Michael Quill Dies at 60 After Transit Strike
Michael J. Quill, 60, Irish immigrant and founder of the AFL-CIO Transport Workers Union, died of a heart attack at his New York home. His leadership helped organize New York City bus and subway workers and led to a 12 day citywide transit strike that began January 1.
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William D. Weiss
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Pipsqueak
Lindsay
Michael Quill
Robert
Quill Suffers Collapse After Arrest in Transit Strike
TWU leader Quill collapsed in prison two hours after arrest. Taken to Bellevue and later Mt Sinai, his illness remained a mystery until the strike ended January 13, described as congestive heart failure. He was released last Monday and spoke at a news conference at the Americana Hotel.
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Downtown Boston blast destroys two hotels
A massive explosion and ensuing fire in downtown Boston destroyed the Plymouth and Paramount hotels on Boylston Street. Officials reported at least nine dead and more than 50 injured with 20 to 25 people believed missing. Fire officials searched through freezing weather as flames raged for over an hour and police reported looting as victims were transported to three area hospitals.
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Record Low Minnesota Reading 43 Below By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
Residents across 20 Northern states faced subzero cold as Minnesota records fell. International Falls hit 43 below zero with 32 inches of snow, while Duluth and Superior plunged to 37 below. A Southwest storm moved toward the middle Mississippi Valley bringing heavy snow, ice, and freezing rain.
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HVCC Receives Federal Grant for Construction and Remodeling
Hudson Valley Community College wins 469383 federal grant under the 1963 Higher Education Act. Funds will furnish and equip a building with classrooms two lecture halls and a lounge area with vending machines. Remodeling of the science building to expand biology offerings is funded. Albany Junior College also receives 103652 for construction and library expansion.
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Johnson relies on 1964 resolution as Viet Nam decision guide
President Johnson said he is guided by the 1964 congressional resolution granting broad military powers as he weighs resuming bombing of North Vietnam. He told Senate Democrats the resolution blocks are from fanatical leaders pursuing ruin, while Secretary Rusk cited the measure before the Senate committee. In Saigon, U S troops pressed two coastward probes against Viet Cong with air support, facing heavy fire as Skyraider losses were reported.
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Juvenile Arrests Rise in County Report
County authorities report rising juvenile arrests with details on scope and response. Officials emphasize prevention programs and community outreach as part of the county crime overview.
Stolen Car Crash Ends Chase In Wynantskill
A 26 year old Troy man Charles Swart was arrested after a stolen car he drove collided with two parked vehicles near the Wynantskill firehouse after a police pursuit. He faces grand larceny reckless driving and no operator license charges.
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Eighth St
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Spring Avenues
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Pawling Avenue
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Third St
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Chreptak
Central
Swart
Gas Kills Woman In Tokyo Imperial In Law Tragedy
In Tokyo a 42 year old son in law of Emperor Hirohito and a Ginza bar hostess were found dead in her apartment. Police said carbon monoxide from a lit gas stove caused death with no foul play suspected. Autopsy to follow. The incident shocked Japan and prompted extensive newspaper coverage.
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Toshimichi Takatsukasa
Princess Taka
Michiko Maeda
Miss Maeda
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Rochester Man Fatally Knifed in Restaurant Stabbing
Rochester authorities report John Taylor 26 of Rochester died after being stabbed in the chest at a restaurant on 198 W. Main St. He succumbed about an hour later at a hospital. Taylor resided at 519 N. Clinton Ave.
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Selective Service Reports Return to Class Status Guides
Washington AP says the Selective Service will resume using testing and class standing as guides for local draft boards to grant college deferments. Lt. Gen. Lewis Hershey, director, announced guidelines to follow soon.
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Selective Service
Riots in India Demand Rice as Crisis Deepens
In Kerala state angry mobs clash with police over rice shortages amid drought and grain shortages. Two police officers are injured in Trichur, a newspaper office attacked, and Prime Minister Indira Gandhi postpones a Kerala visit as unrest grows.
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