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McCormack Honored by Democrats on Retirement
Longtime House Speaker John W. McCormack of Massachusetts, after 42 years in Congress, is feted at a Democratic National Committee reception. Speakers including Edward Kennedy and Carl Albert laud his career and urge party unity as McCormack, turning 79, reflects on his service and plans to retire. Attendees include George Meany and Louise Day Hicks who praises his support.
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UPI
Congress
House
John W. McCormack
Massachusetts
Senate
Democratic National Committee
Edward M. Kennedy
D-Mass
McCormack
South Boston
Carl Albert
D-Okla
Lawrence O’brien
Hale Boggs
D-La
Albert
Democrat
Democratic Party
Aflcio
George Meany
Ralph Yarborough
D-Tex
Vance Hartke
D-Ind
Emanuel Celler
New York
Wright Patman
Texas
Louise Day Hicks
Boston