95 Year Old Leader Of Mormons Dies
Joseph Fielding Smith, aged 95, dies after serving as the church's 10th president since Jan 23 1970. The worldwide Mormon church numbered over 30 million adherents. Local names and penalties for various traffic and ordinance violations are listed in the accompanying section.
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Mathis Chazanov
Salt Lake City
UPI
Joseph Fielding Smith
Smith
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints
Hyrum Smith
Smith grandnephew of Joseph Smith dies at 95
White-haired church leader and historian, grandnephew to Joseph Smith, died of a heart attack at his daughter's home Sunday night at age 95. A 62-year member of the Council of the Twelve Apostles, he authored more than 20 books and often spoke on preserving early church faith. He criticized modernists in a sermon and opposed lifting the priesthood ban in his presidency. Born in Salt Lake City, he grew up in Taylorsville and stayed active in sports, including handball, into his 70s.
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Smith
Joseph Smith
New York
Council of the Twelve Apostles
Salt Lake City
Taylorsville
Truman Hospitalized With Lower Gastro Intestinal Trouble
Former President Harry S Truman, 88, was admitted to Research Hospital in Kansas City for a lower gastro-intestinal problem. Dr. Wallace H. Graham said he is in satisfactory condition and undergoing routine tests including lower GI X rays.
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Margaret P. Richards
Kansas City, Mo
UPI
Harry S Truman
Wallace H. Graham
Truman
White House
Independence
Research
Kansas City
Bess
Graham
John P. Dreves
Research Hospital
Washington
Political Issues Seen Echoing 1872 Conventions
The Ohio Historical Society notes that many issues facing today’s parties mirror those from 100 years ago. In 1872, debates included women's delegates, dollar value, tariffs, war, amnesty, unemployment, and consumerism. Prohibition and Labor Reform met Feb 21-22 in Columbus, Liberal Republicans in Cincinnati on May 13. Only Prohibition welcomed women delegates who served on committees and spoke but were not seated at Liberal Republican talks.
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Columbus
UPI
The
Ohio Historical Society
Ohio
Labor Reform
Prohibition
Cincinnati
Newsmen’s privilege bill urged after Supreme Court ruling
Sponsors urged prompt action on a House bill that would bar courts or federal agencies from forcing reporters to disclose confidential information or sources. Rep. Reid and 50 others introduced the measure in January 1971 and seek a platform including newsmen’s privilege.
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Washington
UPI
Supreme Court
Ogden R. Reid
Dn.y
New York Herald-Tribune
House Judiciary Committee
House
Charles W. Whalen Jr
Ohio
Congress
Edward I. Koch
Why Leave Home to Shop Big Values in Furnishings
Classified section highlights home furnishings with big values for shoppers. Deals emphasize furniture decor and accessories across multiple brands and price points to attract budget conscious buyers.
Martha Mitchell insists she remains a political prisoner
Martha Mitchell lauded her husband John N. Mitchell's resignation as Nixon re election chairman but said she is still a political prisoner. She spoke from Watergate Apartments in Washington and noted she is living under scrutiny while he moves toward Rye, New York.
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Helen Thomas Washington
UPI
Martha Mitchell
Watergate
Mitchells
Washington
Nixon
Mitchell
Westchester Country Club
Rye
California
Arkansas
Arkansas Gazette
Sen
J. William Fulbright
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
State Fair Shows Slated for Ohio Grandstand
Ohio State Fair officials released the free grandstand schedule for August 24 to September 4. Headliners include Glen Campbell, the Osmonds, Ike and Tina Turner, David Cassidy and Bob Hope with multiple performances by Campbell, the Osmonds, Ike and Tina Turner, and others across dates from August 24 to September 4.
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Columbus
UPI
Glen Campbell
the Osmonds
Ike and Tina Turner
David Cassidy
Bob Hope
Kenny Rogers
The
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Floyd Cramer
Boots Randolph
Lynn Anderson
Ray Price
Danny Davis
Nashville Brass
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al Green
Jody Miller
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