Gray Sets Changes For FBI with Clear Difference
Acting Director L. Patrick Gray Ill vows a new FBI style distinct from J Edgar Hoover. He aims for openness to public scrutiny and internal ideas while pursuing increased use of wiretaps with caution and focus on innovative approaches to security.
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Washington
L. Patrick Gray
FBI
J. Edgar Hoover
Gray
Nixon
Hoover
White House
Senate
Bureau
America
Jack Anderson
Lyndon B. Johnson
Justice Department
Food Price Drop Reported in April Wholesale Data
Washington AP reports the largest wholesale food price decline in eight months for April, driven mainly by a steep fall in meat costs. The drop reflects easing inflation pressures and affects grocery pricing outlook.
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Washington
Methodist Official Named Superintendent for Cambridge District
The Rev. C. David Wright of Bucyrus was named to succeed Dr. Glen M. Warner as Cambridge District superintendent. Bishop Francis E. Kearns announced Warner will become pastor at Westbrook Park United Methodist Church in Canton.
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Ohio
C. David Wright
Bucyrus
Glen M. Warner
Cambridge
United Methodist Church
Francis E. Kearns
Dr. Warner
Westbrook Park United Methodist Church
Delta Queen Arrives Back in Cincinnati Harbor
The Delta Queen returned to its Cincinnati home port this morning under a rookie captain Don Sanders son of Covington detective Jess Sanders. About 1 000 people cheered the riverboat as spring was signaled in Ohio.
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Cincinnati
Delta Queen
Ohio
Don Sanders
Covington, Ky
Jess Sanders
Muskie Eyes TV Runs to Revive Campaign
Sen. Edmund S. Muskie said he would consider national television appearances if he can raise funds and buy time to keep his name and ideas before delegates. He has exited primaries but intends to stay active at the convention and oppose President Nixon.
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Hilton Head
S.C
Edmund S. Muskie
Maine
Nixon
Muskie
Vital Highway Scene of Battle in Central Highlands
Fighting rages over Highway 14 near Kontum with 75 North Vietnamese and one South Vietnamese killed. Refugees halted, while South Vietnamese and U S forces attempt to hold the corridor to Kontum amid renewed bombing and preparations for further assaults.
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Highway 14
Kontum
Chu Pao
Pleiku
Quang Tri
Central Highlands
Laos
Hue
Imperial
da Nang
South Vietnam
U.S
Barry J. Shillito
Nguyen van Thieu
Extra Primary Set In 28 Precincts
Ohio’s presidential primary neared completion three days after voting. Humphrey led with at least 57 convention votes and an expected 77 total delegates. McGovern eyed 63. In Cleveland 28 precincts await a second primary next week.
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Associated Press
Ohio
Hubert H. Humphrey
Cleveland
Humphrey
George McGovern
Cuyahoga County
County Board of Elections
Election Board
Robert Hughes
Antiwar Protests Mark Kent State Memorial Observance
Nationwide demonstrations drew crowds up to 2000 on scattered campuses and cities. Nearly 200 arrests occurred with most protests peaceful. Maryland and Iowa saw disturbances requiring National Guard and tear gas. Presidents Hesburgh Fuller and Leggett joined a Chicago appeal urging prompt withdrawal from Indochina.
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Associated Press
Kent State
University of Maryland
College Park
National Guard
Iowa
University of Iowa
Kent State University
Ohio
Tom Grace
U.S
Wallace Wins Tennessee Primary as Nixon Sweeps GOP
George C. Wallace took 68 percent of Tennessee’s Democratic vote and 49 delegates in his first primary victory outside the Deep South, while turnout remained unusually low. Hubert Humphrey trailed with 16 percent, George McGovern 7 percent, Shirley Chisholm 4 percent, and Nixon swept the Republican primary with all 26 delegates.
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Nashville, Tenn
George C. Wallace
Tennessee
Alabama
Deep South
Wallace
Hubert H. Humphrey
Minnesota
George McGovern
South Dakota
Shirley Chisholm
New York
Memphis
Nixon
Miami Beach
South
Wisconsin
Pennsylvania
Indiana
Florida
Senate Approves Black Lung Benefit Expansion Bill
The Senate passed a compromise measure to extend full federal financing of black lung benefits to 18 more months and broaden eligibility to include more miners and dependents. The bill would run through 1981, cover all 15 year miners, include orphans and strip miners, and allow concurrent Social Security disability and black lung benefits.
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Washington
Senate
House
Nixon
Treasury
Congress
Senate panel backs Kleindienst for attorney general
A majority of the Senate Judiciary Committee says investigations into ITT settlements show no political influence. The report recommends confirming Richard G. Kleindienst as attorney general, with a minority dissent expected to be filed. Debates likely after nomination in the coming week.
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Washington
Senate Judiciary Committee
International Telephone & Telegraph Corp
Senate
Richard G. Kleindienst
Kleindienst
Justice Department
ITT
Judiciary Committee
Antitrust Division
Wallace May Not Accept VP Nomination at Convention
Wallace aides say the Alabama governor has ruled out accepting the Democratic vice presidential nomination. If not chosen for VP, he could seek a first ballot deadlock to bargain for concessions or control over the party platform and school busing policy. He faces a tough task keeping delegates united and may run as a third party if slighted at Miami Beach.
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Montgomery
Ala
George C. Wallace
George
Wallace
Tennessee
Miami Beach
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