McGovern Sees Byrd As Likely Supreme Court Pick
Washington. Senator George McGovern says the Senate would likely confirm conservative Robert Byrd if Nixon names him to the Supreme Court. Fred Harris disputes Byrd's civil rights record, while Rogers denies any offer to join the Court. Byrd, 53, faces ongoing speculation as a potential nominee with a history of alignment with the administration in judiciary battles.
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Louis and Bailey Attend White House POW Worship
Former heavyweight boxing champion Joe Louis and singer Pearl Bailey joined families of three prisoners of war as guests of President Nixon at a White House worship service. Dr. D Elton Trueblood delivered the sermon to about 350 attendees, urging that answers to major problems lie in our resources rather than a slide rule. Nixon told a father of a missing serviceman in Vietnam that the administration is “working on it” to secure release of all POWs.
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Gls Balked At Order Says Report
SAIGON AP reports U S military officials investigate whether several American soldiers refused an ambush patrol near Fire Base Pace on the Cambodian border. The 12 man unit reportedly balked at moving out Saturday night. the order was canceled when a South Vietnamese patrol already advanced.
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Cross Country Motorcycle Fatal Near Potosi
Donald Brenneke aged 31 of Desloge Mo died in a cross country motorcycle race in Clark National Forest about 11 miles west of Potosi. His machine went into a ditch and he was thrown over the handlebars onto rocks according to the highway patrol.
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Kirksville Dedicates Cannon Airport
Kirksville Missouri dedication ceremonies featured stunt flying and sky diving exhibitions and an address by John Shaffer FAA administrator. He said the $960000 renovation would boost northeast Missouri’s economy, with a new terminal, access road, and an expanded runway.
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Penny Pop Tax Endorsed by Missouri Forestry Group
The Missouri Forest Products Association endorsed a proposed penny tax on soft drinks to fund conservation at its annual Rolla meeting, highlighting support for environmental funding and natural resource protection.
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Charley Pride Wins Entertainer and Male Vocalist Honors
Charley Pride, a Mississippi native and one of the nation’s few Black country stars, swept two awards at the Country Music Association event in Nashville, winning Entertainer of the Year and Male Vocalist of the Year. The piece traces Pride’s path from cotton fields and a Montanan bus ride to Nashville, highlighting his breakup with a Mets tryout, discovery by Chet Atkins, and hits like Kiss An Angel Good Mornin’. Lynn Anderson took Female Vocalist of the Year, while Dolly Parton and Porter Wagoner were named top duo.
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Osborne Brothers Lead Group of the Year at Country Music Awards
The Osborne Brothers won Group of the Year while Danny Davis and the Nashville Brass took Instrumental Group of the Year for the third straight year. Jerry Reed earned Instrumentalist of the Year as Art Satherly, 80, a Columbia Records pioneer, was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame. Sammi Smith won Single of the Year for Help Me Make It Through the Night. Freddie Hart won Song of the Year for Easy Lovin. Ray Price won Album of the Year for I Won’t Mention It Again. The awards were chosen by 2700 industry voters and presented at the Grand Ole Opry for a national TV audience. Pride earned two nominations and Reed led with seven. Reed quipped about the year’s hits after the ceremony.
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Borgnine Hurt In Movie Fight
In Torreon Mexico AP reports Ernest Borgnine was cut on the back by flying glass during filming of The Reckoners. Borgnine and William Holden were filming a duel scene when Borgnine moved near a window shattered by gunshots. A company doctor treated him. he’s expected to return to work early this week. Susan Hayward also stars.
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