Today in History April 5 1968 highlights AP
Highlights of notable events on April 5 across history include Washington's first presidential veto in 1792, Pocahontas’s marriage in 1641, Lister's birth in 1827, Bakemen’s death in 1869, the Rosenbergs' 1951 sentencing, MacArthur's death in 1964, and past Cold War milestones such as the U N mediator proposals in 1954 and the hotline in 1969.
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England
Virginia
John Rolfe
Sir Joseph Lister
Daniel F. Bakemen
Freedom
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Julius and
Ethel Rosenberg
New York City
Soviet Union
Douglas Mac
Coast Guard Creates Water Zone Around USS New Jersey
The Coast Guard forms a water security zone around the USS New Jersey as antiwar protesters may block its recommissioning for Vietnam duty. Philadelphia officials requested the measure, with 300 to 500 police on duty near the naval base.
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Philadelphia
Coast Guard
New Jersey
Frank Rizzo
Naval Base
Estrellita Forecast for Tomorrow Highlights Social Plans
The reading suggests a bright Saturday with minimized emotional bickering and strong morning calm. P M influences favor travel outdoor group activities and beneficent timing for income later in the year with caution urged on investments early September.
Birmingham votes for open housing ordinance in referendum
In Birmingham Michigan a 27 000 resident suburb near Detroit approved an open housing ordinance by a narrow margin of 373 votes 4205 to 3832 reflecting a turnout above half of 13 000 registered voters in April. The city has only one African American family.
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