On Being No 2 Does The Man Serve
ANNAPOLIS MD UPI Spiro T Agnew may be destined to rediscover the splendid misery of the Vice Presidency that Jefferson described The office gained importance as Nixon Johnson and Humphrey led toward higher roles Agnew admitted he was no household name when Nixon picked him as running mate By campaign end Nixon avoided public association with Agnew who likely will serve as Senate presiding officer and stay in Nixon shadow Agnew could become a stronger No 2 in the administration Despite Nixon control Agnew gave short speeches in out of the way places and faced missteps such as asking a Muskegon student to show a sign to Ho Chi Minh before the student displayed Muskie as VP His blunders stem from shooting from the hip and unclear phrasing He called his final appearance The Last Hurrah and Nixon plans to assign him a key role in federal relations with local governments, though Agnew will do whatever Nixon wants.
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Is Agnew Next in Line for the Presidency Role
The piece imagines vice presidents taking major duties beyond tradition. It envisions Nixon assigning Spiro Agnew higher tasks, then rewarding him with bigger roles after successful ribbon cuttings and cornerstone laying. It promotes rehabilitation over punishment in public service.
Parks To Meet Nov 20 41st Illinois Parks Conference
The 41st annual conference of the Illinois Association of Park Districts runs November 20 to 23 at Pheasant Run Lodge in St. Charles. Northwest suburban park officials, exhibits, and demonstrations fill the three days with lectures on facilities and programs. Attorneys Bjorvik and Vertovec are listed as speakers and panelists, with registration starting at noon on November 20. An opening address will be delivered November 21 by Creed C. Black of the Chicago Daily News.
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Bensenville Park District
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Chicago Daily News
Navy Recruiting Announces Immediate Enlistments
The U S Navy Recruiting Service said qualified men can enlist immediately due to openings at recruit training centers. Chief Carl I Montoya of 19 N Brock Way Palatine invites contact at 358 6210. Offices also exist in Des Plaines and Elgin.
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S. Grove St
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