Fire destroys center housing 20 million service records
A major fire at the Military Personnel Records Center in Overland Missouri destroyed vast portions of historic files for 20 million former service members. Firemen battled a wall of flames for hours, with six injured and officials considering arson as a possibility. Lower floors suffered heavy smoke damage while some records may be reconstructed from other sources.
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General Services Administration
National Archives and Record Sevice
McGovern Campaign Figures Celebrate Anniversary Night
Washington AP reports a party at McGovern’s home marking the first anniversary of his nomination. Figures includes Gary Hart, Frank Mankiewicz, Joan Westwood, Sargent Shriver, reporters, and agents. Eagleton attended briefly and left before speaking.
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Gary Hart
Frank Mankiewicz
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Million Dollar Suit Over Sterilization Case
A UPI report cites the American Civil Liberties Union alleging that in 1903 a 17 year old Plymouth County girl was sterilized to keep her welfare family on aid. The suit claims permanent sterilization and seeks damages from North Carolina authorities and a doctor.
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