Rockefeller backs Wagner for New York mayor race
Republican Nelson Rockefeller endorses Robert Wagner a Democrat for New York mayor in a bid to lead a Republican Liberal fusion. Liberal leader Alex Rose also backs Wagner while a 1000 delegate meeting would seal support. Six Senate veteran William Benton dies at 72 noted Britannica chief. Prolific public figure Benton helped shape US diplomacy broadcasting and education programs.
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Robert Wagner
New York
John Lindsay
Alex Rose
Wagner
Wight
William Benton
U.S
Connecticut
Board
Encyclopaedia Britannica
Benton
Waldorf Towers
Joseph McCarthy
R-Wis
Benton and Bowles Advertising Agency
University of Chicago
Purchs Encyclopaedia Britannica
Sears, Rochuck & Co
Vanderbilt family holds reunion in Nashville
The Vanderbilt clan gathers in Nashville for the first family reunion in over a century during Founders Day weekend at Vanderbilt University. Descendants of Commodore Cornelius Vanderbilt range from infants to elderly, with genealogist Verley Archer tracing the family tree and noting some relatives may be considered poor by Vanderbilt standards.
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Tenn
Vanderbilt
Commodore Cornelius Vanderbilt
Vandeshilt University
Jack Gwynne Emmett Harris
Jones and
Hidi Vanderbilt Tartis
New York
Louise Morris Mills
Jack Harris
University
Verley Archer
China urged U.N. council to back Panama Canal return
At a United Nations Security Council session, China urged withdrawal of U.S. forces from the Panama Canal Zone and endorsed Panama’s claim to sovereignty. Huang Hua pressed for dismantling foreign bases in Latin America and expressed support for Cuba in recovering Guantanamo Bay. The U.S. and Cuba clashed over canal policy as a draft resolution calling for U.S. withdrawal circulated.
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Upi
China
U.N. Security Council
United States
Canal Zone
Panama
Canal
Huang Hau
Cuba
Huang
Special Council
Panama Canal
Security Council
Council
U.S
Guantanamo
U.N
Latin America
Pananta
Penu
Canal Zon
John Seals
Washington
Parachutist Falls After Chute Lock Release Near Moscow
In a Tass report, parachutist Malttrin panicked during a jump with Hane and Ravil Matuein. He released the safety lock in haste, fell about 4,274 feet, and landed in a snow-filled hollow near Pensit airport southeast of Moscow.
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Moscow
Hane
Ravil Matuein
Sodrea
Tass
Malttrin
Pensit
Sunday Delivery Rates and Schedule Mixup in Press Telegram
A reading of the March 1 1809 Press Telegram shows confusion over delivery rates and schedules for daily and Sunday issues. The page lists delivery charges and options with multiple price points and days of week, indicating a misprint or cataloging error in the Sunday distribution.
Reagan urges expansion of California small business loans
Governor Ronald Reagan urged lawmakers to expand Cal Job and Small Business Assistance programs to boost job creation in poorer areas. The plan, backed by Sen. George Deukmejian and Assemblyman Kenneth Maddy, would raise state loan guarantees and technical aid, aiming to spur up to 33.5 million dollars in private financing over three years.
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Sacramento
Ronald Reagan
California
Reagan
George Devkmejian
R-Long
Owner of cafe shot to death in Compton area
A 51-year-old Compton cafe owner, John Johnson of Bellflower, was shot dead outside Bridge House Cafe on Compton Boulevard in a suspected robbery attempt. Deputies and nearby police arrested two Los Angeles men, Tiny Howard 20 and Sidney King 24, and a 17 year-old youth on murder suspicions.
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Compton
Firestone Sheriff's
John Johnson
Zastrow Ave
Bellflower
Bridge House Cafe
Compton Blvd
Jessie Johnson
Los Angeles County
Los Angeles
Tiny Howard
Sidney King
Firestone Sheriff's Station
Explosions Hit Galena Kansas Downtown
Three blasts tore through a half block in Galena Kansas setting ablaze the Galena Hotel Reed's Cafe and a recreation center. Authorities reported no serious injuries as wire service teams from Galena and more than 15 surrounding communities rushed to aid in the fires at the hotel cafe and recreation center.
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Galena
Kan
Kansas
Galena Hotel
Reed's
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