Navy Names First Black Admiral Gravely 48
Samuel L Gravely Jr 48 a former railway cler k from Richmond Va is set to be nominated by President Nixon for rear admiral making him the first Black admiral in the U S Navy Senate confirmation is required Gravely commanded a warship and is returning to San Diego after seven months off Vietnam His wife Alma notes the family hopes for his selection amid ongoing progress for Black officers in the Navy
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Philip Morris Posts Higher First Quarter Earnings
Philip Morris Inc reports a 33 percent rise in first quarter revenues from 309.7 million to 412.9 million and net earnings of 21.4 million. Chairman Joseph Cullman says the advertising ban has not hurt cigarette sales and unit sales are up, with earnings per share at 87 cents.
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