Stokes Wins Renewal of Cleveland Mayors Race
Carl B. Stokes defeated Robert J. Kelly by 92,219 to 60,899 in the Democratic mayoral primary to seek a second two year term. Stokes, first Black mayor of a major U.S. city, will face Ralph Perk in the general election amid lower turnout and party tensions.
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Cleveland, Ohio
Carl B. Stokes
Law and Order
Cleveland
Stokes
Robert J. Kelly
Kelly
Ralph J. Perk
Republican County
Ralph Locher
Perk
Lawmakers Clash Over Soviet Bomber Threat and 21.35 Billion Armed Services Bill
Rep. Robert L. Leggett and Rep. L. Mendel Rivers defended a 21.35 billion defense package as House members debated reports of a new Soviet bomber. Rivers asserted access to classified data showing Russia nears a brand new bomber, while Pentagon witnesses reportedly found no such evidence.
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Washington
Robert L
House
Leggett
D-Calif
Rep. L. Mendel Rivers
Ds.c
U.S
House Armed Services Committee
Rivers
Russia
Pentagon
Lawmakers Clash Over Military Spending Debate Time
The House Rules Committee clears the 2.2 billion Safeguard military bill for four hours of debate amid demands for longer speaking time from critics and a pledge to extend debate into Friday if needed. Rivers, the bill's floor manager, says opposition will have chances to trim funding as the chamber weighs arms programs.
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Rivers
House Rules Committee
Thomas P. O'Neill Jr
Dmass
Senate
Burn Victim Receives RNA Skin Grafts After Fire
Pau line Price survived severe burns on April 24 1964 after skin grafts treated with RNA were used to cover 40 percent of her body. The grafts included skin from a deceased white donor and left her with large white patches. Doctors reported partial success and discussed RNA treated grafts as a potential advancement for transplants and inflammatory diseases.
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Los Angeles
Pauline Price
Louis L. Smith
Loma Linda
Jolley
Gun Barrel City approves off premise beer sales
Gun Barrel City Texas voted 29 to 11 Monday to legalize beer for off premises consumption. The town near Cedar Creek Lake is named for Gun Barrel Lane, its main street.
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Gun Barrel City
Tex
East Texas
Cedar Creek Lake
Hikers Escape El Cajon Mountain Trek
Two hikers found safe after being lost on El Cajon Mountain since Sunday. Navy Seaman Richard Feichtinger, 23, of Arlington, Virginia, and Jonathan Holmes, 17, of La Jolla, California, walked out tired and hungry. Deputies began the search after discovering Feichtinger’s panel truck and a note warning of trouble.
The Last Passenger Pigeon Died in 1914 at Cincinnati Zoo
The final passenger pigeon died in 1914 at Cincinnati Zoo and was shipped to the Smithsonian Institution for mounting and exhibit. The last wild sighting occurred in September 1899.
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Cincinnati Zoo
Smithsonian Institution
Washington, D.C
Winchester Democrats Plan Mass Meeting and Committee Election
The Winchester Virginia Democratic Committee calls a mass meeting at City Hall at 7 30 P M on October 13 1969 to elect a 32 member City Committee with 6 members per ward and 20 at large. Candidates must file a declaration of candidacy with J Frederick Larrick or Harry A Carpenter by October 10 1969.
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Winchester
Virginia
Democratic City Committee
J. Frederick Larrick
East Boscawen Street
Harry A. Carpenter
North
Loudoun Street
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Galilee
Great Lake
Wards Firearms and Ammunition Policy
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