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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1970
Page
13
Georgia governor Lester Maddox stormed off the Dick Cavett program after being called a bigot by host and guest Jim Brown. Cavett apologized for misphrasing but Maddox refused to return, calling the label an attack on Georgians and his supporters.
A tentative settlement ending the 15 day cab drivers strike was announced after a 19 hour bargaining session. The deal must be ratified by AFL-CIO Local 3036 Taxi Drivers Union and fleet owners.
The article describes Brasilia, Brazil’s capital, shaped like a swept wing with a 19 mile manmade lake. Government buildings line a long mall resembling an airplane fuselage and tall apartments outline the curved wings.
President Nixon backs a tough pollution bill promising clean air in the 1970s with a target date of January 1 1975 to cut new car exhaust emissions by 90 percent. The measure, approved by voice vote in Congress, allows a one year extension if industry proves progress and funds pollution control at one billion dollars over three years.
Angela Davis 26 a former UC Los Angeles philosophy instructor faces extradition to Marin County California for gun purchase related killings. A U S appellate ruling kept extradition on hold to permit Supreme Court review. Defense plans to seek a further stay and hearing.
Vandals damaged Elizabeth draft board records and stole files from Union City board about 15 miles away. Walls at Elizabeth board were covered with peace symbols and slogans in red paint. FBI opened the investigation. no arrests reported. An anonymous tip linked the act to the Early Hoover Vacuum Conspiracy referencing J Edgar Hoover.
Sheriff Larry Hatfield, aged 24, of Crawford County Kansas resigns effective January 1. A short AP dispatch notes his departure from the sheriff's office in Girard.
Today is December 19 1970 with 12 days left in the year. Notable events include Ho Chi Minh launching attacks in Indochina in 1946, Paine publishing a Revolutionary War essay in 1776, and Germany scuttling the Columbus in 1939. Other items cover Eisenhower’s NATO role, Amery’s execution, and De Gaulle’s reelection.
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