Red Cross Expands Night Food Flights to Biafra
Lagos reports the International Red Cross stepped up mercy flights to Biafra as fighting delays a daytime airlift. Six medical and 33 relief workers aided by Geneva crews, with negotiations over landing sites at Annabelle or Obilago. Officials warn wastage from starvation while clashes continue.
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Obilago
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Ojukwu
Umualia
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Milburn Stone Recovers From Mild Heart Attack
Hollywood actor Milburn Stone is recuperating after a mild heart attack at his home. The Gunsmoke star, 64, is expected to return to work in four weeks and continues to receive an Emmy this year for his portrayal of the doctor on the long running TV series entering a new season.
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Flowers spread from distant lands through cultivation
A brief note on horticultural exchange describes how some flowers flourish in new lands, tracing origins to Turkey for the tulip, and Mexico to Europe for the French marigold.
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Turkey
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Europe
Dear Abby Letters From Misery To Revolt And Growth
A 14 year old in Phoenix writes Abby hating her mother and fearing punishment. Abby counsels understanding and boundaries. A reader complains about miniskirts on buses and asks for guidance on addressing exposure. Abby advises ignoring offenders. A divorced man asks how to introduce his ex wife, and Abby suggests using her name and avoiding marital history unless asked.
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Winchester Lions Broom Sale Set for Next Week
Winchester and Frederick County residents learn a broom sale will open next Tuesday at 5 p.m. in Frederick County and Sept 17 in Winchester to raise funds for Eye Conservation. The club highlights past eye exams glasses operations and a $500 Eye Bank donation while urging local support.
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Today in History Selections for Friday September 6 1968
The page lists key events on this date from 1620 to recent times including the Mayflower voyage McKinley’s shooting Peary Pole ascent the Marne Battle in WWI and Stalingrad push It notes de Gaulle Mendes France a Brazilian forest fire and a Ford strike by UAW timeframe spans centuries and major figures and incidents.
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United States
China
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Buffalo
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Stalingrad
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Charles de Gaulle
Parana
Brazil
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Ford Motor Co
Galax Man Is Charged With Shooting Boy
A 44 year old Galax man Elias Junior Allen is charged with malicious wounding and abduction after a 10 year old Galax boy Johnny Bill Frazier was shot in the mouth and tied to a tree before freeing himself and seeking help. The boy remains in satisfactory condition after surgery to remove a bullet from his neck.
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Relaxed Dog Cather Fumbles After Tranquilizer Incident
Middletown Ohio report from AP describes Carl Creach the local dog catcher fainting after his tranquilizer injection on a stray mongrel. He was sprayed by the serum and police revived him after about an hour.
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Scientology Movement Sparks Britain Controversy at East Grinstead
In East Grinstead England Scientology's HQ at a historic mansion faces local opposition as villagers seek to ban the movement. Health Minister attacks the group calling it a potential menace while authorities debate foreign student restrictions. Scientology claims hundreds of thousands of members in Britain and stresses a practical religious philosophy.
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Student antiwar group plans nationwide week of protests
The Student Mobilization Committee to End the War in Vietnam announced a nationwide week of demonstrations starting October 21. The plan aligns with protests in Japan and Britain and aims to involve service members. About 60 colleges and 20 high schools were represented at a Chicago conference.
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