Son of North Korea leader groomed to take power
North Korea may be shaping a royal succession with Kim Il Sung's son Kim Chung II, aged about 36, groomed for leadership. Analysts in Japan and South Korea note his prominent display beside his father and his progression through party roles, suggesting a planned transfer of power within a Communist government.
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Power vacuum in Senate power struggle shapes 1969 leadership
UPI reports a retirement by Senate Democratic Leader Mansfield and Republican Leader Hugh Scott ushers in intraparty contest for the two top posts. Muskie seeks majority leader against Byrd while Griffin faces Tower on the Republican side, with Ford’s election potentially reshaping outcomes.
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