Preselected Winner Contests Dropped by Major Merchandisers
Rep. John Dingell announces four of the 198 largest preselected winner sweepstakes have abandoned the contests amid a congressional probe. He says only about 10 percent of advertised prizes are awarded and many awarded prizes are worthless trinkets. Three firms plan to continue with a secondary drawing. one firm may rethink its role.
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Washington
John D. Dingell
America
Michigan Democrat
Dingell
House
Girl Seeks Congressional Page Slot But Policy Stands
A 16 year old Miami high school girl, Wendy Green, fails to win a page post as the House maintains a policy of hiring only young men. Congress members debate practicality and propriety while President Nixon notes women can bring talents but avoids commenting on House policies.
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Washington
Nixon
House of Representatives
Miami
Congressional
House
B.F. Sisk
D-Calif
Sisk
Emanuel Celler
D-N.y
Wendy
Celler
White House
Desegregation Opposition Continues Across Florida
Gun guarded offices in Palm Beach County as 200 blacks clash with officials. Fort Myers sees 100 plus suspensions amid protests over desegregation, with Lee County officials maintaining status quo. Roadblocks, marches to a Baptist church, and pledges of good behavior mark the turbulent bid for integration. Federal judge extends pupil integration deadline in Columbia County.
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Palm Beach County
Fort Myers
Florida
West Palm Beach
Lloyd E. Early
Jacksonville
Columbia County
Dock pilferage costs millions at U.S. docks
The theft of goods on the nation s docks costs millions yearly and raises consumer prices. Industry officials blame pilferage on dock workers while unions claim efforts to curb theft. Reported losses likely undercount true figures, with containers replacing small grabs and undercover probes finding large hidden cargos.
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New York
Richard Maxwell
Transportation Committee
American Importers Association
Gregory W. Halpin
Maryland Port Authority
Maxwell
American Institute of Marine Underwriters
U.S
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