismissed or given notice, with another 6,000 facing shorter work days.
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London
Britain
Imperial Chemical Industries
Chemical Company
Nylon
Transport and General Workers Union
Taxing Trend Targets Most American Shoppers
By fall 95 percent of U S consumers will pay state sales taxes. Only about 10 million will make purchases free of such taxation. The note signals broad tax reach as states push for uniform collections.
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Chicago
SeniTAM and Serutan Promise Regularity for Aging Digestion
An old style advertisement touts SeniTAM for over 35 and introduces Serutan as a daily laxative option. It claims Serutan provides bulk and moisture to aid peristaltic action and is gentler than harsh pills, salts, or oils. It also notes Serutan spelled backwards reads natures.
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