Deaths: Robert Lishman and Reuben Soderstrom Pass Away
Robert W. Lishman 67 chief counsel for the House Commerce Committee subcommittee on investigations died of cancer. Reuben G. Soderstrom 82 longtime Illinois AFL-CIO president and eight term state legislator died after resigning in October due to ill health. The 180th meridian is noted as an approximate international date line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington (Ap
Robert W. Lishman
House Commerce Committee
Lishman
White House
Sherman Adams
Bernard Goldfine
Streator
Ill
Reuben G. Soderstrom
Illinois Afl-Cio
State Federation of Labor
Soderstrom
Illinois General Assembly
Mercury in Tuna Sparks First Major Ocean Fish Findings
Dr Edwards notes U.S. tuna contains mercury far above the 0.5 limit with levels 10 to 80 times higher. He says ocean mercury likely comes from natural seabed deposits and will be monitored in future packs. Imported tuna over the limit will be seized.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.S
Edwards
Nixon adviser predicts mild unemployment drop in 1971
Paul W. McCracken chairman of the Council of Economic Advisers told Republican Senators of a moderately optimistic 1971 economy. He forecast unemployment could ease slightly, though not dramatically, after November's 5.8 percent rate. The government also noted the economy crossed the $1 trillion threshold as Nixon unveiled an GNP clock showing $2,000 in output per second.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul W. McCracken
Nixon
Council of Economic Advisers
Gordon Allott
R-Colp
McCracken
Douglas Douglas Stresses Natural Resources and Court Loyalty
Douglas notes dedication to protecting natural resources and praises national beauty, warning against pollution. He confirms remaining on the bench and instructs his lawyer to provide all relevant files to the inquiry without conditions. He commends President Nixon's court appointments, calling Burger an excellent chief justice and Blackmun a trusted ally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Douglas
Simon H.rifkind
Nixon
Warren E. Burger
Harry A. Blackmun
Far West
Blackmun
UN Winds Up 25th Session at UN Headquarters
The United Nations General Assembly closes its 25th session in New York marking its birthday and noting progress toward admitting Communist China by a 51-49 vote though blocked by a two thirds requirement. Delegates push anti apartheid campaigns and disarmament steps including a ban on ocean floor nuclear weapons and a suspension of atmospheric and underground tests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Nations, N.Y
U.N. General Assembly
China
World Forum
South Africa
Portugal
United Nations
Peking
U.S
United States
Washington
Rhodesia
U Thant
Organization of African Unity
Soviet Union
Dayan Pursues Extended Cease Fire Amid Suez Talks
Israeli Defense Minister Moshe Dayan pushes for a permanent cease fire along the Suez Canal under U.N. auspices and invites UN observer Maj. Gen. Siilasvuo to Jerusalem to discuss extending the truce. President Sadat urges Jordan and Palestinian fighters to end hostilities as King Hussein tours Europe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tel Aviv
Moshe Dayan
Suez Canal
U.N
Dayan
Maj
GenEnsio Siilasvuo
Finland
Jerusalem
Siilasvuo
Cairo
Nixon
Washington
Egypt
Israel
United Nations
Hussein
Jordan
Bonn
Willy Brandt
Walter Scheel
Anwar Sadat
al Ahram
Syria
Libya
Sudan
Papal audience canceled due to influenza attack
Vatican City AP reports Pope Paul VI, 72, canceled his weekly public audience because of influenza with a mild fever. His doctor said the fever is light and he can handle church affairs with aides. Boston AP notes Rep. Brooke aide's daughter divorce from Donald Hasler. London AP states Lord Snowden had minor undisclosed surgery and hopes to attend Christmas at Windsor. Washington AP: House Rules Committee approves pension and staff pay for retiring Speaker John W. McCormack, total $38,000, likely reduced to $27,000 or less.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vatican City
Paul VI
Mario Fontana
London
Lord Snowdon
Princess Margaret
Tuesday Snowdon
Windsor
Washington
House Rules Committee
House
John W. McCormack
Boston
McCormack
Pope Paul VI in Good Condition After Flu Attack
Vatican spokesman announced Pope Paul VI, 73, is in good condition after an influenza attack. The Vatican had said Tuesday night he had flu. Federico Alessandrini, head of the Vatican press office, said today the pontiff remains in good condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vatican City
Vatican
Paul VI
Federico Alessandrini
Also Mentioned on This Page
Pers Enterprise
Reeves County
Pecos
Texas
Pecos Enterprise, Inc
South Cedar Street
Ford «4
Joyce Miller
Dan Dominguez
Linda Garcia
Armida Armendariz
Mary Jane Villanueva
Linda Martinez
Virginia Natividad
Delia Tersero
Clara Martinez
Rubens
Inn of the Golden West
Armida
East Third St
Tegic
Edward W. Brooke
R-Mass
Remi Brooks Hasler
Donald R. Hasler
Milford
N.J
Northeastern University
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!