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September 29, 1967

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Historical Context for September 29, 1967

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

Notable Births

1967Sara Sankey, English badminton player^[†]

Sara Sankey is a retired English badminton player.

1967Brett Anderson, English singer and songwriter^[†]

Brett Lewis Anderson is an English singer best known as the lead singer and primary lyricist of the band Suede. After Suede disbanded in 2003, he fronted the Tears with former Suede guitarist Bernard Butler in 2004–2006, and released four solo albums on which he also played guitar and keyboards. Suede re-formed in 2010; they continue to record and tour.

Notable Deaths

1967Carson McCullers, American novelist, playwright, essayist, and poet (born 1917)^[†]

Carson McCullers was an American novelist, short-story writer, playwright, essayist, and poet. Her first novel, The Heart Is a Lonely Hunter (1940), explores the spiritual isolation of misfits and outcasts in a small town of the Southern United States. Her other novels have similar themes. Most are set in the Deep South.

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ISRAEL DEFENDS PLAN ON SETTLERS; Says Units Will Be Placed in Seized Areas as Security --Denies Policy Change Israel Defends Plan to Put Units in Seized Areas

By Hedrick Smith Special To the New York Times

WASHINGTON, Sept. 28-- The Israeli Embassy informed the United States today that Israel's plans to put settlers on territory seized from the Arabs were necessary for reasons of military security. They do not signal any change in Israeli policy toward these regions, the embassy said.

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Johnson illus talking to victims, Harlingen

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Foreign Physicians, Many Unqualified, Fill Vacuum in U.S.; Foreign Physicians, Many Unqualified, Fill Posts Left Vacant by Shortage in U.S. INFLUX OF DOCTORS RISING 10% A YEAR Thousands Fail Basic Tests and Practice Unlicensed Concern Is Voiced

By Richard D. Lyons

R D Lyons series on dr shortage

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PRESIDENT DENIES MILITARY VICTORY IS GOAL IN VIETNAM; In Reply to Critics of War, He Calls Power Essential to a Political Solution GIVES MEDAL OF HONOR At Ceremony, Johnson Says He Wishes 'Nothing More' Than Successful Talks JOHNSON REPLIES TO CRITICS ON WAR

By Roy Reed

medal presented by Johnson to Sp/5 Dolby

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A NEGRO MAJORITY TO GOVERN IN D.C.; Early Approval by Senate of President's Nominations Is Considered Certain A NEGRO MAJORITY TO GOVERN IN D.C.

By Ben A. Franklin Special To the New York Times

Apptd chmn of Washington, DC, City Council

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U.S. AGENCIES FACE CUTOFF OF FUNDS; Partisan Battle in Congress Will Prevent Aid Before the Deadline Tomorrow U.S. AGENCIES FACE CUTOFF OF FUNDS

By Marjorie Hunter Special To the New York Times

Repr Mahon says he will not back tax rise until budget is cut

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TEACHERS RATIFY SCHOOL CONTRACT; CLASSES ON TODAY; Giardino Calls for Tolerance After Delay of 14 Days in Start of New Term 5-TO-1 VOTE FOR PACT Loss in State Aid Offset by Savings on Pay Negroes' Animosity Stirs Concern TEACHERS RATIFY SCHOOL CONTRACT

By Leonard Buder

teachers, 18,171-3,442, vote to accept contract; illus; classes set to resume; bd and UFT concerned over growing animosity between ghetto area residents and teachers

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25c Parking Meters Planned in Midtown; PARKING METERS GOING TO 25 CENTS

By Peter Millones

Barnes announces drive to curb prolonged parking; cites critical shortage of short-time space; says rates at city garage, 53d St and 8th Av, will be raised from 25¢ an hr to 25¢ a 1/2 hr; rates for 322 meters E of 5th Av, 20th-26th Sts, to be raised from 10¢ to 25¢ an hr to curb 'meter-feeders' who monopolize space

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FRANCE ATTACKS U.S. ROLE IN ASIA AS PERIL TO PEACE; Couve de Murville, in U.N., Urges an Unlimited Halt in Raids to Bring Talks France Says U.S. Role in Vietnam Endangers Peace of World

By Drew Middleton Special To the New York Times

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Military Will Join Air War Sessions At the White House; Military to Join White House Air War Sessions

By Hanson W. Baldwin

orders a Joint C/S member to attend all future White House discussions involving bombing of N Vietnam; order issued in reaction to Aug 31 Sen subcom rept; belief by most mil men that obligation to advise Pres has not been carried out since McNamara took office noted

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All-English Masses Will Begin Oct. 22; ALL-ENGLISH MASS TO BEGIN OCT. 22

By Edward B. Fiske

Abp Dearden repts use of Eng in entire mass, including canon, will be mandatory in all pub masses beginning Oct 22, 6 wks earlier than planned; says tr drafted by Internatl Com on Eng Liturgy will be authorized only on temporary basis; Vatican has held up approval of tr

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Kennedy Will Campaign For New State Charter; KENNEDY BACKS NEW CONSTITUTION

By Richard Reeves

Sen Kennedy says he will campaign for Const despite differences with it; 2 of his close pol assocs, W vanden Heuvel and Prof Campbell, played key roles in drafting it; Controller Levitt sees higher state costs; Lindsay says he has not yet decided on own stand

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