Paul Robeson dies at 77 after storied career and activism
Philadelphia AP reports Paul Robeson, renowned singer actor and athlete, died aged 77 after a stroke. He faced censorship and passport bans for his views, starred in Othello on Broadway 206 times, and inspired civil rights and international arts circles. Family plans funeral in New York, burial private.
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Mild rebukes for 40 Pentagon officials over Northrop hunting trip
Washington report says 40 senior officers and four civilians received letters of admonition from Deputy Secretary William Clements for lack of judgment after accepting invitations to Northrop Corp. hunting lodge events on Maryland's Eastern Shore between October 1971 and January 1974. No penalties imposed. several cited figures include Gen. Robert Dixon and Adm. Harold Shear.
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Tye Bouma Al hog Features Gits and More at Inn
Local listing at 33 55 W Potomac St highlights furnishings including upholstered furniture tables linens crystal and chm. Gits and Brest are among the featured brands or entities listed in the shop’s display.
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Poitier to marry actress Shimkus in private ceremony
AP reports actor Rodney Poitier aged 48 plans a private civil marriage to Miss Shimkus. Belafonte accompanies them to the clerk’s office. Poitier also stars in Buck and the Preacher. Shimkus is described as first marriage for her, second for Poitier.
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Four candidates challenge Wallace in Mississippi caucuses
In Mississippi four candidates challenged Alabama Gov. George Wallace in precinct caucuses as Democrats select delegates and candidates for the party’s primary. Wallace led Mississippi delegates four years ago with 78 percent. results would take several days. Banford withdrew, returning to Duke University presidency. In New Hampshire, the first primary on Feb 24, Sen. Humphrey said he won’t roll over and will lead if party shifts. Bayh and Carter attended a New Hampshire dinner denouncing Ford’s energy policy. Shapp campaigned in Massachusetts criticizing Ford.
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Wage gains outpace inflation in 1975 contracts
The Labor Department said 1975 settlements averaged 16.2 percent in the first year, beating 7 percent inflation, covering 763 settlements for 2.8 million workers. Escalator clauses shaped gains, with cost of living provisions boosting first year wages to 13.3 percent when added to base increases.
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Lawyer awarded $1 million in fees in suit against U.S.
Tuskegee lawyer Fred Gray received 1 million in fees after US District Judge Frank Johnson approved a 9 million settlement over the Public Health Service syphilis study. The judge capped attorney fees at 12 1/2 percent, saying settlement size did little to reflect counsel performance.
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Miss America Adopts Pregnancy Clause in Constitution
Atlantic City AP The Miss America Pageant adds a clause stating contestants must not be and never have been pregnant. Director Albert A. Marks says the rule prevents eligibility for unmarried mothers and would apply to abortions. The directive complements a prior rule that contestants must be single and never married.
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Sanford quits race calling system too broad
Durham North Carolina governor and presidential hopeful Terry Sanford withdraws as he cannot mount a credible nationwide campaign for the March 2 North Carolina primary. He argues the campaign system induces superficial scrutiny and notes the press has failed to examine candidates in depth while acknowledging too many contenders complicate reporting.
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Wallace claims a Democratic conspiracy to stop his bid
In Jacksonville, Governor George Wallace charged the Democratic party with a conspiracy to block his presidential run. He cited Florida 1972 primary momentum and warned that leaders including Udall sought to “get rid of the Wallace problem” by uniting against him.
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