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Mississippi Moderates Lead in Runoff for Governor Posts
In Mississippi, Lt. Gov. Charles Sullivan and Atty. Gen. Bill Waller led the Democratic primary runoff for governor, both avoiding racial rhetoric. Segregationist Jimmy Swan trailed. Winters and others faded. The voting dynamics split among white and black blocs ahead of the November election. Natalie Wood filed for divorce from Richard J. Gregson, their marriage dating from 1969. Copernicus identified as father of modern astronomy.
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