Ft Fumble turns 30 as Pentagon marks milestone
The Pentagon, the world’s largest office building, celebrates 30 years since doors opened in 1942. It spans 6.5 million square feet, has four zip codes and 30,000 population during WWII, now about 25,000, with a private defense secretary elevator and a five sided site near Arlington.
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Nixon to dine with Texas leaders at Connally ranch
President Nixon prepares for a Sunday flight to Floresville Texas to dine with about 200 influential Texas Democrats at Treasury Secretary John B Connallys Picosa ranch A dine party seen as campaign intrigue in an election year Connallys political role and potential future moves are debated as Texas weighs 26 electoral votes.
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Raleigh Bar Backs Knapp for State Supreme Court
The Raleigh County Bar Association endorses Norman Knapp for the West Virginia Supreme Court. Bar president Edward Stansberry says Knapp would bring dignity, judicial ability, and high ethical standards to the office. Knapp, a Beckley Democrat, served 16 years on the Raleigh circuit bench.
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Connally ranch hosts Nixon visit with secret guest list
At Picosa Ranch Floresville Texas Nellie Connally said preparations for a Sunday dinner for President Nixon included beef tenderloin black eyed peas and corn on the cob cooked in a pit. Guests were kept secret but included wealthy San Antonio residents who may donate to Nixon's 1972 campaign.
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Hart Warns FPC Gas Pricing Change Could Burden Consumers
Senator Philip A. Hart of Michigan warns the Federal Power Commission proposed pricing rule for natural gas could cost consumers up to 750 billion dollars over time. He questions the shortage claim and accuses industry sources of driving higher prices to benefit from regulation. Hart says the rule aims to boost supply but may fail to do so.
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Crash kills Greenbrier County man near Frankford
A single car crash on U S 219 near Frankford Greenbrier County killed 38 year old Nicholas County man Judy Elmer Workman of Richwood, state police said. The crash occurred early Saturday when his car went out of control and struck an embankment.
Court ordered busing largely peaceful across the South
The nationwide busing move to desegregate schools proceeded with few incidents. Richmond, Atlanta, Memphis and Nashville orders aim to mix students, with about 14 000 pupils involved in bus assignments. Officials report generally smooth operations despite some white flight and local disruptions.
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