Eskimo Art Hunter Greg Quevillon Finds Pure Eskimo Craft
Greg Quevillon travels to Baffin Island each winter to buy Eskimo carvings for Walrus Imports in Dock Square. He describes the harsh, treeless Arctic conditions, the beauty of fjords, and the artists' focus on animals and people. He notes Western influence has altered some works, and explains prices, co op controls, and the high cost of living for outsiders in Eskimo settlements.
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Northwest Territory Administration
Ford Named Vice President Designee in Fast Move
Nixon selected Gerald R. Ford as vice president designee in under 48 hours after Agnew’s resignation. Ford learned of the nomination by phone from Nixon via aide Haig, after delivering sealed envelopes urging his nomination to the White House.
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Ford Named Vice President in Nixon White House Shuffle
Nixon chose Gerald R. Ford, 60, to be vice president, boosting his political arc from House Republican leader to a possible 1976 presidential prospect. Confirmation hearings will probe Ford over an $11,500 unreported 1970 campaign contribution. Jordan announces expansion against Israel as Israeli and allied Arab forces clash in Sinai and Golan fronts.
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D-N.j
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Grand Rapids
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Lyndon B. Johnson
University of Michigan
Alexandria
Israeli Planes Use Pease AFB Portmouth Report
The Portsmouth Herald reports Israeli planes have been landing and departing from Pease Air Force Base in Newington New Hampshire. Six Boeing 707s arrived Thursday and a 747 was loading cargo Friday afternoon. The Herald published photos of an El Al aircraft with markings removed but blue and white colors shown. The Air Force declined to confirm or deny.
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LaFountain Opens Formal Campaign for Maine Governor
Lloyd LaFountain, first Biddeford Democrat to run since 1950s, announced his gubernatorial bid at 384 Alfred St. He pledged to focus on jobs, environment, fair tax policy, consumer issues, and open access to government while visiting all Maine regions and addressing discrimination and infrastructure.
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Nixon aides face Soviet arms airlift to Syria
The report notes Soviet involvement in shipping weapons to Syria amid broader Cold War tensions. The piece references reactions and political context surrounding U S policy and regional power dynamics during the period.
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