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March 26, 1968

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Headlines from March 26, 1968

SIX PROFESSORS OUSTED IN POLAND; Accused of Aiding Dissident Students-- Bloc Weighs Credit for Czechs

By Jonathan Randal

Govt dismisses Warsaw Univ Profs Baczko, Kolkowski, Morawski, Bauman, Hirszowicz and Brus on charges of instigating and aiding student protests; Prof Zolkiewski, Jew and Central Com member, also dismissed from post as Polish Acad of Sciences dept head; reason undisclosed; dismissals seen as particularly serious since they had tenure; Polish press agency PAP holds they supported teaching assts J Kuron and K Modzelewski, arrested during 1st 2 days of student demonstrations, and other Jewish dissident students; dismissals came in wake of resurgence of anti-Zionist campaign in defiance of Gomulka's plea for moderation; Zolkiewski to retain professorship and Central Com post for time being; army newspaper Zolnierz Wolnosci cites apparent evidence of pro-Zionist sentiments within its own ranks

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POWELL'S PAROLE CONTESTED HERE; Mrs. James's Lawyer Says Puerto Rican Arrest Order Is Still Outstanding

By Robert E. Tomasson

Mrs James' atty, R Rubin, wins Sup Ct order for hearing on whether Powell's parole should be revoked and he be jailed for contempt of ct; holds Markewich was unaware of arrest order issued against Powell in Puerto Rico for violating parole there; Williams gets right for another hearing on motion to strike down 3 contempt rulings; holds that since Powell has paid virtually all money he owes Mrs James, charges should be dropped

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Music on My Birthday

Billboard 200

The Top 50 albums for the chart week of March 20, 1968, covering March 26, 1968.

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    Album cover for Blooming Hits by Paul Mauriat And His Orchestra

    Blooming Hits

    Paul Mauriat And His Orchestra

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    Album cover for Aretha: Lady Soul by Aretha Franklin

    Aretha: Lady Soul

    Aretha Franklin

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    Album cover for Axis: Bold As Love by The Jimi Hendrix Experience

    Axis: Bold As Love

    The Jimi Hendrix Experience

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    Album cover for The Graduate by Soundtrack

    The Graduate

    Soundtrack

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    Album cover for John Wesley Harding by Bob Dylan

    John Wesley Harding

    Bob Dylan

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Notable Births

Laurent Brochard

1968Laurent Brochard, French cyclist[†]

Laurent Brochard is a retired professional road racing cyclist from France. In 1997 he won a stage of the Tour de France and became world road champion in San Sebastián, Spain.

Kenny Chesney

1968Kenny Chesney, American singer-songwriter and guitarist[†]

Kenneth Arnold Chesney is an American country singer. With 30 million albums sold worldwide, he released his debut, In My Wildest Dreams, in 1994, and has since released 19 follow-ups. His albums spawned 27 singles that have peaked within the top 40 of the Billboard Hot 100.

James Iha

1968James Iha, American guitarist and songwriter[†]

James Yoshinobu Iha is an American rock musician. He is best known as a guitarist and co-founder of the alternative rock band the Smashing Pumpkins. He was a member until the band's initial breakup in 2000 and rejoined in 2018.

Historical Context for March 26, 1968

In 1968, the world population was approximately 3,545,187,251 people[†]