Efforts to Change How Presidents Are Elected
Washington AP reports lawmakers begin moves after a tight election to replace the Electoral College with direct popular vote or a proportional division. Sen Birch Bayh backs direct election. Rep Emanuel Celler signals hearings on constitutional changes next year.
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Post Office probes McFall and other franking cases
The Post Office Department opened an inquiry into Rep. John J. McFall after Republican critics accused him of abusing free mailing privileges before the election. The probe follows earlier questions about Sen. Charles H. Percy and a similar issue with Sen. Robert P. Griffin. The alert comes as banks face new federal security rules and the White House receives a 40 pound Thanksgiving turkey from national groups.
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Hospital Employes Stay Home in Memphis Strike Fallout
Memphis workers and union leaders clash over a 11 point plan to end a 49 day hospital strike. First 100 of 1000 striking nonprofessionals were to return, but language cited by Mayor Loeb cast doubt on city adherence. Strike spans five city owned hospitals and links to Dr. King events.
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Rescuers Save Angeline and Brother After House Fire
A home fire was extinguished and Angeline and her brother Jerry were rescued. Resuscitation continued to the hospital where both are reported in good condition.
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Peace Talks May Reduce Fighting Morale of GLS
A senior U S military source warns that peace talks in Paris may sap the fighting morale of U S and South Vietnamese troops. Desertion fears rise as propaganda from Hanoi and Saigon’s foes push a win by talk strategy while Gen Abrams plans a major offensive to counter Hanoi and bolster allied bargaining power.
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Students Stage Quiet Sit-in at University of Detroit
About 200 resident women students staged a quiet sit-in at the University of Detroit demanding better campus security. They cited a rash of assaults and told of a recent stabbing in a parking lot. University officials noted 20 flood lights and $90,000 spent on security as the program undergoes review.
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Washington Led Society of the Cincinnati After War
George Washington spent years after the Revolutionary War serving as president of the Society of the Cincinnati, an organization formed by Continental Army officers.
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