Supreme Court urged to strike non Communist Medicare oath
The ACLU seeks a ruling that Medicare non Communist disclaimers violate the First Amendment. A Los Angeles court already found the loyalty pledge unconstitutional for those not covered by Social Security. The Social Security Admin says the forms are not enforced and non signatories still may receive benefits. ACLU filed suit for two New York City women who refused the questionnaire.
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Unit Sought To Prevent Mine Blasts
The U.S. Bureau of Mines awarded a $10,500 contract to Melpar Inc in Falls Church Virginia to design a unit that detects coal dust ignition via ultraviolet rays and instantly triggers flame quenching powder. The project aims to stop mine explosions and the bureau has pursued dust-ignition research for decades.
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Sand and Dishpans For Defense Contracts Noted
The Defense General Supply Center announced contracts for 46 million sand bags and 3500 dishpans for armed forces use. The sand bags cost about $10.7 million total, 23 cents each, with about 20 companies involved. dish pans cost $12 each, and the contract total was $42,213.
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Da Nang Daily Struggle With Snipers Bombs and Trucks
A Da Nang field assessment shows snipers, coconut booby traps, and mortars as daily threats. U.S. Marines report 61,000 troops in the corps area, 2,700 square miles under their control, and extensive patrols and ambushes. Giant B52s and A6 intruders target enemy concentrations, while booby traps cause most casualties in a 30 mile radius southwest of Da Nang.
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Seminar on Avoiding Viet War Involvement Opens in Detroit
An interfaith seminar at Central Methodist Church Detroit covers how youth can avoid fighting in Vietnam. Sponsored by Committee of Citizens for Peace in Vietnam the daylong event offers seven workshops with draft attorneys clergy and students sharing guidance on Selective Service. A rally against U S involvement will close the meeting.
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Eugene Ransom
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Two Florida Men Recaptured in Kentucky on Florida Warrants
Two Florida men, Jimmy Keith Gallagher and Howard Hoejak Geer, were arrested by trooper Leroy Vess near Warm Springs, Kentucky, and held in Bath County jail on fugitive warrants from Orange County Florida. They had escaped a Florida jail while serving a 15 month term for conspiracy to commit aggravated assault and were awaiting extradition.
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Howard Hoejak Geer
Hollywood
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NATO plans NADGE early warning system across Europe
NATO announces immediate construction of the NADGE system stretching from Norway to Turkey at a cost of 300 million dollars. The project aims to warn of any Soviet attack and is described as the largest military construction project in NATO history by U.S. ambassador Harlan Cleveland.
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Penetration By Russian Planes Denied
Lehigh University professor cites a book claiming three undetected Soviet bomber flights over U S territory in 1964 with a nuclear powered aircraft and radar evasion gear. Defense officials deny knowledge of any such penetrations and dismiss the tale as unfounded.
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John Carroll
San—Francisco
New York
Hawaii
Carroll
California
Eisenhower Returns Home From Walter Reed
Former President Dwight D. Eisenhower returns to his snow covered farm near Gettysburg after gall bladder surgery at Walter Reed. Aides say he is resting and plans a Jan. 4 trip to California Palm Desert.
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Bridges show the span design by John Roe Bling
The big suspension bridges across the United States are built using a cable spinning method devised by engineer John Roe Bling who originated it for the Brooklyn Bridge and saw its construction directed by his son.
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