Freedom Train Odyssey Ends After 21 Months
The Freedom Train ends its 25 833 mile run with 6 762 965 visitors in 138 cities over 21 months. Organizers say the project costs total 17 5 million with 5 5 million donated by sponsors and ticket sales covering the rest. The train heads to Washington for dismantling as staff prepare to return home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lorraine Cichowski
Associated Press
MIAMI
Florida
United States
Henry Stein
Spurney
Foundation
Washington
Allan Phillips
Fort Lauderdale
New York
Judy Booth
Knoxville
Tenn
Rose Parade Shines After Storm Clouds Break in Pasadena
The New Year parade drew 1.3 million spectators as sun broke through after rain threats. Glendale won Sweep Stakes for a peacock float. Roy Rogers and Dale Evans led 61 floats 22 bands 250 riders along the 5 mile route. Diane Ramaker rode Rose Queen on a rose adorned float. Eastman Kodak won grand prize. Credit Union National Association won theme prize.
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Pasadena
Glendale
Roy Rogers
Dale Evans
Diane Jane Ramaker
Royal Court
Eastman Kodak
Credit Union National Association
Enlistments Rise as Benefits Drive Public Signups
The Associated Press reports that New Year deadline fears over GI Bill benefits spurred a surge in military enlistments. Recruiting offices nationwide saw a sharp uptick last week, with many stating the buildup began earlier but the peak arrived in the final days.
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Associated Press
Nothing Sinister in Pardons by Holshouser
Gov James E Holshouser faced questions over last minute pardons and commutations bypassing the state Paroles Commission. Sam Long said time constraints blocked normal review while about 10 requests remained on Holshouser’s desk. Enlistment figures surged at LA and Detroit centers as GI Bill changes took effect and a delayed entry option offered benefits into 1977.
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Raleigh
James E. Holshouser
Sam Long
Holshouser
State Paroles Commission
Commission
Jack Seism
Long
Jim Hunt
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Boston
Mass
Shirley Temple
Joe Frazier
Barbara Sefton
Pembroke Pines
Fla
Barbara Brown
Hialeah
Petr Spurney
The
American Freedom Train Foundation
Anaheim
Calif
Frederick Rockwell
Southwest
Midwest
Rose
Nash
Cash
Nash Jewelry
N. Main
Perees
Progerm
Waxens Iporcer Company, Inc
St. Kivett
Armed Forces
Los Angeles
Detroit
Maj
Robert Joles
Army
William Calliham
Columbia
S.C
Martin-Lenoy
Coloni Williamsburg
Holton Furniture CO
Thomasville
Davis Cabinet Company
America
Lipscomb Davis
As & WD
Piedmont
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Old Winston Rd
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