Watergate era tones color college commencements
Across campuses, graduation ceremonies remained largely tranquil amid Watergate turmoil with few protests. Speakers included Florida College of Technology's optimistic address, Harvard's controversial choice of a speaker, and prominent figures such as Spock, Seeger, and Pete Bradley in various colleges, reflecting a blend of tradition and quiet unease.
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N.Y
Norman Cousins
Miami Dolphin
Don ¢ . Shula
St. Peter's College
Jerry
Sey City
N.J
Bill Bradley
Rhodes
Barnard College
New York
Columbia University
Knickerbockers
Pete Seeger
Federal push for national zoning bill threatens local land use
Washington AP reports Sen. Henry M. Jackson leads debate on the Land-use Policy and Banning Assistance Act seeking federal policy for national zoning. He argues state planning funds and coordination are needed to curb urban sprawl and protect resources, while three Western Republicans warn of federal overreach.
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Washington
Henry M. Jackson
D-Wash
Ee Roe
Jackson
Senate Interior Committee
Fderal
Washington, D.C
Termane
Eos Coe
van Me
Paul J. Fannin
Arizona
Clifford P. Hansen
Wyoming
Dewey’ F. Bartlett
Oklahoma
Dollar Slump Deepens Across Europe After Nixon Plan
The dollar slid to new lows in London, Paris, and Frankfurt as investors blamed President Nixon's economic package for weakening the currency and signaling potential US intervention limits. Gold rose to $1205 an ounce as markets worried about trade and inflation while stock indexes fell, including the Dow Jones retreating to 888.55.
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London
West
Germany
Europe
Nixon
Zurich
Paris
Frankfurt
U.S
America
Landen
New York
Argentine President Campora Meets Ill Peron in Madrid
President Hector Campora began his Madrid visit with Juan Peron, reported slightly indisposed yet able to greet him before returning to Buenos Aires. Peron, exiled since 1953, appeared at his villa gate as Campora toured the city with police and crowds watching. Campora plans a five day stay and a return to Argentina next week.
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Madrid
Hector J. Campora
Argentina
Sapin
Juan D. Peron
Bbut
Peron
Campora
Francisco
Franco
Buenos Aires
Barcelona
Vna
Alejandro
Lanuse
Ess
Han
Lanusse
Marid
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University of
John I. Hook
Michigan Medical School
Benjamin Spock
Robert
Marcus ‘Ottom
Knicks
Lady Bird Johnson
Philadelphia
Drexel Univers
Rochester Institute of Techology
Mamie Eisenhower College
Meridian ST
He's
Welty UT
Teo
SUN
Saas
Noblesville
Thieatre
Ryaid O'Neal
Enor Ree
Beales
Sampora
Fort Wayne
Ind
Rollin D. Norway
Buffalo
Grand County State Bank
Swayzee
U.S. District Court
Broadway Sales Corp
Broadway
Jim O'Neil
Broadway Sales, Inc
Jim
Re Kimball Entertainer
George Smith
Wasson’s
Marquise Shope
Peor Shope
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