Kennedy Portraits Stir White House Controversy
Washington AP report describes mixed reactions to Aaron Shikler portraits of President and Jacqueline Kennedy. Guests including 300 women flower-arranging specialists criticized Kennedy as somber or saintly while praising the painter's muted color work. Mrs Nixon called the portraits interesting and different from prior White House pieces. Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis attended a private viewing in New York, with Mrs Nixon noting the return to the White House could occur again for the children to visit.
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Nixon
White House
Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis
New York
Heloise column shares thrifty home hacks
Readers offer clever uses for everyday items from market baskets to wig stands. Barbara Van Randwyk essay praises converting a basket into a magazine holder, while Martha Phelps reuses an old metal holder for cleaning supplies. Corine Scott and Sharlene share practical tips on crust cutters and appliance cord storage.
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Helaoise
Heloise
Martha Phelps
Tent Protects Twins From Mystery Infection
In Ulm Germany Werner and Erwin Rohringer two year old twins live in plastic tents at the University Children’s Clinic to shield them from a mysterious infection that killed four siblings. They receive filtered air and nurse care with sterilized gloves and toys while doctors study a bone marrow transplant performed in December 1969.
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Werner
Erwin Rohringer
Ulm University Children’s Clinic
West Germany
Erwin
New York City Committee Endorses Cigarette Vending Ban on City Property
A City Council committee approved a measure banning cigarette vending machines from all city owned and leased property. Introduced by Michael J. Lazar, the proposal heads to the full council. The AP notes the U S population hit 200 million on November 20, 1967.
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New York
Michael J. Lazar
550 Wrong Numbers Across Kansas City
A telephone electronics breakdown routed 550 long distance calls to Braniff pilot George Finzoll at his home instead of to TWA offices. Finzoll and his wife logged calls from 30 seconds to a minute apart until the switch was fixed at 9 p.m. Callers included manufacturers in Hartford, Burbank, and Everett.
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Kansas City
George Finzoll
Trans World Airlines
Finzoll
Braniff International
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