Romney Carries 1968 Test Kit To GOP Parley
Michigan Governor George Romney arrives at the Republican Coordinating Committee meeting amid renewed talk of a 1968 presidential bid. Colleagues describe his approach as a mix of hard sells and soft sells to fellow governors as the party discusses its election comeback and the road ahead.
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On This Day in History December 12 1966
On December 12 1966 events include the 1894 income tax law and later Supreme Court ruling, Pennsylvania ratifying the Constitution in 1787, Joseph Rainey taking his seat in 1870, Marconi signaling 1901, and UN Security Council actions. The piece also discusses Romney’s presidential bid considerations and political maneuvering surrounding a Colorado Springs meeting.
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World Almanac recounts early Chinese naval expeditions
The World Almanac notes that large Chinese junks sailed long before Europe’s Age of Exploration. In the early 15th century a fleet of 62 junks with 27,500 men sailed from Southeast Asia to the Persian Gulf. Vessels were hundreds of feet long and four decks high, with seven expeditions between 1405 and 1433 exploring the Indian Ocean coastlines.
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Myth Delays in Reducing Traffic Accidents Cited
Howard Pyle of the National Safety Council warns the belief that accidents are inevitable blocks progress in cutting fatalities. October traffic deaths reached 4,920 a record for the month, with year to date at 43,110 and rising. Milwaukee leads safe cities while Los Angeles and San Francisco show higher rates per 10 000 vehicles.
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Milwaukee Democrats elect new county chairman
Milwaukee County Democrats named attorney Mathias G. Schimenz as their new party chairman Sunday, replacing Richard J. Steinberg who sought a third one year term. Schimenz had previously bid unsuccessfully for the chairmanship.
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Soo Locks Closing Postponed Two Days
The Soo Locks reopening is postponed two days until midnight Saturday. Army Engineers kept the locks open at shippers of grain and taconite request, with about 50 ships on Lake Superior en route when the decision was announced.
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