Virginia claims first bourbon in 1619 pageant
Berkeley Plantation hosted a 35 minute pageant that included a claim the first bourbon whisky was distilled in 1621 or 1622 by settlers at the James River site, challenging Kentucky's long held history of bourbon origins. Key figures present included Chief Justice Warren Burger and Virginia Governor Mills Godwin Jr.
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Kentucky
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Clifford Dowdey
Walford D. Taylor
Berkeley
Warren E. Burger
Mills E. Godwin Jr
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Berkeley's Landing
George Thorpe
Smith says Agnew is a very popular fellow
Senator Ralph T. Smith new to the Senate describes Vice President Spiro Agnew as very popular with the average American. He notes Agnew’s rising appeal over recent weeks and points to public support for his criticisms of war protest leaders and media. Smith, appointed to fill the Dirksen seat, plans a next year election and cites positive reception when mentioning Agnew in Illinois speeches.
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Spiro T. Agnew
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Agnew
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Mansfield
Congressional Record
New York
Nixon
Herbert G. Klein
Atty
John N. Mitchell
Los Angeles
Mitchell
Senate
Everett M. Dirksen
Illinois
Britain launches Skynet satellite into Earth orbit
Sunnyvale, California AP Britain announces activation of Skynet, its first military communications satellite, launched from Cape Kennedy in a US Britain deal. The 535 pound instrument package will relay messages and reconnaissance photos for defense, with control to transfer to the Air Force in December.
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Agnew Says He Was Provoked By Protesters and Silence
Vice President Spiro T. Agnew, in Life magazine, says he spoke out not for Nixon but because he “had had enough.” He defends Oct 19 remarks against the antiwar Moratorium and stresses leaders must speak the truth and lead. He criticizes protest as negative without constructive alternatives.
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Iowa
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Agnew to Visit Far East in December Tour
The White House confirms Vice President Spiro T. Agnew will travel to the Far East in late December. Australia New Zealand and Taiwan are expected to be on the itinerary with other nations likely included.
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New Zealand
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East German guard fatally shoots driver near West Berlin border
German border guards fired three shots in thick fog and rain at about 2:30 a.m. on the southern edge of the U S sector. East German guards reportedly killed a driver as he tried to flee to West Berlin. West Berlin police later heard calls identifying the driver and another guard claimed him as the killer.
Four wounded in Hamilton cafe gunfire
Four patrons of Minniefield's Restaurant in Hamilton were wounded about 3 a.m. in an altercation. Victims include Charles Winston 20 Edward Harold 18 George Ramsey 25 and James Clekley 20. A shotgun and a .22 rifle were used. assailant at large.
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Prince May Join The RAF
Prince Charles, heir to the throne, may join the Royal Air Force after Cambridge studies. The Daily Mirror reports the plan, while the Ministry of Defense declines to comment and Buckingham Palace offers no knowledge of any decision before Christmas. The 21 year old has 89 hours of RAF flight time with an instructor.
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