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August 24, 1967

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Historical Context for August 24, 1967

In 1967, the world population was approximately 3,473,412,880 people^[†]

Notable Births

1967Michael Thomas, English footballer^[†]

Michael Lauriston Thomas is an English former professional footballer who played as a midfielder from 1986 to 2001.

Notable Deaths

1967Henry J. Kaiser, American businessman, founded Kaiser Shipyards and Kaiser Aluminum (born 1882)^[†]

Henry John Kaiser was an American industrialist who became known for his shipbuilding and construction projects, then later for his involvement in fostering modern American health care. Prior to World War II, Kaiser was involved in the construction industry; his company was one of those that built the Hoover Dam. He established the Kaiser Shipyards, which built Liberty ships during World War II, after which he formed Kaiser Aluminum and Kaiser Steel. Kaiser organized Kaiser Permanente health care for his workers and their families. He led Kaiser-Frazer followed by Kaiser Motors, automobile companies known for the safety of their designs. Kaiser was involved in large construction projects such as civic centers and dams, and invested in real estate, later moving into television broadcasting with Kaiser Broadcasting.

Historical Events

1967Led by Abbie Hoffman, the Youth International Party temporarily disrupts trading at the New York Stock Exchange by throwing dollar bills from the viewing gallery, causing trading to cease as brokers scramble to grab them.^[†]

Abbot Howard Hoffman was an American political and social activist who co-founded the Youth International Party ("Yippies") and was a member of the Chicago Seven. He was also a leading proponent of the Flower Power movement.

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Headlines from August 24, 1967

W.E. Washington Leaving; TOP HOUSING AIDE LEAVING CITY JOB

By Steven V. Roberts

W E Washington, chmn of NYC Housing Auth, reptd slated to head munic govt; Mrs L B Johnson reptdly one of his strongest backers

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G.O.P. SEEKS HELP FOR RURAL AREAS; Proposes 5-Point Program Designed to Stem Migration to Overcrowded Cities

By Marjorie Hunter Special To the New York Times

Repub party Natl Coordinating Com approves (Paarlberg) Task Force rept charging Dems largely ignore rural areas, do little to create jobs for those forced out of agr by mechanization; proposes more Govt contracts and econ incentives for factories to locate in poor rural areas, more vocational schools and employment services

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20 U.S. OBSERVERS GOING TO VIETNAM TO WATCN VOTING; Group Named by Johnson Includes Governors, Civic Leaders and Clergymen FULBRIGHT DECLINES BID Further Acceptances Likely Today--All Will Function on an Individual Basis

By Robert H. Phelps Special To the New York Times

White House announces 20 Amers accept Johnson inv to go to S Vietnam and check on fairness of campaign and elections; group of govs, sens, Mayors, clergymen, business and civic leaders to leave US Aug 28; Sen Fulbright declines inv; Nguyen Cao Ky bid to Adm to send observers noted; Min Tran Van Do says several foreign countries accept inv; Sen leaders reject inv to send observers yet some Sens are in group; 20 Amers listed

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WILSON REVIEWING TIES WITH PEKING AFTER MOBATTACK; He Hopes to Avoid a Break --China Defends Violence Over Hong Kong Rebuff

By Dana Adams Schmidt Special To the New York Times

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JERSEY PACT AIDS ERIE COMMUTERS; State Assures Service for Five Years--Road to Get at Least $80-Million

By Ronald Sullivan Special To the New York Times

NJ agrees to give Erie-Lackawanna at least $80-million over next 5 yrs in exch for state role in line's commuter operations; State Transportation Dept, under pact, empowered to penalize rr for unsatisfactory service; will reimburse rr for commuter losses, expected to total over $4-million a yr for next 5 yrs, and will start long-term modernization program

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Ambrose Lightship Blinks Her Last Lonely Signal; Doughty Old Ambrose Lightship Passes Harbor Torch to Tower

By Homer Bigart

lightship leaves post it held for 59 yrs; history; ceremony detailed; ship and tower illus

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U.S. BOMBS FALL ON HANOI SUBURBS; Americans, Reporting Raids Outside City, Say Five Planes Were Lost

By Unknown Author

US planes hit northern suburbs of Hanoi; N Vietnam repts over 100 killed in recent US raids; 5 US planes, 2 MIGs downed; 11 US planes have been downed since Aug 21; US says that despite N Vietnamese repts of loss of civilian life, US raids yesterday were against transportation targets 5 mi NE of Hanoi; map

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CIGARETTE FILTER TO GET NEW TESTS; Columbia U. Reconsidering Its Strong Endorsement

By Nan Robertson Special To the New York Times

Sen Commerce Com (Magnuson) opens hearings on cigarettes and health; Dr E L Wynder, Sloan-Kettering researcher, warns on deluding pub as to a 'safe' cigarette; Dr G E Moore testifies on study showing evidence of less lung cancer among filterbrand smokers than those smoking nonfilter brands

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France to Provide New Help to Quebec In Three Key Areas; FRANCE WILL GIVE QUEBEC MORE AID

By John L. Hess Special To the New York Times

French Cabinet approves increased aid to Que 'to help French maintain and develop their personality'; de Gaulle seen affirming determination to encourage separatism; ties reptdly to be cultural, econ and tech; details to be settled later

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