Wilkins Vows To Remain Active In Civil Rights
St Louis tribute marks 22 years leading NAACP as Roy Wilkins vows continued civil rights work. Delegates hear calls for youth involvement and unity across races, while Benjamin Hooks steps in. Missouri officials hail his lasting impact.
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Nixon asked to return on Laugh-In special
Los Angeles AP report says Richard Nixon, then running for president, is invited to reprise his Laugh-In appearance for a September special. Producer George Schlatter aims to have Nixon, Fidel Castro, Barry Goldwater, and Ralph Nader appear, though Nixon has not yet responded.
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Chancellor Battle Continues Over NBC Contract
NBC News says anchorman John Chancellor will sign a long term deal within days, though his lawyer disputes any agreement. CBS News reportedly courts Chancellor to replace Eric Sevareid. Chancellor remains silent. In Seattle, Julie Nixon Eisenhower notes the Supreme Court ruling denying access to Nixon administration documents, affecting his papers.
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Feds Take Over Policing Of Missouri Water Systems
Federal enforcement of the Safe Drinking Water Act will begin in Missouri after the state legislature failed to enact a state act. EPA officials expect 1300 community supplies and many more systems to come under federal oversight, with testing and sample integrity emphasized.
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