States See Shifts in House Seats From 1970 Census
A Census Bureau computer projection for the 1970 census shows 10 states losing seats in the House and five gaining. California would rise to 44 seats, while New York could drop to around 40. Florida, New Jersey, Texas and Arizona gain one seat each. several Midwest states, including Illinois and Ohio, face losses. Overall population is expected to grow about 15 percent from 179 million to 206 million.
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Wall Comes Down as Prisoner Tries Jail Break in Arkansas
Otis Wilson jailed on disorderly conduct allegedly knocked a hole in his cell wall with a metal bench Wednesday night and slipped into an adjacent cell in an escape attempt, police said.
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New York Teachers End Walkout And Accept Contract
New York City teachers return to classrooms after a 14 day walkout affecting 1.1 million students. AFL CIO United Federation of Teachers voted 5 to 1 to accept a $135 million contract, with wage scales rising to 6750 13750 yearly over 26 months and gains in class size limits and programs.
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Farmers Curb Market Opens With Fresh Produce
The Farmer's Curb Market will offer for sale fresh vegetables and baked goods tomorrow. Lima beans cut flowers cakes pies doughnuts and bread will be available. The market opens at 6 a.m. at the corner of Kent and Boscawen Streets.
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Last Audible Latin Is Eliminated From Mass
The Catholic hierarchy approves an English Canon for Mass starting Oct 22, eliminating Latin from the audible service. Archbishop Dearden announces the shift, prepared by the International Committee on English in the Liturgy, with simplified phrasing and no archaic thou or thee forms.
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Revival Opens at Calvary Baptist Church
A week of revival services begins October 1 at Calvary Baptist Church with an 11 a.m. service led by Rev. Burrel F. Lucas, pastor of North Roanoke Baptist Church. Lucas, known for Eagle Eyrie and Ridgecrest Assembly Camps, has pastored 11 years and previously served in Richmond and Kentucky.
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