Albert Says Democrats May Offer Own Program
Washington report notes Rep. Carl Albert, seen as future speaker, says Democrats may push their own program if Nixon administration policies do not change. He cites election gains, inflation and unemployment concerns as factors behind a unified, activist House agenda.
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Polls Turn as Environment Becomes Campaign Issue
Incumbent governor who backed mining in wilderness loses bid for reelection. Pierre duPont IV wins Delaware House seat after mocking pollution fines at his company. Muskie wins reelection easily as environmental politics rise nationally. Idaho and California results test how pollution records affect votes.
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Agnew Future Divides Nixon Advisors After 1970 Wins
Washington AP report rounds a split within Nixon aides over Spiro Agnew’s political fate for 1972. Some insiders call for Agnew’s renomination as VP, while critics warn on his conduct and possible replacement as George Bush’s Texas Senate bid looms. Nixon touts a broader GOP victory and defense policy gains.
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Vatican permits broader role for women in Mass reform
The Vatican issued a Mass reform allowing women to lead hymns and scripture readings, act as ushers and collectors, and celebrate Mass outside church with bishop approval. It permits local music selection, experimental liturgies for a year, and calls for music to serve worship with limited instruments and, if needed, in homes with bishop permission.
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Candela Brum Symbolism in Christian Art
In Christian art the candela brum with seven branches symbolizes the seven gifts of the Holy Ghost or the seven churches mentioned in the Book of Revelations.
First Speaker Administers VP Oath in 1961
The first House speaker to administer the oath of office to a vice president was Sam Rayburn on January 20, 1961, when he administered the oath to Lyndon Baines Johnson.
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Sea God Daughters and the Gorgons of Myth
The Gorgons are three figures linked to Phorcys the sea god. Stheno and Euryale are immortal sisters, while Medusa is a mortal woman, not a goddess.
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