Supreme Court To Rule On Draft Card Burning
The Supreme Court agreed to review draft card burning cases, with lower courts upholding jail for card destruction while addressing free speech limits. The decision, driven by Justice Department and ACLU appeals, also touches on school busing debates and chronic alcoholism treatment rules.
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Criticism Of Celibacy Deplored at Vatican Synod
Vatican City AP report notes a bishop condemning criticism of priestly celibacy amid conservative opposition at the 11 day synod. Pope Paul VI reportedly allowed written opinions on birth control to stay from the synod deliberations. Critics pressed for doctrinal clarity while progressives faced pushback as issues remained off the formal agenda.
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China Population Up 10 Million
United Nations in New York estimates mainland China’s population at mid-1966 reached 710 million, up 10 million in one year. The figure, derived from the 1953 census base of 582,603,417 plus assumed annual increases, marks China as the world’s most populous country.
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Terrorist Bombs Hit Hong Kong on Nationalist Anniversary
AP reports Hong Kong rocked by bomb explosions tied to Communist attacks on the eve of Nationalist China's Oct 10 Double 10 Day. One man died. six others injured, including a year old girl, as police seized a cache of gelignite and detonators. In Formosa, Nasjonalists celebrated with crowded night spots and official defenses under a cautious three day cease response.
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Strike Talks Make Slight Progress
In Pittsburgh eight state steel haulers strike talks failed to yield a deal after a 12 hour session. A spokesman said issues were clarified and a list of recommendations would be presented today. Kelley declined to reveal specifics while noting clarified issues and cautious optimism for acceptance.
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Meridan Trial Links Klan to 1964 Murders in Civil Rights Case
In Meridian Mississippi 18 defendants face charges under a Reconstruction era law accusing a White Knights of the Ku Klux Klan conspiracy led by Sam Bowers Jr. Involving the June 1964 murder of Michael Schwerner Andrew Goodman and James Chaney whose bodies were found at a dam near Philadelphia. The government presented paid informants and FBI money for information as testimony began.
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Publisher Killed In Plane Dive In Costa Rica
Ricardo Castro Beeche 73 editor and publisher of La Nacion and former Costa Rican ambassador to Washington was killed when an airliner hit a downdraft and dropped 10,000 feet near Grand Cayman Island. A second passenger Rafael Loria also died and others were injured.
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Ship Sinks Amid Rough Seas Near Alaska
A Pan Oceanic Faith freighter sank suddenly off Alaska with 45 crew aboard. Rescuers including a Starlifter jet and Navy plane dropped life rafts as 50 mph winds and 20-foot seas hampered efforts. The ship was en route from San Francisco to Yokohama with 10,200 tons of fertilizer.
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New Jersey Ends Teacher Loyalty Oath
New Jersey Attorney General Arthur J. Sills issued a formal opinion nullifying the loyalty oath for teachers in public schools and colleges. The ruling finds the oath language imputing guilt by mere association invalid and notes prior advice that the oath's second paragraph was unconstitutional amid an ACLU challenge.
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New York Man Transforms Into Woman in Surgery
A 44 year old New York illustrator underwent sex reassignment surgery by Dr Georges Burou in Casablanca on August 8. District officials in Denver received a letter from Lorraine Channing of New York seeking birth certificate changes and a name change from Albert o Lorenzo Chiece. The surgeon stated the patient can no longer be considered male.
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Chest Seat Belts To Be Mandatory In Cars
Washington AP reports the government will require chest seat belts in cars built after December 31. Federal Highway Administration officials say earlier doubts are unfounded and that lap and shoulder belts together offer the best protection to prevent injuries in auto crashes.
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