Giveway lands amid interior push sparks West coast clash
The Interior Department moves to favor a $5 million desert land giveaway to major farming firms, despite past opposition by Stewart Udall. At Indian Hill Idaho, claims were diverted to Hood Corp. A new report discusses freshmen Capitol Hill advice and how newcomers should navigate backroom politics and deal making.
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Washington
Interior Department
Interior
Stewart Udall
Mitch Melich
Shiro Kashiwa
Indian Hill
Snake River
Idaho
U.S
Hood Corp
Returned area servicemen approve of Vietnamization
Several servicemen who recently returned from Vietnam express willingness to rejoin the fight if needed. The piece notes the U S Navy downsizing as Vietnamese crews train to operate modern ships and assume duties, with many Vietnamese sailors gaining responsibility monthly. It also covers local obituaries births and community notices in Fayette County and nearby areas.
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Congress
Vietnam
U.S
Ernest Jackson
The
Mileground
Mr. Jackson
Man
Black progress in the New World through education and work
The piece surveys early Black scholars and pioneers from Benjamin Banneker to George Washington Carver, tracing how education and funding—from Lincoln University to the Rosenwald and Slater funds—enabled Black professionals. It cites growth in Black employment 1950–1960 and stresses preparation, opportunity, and perseverance for youth.
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New World
Lincoln University
Pennsylvania
Wilberforce University
Ohio
Slater Fund
General Education Board
Anna T. Jeannes Fund
Rosenwald Fund
Phelps Stokes Fund
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Walter Hickel
Rogers Morton
Capitol Hill
Senate
IDA Beverage
Fayette County
John Markatan
Masontown
Holly Jean Markatan
Joseph Andria
Smithfield
John C. Markatan
Sharon Andria
Cheat
Raymond M. Marlier Jr
Pittsburgh
Ray Marlier
Gladys
Michael
John
Juliet
Emilie
Jordan's Harbor
Guy Lombardo
New York City
Lombardo
Polly
Mac
Harrisburg
New York
Montmartre
Morgantown
West Virginia
Bernice Konopka
Spring Road
Marvin
Canyon
Sam
Joseph White
Tracy Lynn
Germany
Sgt. White
Korea
William White
Ft. Lewis
Wash
Army
Medical Hospital
Robert ‘‘Buster’’ White
Marines
Pt. Marion
Camp Run Park
Pt. Marion Vfw
Dominion Post
Esas Rai RT
Morgantown A& PS
Store
Porterhouse
New York Strip
Delmonico Steaks
Marvel
Ann Page
Sultana
A & P Bartlett
Colby Longhorn Cheese
St. Jar
Panty
PLAID
Altoona
Esa
Harold A. W. Moore
Benjamin Banneker
Washington, D.C
Norbert Rillieux
James Forten
Philadelphia
Ernst Matzeliger
Ernest EF. Just
Percy L. Julian
George Washington Carver
Charles K. Drew
Theodore R. Lawless
America
Office of Equal Opportunity
Department of the Interior
James Bonner Duncan
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