Duke Ellington Honored by Nixon at White House Birthday
At the White House East Room Duke Ellington was feted for his 70th birthday with a gala jam session and a Medal of Freedom awarded by President Nixon. The event featured jazz greats like Bing Crosby Dizzy Gillespie and a champagne toast from the president. Ellington played piano and signed autographs amid cheers from attendees. A singer noted it marked the first time a Black man was honored at the White House.
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Duke Ellingston
White House
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Bing Eckstine
Dizzy Gillespie
Ninon
Lem Garmant
Marine Wand
Duke Elington
Safeguard Defense Plan Faces Mixed Senate Views
Vice President Spiro T. Agnew says public reaction will grow as Nixon seeks Senate backing for the Safeguard anti ballistic missile defense system. Critics like Senators Cooper Javits and a White House aide forecast a close, possibly uncertain Senate vote with some support and several opponents. An AP survey indicates a lean against the system, with few firmly in favor.
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Hens ‘Tucks
Jacob Kk. Javits
New York
White House
Herebert G. Mein
House
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Great Halls
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Packard
Dye Rerett
Mao Dirksen
Dirksen
Associated Press
Goldwater Jr Wins Election In First Run
Barry M. Goldwater Jr. won a congressional seat in his first bid, capturing 64 675 votes or 57 percent to Democrat John K Van de Kamp 4 983. The 30 year old stockbroker thanked his parents at a victory event noting a philosophy of faith and service.
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Los Angeles
Barry M. Goldwater Jr
Goldwater
John K. van de Kamp
Veto Likely on Bill Banning In-Store Promotional Games
Gov. Marvin Mandel indicated he would veto a Maryland bill banning promotional games at retail outlets including gas stations and shops. He noted past support when a narrower version passed but argued the current measure is too broad and would handcuff merchants. Retail leaders argued the law would place Maryland at a competitive disadvantage with Delaware.
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Mart
Marvin Mandel
Evecutive
Pasoling
Iter
Mandel
Wold
Pasoline
James Crajteer
Netail Merchant A Association of Easton
Eastern Shore
Delaware
Marysland
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Nixon Urges Backbone to Quell College Riots
President Nixon urged college administrations to stand firm against student violence to protect free education. He told the Chamber of Commerce that there can be no compromise with lawlessness and no surrender to force, signaling a tougher stance beyond previous remarks.
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Nixon
United States
Chamber of Commerce
America
National Chamber of Commerce
United States of America
Armed Protesters Arrested At Voorhees College South Carolina
National Guardsmen moved on the Voorhees College campus in Denmark South Carolina after a state of emergency was declared. Twenty five protesters including six women and nineteen men were arrested for riot and unlawful assembly after seizing the administration and science buildings. Bond ranged from 1500 to 3500 dollars. The group demanded a black studies program and leadership for departments. President Potts closed the campus and Nixon urged no surrender to force.
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Associated Press
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Denmark
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Nixon
Voorhees
Robert McNair
Mokeda
B.J. Dingle
Charles Ramsey
Dingle
Jom F. Potts
J. P. Strom
South Carolina
Potts
Bamberg
State Peniten
Columbia
Mississippi Crest Nearing Iowa Borders Amid Floods
The Mississippi River nears peak levels along eastern Iowa with 18.2 feet at Burlington and 1% feet at Koeluk as Wisconsin reports 1.8 million dollars in flood damage across 15 counties. National Guardsmen monitor Dubuque defenses while Army Corps funds aid flood work. The spill reaches areas from Cape Girardeau to Libby Minnesota. waters threaten low lands as three weeks may pass before rivers recede.
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Iowa
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Towa
Koeluk
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Mississippi
Missouri
St. Louis
Cape Girardeau
Libby
Minn
Duluth
Minneapolis
Minto
North Dakota-Minnesota
Staggers Sees Crisis In Transport
Washington AP report quotes Rep. Clarley Staggers of West Virginia saying the nation faces a growing transportation crisis for passengers and freight. He criticizes decayed railroad stock and rights of way and faulted reliance on subsidized air travel for passenger service.
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Rest Room Discrimination Complaint Filed in Frederick
A complaint of racial discrimination was filed with the Frederick County Human Relations Committee over use of a Frederick service station restroom. Station operator Harry Schmidt said the ladies’ room was closed for repairs and fixed an hour after the incident. The event involved several Negro elderly visitors from Baltimore touring historic sites.
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John A. Derr
Mount Airy Kennel Case Is Okayed
A Mt. Airy resident on Old Annapolis Road won zoning approval to raise toy and miniature poodles. Ruth M. Whitman approved under limits including 50 dogs, health department sewage approval, confinement, and minimum standards. Other items included a Humble Oil sign variance continued and Kefauver sign setback variance granted with reduced distance.
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Health Department
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