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Hootenanny And Opera Mix At President S Fete
Washington AP report on President Johnson hosting his first state dinner for Italian President Antonio Segni. 138 guests attended a menu of filet of beef and mocha mousse as Gian Carlo Menotti, George Meany, and David Dubinsky joined baritone Robert Merrill and The New Christy Minstrels in a musical blend. Lucy Baines Johnson observed from the front row as the evening showcased Italian American cultural touches amid White House surroundings.
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