Nation marks 195th Independence Day with parades events
The nation celebrated its 195th Independence Day with parades and events. In Atlanta Billy Graham served as grand marshal for the Salute to America. Fireworks were viewed from Atlanta Stadium after the Braves Phillies game. Jonesboro showcased Historic Jonesborough Days featuring 18th and 19th century homes. Philadelphia held Independence Hall ceremonies with officials and the Liberty Bell tolling. New York prepared for heavy traffic as millions traveled for the long weekend. Coney Island offered prizes to children named as Declaration signers, and Shreveport staged a nontraditional parade by mule and workers striking soon. Abroad, the U.S. Embassy reception in Moscow drew diplomats and officials despite rain.
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Associated Press
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Billy Graham
Georgia
Jonesboro
Tennessee
Jonesborough
Chester Inn
Andrew Jackson
James Polk
Andrew Johnson
Washington
Philadelphia
Independence Hall
James H.J. Tate
Walnut Street
Thomas Morton Fultz
New York City
Central Park
Coney Island
Thomas Jefferson
Brooklyn
John Hancock
Newark
N.J
John Adams
Manhattan
Benjamin Franklin Lovick
State University
Albany
Lake Ransom Canyon Homes Offer Family Fun
Lake Ransom Canyon presents a family friendly setting with recreational facilities. Choose a homesite now and plan construction later while enjoying wholesome activities and leisure options.
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Jersey City Officials Convicted on Extortion and Conspiracy
Jerse y City Mayor Thomas J Whelan and six current and former Hudson County figures were found guilty on 29 counts of extortion and conspiracy in Newark federal court. Jury of 12 deliberated nearly four hours. Convictions carry up to 20 years and $10,000 fines. one conspiracy count up to five years.
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Jersey City
Thomas J. Whelan
Hudson Crong
Philipp Kunz
Whelan
Thomas Flaherty
Hudson County
Joseph Stapleton
Fred Kropke
Bernard Murphy
Hudson County Democratic
Walter Wolfe
New York Authority
William Steinkopf
Jurist Holmes Letter Misaddressed to Deceased Justice
A San Angelo notice reports a letter addressed to Hon. Oliver W. Holmes at the U.S. Supreme Court, mailed June 15 and returned marked deceased. The article notes Holmes served 1902 to 1932 and died in 1935, and cites a secretary misaddressing due to an unfamiliar form book.
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San Angelo
Oliver W. Holmes
U.S. Supreme Court
Washington
D.C
Oliver Wendell Holmes
Supreme Court
Fourth Feted By Frantic Festivities In Snyder
An All American Independence Day celebration at Towle Memorial Park in Snyder opened with flag-raising ceremonies and continued with food and frolic as the town marked the holiday in frenzied festivity.
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Gerry Burton
Avalanche-Journal
Snyder
Order of the Day
Towle Memorial Park
Towle Lake
the Snyder
Julie Eiring
Laurie Donelson
Youths Help Nixon Sign 18 Year Old Vote Law
Washington ceremony on a desk once used by Jefferson certified the 26th Amendment granting 18 year olds the vote in all elections. Nixon praised youth idealism and stamina as three teens signed the document joining Joseph Loyd, Julianne Jones, and Atea Larimer in the East Room. The measure was ratified by Ohio, making it law nationwide. A European tour by the Young Americans in Concert follows.
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General Services
Robert Kunzig
America
Joseph Loyd
Detroit
Julianne Jones
Memphis
Tenn
Atea Larimer
Concord
Calif
Ohio
Buckeye
Jefferson
Philadelphia
State Department
Kunzig
General Services Administration
Slaton Independence Day Parade Draws Wide Attendance
Slaton observed Fourth of July festivities with a kiddie bicycle parade to City Park, where participants were declared first place winners and given popsicles. A dunking board raised funds for fireworks as Rick Grainy suffered a hand cut, while townspeople enjoyed swimming, baseball, ping pong, bingo, and family picnics despite heat and approaching storms.
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Sundowners
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Towle Lake
Moss
Peggy Supowit
Sweetwater
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Victoria
Pat Smith
Liz Bell
Snyder
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Lloyd Collins
John Seay
Justiceburg
Ethel Benin
Lamesa
Otis Archie
Lloys Eades
Billie Hart
Big Spring
Dwight Goodman
Ricky Howell
Peggy Goodwin
Jeri Ann Bavousett
Sid Perry
Kelley Deavers
Teresa Clark
Gerry Burton
Avalanche-Journal
Slaton
City Park
Rick Grainy
American Legion Hall
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