Reform Democrats face Blaine Amendment repeal clash in New York
Reform legislators outline a program opposing repeal of the Blaine Amendment. Key figures include Assemblymen Albert Blumenthal Jerome Kretchmer and Sen. Mandred Ehrenstein. Assemblyman Blumenthal hints a liberal abortion bill could reach the floor. Travia and Brydges clash over cooperation with Gov. Rockefeller, while upstate senators criticize GOP spending and Medicaid inaction.
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Lefkowitz Pushes Interest on Christmas Club Deposits
New York Attorney General Louis Lefkowitz said he will seek a renewed measure to require banks to pay interest on Christmas Club and escrow deposits. He noted over 2 billion dollars circulates annually in such accounts and suggested banks could deduct a small handling charge after calculating due interest. He also discussed paramilitary groups and potential prosecutions, stating names would be shared with district attorneys and other states.
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Garagiola's New Stint on Today Show Draws Fans
Joe Garagiola, former baseball player and Yankee announcer, becomes a regular on NBC Today moving from sports reporting to nonathletic interviews. His quick wit and recall for anecdotes, showcased after interviewing Marianne Moore, have earned him a growing fan base among diverse viewers including homemakers and office workers.
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Prices At Menands Produce Stand Report
Prices at Menands Produce indicate a mix of fruit and vegetables with varied per unit costs. Readable items include apples melons eggs and tomatoes though OCR garble limits full itemization and exact figures.
Viet Cong defections dip to weekly low this year
Saigon officials report 215 defections in the week ended last Friday, two fewer than the prior week and far below earlier yearly expectations. Through the year to date, 26,289 defections have been recorded, casting doubt on reaching 30,000 and contrasting with 20,242 in 1966.
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Jordan adopts first compulsory conscription law
Amman Jordan AP Parliament enacts the nations first compulsory draft law drafting males from 18 to 40 for two years of military service Exemptions apply to students and men who are sole family providers.
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Albany Police Nab Nervy Four Point Buck Deer
A four point buck roamed Albany streets Wednesday and was pursued for several blocks by two police officers who finally captured it. The deer was handed to conservation authorities after the chase. Police noted sightings across the Troy Albany Schenectady area, home to over 250000 residents.
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Crime Rate Shows Big Increase in First Nine Months
FBI data show a 60 percent jump in bank robberies and a 15 percent rise in violent crimes overall. Robberies up 27 percent, murders 16 percent, aggravated assault 9 percent, and forcible rape 7 percent. suburban areas up 17 percent, with regional increases ranging from 14 to 38 percent.
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Tots Safety Seats Detroit 1968 Model Cars
Detroit plans to equip new cars with child safety seats as a standard feature. The system was developed at the request of the National Traffic Safety Bureau to improve in-vehicle protection for children.
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