Rocky's Brother Seeks Post Rocky's Brother Seeks Post
Winthrop Rockefeller, who moved to Arkansas in 1953 seeking a new life, announces his bid as a Republican for governor. The New York governor’s brother, famed for a luxury ranch and a private jet, embodies the Eastern image despite farming ties in Arkansas.
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Winthrop Rockefeller
Arkansas
Rockefeller
New York
Nelson A. Rockefeller
New York City
Rockefeller brothers and Arkansas art center funding
The article notes Winrock Farm costs 1.5 million, illustrating Rockefeller frugality and philanthropy. It highlights philanthropic work in Arkansas, including support for an arts center in Little Rock and a gubernatorial bid with GOP backing, while stressing two-party system advocacy.
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Rockefeller’s governor bid foreshadowed by urging and weight loss
The piece notes how Rockefeller faced repeated asks to run for governor and finally consented after much urging. It highlights his nervous cough on the platform, a weight drop to 207 pounds, and his family circle including wife Barbara Sears, son Winthrop Paul, and Bruce Bartley. It recalls his Arkansas arrival in 1953, prior laborer work, WWII service as a colonel, and Barbara Sears’ Reno divorce in 1954 with a $5.5 million settlement.
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Bruce Bartley
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Texas
Barbara
Bobo) Sears
Ridgeville Men Hire Attorney in Annexation Battle
Ridgeville businessmen have engaged Westminster attorney L Await Weller to oppose Mount Airy annexation. A petition may seek a popular referendum on the issue, with a April 17 deadline looming if 20 percent of Ridgeville property owners do not sign. Mount Airy council meeting scheduled for tonight.
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Petition deadline set for April 17 in Westminster
Mr Weller announced in Westminster that the petition need not go to a meeting and may be submitted to town officials at any time, with presentation before April 17. In Canberra, James Mooney of the Australian Wheat Board said China has contracted to buy 21 million bushels of Australian wheat for 34 to 39 million dollars, bringing 1963-64 wheat sales to China to 62 million bushels.
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China
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War intensifies in Saigon area with heavy firefight
AP reports a 27 hour battle in South Viet Nam left six U S Army men wounded. Government forces and Communist units fought from Saturday into Sunday, with at least 43 guerrillas killed. Advisors on the Communist side were among those involved.
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South Viet Nam
U.S
Unclear Conflict Toll Reported With Casualties and Missing
Report states about 30 killed and wounded in a clash. Fourteen government troops died, two including Americans wounded. Eighteen individuals are listed as missing.
Railcars and Locomotives in Use by American Railroads
About 1.75 million freight cars 57 000 passenger cars and coaches and 44 000 locomotives are in use across American railroads today.
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