Dirksen Nears Record as Senate Republican Leader
Washington reports Senator Everett McKinley Dirksen, serving since 1959 as Senate Republican floor leader, could break Charles McNary’s 11-year record for longest tenure in that post. The piece traces GOP and Democratic leadership histories and notes Dirksen’s long career across House and Senate.
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Charles L. McNary
Oregon
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Arkansas
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Alabama
Charles Curtis
Kansas
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Sam Rayburn
Texas
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Massachusetts
World Found Despite Dissenters Mentioned by Astronaut Cer nan
Astronaut Eugene G Cer nan expresses resolve amid dissent about a new domain or mission. The remark signals determination and a push toward achievement despite opposition, reflecting a historic space exploration mindset.
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Eugene G. Cernan
Open Letter Urges Suppressing Communist Influence in Colleges
Christine Kaye Jenkins writes to Mr Higley urging expulsion of Communist-leaning students and tighter college admissions to protect American values. She condemns campus activism and praises education while advocating public debate and a stronger national identity.
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Russia
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Index
Congress Builds Up to Summer Vacation Plans
Washington reports the Congress is scheduling a fixed summer recess from August 13 to September 3 as part of reform. Lawmakers have been building up to the break with Lincoln Day, Eastertide, Memorial Day and other long weekends, tuning up for the anticipated August session.
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Dick West Washington
UPI
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Almanac entries for June 16 1969 history and quotes
On this day in history 1871 Shrine founded in New York City 1933 Roosevelt signs the National Industrial Recovery Act 1955 Buenos Aires riots as navy attempts to oust Peron 1963 Valentina Tereshkova becomes first woman in space Notes include a Plato quote and a Joseph Jackson mock quote about antiballistic missiles with a Wayne Haus attribution.
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Order of Nobles of the Mystic Shrine
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Peron
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Valentina Tereshkova
Indexing by Morris Higley on Nixon era defense rot
The piece argues Nixon's presidency exposes corruption in defense programs. It blames Democrats for blocking prior investigations and suggests Humphrey's election might have changed the scrutiny. It cites A E Fitzgerald on contractor general ties and Senator Proxmire driving Pentagon probes.
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Richard Nixon
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