Watermelon to Washington: Hope Hempstead Delegation Thanks officials
Mrs Lynn Harris and Mrs Jim Pruden thank George Frazier Lester Kent and the Hope Hempstead Chamber of Commerce for presenting the 153 pound watermelon to President Nixon. Delegates to a forthcoming convention planned to meet the President at a White House reception with national press coverage promised. They credit Rep John Paul Hammerschmidt and local supporters for arranging the presentation and vow to publicize Hope and Hempstead County.
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Washington
the Star
George Frazier
Lester Kent
Hope-Hempstead Chamber of Commerce
Nixon
White House
John Paul Hammerschmidt
Hope
Hempstead
Rent Subsidy Fate Uncertain in the House
Washington AP reports a major rent subsidy plan for public housing faces uncertain reception in the House after a Senate voice vote on a 6.3 billion bill. The proposal would fund a portion or all of tenants rent in dismal cases for the first time.
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Washington
Senate
Hogs Second in SWC in Offense
Rice Owls lead SWC in total offense after a 55-0 win over VMI with 535 yards. Sophomore QB Up Wood and Stan Vincent each threw two TDs, Cliff Crabtree ran for 119 yards, sharing rushing lead. SMU, Arkansas, Texas Tech, and TCU show strong passing and scoring in early league stats.
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Dallas
Tex
Rice University
Arkansas
Texas
Southern Mathosist
Rice
VMI
Owls
SWC
Wood
Stan Vincent
Cliff Crabtree
Vincent
Crabtree
SMU
Chuck Hixson
TCU
Steve Judy
Hixson
Texas Tech
Guarback
Joe Matulich
Raiders
Kansas
Gary Hammond
Jerry Levins
Bill Burnett
Oklahoma State
Bill Montgomery
Linzy Cole
Television Violence Encouraged by Nation Commission
The National Commission on Violence said TV violence fosters hostile attitudes and real life aggression. It urged abandoning violent children’s cartoons, reducing crime and action programming, changing context of violence, and funding PBS to provide educational cultural drama. The report notes television shapes children’s expectations and is a major national resource, with calls for action by presidents and Congress.
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Joseph E. Mohbat
Associated Press
Washington
National Commission On Violence
Commission
Corporation For Public Broadcasting
National Commission On the
Milton S. Eisenhower
Lyndon B. Johnson
Robert F. Kennedy
Money for Birth Control Is Doubled
Washington AP The House Foreign Affairs Committee voted 17 to 5 to double U S expenditures for birth control to 190 million for the current fiscal year, supporting expanded family planning in developing nations. The amendment, backed by Rep Taft Jr, aligns with the Nixon administration’s push for increased aid in population control efforts. Witnesses urged setting a specific amount amid growing concern over the population explosion.
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Washington
House Foreign Affairs Committee
U.S
Robert Taft Jr
Ohio
Nixon
Nixson
Congress
Willam H. Draper Jr
Television Logs: Wednesday Night Schedule Highlights
The page lists a midweek TV guide with shows across hours from 6 to 12. Programs include Flying Nun Gill Campbell Beverly Hillbillies and Hawaii Five-O, plus News in Perspective and late night movies such as The Sniper and The Forgiven Sinner with hosts Johnny Carson and Merv Griffin.
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Eddie
Music Hall
Medical Center
Bronson
Hawaii Five-o
Johnny Carson
Joey Bishop
Merv Griffin
Montress
Arkansas
William F. Buckley, Jr
Jagnet
Dean Martin
Bert Uc
Arkansas Sportsman U
Guy
BC Lions name Jackie Parker head coach in place of fired Jim Champion
Vancouver British Columbia AP Jackie Parker was named head coach of the BC Lions replacing fired coach Jim Champion. The move follows a rough season as the Lions shake up their coaching staff. Parker brings CFL head coaching experience and aims to rebuild the team’s offense and defense for upcoming games.
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Vancouver
B.C
Jackie Parker
Tuesday
British Columbia Lions
Canadian Football League
Jim Champion
Revival at Rising Star Baptist Church with Rev Radliff
Revival services progress at Rising Star Baptist Church led by Rev Radliff of Camden Arkansas. Public invited. Rev W M Martin, pastor. Obituaries note Julia Kendricks of Patmos Arkansas passing in Magnolia while visiting relatives. Funeral details by Hicks Funeral Home. Funeral services for Forace Love and John Cooper scheduled with burial plans.
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Rising Star Baptist Church
Radliff
Cameden, Arkansas
W.M. Martin
Julia Kendricks
Patmos
Arkansas
Magnolia
Hicks Funeral Home, Inc
Forace Love
St. Paul Baptist Church
Emmet
Snell Cemetery
John Cooper
Mt. Zion C.M.E
Mt. Zion Cemetery
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London Smith
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