Smith Top Prospect for Dirksen Senate Seat in Illinois
Illinois House Speaker Ralph T. Smith and Atty. Gen. William J. Scott are named as leading contenders to replace the late Everett M. Dirksen. Gov. Ogilvie may appoint a downstate candidate with strong odds for the 1970 special election, as a quick term lasts just over a year.
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Chicago
APY
Illinois
Ralph T. Smith
Atty
William J. Scott
Senate
Everett M. Dirksen
Richard B. Ogilvie
Smith
Dirksen
John Henry Altorfer
Peoria
John Anderson
Rockford
Paul Findley
Pittsfield
Donald Rumsfeld
Office of Economic Opportunity
Altoffer
Ogilvie
GOP
Alton
Downstate
Charles H. Percy
Scott
Evanston
Ogilvie Associates
Ambassador Elbrick Freed after 15 prisoners granted asylum
U S ambassador to Brazil C Burke Elbrick returned to his residence with a head wound after being freed by kidnapers. Fifteen prisoners were granted political asylum in Mexico City, as Brazilian authorities hunted suspects and the military warned of possible harsh actions against terrorism. President Nixon spoke by phone as Elbrick expressed gratitude to Brazil for action leading to his liberation.
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Brazil
C. Burke Elbrick
U.S
Rio de Janeiro
Elbrick
Mexico
Junta
Mexico City
Preservation groups seek study of Conrad House site in Winchester
Preservation of Historic Winchester asked City Council for a feasibility study of the Conrad property as a future municipal building site. Virginia landmarks commission support and UVA architecture professor Frederick Nichols to lead. National Trust official Russell Keane warned the site’s loss would harm downtown views and historic character. Parking Authority plans for demolition and two parking lots face delays amid ongoing testing and council decisions.
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Preservation of Historic Winchester, Inc
Conrad
Virginia Landmarks Commission
Historic Winchester
Frederick Nichols
School of Architecture
University of Virginia
Russell V. Keane
American Institute of Architutes
National Trust
Winchester
Keane
Chamber of Commerce
WPA
Parking Authority
Rouss City Hall
Cameron St
Wendell Seldon
McCormac
Boyd Named Frederick County Dog Warden
Richard Boyd age 47 of Rt. 4 is appointed Frederick County Dog Warden effective September 15. He will serve part time at 2400 dollars yearly plus a car and expenses, succeeding Henry Bursey who resigned. Boyd has 15 years at Abex American Brakeblock Division and will operate dog facilities on his own premises with Clarke County Warden assisting locally.
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Richard Boyd
Rt. 4
Frederick County
Board of Supervisors
Boyd
Henry Bursey
Abex Corp
American Brakebaok
Clarke County
Violence Threatens Belfast amid Protestant Catholic tensions
In Belfast a Protestant man, Jack Todd, 23, was killed by gunmen from a car during a gasoline bomb attack on a Catholic home. Police and army rushed to the scene as rioting and evacuations spread through a mixed west Belfast district.
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Belfast
Northern Ireland
Army
Jack Todd
Joseph McKeague
Shankill Defense Association
The
Royal
Ulster Constabulary
Winchester Council to Hold Annual Elections Tomorrow Night
The Winchester City Council will hold elections for several annually elected posts at its meeting tomorrow at 7 30 p m. Officials up for renewal include vice mayor clerk of council city solicitor city manager fire chief fire inspector and four fire wardens from the four city fire companies. A Public Improvement Committee report on rezoning Morgan St west of Fairmont Ave from multiple dwelling to two family dwelling district is also expected.
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Winchester City Council
Public Improvement Committee
Fairmont Ave
Morgan St
Everett Dirksen Remembered as An Era’s Political Master
Washington AP reports Senator Everett Dirksen died Sunday, praised by President Nixon and many leaders for dedication, style, and eloquence. Tributes label him a great legislative leader and a defender of constitutional balance, with remarks from LBJ, Goldwater, Javits, Mansfield, and others.
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Washington
Everett McKinley
Dirksen
Allies Match Enemy Activity During Ho Chi Minh Truce
In Saigon and by joint U S South Vietnamese command, allied forces suspend major operations to match Viet Cong cease-fire for Ho Chi Minh. Despite the pause, patrols continue and U S bombings divert to Laos. Thieu resists joining any cease-fire pledge amid mounting U S pressure for Paris talks progress.
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Saigon
U.S
Ho Chi Minh
da Nang
Nguyen van Thieu
Thieu
Nixon
United States
Paris
Nixon Ends Vacation on Roundabout Return Flight
President Nixon wraps up a month at the Western White House and travels by a two stop aerial route to Washington. He will meet Mexican President Diaz Ordaz on the border to dedicate a two nation dam before assessing Hurricane Camille’s damage in Louisiana and Mississippi. The death of Senate Republican Leader Everett M. Dirksen creates an immediate gap in his schedule.
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Dirksen
Jacob Javits
New York
GOP
Senate
Hugh Scott
Robert H. Finch
John Knowles
Finch
Charles Goodell
Mike Mansfield
San Clemente
Calif
Nixon
White House
Washington
Gustavo Diaz Ordaz
Mexico
Louisiana
Mississippi
Everett M. Dirksen
At Penneys Girls Official Handley White Gym Suits
A Penneys advertisement promotes Handley White gym suits for girls priced at six dollars each. The notice highlights school or athletic wear available in the catalog segment.
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Penneys
Old Pro Dirksen Dies At 73 Leader Emerges In Senate Tribute
Illinois Senator Everett Dirksen dies at 73 after lung cancer surgery. Senate pauses to honor the longtime minority leader known for oratory and showmanship. President Nixon and lawmakers praise his history shaping opposition, with burial planned in Pekin Illinois.
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Everett M. Dirksen
Senate
Washington
Everett McKinley
Dirksen
Illinois
Mike Mansfield
Walter Reed Army Hospital
Nixon
Congress
White House
Mansfield
National Presbyterian Church
Capitol
Pekin
Ill
Danice
Howard H. Baker
Rtenn
Lyndon B. Johnson
Hugh Scott
Pennsylvania
Richard B. Ogilvie
Tinois
Scott
Virginia forecast brings cooler air and showers
A trough of low pressure moves through Virginia ahead of a cold front bringing cooler temperatures and scattered rain across the state.
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Richmond
Virginia
State
Closed Toes Funeral Notice for Mr Forrest Peters
Funeral services are announced for Mr Forrest Peters. The burial and service details indicate a procession at Boyd Drug Store from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. on September 9.
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Forrest Peters
Boyd Drug Store
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