Army to Name 27 Negro Colonels
The Army selected 27 Negro officers for promotion to full colonel to spur more Black career advancement. The move doubles the number of Black colonels and may pave the way for further rises, including potential generals. Pentagon officials and civil rights leaders hailed the step as evidence of progress, noting slow gains since desegregation in 1948. Marine Commandant Gen Leonard Chapman plans a 10 day Far East tour with Marines.
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Lipscomb To Lead GOP State Unit In Washington
GOP members from California elected Rep Glenard Lipscomb of South Pasadena to a fifth term as chairman of their delegation. Officers named include Mailliard as vice chairman and Utt as state whip, with McCloskey treasurer and others on committees. Mailliard succeeds the late Arthur Younger. McCloskey replaces Pettis.
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Defector Bailey Faces Challenge Over NC Elector Vote
In North Carolina the 1796 defection of Samuel Miles sparked a debate as Democrats Muskie and O’Hara vow to challenge Rockingham county elector Lloyd Bailey for voting for George Wallace instead of Nixon. They argue faithless voting harms the constitutional roots of the electoral college their stance highlights the shift from free agents to party roles and stresses minority representation.
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Maine
James G. O'Hara
Michigan
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Wallace Supporter Won't Be Disciplined
Washington UPI reporting that House Democrats defeated a motion by Rep. Fraser to discipline Rep. John Rarick of Louisiana for openly backing George Wallace. The Liberal Democratic Study Group's bid failed by a 785-? vote, and Rarick was the only openly Wallace supporter among lawmakers. Fraser cited past DSG actions against Goldwater supporters.
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D-Mich
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Nixon to Meet Bliss on Chairmanship as Agreeing Plans
President-elect Nixon plans private talks with Ray Bliss to decide if Bliss should stay as Republican national chairman. A shift in Nixon camp thinking favors keeping the chair while minimizing White House party duties, with a possible January 17 meeting during the winter session and a Democratic Congress looming.
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Ohio
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FourHundredThousandDollar Blaze Destroys Main Street Brick Building
Fire in Los Angeles destroyed a three story brick and corrugated building on north Main Street. Loss is estimated at $400,000. It took 14 fire units about one hour to control the Sterling Rubber Products Corp blaze.
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