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Selective Service repts sharp drop in number of draft violators and those seeking exemptions as conscientious objectors despite efforts of Vietnam war opponents, details
junta displays Papandreous to show it treats pol prisoners well; Glezos also shown; US and Brit embassies, in move described as beginning of normal working relations with new regime, recognize apptment of Ekonomou-Gouras as Foreign Min; 724, arrested as Communist organizers and militarists, arrive on island of Yioura, traditional place of pol exile; thousands more to be sent later; demonstrations against junta staged in London and Moscow; Sec Rusk says US awaits concrete evidence that new regime will reestablish democratic s
Pope, calling papacy indispensable, acknowledges it is 'most grave obstacle' to chs unity, s to Vatican Secretariat for Christian Unity members; urges they make 'apology for papal role with 'calm words of sincerity and meekness'; revs with approval intensified RC ecumenical efforts inspired by Ecumenical Council; notes road to unity is difficult; discerns outlines of 'nascent community' with Orthodox Ch; scores excesses of zealots who seek to spur unity; cites unauthorized joining of Caths and other Christians in common sacraments; World Council of Chs gen sec Blake agrees issue of papal authority is major bar to unity, urges new approaches for interfaith talks on issue
Pres Johnson reptdly has told Cong leaders he has been unable to find suitable anti-strike formula
Lindsay announces creation of com of business, indus, labor and financial leaders to raise funds for summer programs with aid of 28-member city task force, news conf; reptdly will ask NY Cong delegation to seek Fed funds; Chmn Booth predicts private agencies' involvement will offset lack of Fed funds
Music on My Birthday
The Top 50 albums for the chart week of April 26, 1967, covering April 29, 1967.
The Monkees
The Mamas & The Papas
Soundtrack
The Lovin' Spoonful
Ed Ames
1967J. B. Lenoir, American singer-songwriter and guitarist (born 1929)[†]
J. B. Lenoir was an American blues guitarist and singer-songwriter, active in the Chicago blues scene in the 1950s and 1960s.
1967After refusing induction into the United States Army the previous day, Muhammad Ali is stripped of his boxing title.[†]
Muhammad Ali was an American professional boxer and social activist. A global cultural icon, widely known by the nickname "The Greatest", he is often regarded as the greatest heavyweight boxer of all time. He held the Ring magazine heavyweight title from 1964 to 1970, was the undisputed champion from 1974 to 1978, and was the WBA and Ring heavyweight champion from 1978 to 1979. In 1999, he was named Sportsman of the Century by Sports Illustrated and the Sports Personality of the Century by the BBC.
In 1967, the world population was approximately 3,473,412,880 people[†]