Nixon pursues soft sell in Safeguard missile debate
President Nixon met for 90 minutes with five Republican senators to urge support for the Safeguard land based missile defense plan. The talks aimed to break a Senate stalemate but produced no pledges, as lawmakers stressed conscience over pressure amid a tight vote.
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Charles is Formally Named Prince of Wales in Historic Ceremony
Charles appeared for a solemn ceremony watched by global television audiences after spending the night in a secret guarded location in northwest Wales. Surrounded by nobles and dignitaries, he pledged fealty to his mother and was formally presented to the people of Caernarvon, in a pomp filled event.
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Nixon taps Egeberg as health post nominee over Knowles
Secretary Robert Finch defends selection of Dr. Roger Egeberg as assistant secretary for health and scientific affairs over Dr. John H. Knowles. Finch says Knowles symbolized issues and would face hostility from AMA. Nixon rejected Knowles amid GOP concerns. Knowles vows AMA opposition has not won anything. Egeberg, dean at USC medical school, named after Nixon’s Friday nomination.
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Decatur pageant contestant reflects on Miss America run
A Decatur High graduate contemplates her chances at the Miss America pageant held Saturday night at the state fairgrounds as part of the sesquicentennial events. Connie Collier, a newcomer to Decatur and the pageant, enjoys meeting other contestants and plans to perform a modern Dr. Zhivago piece for talent.
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County to Build 58 Acre Tech School in Florette Area
The school board approves a 58 acre tract at Florette for a new 9-12 school with academic and technical tracks. Plans include bands, sports and expanded college prep, with top grades from several local schools merged. About 80 percent of the technical portion costs, roughly $800,000, to be funded by Appalachian Act and the 1963 Vocational Education Act.
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Unknown Vandor killed in Buenos Aires shooting
Augusto Vandor head of the powerful metallurgical workers union was shot and killed amid mounting criticism over his friendliness to Argentina's military regime of President Ongania. Rockefeller was visiting at the time.
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Senate panel nixes strict free food stamp plan
Washington report notes the Senate Agriculture Committee rejected a free food stamps proposal for families under 40 dollars a month. Sen. George McGovern indicated plans to push liberalized reforms and comprehensive amendments on the Senate floor.
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Tulip Time tableware sale at State National Bank
State National Bank advertises Tulip Time stainless tableware at special prices for savers. Open a new savings account or add to an existing one with a $25 deposit to receive a free five-piece place setting, and earn additional settings at $2.65 each, with an eighth setting free.
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