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(Hinchliffe/Simon)
September 25, 1991 4 p.m.
HOPKINS.TS Draft Two
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: HOPKINS FOR GOVERNOR FUNDRAISER
LOUISVILLE, KENTUCKY
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 2, 1991
5:30 p.m.
I'm delighted to be here today, joining all of you as one of
Facts
"A Whole Lot of People Who Want to Elect Larry Hopkins Governor." "
about
the
11 I notice we're not far from Zachary Taylor's resting spot.
President
Poor old Zach. Is it true that when they dug him up last summer
P. 71
they discovered that his last words were: "Pass the broccoli"?\
In the last few weeks, with all the amazing events in the
world, people have seen the importance of leadership and ideals.
When a coup that tried to replace Gorbachev, it applied the coup
de grace to communism: No leadership, no ideals.
As I said at the U.N., we face a different kind of world
than we ever have seen: One in which we can build a new era of
peace and prosperity -- at home and abroad. But we can achieve
these lofty goals only if people take up the challenge of
leadership without losing sight of their ideals.
As you look toward this new era in Kentucky, you must look
toward Larry Hopkins. He's helped this commonwealth for 20
years, particularly as a top Republican on the Agriculture
Committee. He has served with his time and his toil, but most
importantly, Larry brought to Washington his absolute, fierce
Jones No.
integrity.
Hoppins
In Kentucky, he moved to open government with his "Sunshine
The Facts Law.
" As governor he'll bring back the sunshine, starting with
2
Hophins
the legislature in Frankfort. Already, he has proposed an ethics
brochere
package that will bring decency and accountability back to
Kentucky government.
Don't you think it's time Kentucky had a Republican
see
governor? Think back to when Green Bay beat Kansas City to win
file
the very first Super Bowl. Seems like ages ago. Well, it was
Smithsonin
1967 -- and that's the last time a Republican lived in the
Guide
Governor's Mansion.
Look where you are now, 24 years later. Kentucky's spending
Hopkins: Jones vs.
has increased more rapidly than federal spending. Well, Larry
The
Facts will put an end to that. He's earned his stripes by taking a
tough anti-spending stance in Washington -- opposing the pork
see
barrel projects that drain the resources of this nation.
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Larry means business -- in every sense of that phrase.
Kentucky needs jobs. Larry wants a right-to-work law.
He'll fight to keep jobs here, rather than letting them slip
across the border to other states. He knows that you can't help
Kentucky workers if taxes and regulations chase all the jobs
away.
He'll declare a war for more jobs through new business
expansion. His bold plan to jump-start the economy doesn't try
to turn Kentucky into a land of smokestacks. Larry knows just
where Kentucky's traditions lie, and he wants to strengthen the
farms that make this state great. He wants to help with regional
Larry Cia-225-NO
agricultural centers, but he doesn't intend to smother farmers
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with new gimmicks and restrictions.
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3
Larry knows that people are tired to too much government and
too little personal freedom. The American people want to
rediscover their own genius. We aren't second to anyone,
anywhere -- and all we need is a chance to prove it -- to
ourselves, to the world.
Our Administration's domestic philosophy starts with a
simple truth -- that the true power and potential in this land
rests in the hands of our people. Our domestic policy begins by
trusting you.
Our domestic agenda carries that faith forward into the
future. Our housing proposals will turn housing residents into
homeowners -- this is how they can best care for themselves and
contribute to society.
Our energy package will conserve energy while encouraging
innovation.
Our transportation package gives more power to local
authorities, who know their own needs.
Our crime package -- the most comprehensive in history --
will give our streets back to the people.
In each case, we want Washington to give people a chance to
shape their own destinies -- rather than having to answer to
distant bureaucrats.
This idea is the basis for something I'd like to talk about
with you today: education. Our democracy can remain vital only
if we continue to grow in knowledge and wisdom, understanding the
increasingly complex and competitive world in which we live.
4
We Americans can and must revitalize our education system
for our children: our future. We don't want just a good education
system. We want the best. We deserve a system that gives every-
one the power to throw open his or her own door of opportunity.
Hopkins
Like me, Larry has kids and grandkids, and has visited
thousands of others in schools. Like me, Larry has pledged to
make education one of his top priorities. But he knows that you
can't just throw money. You must make things better. Kentucky's
kids need the future they can only get with a first-class
education. And Larry's the man to lead you in this fight.
You know, back in 1989, I met with the nation's governors at
a unique education summit, which led to our national education
goals. One of the critical keys to our education future is the
relationship between the President and the governors. And the
governors have the leading role because education is -- and
should remain -- a local responsibility.
I need Larry in Frankfort because I need a strong advocate
with.
of education with whom I can work You need Larry in Frankfort
because you need someone who can work with the education
establishment -- instead of just working for it.
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Last April, our Administration challenged Americans to
Am. 2000
reinvent the American school, to revolutionize education. Our
Am.
America 2000 education strategy encourages us to undertake the
2000
obvious: to create accountable schools for today -- a new
generation of schools for tomorrow -- a nation of students
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committed to a lifetime of education -- communities where
5
learning can happen.
All of you play a critical role in making the strategy work.
You must ensure that your communities accept the responsibility
to build better schools. People who want Washington to solve all
problems are missing the point. What happens there doesn't
matter half as much as what happens in each hometown.
I know that here in Kentucky you'll take that call seriously
because this is the "Land of Tomorrow. " Your tomorrow must begin
today, with hard work to make sure your next Governor will be a
and that
is
man of principles, -- a man named Larry Hopkins.
Larry Hopkins is honest. Larry Hopkins works for the
on election day,
people. And Larry Hopkins puts Kentucky first. This whole state
needs to "Put Kentucky First -- For a Change" -- and for the
future.
Thanks for your welcome and your support; God bless you all.
#
# # # keeping spending andy control,
when I needed help on the federal budget,
Larry Hophins was there.
When d needed help Assering america's
befenses strong, so we'd have the ability
to liberate Knowant, Larry Hophins was there,
to that's why I'm here torright for
Larry Hophins
Oral when Governor Hophins callo next
year, he una friend in the white House.
September 23, 1991
MEMORANDUM FOR BETH HINCHLIFFE
FROM:
BOB SIMON R8
SUBJECT:
KENTUCKY
The Larry Hopkins occurs in a typical hotel ballroom in
Louisville, home of the famous "Louisville Slugger" baseball
bats. Kentucky is famous for fast horses and beautiful women,
although this is sometimes reversed to beautiful horses and fast
women.
The state song is "My Old Kentucky Home." The lyrics are
all about darkeys, so if you want to use this, just quote the
title. The state motto is "United we stand; divided we fall."
President Zachary Taylor's final resting place is near by.
Joke: ( (I hope my resting place will be a little more final. ))
Attached are some anecdotes from Kentuckians Daniel Boone,
Henry Clay and Abraham Lincoln (Jealously claimed by Ky. because
he was born there).
HOPKINS
Larry Hopkins, a former Marine, is a 7-term Congressman from
Lexington who also served in the Kentucky Senate and House. He
has been a leader on the Agriculture and Armed Services
8-11
Committees.
1984
24
State politics has been solidly in the hands of the
Democrats for many years. The last Republican governor was
24
years ago. The Kentucky governor has great power because the
1967
legislature only meets for 60 days every 2 years. Kentucky
politics has been dominated by special interests and influence
peddling. Hopkins is promising a new ethics package and has a
reputation for integrity. This has become his No. 1 issue.
Jobs and economic development are always the most important
issues to Kentucky voters. Family values also plays well. Make
a reference to crime. Larry will be at Pittsburgh Crimestoppers
event with the President immediately prior to dinner.
Joke: I noticed that Larry has one of the most interesting
campaign committees I've ever heard of. It's called "A Whole Lot
of People Who Want to Elect Larry Hopkins Governor." Well, count
me in!
SEP-30-1991 08:52 FROM LOUISVILLE, STAFF ADV
TO
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Larry Hopkins for Governor Fundraiser
Dais Diagram
Kentucky Fair and Exposition Center
Louisville, Kentucky
Wednesday, October 2, 1991
DAIS
Nelda Barton - Nat'l. Com.
1. Don Bell (State Treasurer Candidate)
2. Donna Shedd (Superintendent for Public Instructor Candidate)
3. Buck Beasley (Agriculture Commissioner Candidate)
4. Gene Goss (Lieutenant Governor Candidate)
5. Larry Forgy (Defeated by Larry Hopkins for GOP Gubernatorial
nomination)
6. Patricia Snyder (Vice Chairman of the Kentucky GOP)
7. U.S. Congressman Jim Bunning (GOP National Committeeman)
8. POTUS
9. U.S. Congressman Larry Hopkins
PODIUM
10. Lee Brown (Event Chairman)
11. Mrs. Larry Hopkins (Carolyn)
Transportation
12. Secretary Sam Skinner (U.S. Secretary of
(Treasury)
13. U.S. Congressman Hal Rogers
14. Bob Gable (Kentucky GOP Chairman)
15. State Senator John Rogers (State Senate Minority Leader)
16. State Representative Tom Jensen (State House Minority Leader)
17. Dexter Wright (Secretary of State Candidate)
18. Tom Handy (Attorney General Candidate)
19. Betty Holmes (State Auditor Candidate)
Sunday, 2-29-91
Audunce
stage Left
stage Right
PODIUM
2. 4. 6. 8. 9. 10.11. 13. 15 17. 19.
1. 3.5.7.
12. 14. 16. 18, 12. 14. the. 18,
Ray- make sure a space their here
Total spending for elementary and secondary education in this
country was $43 billion back in 1970. Today, it's over $200
billion.
365 % nominal Increase
120
$ % real increase
1970
1984
42 126
influstin was 300 % between
index
ONE inflator
1970 t 1989
502-583-1812
source : Stat. abstract p.129
1990
Administration of George Bush, 1991 / July 24
mitting a
Remarks on the National Energy
energy security without endangering the
Strategy
environment or stopping the economy in its
July 24, 1991
tracks.
We start by using energy more efficient-
tes:
Please be seated. Thank you all very
ly. And we've got to accelerate our research
title 10,
much. Well, may I just thank everybody for
efforts to keep America on the cutting edge
honor to
coming, and first of all greet our Secretar-
of new energy technologies like alternative
elating to
ies: Jim Watkins, who is doing an absolutely
fuels, electric cars, high-speed rail, solar,
ne Armed
superb job on the energy front, and I'm
and geothermal, safer and more secure nu-
ity under
delighted that he's here. And I think after I
clear technology. Today, we want to build
of July 1,
do my number here, why, he will get into a
an energy future that opens the door to
lot more of the substance. But I want to
new and diverse energy sources because our
salute also Manuel Lujan and Bill Reilly,
energy future should never be at the mercy
quired by
key players, in our drive to do a better job-
of foreign exporters.
ts in re-
on the energy front.
As Jim Watkins will tell you, most of the
declared
And of course, we have in the front row,
initiatives contained in this strategy can be
f the Na-
in case those of you in* the back haven't
implemented under existing authority. And
Executive
seen them, Senator Wallop and Senator
the administration has already made, I
'Ordering
Bennett Johnston and Phil Sharp. And Mike
think, a great deal of progress. We've set in
ed Forces
Deland is over here. I'm getting in trouble>
motion a substantial part of the strategy al-
because I'm going to-I thought Martin
ready, in other words, without waiting for
Allday was supposed to be here: from
FERC. There he is, right there in the
needed legislation-legislation that's needed
ny, Navy,
in other areas.
essential
second row-Midland, Texas, man. [Laugh-
ter] Thank you again.
On the legislative front, we've made sub-
rope, and
he retro-
Five months ago-and many of you,
stantial headway since we released the
the Per-
maybe not all, but put it this way, most
strategy last February. And I just can't tell
you how much I appreciate the leadership
the Army
were probably here that day-we an-
1 Provide
nounced our comprehensive and balanced
of the Members of Congress that are here.
provide
strategy for an energy future that is secure,
We're talking principally about the Senate
refugees
efficient, and environmentally sound. And
bill here, but Senator Johnston and Senator
our national energy strategy is designed to
Wallop, the Senate energy committee
ne Corps
meet needs this Nation can't afford to com-
passed a: comprehensive. and a balanced
loyed to
promise: continued economic growth, in-
energy bill, one which embodies the key
strategic
States in
creased energy efficiency, strong environ-
elements of our strategy. And for them it
mental protection, and then a reduced de-
hasn't been easy. They've had to compen-
deployed
pendence on foreign oil.
sate and consider a lot of interests up there,
mponent
This strategy relies on the magic of the
but they've done a superb job. And I urge
n be re-
marketplace, the resourcefulness of the
the full Senate to act swiftly on this bill
an effort
American people, and the responsible lead-
which should win support from conserva-
ons Pro-
ership of industry and government. As we
tionists and industry alike.
which re-
enter the next American century, this bal-
There's been a lot said about the John-
anitarian
anced approach will propel a larger and
ston-Wallop bill-some of it, frankly, not
; in Ban-
larger American economy in a more and
very accurate. Let me tell you what it actu-
more energy-efficient way.
ally does: On balance, it defines a very posi-
ve units
And some have pushed for radical meas-
tive role in energy for the Federal Govern-
ures in order to reduce the oil imports and
ment. It enhances efficiency, energy effi-
reduce, our dependency, measures that, in
ciency, in areas like building efficiency
my view, would hurt American industries
standards, Federal energy management ef-
Bush
and jobs and consumers. So, we've got to
forts, energy conservation investments by
act with care; but it is our firm belief that
utilities, and the development of new trans-
we've got to act comprehensively.
portation technologies and alternative fuels.
And- our energy strategy strikes a balance.
On the supply side, it ensures access to
We believe it is a sound and reasonable
the energy we need to sustain continued
middle ground that will achieve greater
growth, growth that is environmentally
1031
July 24 / Administration of George Bush, 1991
sound. And we've made a lot of progress on
way of life, will be protected. And finally,
cleaner burning gasoline over the last few
the State of Alaska fully supports ANWR's
Building. In
years-private industry doing a superb job
development.
retary of En
with its own research in this area. And in
So, I urge the Congress to take a look at
tary of the 1
the bill before the Senate, we've encour-
these facts-more than 170 studies and the
liam K. Reil
aged the use of a whole range of environ-
considered opinion of Alaska's own govern-
ronmental P
mentally sound fuels like ethanol, methanol,
ment-and not to be distracted by the crit-
colm Wall
electricity, propane, and certainly, encour-
ics, many of whom come from the extreme
Sharp; Mich
aging the use of more clean burning natural
side. There are some that aren't, that just
Council on
gas.
reasonably have doubt, but we cannot let
Martin L. A.
We anticipate that the Johnston-Wallop
our policy be shaped in this manner. And
Energy Regu
bill will reach the Senate floor hopefully
so, please encourage people to take a: look
right after the August recess. I would defer
at the record.
to the experts, but that's what we're hoping
for. It won't get there-they've a pretty full
Of course, all of you are here today be-
calendar before the August recess. The
cause you can make a: difference in the
Proclamatic
House began markup on the bill last week,
energy future of this country. And some
Day, 1991
and we're hoping for the same comprehen-
people act as if Washington can snap its
sive approach there that was achieved in
fingers and impose an energy strategy on
July 24, 199
the Senate.
the rest of the country. We know that just
We need Congress to act wisely and, I
won't work.
By the Presio
think, act soon-and I know these Members
The best part of our strategy is that it
of America
agree with that-on this important domes-
does draw upon our greatest resource-I'd
A Proclama
tic policy initiative. And we need action on
call it a national resource-and that is the
Each Aug
all fronts: to remain world leaders in tech-
ingenuity of our own people. With their re-
ratification (
nology; to protect the environment; to
sourcefulness, we can ensure that America
Constitution
make the most of our domestic resources;
in the next century will be energy efficient,
for women 1
and to encourage energy efficiency through
environmentally sound, and economically
an equal VI
incentives for industrial, commercial, and
strong.
self-governn
private consumers.
And so, I really wanted to come over
June of 19
Unfortunately, some critics don't seem to
here today, first of all, to say thank you, to
was ratified
see the big picture. They focus on one or
salute those Members of Congress who are
on August 1
two issues that admittedly are controversial.
out front and laying it on the line-it's not
our Constitu
And if I think they're controversial, talk to
without a political downside to any of
Although
these Senators and Congressmen about it,
them-to stand up courageously for the
ment had
because they get hammered on all sides on
kind of program that we've talked about
years, and a)
these issues. ANWR clearly is one of them.
here. And as Bennett, Malcolm, and Con-
the right to
And let me give you a little history. In
gressman Sharp will tell you, sure there are
butions of W
1980, Congress specifically avoided desig-
differences from time to time, but we're all
tributed sign
nating part of the coastal plain in Alaska-
on the same general track here. And I think
of public op
the ANWR, the Arctic National Wildlife
it's the right one for our country.
Amendment
Woodrow W
Refuge-as wilderness. And instead, Con-
So, I want to thank you for your support.
women dur
gress asked the Interior Department to de-
And I hope-and I'm right confident, look-
termine whether the resources of ANWR
signal usefu
ing around this room-that we can count on
could not b
could be developed without harming the
your continuing support. So, thank you all
or its SACT
environment.
very much for your interest, taking the
ments of "
Well, since then, Interior has conducted
time from these fantastically busy schedules
underscore
or examined more than 170 studies. And
that everybody around this room has. And
their ability
time after time, these studies have shown
we're with you. I'm strongly in support of
in the life o
that under strict environmental oversight,
this program that our able Secretary, Jim
Since the
ANWR's coastal plain and its resources
Watkins, will outline in more detail. And
ment, as m
could, indeed, be developed safely. The
once again, thanks for coming.
nal barrier
wildlife will be protected. John Turner, the
fallen, wor
Director of Fish and Wildlife, is here today,
Note: The President spoke at 2:53 p.m. in
leadership
and he's conducted rigorous studies. The
Room 450 of the Old Executive Office
every field
1032
Feb. 20 / Administration of George Bush, 1991
But far more important than the duration
Sharp, and Moorhead; Senators Wallop and
of the official relationship are the innumer-
Johnston-and a special welcome to them.
I
able personal ties between Americans and
want to say that we want to work with
Danes and the values that we share. For
them as the legislative process goes for-
more than a generation-in fact, as long as I
ward.
can remember-the United States and Den-
Let me also pay my respects-in looking
mark have been partners or have otherwise
around, I'm told that Governor Hickel is
cooperated in: many fields. We need only
here. Whoops, there he is-Wally, welcome.
mention our membership with the United
And Governor Ashcroft, Governor Sinner.
Nations and our partnership in NATO that
Of course, our man of the hour here, Jim
remain two of the fundamentals of the for-
eign policy of both our countries.
Watkins, our very able Secretary. Governor
Sununu, who's been working on this with
The Prince Consort and I have just spent
2 delightful days at Williamsburg. Though
all of us. Henson Moore, from-the Deputy
the distance between the capital of colonial
at the Department of Energy-made an
Virginia and Washington, DC, is short, it is
outstanding contribution to this. And, Linda
nevertheless a journey in time, for it spans
Stuntz, thank you. And Sheila Watkins. And
the history of the United States from early
I thought-Clayton-Secretary Yeutter and
republican time to the present day. And it
Secretary Skinner and Secretary Lujan are
is striking how all through the years one
all with us. Mike Boskin was to be. Mike
thing has remained unchanged: the dedica-
Deland is here from the CEA. I have
a
tion of your country and its people to the
method to my madness here in getting
ideals proclaimed in the Declaration of In-
around to all of this.
dependence and enshrined in the Constitu-
Senator, welcome to you. I didn't see you
tion of the United States. Those ideals are
earlier. And to Hank Habicht of EPA, and
values that we share.
Jim Thompson, a former Governor, and
And however troubled the present times
former Governor Jim Edwards over here.
may be, it is heartening to see how the
Jim Thompson is uncharacteristically in the
dedication to common values is able to rally
back of the room now that he's in private-
so many nations of the international com-
[laughter]-
munity when the United Nations calls upon
But nevertheless, I cite all these names
them.
because this is an issue that has great appeal
Mr. President, the reception which you
across all kinds of Departmental lines. It's
have given to me and the Prince Consort
something that is really essential-a national
here just now makes an impressive begin-
energy strategy, and I want to announce it
ning to our stay as your guests. Thank you
today. I believe it is a strategy for future-
very much.
an energy future that is secure, efficient
and environmentally sound.
Note: The President spoke at 10:14 a.m. on
I want to thank Admiral Watkins and also
the South Portico of the White House, where
acknowledge and thank the efforts of so
Queen Margrethe was accorded a formal
welcome with full military honors. Follow-
many. We now have, thanks to all, a care-
ing the ceremony, the President and the
fully balanced energy strategy, and it is de-
Queen met in the Oval Office.
signed to diversify America's sources of
energy. It's designed to encourage efficien-
cy and conservation, spur competition
throughout the energy sector, give Ameri-
cans greater choices among fuels, and en-
Remarks at a Briefing on Energy Policy
hance U.S. research and development in
February 20, 1991
new technologies.
The driving force behind this strategy is
Thank you all very much. Thank you.
straightforward. It relies on the power of
Please be seated. First, let me welcome the
the marketplace, the common sense of the
Members of Congress who are here-Con-
American peoplé and the responsible lead-
gressman Dingell and Congressmen Lent,
ership of industry and government.
188
Administration of George Bush, 1991 / Feb. 20.
Every American will benefit from the
nologies, alternative-fueled vehicles, and
policies that we're laying out here today.
conservation. With this strategy, we're
Over the next two decades, this strategy
working to give Americans unprecedented
will make us more energy efficient without
choice and flexibility. Instead of only find-
new energy taxes. It will mean savings for
ing gasoline at the corner station, we want
consumers in energy costs. And it will im-
Americans to be able to choose from a
prove our energy security and reduce our
range of environmentally sound and cleaner
vulnerability in the years ahead.
fuels like ethanol, methanol, electricity, pro-
Let's talk about reality here. We've al-
pane, natural gas, and cleaner. gasoline.
ready made progress toward reducing that
Where America's towns and cities were
energy vulnerability. We've diversified our
once able to buy electricity from only one
suppliers so that we are not unduly reliant
utility company, we want to help spur com-
on any single source. What's more, through
petition in the electric power business and
the Strategic Petroleum Reserve, we've
to bring lower prices to consumers. And we
vastly improved our ability to respond flexi-
plan for electricity produced from renew-
bly to supply interruptions. And we have
able sources to rise by 16 percent.
already begun moving on the path toward
We want to build an energy future that is
improved energy efficiency.
But we are, I will be the first to concede,
based on a range of diverse sources, so that
a long way from total energy independ-
never again will this nation's energy well-
ence. Our imports of foreign oil have been
being be swayed by events in a single for-
climbing steadily since 1985 and now stand
eign country. Our approach will give Amer-
at 42 percent of our total consumption. Too
icans the flexibility, the opportunity, and
many of those oil imports. come from
the knowledge that they need in order to
sources in troubled parts of the world.
conserve or to change fuel sources and to
We know that for domestic oil produc-
cut their energy bills.
tion, certain areas are off-limits, and justifi-
And finally, we are convinced that this
ably so, for sound environmental reasons.
strategy will keep America on the cutting
But developing new, alternative energy
edge of new energy technology. It pro-
sources takes time. Some sources of power
motes partnerships between industry and
face political problems. So, America will
government for accelerated research in
have to continue to import energy for years
technologies like biomass and alternative
to come.
fuels, or electric vehicles, high-speed rail,
We also know that unwise and extreme
renewable sources like solar and geother-
measures to reduce oil imports would seri-
mal power, and nuclear technologies of un-
ously hurt the consumer in this country and
precedented safety and security.
will adversely affect the working man and
Together with the recently-passed Clean
woman in this country-American jobs and
Air Act, this National Energy Strategy will
American industries. In the face of these
maintain an uncompromising commitment
realities, we must act with care, but we
to energy security and environmental pro-
must act comprehensively. Our national
tection. And it will put America on the road.
energy strategy strikes a sound and reasona-
to continued economic growth. We are not
ble balance, and it will achieve greater
going to have an energy strategy that as-
energy security without unduly burdening
signs the status quo to the American worker
the consumers or the economy.
in this country. We're going to continue to
To minimize our vulnerability to foreign
grow, and we can do it soundly. And that's
oil, the disruptions that come from reliance
what this energy strategy proposes.
on foreign oil, this strategy takes a multi-
Nobody should assume that meeting our
faceted approach. It will help us to find
needs for abundant energy, a strong econo-
more reliable sources of energy through un-
my and a sound environment is going to be
compromisingly safe and environmentally
easy. I've just met with these Congressional
sound development. Domestic oil produc-
leaders, these leaders in the energy field,
tion will rise by 3.8 million barrels a day.
and we've talked about this. It isn't going to
This strategy will also help us use energy
be easy. But I will say that this strategy
more efficiently by encouraging new tech-
strikes a delicate balance. As always-and
189
Feb. 20 / Administration of George Bush, 1991
we're used to that-there will be critics in
of Agriculture Clayton K. Yeutter; Secretary
Pleni]
of Transportation Samuel K. Skinner; Secre-
ceed
every corner, but none of them will pro-
pose a plan that is more comprehensive or,
tary of the Interior Manuel Lujan, Jr.; Mi-
Sin
in my view, more carefully thought out.
chael J. Boskin, Chairman of the Council of
selor
So, I believe that this is a good strategy
Economic Advisors; Michael Deland, Chair-
Wash
because, along with our abundant natural
man of the Council on Environmental
the C
resources, it draws on our resourcefulness,
Quality; and Hank Habicht, Deputy Ad-
and S
our nation's remarkable resourcefulness.
ministrator of the Environmental Protection
ton,
From the company that finds more energy-
1986-
Agency.
efficient ways to do business, to the scientist
and I
who makes a new power source practical,
He ha
to the individual American at home who
ate D
finds some new way to save energy, I think
USIA.
we can rely on the most remarkable source
Letter to Congressional Leaders
Public
of power that the world has ever seen-and
Reporting on Soviet-United States Arms
Murr
that's the American people.
Control Agreements
Law
So, I fully endorse this. Senator Wallop
February 20, 1991
1984-
gave me a little good advice yesterday that
as a p
Chairman Bennett Johnston concurred in,
Dear Mr. Speaker: (Dear Mr. Chairman:)
sy in
and that is that if we are going to get this
In accordance with section 38 of the
of Co:
National Energy Strategy fully adopted and
in Wa
Arms Control and Disarmament Act as
the legislation that's necessary enacted, that
affair:
amended by section 3(b) of the Arms Con-
the White House-and they were looking at
Lond
trol and Disarmament Amendments Act of
me when they said this, the President-
Dr. P
1987 (22 U.S.C. 2578), attached is a classi-
must be fully involved. And so I look
affairs
fied report prepared by the United States
around this room and I see many people to
office
Commissioner to the U.S.-U.S.S.R. Standing
whom I'm grateful for your commitment to
land,
Consultative Commission (SCC) concerning
a sound energy strategy. And I just wanted
fairs
the activities of the SCC during calendar
to conclude by telling you that the White
Doua
year 1990. The report includes detailed in-
House and the President will be strongly
serve
formation on all substantive issues raised by
involved in trying to implement the legisla-
Emba
either party to the Treaty on the Limitation
tion, help put through the legislation that is
Tehra
of Anti-Ballistic Missile Systems and the re
essential to this strategy.
with
sponses of the other party to those issues.
There are some things I think we can do
1959;
Sincerely,
to empower the executive branch. But to
From
get this done right and to get it done the
George Bush
write:
in Tue
way we must, it's going to require a lot of
give-and-take, it's going to require a lot of
Note: Identical letters were sent to Thomas
Mr.
consultation with the Congress. And I just
S. Foley, Speaker of the House, and Clai-
of Ar
U.S.
wanted to pledge to all of you interested in
borne Pell, Chairman of the Senate Foreign
this today that I will do my part, I will be
Relations Committee. An original was not
April
fully, actively involved.
available for verification of the content of
is ma:
Wash
So, thank you very much for coming. And
this letter.
a special thanks to members of the Cabinet
and the Congress. Thank you all very, very
much.
Nom:
Note: The President spoke at 1:22 p.m. in
Nomination of Michael T.F. Pistor To
Laml
Room 450 at the Old Executive Office
Be United States Ambassador to
Amb:
Building. In his opening remarks, he re-
Malawi
Febri
ferred to Secretary of Energy James Wat-
February 20, 1991
kins; Linda Stuntz, Deputy Under Secretary
The
of Energy and Director of the Office of
The President today announced his inten-
tion t
Planning Policy and Development; Sheila
tion to nominate Michael T.F. Pistor, of Ari-
of Ka
Watkins, Secretary Watkins' wife; Secretary
zona, to be Ambassador Extraordinary and
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P01
WE STAND REVIEW
Hopkins GOVERNOR
FAX TRANSMITTAL
TO: Bob SIMON
DATE: 9/27
FROM: Lanny CIRIGNANO
NUMBER OF PAGES (INCLUDING COVER PAGE) : 4
NOTES OR COMMENTS: Than ks
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09-27-91 04:59PM FROM HOPKINS FOR GOVERNOR
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DT: 19 AUGUST 1991
TO: ROGER AILES
FR: MARYANNE CARTER
RE: KENTUCKY FACTS
As per request from our meeting yesterday, the following are
a variety of "gee whiz" facts about Kentucky.
If you need any additional information, please do not hesitate
to contact me at (606) 225-1991.
-
Kentucky will spend more money than it takes in this
fiscal year. [Source: Revenue receipt estimates
($4,529,045,150) 529,
and
enacted
budget
FY92
($4,655,300,000)]
-
The federal budget increased 487% between 1972 and 1991.
However, Kentucky's state spending increased 568% during
the same time period. [Source: Congressional Budget
office and Annual Financial Reports and the Bureau of
Labor statistics; (Fed Bud. '72-$236.65 bil. '91-$1,391.0
bil. estimate} {state spending '72-$634,983,400 '91-
$4,241,200,000 estimate}]
-
Between 1989-1991, only two states had a higher increase
in spending than Kentucky - Nebraska 51%, West Virginia
32%, Kentucky 30%. [SOURCE: National Conference of State
Legislatures, State Budget Update, February 1991]
-
The 1990 tax increase is double what the budget was in
1972 when Hopkins entered the state legislature. [Source:
Annual Financial Reports; '72 budget-$634,983,400, 1990
tax increase $1.3 bil.]
09-27-91 04:59PM FROM HOPKINS FOR GOVERNOR
P03
&
7750
Bob Simon
TALKING POINTS FOR THE PRESIDENT
I.
Kentucky can't afford four more years of business as usual.
It's time for a change.
*I deal with the federal budget every day. And I bet you all
would agree: it's growing too fast. But this may be more
difficult to believe: the Kentucky state budget has grown
faster than the federal budget over the last 20 years. 487% US
*with this spiraling state budget comes a spiraling tax burden
for the families of Kentucky. Just last year you got stuck
with a new $1.3 billion tax increase. Remember, when
Frankfort increases the state budget, you get the bill.
*Over the last 20 years, Kentucky has ranked 11th among 12
Southeastern states in personal income growth.
*Countless editorials and cartoons have blasted Larry's
opponent. One cartoon even noted his opponent will take the
"For Sale" sign off the state capitol and hang it on himself.
*It's time to stop the spiraling spending and taxes. To end
the corruption. To create new jobs. It's time for Larry
Hopkins. He's the change Kentucky needs.
II. Larry Hopkins can win. He has the best chance of winning a
Republican has had in Kentucky in 24 years. If I wasn't
convinced of this, I wouldn't be here tonight.
III. This isn't a partisan race -- this is a race for Kentucky's
future. In 1988, many of you who are Democrats or
Independents supported me because you felt I was right for
America. My friends, look at Larry Hopkins --- he's right for
Kentucky.
IV. with Larry Hopkins you get honesty, experience and mainstream
leadership.
*Larry Hopkins is an open book. He's voted over 6,000 times
in Frankfort and Washington. He's released his tax returns
and a balance sheet. You know where he stands.
*He has the experience from County Clerk to State
Representative to State Senator to Congressman. He was in
public service in Kentucky before his opponent lived here.
*Larry Hopkins embraces the Republican philosophy by choice.
His opponent is a Democrat by choice. I think the fact that
Larry stands with Ronald Reagan and me, while his opponent
stands with Jimmy Carter, Walter Mondale and Michael Dukakis
says a lot.
09-27-91 04:59PM FROM HOPKINS FOR GOVERNOR
P04
President's Talking Points
Page 2
V.
Larry Hopkins has been there when I have needed him.
*When I needed help attacking the deficit, Larry Hopkins was
there.
*When I needed support for my Persian Gulf policy, Larry
Hopkins was there.
*On issue after issue, Larry Hopkins was there.
*Now that Kentucky needs strong, honest leadership, Larry
Hopkins is here.
*Larry, come up here. (Hopkins joins the President at the
podium). I want all of you to know how much I appreciate
Larry's support. But more importantly, I want you to know
when Larry Hopkins is Governor, I'll be there for Larry
Hopkins and Kentucky.
09-27-91 04:59PM FROM HOPKINS FOR GOVERNOR
P05
740
KENTUCKY INDIVIDUAL INCOME TAX RETURN
1990
42A740
For calender year or for other taxable year beginning
, 1990, and ending
, 199
Revenue Cabinet
First name Waint or combined return. give both names and Initials.)
Your Social Security Number
Last name
Jones
Brereton
L
Use Kentucky
L
A
Number and street or rural route
Spouse's Social Security Number
label If correct.
9
Mailing
Airdrie Stud Farm, Old Frankfort Pike
Otherwise print
Address
E
or type.
L
City. town or post office
State
ZIP Code
Occu-
Yours Lt. Governor
S
KY
40347
pation
Midway
Spouse's
Kentucky county of residence on December 31, 1990. (Military, enter county of boord.)
County
Woodford
HUSBAND
Democratic
Republican
POLITICAL
Designeting $2 will not change your
WIST
Republican
X
PARTY FUND
refund or tax due. Check box(es).
NO
signs
an
OR SINGLE
No Designation
FILING
1
Single
3
arried, filing joint return. If both had Income, Filling Status 2
STATUS
2
Married, filing separately on this co Pined
may reduce your tax.
(see
return. (If both ha
4
Married, filing separate returns. Enter spicifie's Social Security
instructions)
number above and full name
CREDITS
Check Regular
Check both if 85 or over
Check friend
(a) disadits for you
Enter number of
e) 0 dits for spouse:
box checked 5
6 first Names OF your dependent children who lived with you.
Ente number of
(s
(b)
(c)
(d)
children listed
6
7 credits for other dependent persons.
No. of
Did you per
Daha lived
than chalf of
Name
, home.
support?
Enter number of
other dependents
listed
7
8 Add total number of credits claimed on if 5, 6 an abo
8
Attach Wage and Tax Statements and Payment Here
9 Each taxpayer must claim his OA her own dit(s) line 6. Credits from
A. Spouse (Use only when
B. Yourself
lines 6 and 7 may be divide
Enter credits claimed fumn A
Column B
Filing Status 2 is checked.)
(or Joint)
ADJUSTED
10 Enter Federal Adjurted Gross come from ofm 1040, 1040A or 1040EZ 10
Additions from page Part 41
11
GROSS
INCOME
Add 10 and 11
12
Subtra ons) mipa Part II, line 51
13
1 jubtract ne rom line 12. This is your Kentucky Adjusted Gross Income 14
Invoice
TAXABLE
1 emizer itemized deductions from Kentucky Schedule A.
INCOME
onitemizers: Enter $650 in Columns A and/or B
15
6 subtract line 15 from line 14. This is your Texable Income
16
TAX
Enter tax. Check if from
Tax Table or Computation or
Schedule TC
17
18 Add amount(s) in Columns A and B, line 17
18
19 Enter Low Income Credit from worksheet the instructions
19
20 Subtract line 19 from line 18
20
21 Enter Child and Dependent Care Credit from federal Form 2441
X 20% (20)
21
22 Income Tax Liability, Subtract line 21 from If line 21 exceeds line 20 enter zero
22
23 Enter Kentucky Use Tex (see instructional
23
24 Add lines 22 and 23. This is your Total Tax Liability
24
25 8 Enter Kentucky income tax withheld as shown en attached
1990 wage and tax statements
b Enter 1990 Kentucky estimated tax payments
PHONE:
25b
26 Add lines 26 a and b
26
27 If line 26 is larger than line 24, enter AMOUNT OVERPAID (see instructions)
27
28 Nongame Wildlife/Natural Areas Fund Contribution
$1
$5
$10
Other
Enter amount checked
28
29 Child Victim's Trust Fund Contribution
$2
$4
Other
Enter amount checked
29
30 Bluegrass State Games and U.S. Olympic Committee Fund Contribution
30
31 Amount of line 27 to be CREDITED to your 1991 ESTIMATED TAX
31
32 Add lines 28 through 31
32
33 Subtract line 32 from line 27. Amount to be REFUNDED TO YOU
33
34 If line 24 is larger than line 28, enter AMOUNT YOU OWE. Make check payable to Kentucky State
Treasurer. Write your Social Security number and "KY Income Tax- 1990" on it
34
Check
if Form 2210-K is attached (see instructions)
P B N C F
Facts about the Presidents
by
12th PRESIDENT
Joseph N. Rane
ildren, her inter-
ime was devoted
t to act as a capa-
vas grave and for-
nity. A devout
the serving of al-
they were not in
ry in the White
se strings and did
the social set of
on as a whole did
eatly admired by
tion.
RE HIS
de, Polk was bap-
Mr. McFerren, a
sence of the Rev-
ster, and the Rev-
Library of Congress
f James K. Polk.
Zachary Jaylor.
James K. Polk:
of James K. Polk:
sidency. 1973.
ZACHARY TAYLOR
BORN Nov. 24, 1784
STATE REPRESENTED Louisiana
BIRTHPLACE Montebello, Orange County, Va.
TERM OF OFFICE Mar. 4, 1849-July 9, 1850
COLLEGE ATTENDED None
TERM SERVED 1 year, 127 days
RELIGION Episcopalian
ADMINISTRATION 16th
ANCESTRY English
CONGRESSES 31st
OCCUPATION Soldier
AGE AT INAUGURATION 64 years, 100 days
DATE AND PLACE OF MARRIAGE June 21, 1810, near Louis-
DATE OF DEATH July 9, 1850 (died in office)
ville, Ky.
AGE AT DEATH 65 years, 227 days
AGE AT MARRIAGE 25 years, 209 days
PLACE OF DEATH Washington, D.C.
YEARS MARRIED 40 years, 18 days
BURIAL PLACE Louisville, Ky.
POLITICAL PARTY Whig
PARENTS
FATHER Lieutenant Colonel Richard Taylor
AGE AT DEATH 84 years, 291 days
BORN Apr. 3, 1744, Orange County, Va.
MOTHER Sarah Dabney Strother Taylor
MARRIED Aug. 20, 1779
BORN Dec. 14, 1760
OCCUPATION Farmer, soldier
DIED Dec. 13, 1822
DIED Jan. 19, 1829, near Lexington, Ky.
AGE AT DEATH 61 years, 364 days
For additional data see the end of this section and also specific subject headings in the index
71
375
374
THE BLUEGRASS REGION
THE BLUEGRASS REGION
Thirty-four acres of landscaped grounds surround the State
Capitol. The Floral Clock on the grounds is a working clock face
thirty-four feet in diameter with approximately twenty thousand
flowering plants planted in a base weighing 100 tons.
LOCATION: Capitol Avenue. HOURS: 8-4:30 Monday-Friday, 9-4
Saturday, 1-4:30 Sunday. FEE: None. TELEPHONE: 502-564-7318.
Kentucky Governor's Mansion
Constructed in 1914, the Beaux-Arts Governor's Mansion was built
adjacent to the State Capitol on a bluff overlooking the Kentucky
River. It resembles the Petit Trianon in Versailles. Designed by C.C.
and E. A. Weber, the mansion features a portico with eight Ionic
columns, a stone balustrade, and a terrace. Remodeled in the 1980s,
the first-floor rooms include a formal reception room, a salon, and a
formal ballroom. The semicircular state dining room has tall win-
dows overlooking the grounds. Double stairways wind to the second
and third floors, the private living space of the governor and his
family.
LOCATION: Capitol Avenue. HOURS: 9-11 Tuesday, Thursday,
The Kentucky Governor's Mansion, built of native limestone, was modeled after the
1:30-3:30 Wednesday. FEE: None. TELEPHONE: 502-564-3449.
Petit Trianon, Marie Antoinette's villa at Versailles.
Kentucky Military History Museum
The interior includes a vestibule inside the north, or main,
entrance, which leads to the central corridor. The 403-foot nave
The castellated Gothic Revival building that houses the museum was
holds thirty-six granite columns, each weighing ten tons. The floors
designed by Frankfort native Nathaniel C. Cook and constructed as
are marble from Tennessee and Italy; wainscots and pilasters are
the Kentucky State Arsenal in 1850. For reasons of safety it was sited
Georgia marble. At either end of the nave are murals painted by T.
outside the town. During the Civil War cartridges for the Union
Gilbert White of Michigan, one depicting Daniel Boone's role in
army were manufactured here, and the building was fired on by
Kentucky history, the second showing negotiations with the Indians
Confederate forces under General John Hunt Morgan. Through
for the purchase of land. The rotunda was modeled after Napoléon's
World War I the arsenal served as a matériel distribution point for
tomb in the Hótel des Invalides in Paris. A grouping of statuary locat-
the Kentucky National Guard.
ed under the central dome centers upon a bronze statue of Abraham
In 1936 fire burned the interior of the building, leaving only the
Lincoln by A. A. Weinmann. Located on the second floor of the capi-
exterior walls intact. It was rebuilt by the National Guard, working
tol, the State Reception Room overlooks the north capitol grounds.
without benefit of the original blueprints. Today the two-story brick
Designed in the style of Louis XIV, the room resembles the Throne
building resembles a fortified castle, with three-story towers flanking
Room of the Charlottenburg Palace near Berlin. The walls are
the front entrance. Iron grillwork, befitting a symbolic stronghold,
embellished with faux marble pilasters and hand-painted murals that
covers lower-level openings. In 1973 the arsenal became the home of
resemble tapestries. The fireplaces are exact copies of those in the
the military collection that had been housed in the Old State
salon of Diane in Versailles, completed in 1670.
Capitol. Exhibits interpret Kentucky's role in American military his-
THE
SMITHSONIAN
GUIDE TO
HISTORIC AMERICA
THE CAROLINAS AND
THE APPALACHIAN STATES
NORTH CAROLINA
.
SOUTH CAROLINA
.
TENNESSEE
KENTUCKY
.
WEST VIRGINIA
GAIN
MY OLD KENTUCKY HOME
Stephen Foster
som
The sun shines bright in our old Kentucky home;
"Tis summer, the darkeys are gay;
The corn top's ripe and the meadow's in the bloom,
While the birds make music all the day;
1 perfume,
The young folks roll on the little cabin floor,
of love.
All merry, all happy, all bright;
from alarms,
By'm by hard times come a knockin' at the door,-
it in vain.
Then, my old Kentucky home, good night!
to your breast,
Chorus:
Weep no more, my lady; O, weep no more today!
We'll sing one song for my old Kentucky home,
For our old Kentucky home far away.
They hunt no more for the possum and the coon,
On the meadow, the hill, and the shore;
S ESTIMATE OF
They sing no more by the glimmer of the moon,
ADSTONE
On the bench by the old cabin door;
The day goes by, like a shadow o'er the heart,
ed with the exuberance of his
With sorrow where all was delight;
tistical imagination that can at
The time has come, when the darkeys have to part,
and inconsistent series of argu-
Then, my old Kentucky home, good night!
;lorify himself.
Weep no more, my lady, &c.
The head must bow, and the back will have to bend,
Wherever the darkey may go;
A few more days, and the troubles all will end,
Y
In the field where the sugar-cane grow;
A few more days to tote the weary load,
Aldrich
No matter it will never be light;
usand things,
A few more days till we totter on the road,
deaths of kings,
Then, my old Kentucky home, good night!
y hour-
Weep no more, my lady, &c.
r village tower,
oon in May-
y up this way,
side the road;
t down its load
ook listlessly
wild-rose tree.
281
LINCOLN, ABRAHAM
born in Kentucky
360
361
the answer. The visitor got to his feet at this
common-looking man." Lincoln retorted,
sound
point. "Well, I can't stop now, Mr. Lincoln, I
"The Lord prefers common-looking people;
Roon
just called to see how you were," he said. "Oh,
that's the reason that he makes so many of
falque
don't be in a hurry," said Lincoln affably.
them."
duty
"Thank you, sir, I'll call again," said the visitor,
said t
heading speedily for the door. As it closed be-
32 A guest at a reception told Lincoln that in
hind him, Lincoln observed, "A good thing
his home state people said that the welfare of
38 (
about this is that I now have something that I
the nation depended on God and Abraham
over,
can give to everybody."
Lincoln. "You are half right," said Lincoln.
soldie
fatal y
28 Lincoln's secretary of war, Edwin Stan-
33 During the Civil War Lincoln had occa-
Cousi
ton, had some trouble with a major general
sion at an official reception to refer to the
reclin
who accused him, in abusive terms, of favorit-
Southerners rather as erring human beings than
prote
ism. Stanton complained to Lincoln, who sug-
as foes to be exterminated. An elderly lady, a
Sothe
gested that he write the officer a sharp letter.
fiery patriot, rebuked him for speaking kindly
replie
Stanton did so, and showed the strongly
of his enemies when he ought to be thinking of
line: "
worded missive to the president, who ap-
destroying them. "Why, madam," said Lin-
has ali
plauded its powerful language: "What are you
coln, "do I not destroy my enemies when I
dent!'
going to do with it?" he asked. Surprised at the
make them my friends?"
ciatio
question, Stanton said, "Send it." Lincoln
last la
shook his head. "You don't want to send that
34 A delegation of businessmen from Wil-
letter," he said. "Put it in the stove. That's what
mington, Delaware, came to see Lincoln to give
him their views on winning the war. Their
LINC
I do when I have written a letter while I am
angry. It's a good letter and you had a good
spokesman announced pompously that they
politi
time writing it and feel better. Now, burn it,
represented the "weighty men" of Delaware.
Linco
and write another."
"So you're the weighty men of Delaware," said
(1889
Lincoln when he had heard them out. "All
29 A Prussian nobleman, who had been in-
from New Castle County?"
1 R
"Yes, all from the same city."
vard
volved in revolutionary activities in his own
country, came to the United States seeking a
"Did it ever occur to you gentlemen," asked
assass
the president, "that there was danger of your
fathe
commission in the Union army. In an audience
little state tipping up in your absence?"
cal ai
with the president, he expatiated on the high
But I
and ancient nobility of his family. Lincoln
35 When a gentleman called on the presi-
from
eventually broke in, saying, "That need not
dent, asking for a pass to allow him to visit
tary
trouble you. It will not stand in your way if you
Richmond (the Confederate capital), the presi-
Later
behave yourself as a soldier."
dent replied, "I would be very happy to oblige
the V
you if my passes were respected; but the fact is,
see (
30 Lincoln's mail one day contained a letter
sir, I have, within the last two years, given
dent
from a lady requesting not only his autograph
passes to two hundred and fifty thousand men
was
but also a "sentiment" with his signature. Irri-
to go to Richmond, and not one has got there
dent
tated by this demand at a time of national crisis,
yet."
hear
the president responded: "Dear Madam: When
shot
you ask from a stranger that which is of interest
36 During Lincoln's visit to Richmond after
tain
only to yourself, always enclose a stamp.
it had been evacuated by the Confederate
I am
There's your sentiment, and here's my auto-
troops, an old black man approached him and,
graph. A. Lincoln."
removing his hat, bowed and said, "May de
good Lord bless you, President Linkum." The
LIN
31 (The following story exists in many ver-
president took off his own hat and bowed si-
pran
sions but is usually attributed to Lincoln.)
lently in return.
shet
On the night of December 23, 1863, Lincoln
Stat
dreamed that he was in a party of undistin-
37 Just a week before he was assassinated
glan
guished, unattractive people; when they found
Lincoln had a dream that he discussed with
out who he was, they commented on his ap-
several people. It seemed that he was walking
1
pearance. One of them said, "He's a very
through the silent White House toward the
Jenr
128
129
CLEMENCEAU
llow Ken-
ground. "What are you listening for?" inquired
The man said he could have it for only seventy-
hough he
the driver. "I'm listening for the tread of un-
five rupees, "because it's you." Clemenceau
numbered thousands of feet that will pass this
offered forty-five rupees. The bargaining went
St an en-
a failure.
way westward," said Clay.
on, with Clemenceau firmly sticking to his
1 their al-
forty-five-rupee offer. Eventually the dealer
4
"You don't remember my name," said a
flung up his hands indignantly. "Impossible! I'd
vas called
ould nor-
lady to Henry Clay. "Madam, I do not," said
rather give it to you!" he exclaimed. "Done!"
Clay, bowing, "for when we last met, I was
said Clemenceau, pocketing the statuette.
ices three
is inaccu-
certain that your beauty and accomplishments
"You are exceptionally kind and I thank you,
ring never
would soon cause you to change it."
but such a gift could only come from a friend. I
hope you will not be insulted if I offer you a gift
5 In about 1850 Clay observed in a speech, "I
in return." The bemused dealer said that he
would rather be right than be president," a
would not. "Here," said Clemenceau, "are
sentiment not borne out in his own unsuccess-
forty-five rupees for you to use in charitable
sman and
he had a
ful struggle to achieve the supreme political
works." The dealer accepted the rupees and
Congress
office. John C. Calhoun, who had been vice
they parted on excellent terms.
noted the
president in 1824, commented, "I guess it's all
dvocating
right to be half right, and vice president."
2 Clemenceau once awarded the Legion of
See also THOMAS B. REED 2 and
cretary of
Honor to a business magnate whose only claim
y of Pan-
NORMAN THOMAS 4.
was his large contribution to the Tiger's politi-
gain the
cal funds. Pinning on the decoration, Clemen-
he never
6 Speaking at a meeting one day, Clay found
ceau said, "Sir, you wanted the Legion of
He was
himself struggling against a number of slave-
Honor. Here it is. Now all you have to do is
r" on ac-
owners who were trying to drown out his voice
deserve it."
the Union
by hissing. "Gentlemen," he cried, "that is the
sound you hear when the waters of truth drop
3 At a Paris railroad station on the way to one
upon the fires of hell."
of his numerous duels, Clemenceau surprised
it style of
Henry
his second by asking for a one-way ticket.
House but
7 Clay was sitting outside the old National
"Isn't that a little pessimistic?" asked the sec-
and more
Hotel in Washington with Daniel Webster,
ond. "Not at all," replied Clemenceau. "I
ndedness
then US senator from Massachusetts. Watch-
always use my opponent's return ticket for the
One such
ing a man walk by with a pack of mules, Web-
trip back."
to deflate
ster remarked, "Clay, there goes a number of
speeches,
your Kentucky constituents."
4 Clemenceau fought a duel with his long-
for the
"They must be going up to Massachusetts to
time political rival Paul Deschanel. Every time
teach school," commented Clay.
or orators
Clemenceau lunged, Deschanel retreated a lit-
eems, sir,
tle farther. Eventually Clemenceau shrugged,
he arrival
tucked his sword under his arm, and said,
CLEMENCEAU, Georges (1841-1929),
"Monsieur is leaving us."
French statesman, prime minister (1906-09,
d Henry
1917-20), known as "the Tiger." As a member
5 When Clemenceau was appointed home
asion the
of the Chamber of Deputies (1876-93) he be-
secretary, he arrived punctually at the depart-
walking
came renowned for his vehement polemics,
ment to inspect his new offices and staff. As he
which he also exercised in journalism. He
) narrow
and his aide walked around the building, fling-
e way to
strengthened ties with Britain during his first
ing open door after door, they found every
g stock-
premiership and during the early years of World
office empty. At last they entered a room to
g off the
War I attacked the defeatism of the French gov-
discover a staff member slumped over his desk,
ernment. He played a major role in the treaties
fast asleep. As the aide darted forward to rouse
after the war ended.
him, Clemenceau put out a restraining hand.
d expan-
"Don't wake him," he said. "He might leave."
on of the
1 Clemenceau told the following story of
me from
himself, and it perhaps illuminates his diplo-
6 A supporter rushed into Clemenceau's
from the
matic methods. On a tour in the East he took a
office in great excitement, crying out, "Your
ar to the
liking to a statuette offered for sale by a dealer.
son has just joined the Communist party."
BOONE
irrent model, and was awarded
in 1922. In the 1930s Jewish
"Sire, I trembled greatly for Your Majesty,
England only in 1725. In France he came under
es from Nazi-controlled country
and even more for myself."
the influence of such thinkers as Voltaire.
k at Bohr's Institute
openhagen. During
Louis XIV showed Boileau some poems he
1 Bolingbroke's marital infidelities were a
had to flee to the
written, and asked his opinion of them.
source of considerable scandal. Voltaire re-
"ked at Los Alamos on the atoma
The great had poet was also an accomplished court-
ports that when Bolingbroke took office, a
55 nce. he chaired the first Atoms
"Sire, nothing is impossible for Your Maj-
courtesan remarked to her friends, "Seven
in Your Majesty has set out to write bad
thousand guineas a year, my girls, and all for
verses esty. and has succeeded."
us!"
o Niels Bohr's country cottage
rseshoe hanging on the Water
nent scientist about this ancien
second queen
BOLT, Tommy (1919- ), US golfer, known
Can it be that you, of all people
order to marry
for his graceful swing and terrible temper.
oring you luck?"
Anne that Henry divorced his first wife, Cath-
ot," replied Bohr, "but I under
grine of Aragon, and thus initiated the quarrel
1 Anecdotes of Tommy Bolt's quirky tem-
ou luck whether you believe
with the pope that led to the English Reforma-
perament still light up darkened clubhouses.
tion. Henry and Anne married in 1533 and the
Once, after lipping out six straight putts, he
same year Anne gave birth to the future Eliza-
shook his fist at the heavens and shouted,
beth 1. After that she suffered a series of miscar-
"Why don't You come on down and fight like
a man!"
Despréaux], Nicolas (1636-
riages and a stillbirth.
tirist and critic. His influenti
(1674) formulated the basic
1 Henry, desperate for a male heir, decided
2 Another time, trying to enliven a clinic, he
asked his fourteen-year-old son to "show the
sic French literary criticism, Is
that Anne was no better as a "broodmare" than
nice folks what I taught you." The son obe-
appointed Boileau and Jean
Catherine of Aragon had been. He therefore
al historians of his reign.
had Anne accused of infidelity with five men,
diently hurled a nine-iron into the blue sky.
one of them her own brother. She and all her
introduced an impoverished
supposed lovers were convicted of treason and
BONNER, John (1920- ), US professor of
ive patron with the words:
condemned to death. For Anne's execution the
biology, Princeton University, and world au-
erson who will give you im-
services of the executioner of Calais were en-
thority on what are called "colonial organisms."
must give him something to
gaged. He used a sword for the beheading, ac-
ntime."
cording to French practice, instead of the ax
1 Bonner's specialty is the slime-mold Dis-
used by English executioners. Anne refused to
tyostelium, discovered in 1935 by Kenneth
cine's third play, Alexandre,
be blindfolded and the executioner found her
Raper. It may contain as many as 40,000 amoe-
tracted the favorable notice
so disarming that he persuaded someone to
bae which under certain circumstances form
ok the aspiring playwright
attract her attention so that he could steal up
themselves into a sausage-shaped slug, crawl
ne once boasted to Boileau
silently behind her to carry out the death pen-
about, and exhibit other remarkable talents.
rses with astonishing ease.
alty.
Bonner was once explaining his work to two
want to teach you to write
Russian university rectors. They betrayed no
2 Anne did not repine at her fate and cheer-
sign of interest until he wrote on the black-
fully acknowledged the boon that Henry
board the words "social amoebae." At this
of Boileau and Racine as
granted her in allowing her to be decapitated
they at once perked up, delighted with the idea
il historiographers was to
by a sword instead of an ax. "The king has been
that even one-celled animals could form col-
the monarch. Nicknamed
very good to me," she said. "He promoted me
lectives. Apparently a slime-mold too may be
blime," they were figures
from a simple maid to be a marchioness. Then
used to justify Karl Marx.
sions, getting in the sol-
he raised me to be a queen. Now he will raise
preoccupied generals for
me to be a martyr."
ig off their horses. They
BOONE, Daniel (1734-1820), US pioneer. He
cted of being too fright-
led settlers into Kentucky in 1775 and later
otice of what was going
BOLINGBROKE, Henry St. John, Viscount
moved on into Missouri.
1 of Boileau, "Were you
(1678-1751), British orator and statesman who
held important offices under Queen Anne. A
1 The American artist Chester Harding,
aces, Sire."
Jacobite sympathizer, he went into exile in
painting Daniel Boone's portrait, asked the old
d?"
France on the accession of George I, returning to
frontiersman, then in his eighties, if he had ever
BOONE
70
71
been lost. Boone replied, "No, I can't say I was
tated. One story tells how the aged actor, put-
tions (1944, 1966).
ever lost, but I was bewildered once for three
ting the last touches to his makeup, staggered
By 1955 he was ali
days."
from his dressing room at curtain time, inquir-
ing, "Where's the stage, and what's the play?"
1 During the Per
hang a portrait of
BOOTH, John Wilkes (1838-65), US actor. A
to his expulsion f
supporter of the South in the Civil War, he as-
BORGE, Victor (1909- ), US comedian and
Society of Writers.
sassinated President Lincoln and was cornered
pianist, born in Denmark.
ista called on his m
and shot while on the run twelve days later.
her and her son. "
1 Explaining why the keys of his piano were
want to kill my SC
1 After firing the fatal shot at Lincoln, Booth
so yellow, Borge insisted that it was not that
home for his office
jumped from the president's box onto the stage
the piano was old, but because "the elephant
you have to do is 1
at Ford's Theatre and shouted, "Sic semper
smoked too much."
señor, I have turne
tyrannis! The South is avenged!" (Sic semper
hurry up if you war
tyrannis [Thus always to tyrants] is the motto
2 When Victor Borge was just starting his
very well die on yc
of the Commonwealth of Virginia.)
career as a comedian in America, he was
{The gallant ol
pleased to be given a booking at the Everglades
causes at the ag
Club, Palm Beach, for which he was to be paid
BOOTH, Junius Brutus (1796-1852), US
a dollar a head for each member of the audi-
actor, born in Britain, father of John Wilkes
ence. About three hundred guests saw his
BORGHESE, Prin
Booth. He was regarded as one of the greatest
show, which was a tremendous success. When
1825), French-Itali
tragedians of his day, particularly in Shake-
the management came to pay Borge the agreed
sister of Napoleon
spearean roles.
fee, the comedian pointed out that the club's
Camillo Borghese
forty waiters had also greatly enjoyed the per-
husband.
1 A young actor playing a minor role with
formance. He got $340.
Booth in Richard III inadvertently made his
1 A lady expresse
entry from the wrong side of the stage. After
3 Borge always made a point of observing his
should have posed
the scene he apologized abjectly to the great
audience closely. If any members of it re-
ova modeled his fai
actor, expecting to be given a royal dressing-
sponded poorly, he would try different lines of
Victrix. "But," said
down. "Young man, it makes no difference to
approach. One evening he found himself con-
"there was a fire in
me," said Booth kindly. "Only come on; I'll
fronted by a table of six, all totally unsmiling.
find you."
After fifteen minutes during which he failed,
despite his best efforts, to elicit any response,
BORODIN, Alex
2 (Booth's profile was marred by a broken
Borge appealed to them in desperation to tell
composer. Althoug
nose.)
him why they were not enjoying the show. One
and medicine who
"You're such a wonderful actor, Mr.
man replied in English so heavily accented as to
time, Borodin won
Booth," gushed a female admirer one day, "but
be almost unintelligible, "We come to hear you
the Five, the group
to be perfectly frank with you, I can't get over
play piano. Please play piano." They were Latin
revitalized Russian
your nose."
Americans and had not understood a word of
composition is prol
"There's no wonder, madam," replied
what Borge had been saying. He played the
completed after his
Booth. "The bridge is gone."
piano, and the faces of the six lit up with smiles.
and Glazunov.
3 Booth was famous for his eccentricities,
4 Borge had just completed the purchase of a
1 Borodin was or
many of them doubtless a consequence of his
chicken farm. "Do you know anything about
ness in the case of t
wholehearted addiction to the bottle. Once, it
breeding chickens?" asked a friend, astonished
accusing the other
is said, when playing Othello, he prolonged his
to learn of this new acquisition. "No," replied
compositions were
death scene for quite some time. Finally termi-
Borge, "but the chickens do."
injured party, Bor
nating it, he got up and asked the audience,
Mussorgsky."
"How did you like that?"
BORGES, Jorge Luis (1899- ), Argentinian
4 In later life Booth's addiction to rum made
poet, short-story writer, and scholar. Educated
BORROMEO, Sa
him a problem to theater managers, though his
in Europe, he returned to Argentina in 1921 and
ian churchman; an
vast experience often enabled him to perform
published a book of poems (1923). His other
84). One of the fore
when a lesser man would have been incapaci-
works include the short-story collections Fic-
Reformation, he wa
Kentucky - 6th District
ast - Middlesboro
6
Larry J. Hopkins (R)
Of Lexington - Elected 1978
1970 nearly one-quarter of
acked a sixth-grade educa.
Born: Oct. 25, 1933, Detroit, Mich.
ng can be a good provider,
Education: Attended Murray State U., 1952-54.
nd-bust cycle of the industry
Military Career: Marine Corps, 1954-56.
ithout a reliable source of
of the counties in the 5th has
Occupation: Stockbroker.
ncome that approaches the
Family: Wife, Carolyn Pennebaker; three children.
Religion: Methodist.
apples, poultry and livestock
Political Career: Ky. House, 1972-78; Ky. Senate,
1978-79; Republican nominee for Fayette County
of the farm economy in the
Commission, 1970.
ntry in the central and west.
e district. Poor transportation
Capitol Office: 2437 Rayburn Bldg. 20515; 225-4706.
e of major population centers
In Washington: Hopkins is a legislator
being better prepared for the bomb attack,
I industrial development; tex-
the biggest employers. The 5th
forced to shuttle back and forth between the
which killed more than 250 U.S. Marines.
strict in the state - and may
parochial and the cosmic. On the Agriculture
Hopkins has been a supporter of the Rea-
the only one in the country in
Committee, he protects the interests of burley
gan military buildup, but he is far from predict-
without a city of 15,000 peo-
tobacco: on Armed Services, he worries about
able. He voiced skepticism over the Reagan
est community, Middlesboro,
such matters as the organization of the Joint
administration's Nicaragua policy, and early in
Chiefs of Staff.
1986 voted against aid to the anti-government
12,000 residents.
Hopkins is a pro-Pentagon vote on most
contras, a vote he later reversed when the terms
523,664. White 511,632 (98%), Black
important defense issues, but his support for
of the aid were changed slightly. At times in his
panish origin 4,275 (1%). 18 and over
military spending coexists uneasily with the
career, Hopkins has voted against both the MX
65 and over 63,341 (12%). Median age:
kepticism of an old Marine Corps private
missile and nerve gas production.
about the Pentagon bureaucracy. In the 99th
Nerve gas is an especially tough defense
Congress, he joined Investigations Subcommit-
issue for Hopkins because of the presence in his
tee Chairman Bill Nichols of Alabama to push
district of the Lexington Bluegrass Army De-
home base. General elections are
through Armed Services the most sweeping
pot, with massive stockpiles of older chemical
aways in the loyally Republican 5th.
reorganization of the U.S. military in 40 years.
weapons. Hopkins' solution has been to vote for
Both the House and Senate approved bills
the production of new weapons, but to offer his
shifting bureaucratic power within the Defense
own amendment requiring the dismantling of
Voting Studies
Department from the separate armed services
one of the old ones for each new one built. That
Conservative
the senior officials intended to coordinate
meant phasing out the Lexington stockpile and
Presidential
Party
Support
Unity
Coalition
the services. the chairman of the Joint Chiefs
replacing it with a different one, presumably in
o
S
o
S
and the commanders in chief of the combat
someone else's district.
S
76
23
92
forces in the field. Studies in recent years had
In 1985, when Congress approved chemical
70
29
75
21
89
64
34
66
28
92
concluded that the services' competing view-
weapons production for the first time since
54
41
29
80
19
89
70
points had led to poor and self-serving advice
1969, he again voted for production and offered
73
20
86
70
29
81
18
88
the Pentagon's budget, the commanders'
his amendment to dismantle existing stock-
72
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plans and the Joint Chiefs' military recom-
piles; the House adopted it by voice vote.
S Support
mendations to the president.
Meanwhile, as ranking Republican on the
Key Votes
Legislation cleared Congress despite vigor-
Tobacco Subcommittee at Agriculture, Hop-
issiles (1985)
opposition from the top leadership of the
kins champions one important Kentucky cause.
sidy for water projects (1985)
what Hopkins described as "a sus-
It not only has to be tobacco to interest him -
ntrol laws (1986)
housing construction (1986)
tained frontal assault orchestrated by oppo-
it pretty much has to be burley. The problems
import limits over Reagan veto (1986)
contras (1986)
at the Pentagon who are determined to
of those who grow other types of tobacco in
weapons production (1986)
maintain the status quo."
North Carolina or Virginia do not keep him
African sanctions over Reagan veto (1986)
Hopkins was a militant critic of the U.S.
awake at night. Still. in his ranking position, he
Interest Group Ratings
Marine presence in Lebanon in 1983, and even
has had to serve as a voice for a broader
predicted its tragic fate, telling military leaders
tobacco-growing coalition.
ACU
AFL-CIO
ADA
Muntly a few weeks before the Beirut bombing,
In the 99th Congress, anti-tobacco mem-
86
43
10
76
18
guys are going to be in the green bag
bers were determined to cut tobacco price
10
25
71
38
business again." He later supported a commit-
supports, and Hopkins figured prominently in
87
12
5
30
report blasting military commanders for not
the program's preservation. North Carolina's
15
76
10
93
40
593
Larry J. Hopkins, R-Ky.
Over the previous decade, he had buil
North Central -
strong electoral base in his hometown. At
Kentucky 6
running unsuccessfully for the county comn
Lexington; Frankfort
sion, he was appointed county clerk of cou
and then elected to the state Legislature.
The 6th is Kentucky as the rest of the
tance of Lexington. The largest of the ad-
Hopkins' well-organized congressio
nation pictures it. Horses, tobacco and whis-
joining counties is Madison (Richmond).
campaign aimed its appeal at conserva
key are the mainstays of its culture and
Madison County, although nominally more
farmers and blue-collar workers. He portra
economy. Its centerpiece is Lexington
Democratic than Fayette County, voted just
his opponent, maverick state Sen. Tom F
(Fayette County), de facto capital of the
like its larger neighbor in 1984 - for Rea-
erly, as a pawn of the unions. In return, E
Bluegrass even though the 6th also contains
gan and McConnell. The northern portion
erly labeled the shuffling that put Hopkin
the state capital of Frankfort. Lexington is
of Madison County is dotted with bedroom
the contest a Watergate-style maneuver.
best known for its thoroughbred horse
communities whose residents work in Lex-
But the Democrat was unable to heal
farms that regularly produce Kentucky
ington. The southern portion revolves
party divisions that resulted from his camp
Derby champions, but the University of
around Richmond, a tobacco market and
against Breckinridge, and Hopkins outs]
Kentucky and the city's pleasant setting
site of Eastern Kentucky University. Ten
him by more than 2-to-1. Winning Fay
have attracted high-technology industry
percent of the district population lives in
County (Lexington) by nearly 12,000 Vt
there, and Lexington's rapid growth - it
Madison, making it the second most popu-
Hopkins captured the seat with 51 percen
nearly doubled in size in the 1970s - has
lous county in the 6th.
generated employment in engineering and
Frankfort (Franklin County) is the dis-
Easterly tried again in 1980, but the
other white-collar jobs.
trict's other major population center. Cho-
match with Hopkins was anticlimactic. I
erly had offended some of his 1978 suppo
The boom has swung Lexington into
sen as the state capital in a 1792 compro-
mise between competing Lexington and
by attempting to mute his liberal image.
the Republican column. In his competitive
Hopkins had solidified his base by develop
early elections, Hopkins depended on
Louisville, it has never grown into a metrop
Fayette to offset the Democratic vote in the
olis and today remains a small city of 26,000
district's farm counties. In 1984, Fayette
people with picturesque old buildings. The
Committees
gave GOP Senate candidate Mitch McCon-
long heritage of Democratic governors has
griculture (5th of 17 Republicans)
nell 54 percent. However, Fayette is no
produced a loyal pool of state workers who
Tobacco and Peanuts (ranking); Livestock, Dairy and P
conservative bastion; Reagan's 49 percent
help keep Franklin County in the Demo-
Armed Services (6th of 20 Republicans)
score there in 1980 was below Gerald R.
cratic column. It voted solidly for Demo-
investigations (ranking); Procurement and Military Nuc
Ford's 1976 tally, a result caused by inde-
cratic incumbent Walter D. Huddleston in
pendent candidate John B. Anderson,
the 1984 Senate contest.
whose 7 percent in Fayette was his best
Elections
showing in Kentucky.
General
There also has been significant popula-
Population: 519,009. White 467,159 (90%). Black
48,249 (9%). Spanish origin 3,325 (1%). 18 and over
Larry J. Hopkins (R)
75,90
any Hammond (D)
26,3
tion and manufacturing growth in rural
377,249 (73%), 65 and over 53,093 (10%). Median age
Bluegrass counties within commuting dis-
General
29.
J. Hopkins (R)
126,5.
any Hammond (D)
49,6
/
Winning
Percentages:
1982
(57%)
1
Jesse Helms, the Republican chairman of the
capitalized on that opportunity, becoming at the
(51%)
Senate Agriculture Committee, balked at deal-
first Republican in 50 years to win the
District Vote For President
ing with Democrat Charlie Rose, the chairman
Since then, prodigious fund raising and
1984
ability to draw Democratic votes have helped
1980
of the Tobacco Subcommittee in the House and
72.942
123.859
(37%)
D
90,271
(49%)
D
83.
a homestate Helms rival. Hopkins became the
Hopkins dig in. By butdistancing artive butdistancing artive
(62%)
R
83,127
(45%)
R
74.
I
key House negotiator.
cratic opponents in 1980
8,031
(
4%)
Helms and Rose offered separate subsidy
aged future challengers and has scored over
plans. Helms wanted to allow cigarette manu-
percent against token opposition.
facturers to buy surplus tobacco from the gov-
Going into 1978, Breckinridge was conside -
Campaign Finance
ered unbeatable, so neither Hopkins not
Receipts
ernment, in many cases at 90 percent discounts.
Receipts
from PACs
Rose wanted to earmark one cent of the 16-
tered the GOP primary. But when Breckin
other formidable Republican
/
cent-per-pack cigarette tax to finance tobacco
lost to a more liberal Democrat, Republic
(R) (D)
$409,277
$129,428
(32%
$10,039
0
price supports. Helms' plan, which Hopkins
supported, prevailed in a House-Senate confer-
leaders met and substituted Hopkins form for
/
GOP's token candidate, a 68-year-old sensor
(R)
$351,312
ence.
$142,067
(40°
At Home: The surprising defeat of Rep.
state auditor. Hopkins, a popular state
John B. Breckinridge in the 1978 Democratic
from Lexington, the district's largest
primary gave Republicans and Hopkins an
able to mount an expensive television campaign
opportunity they had not expected. Hopkins
to make up for his late start.
594
Kentucky - 6th District
Over the previous decade, he had built a
good constituent service operation. The incum-
North Central
strong electoral base in his hometown. After
bent won re-election by nearly 3-to-2.
xington; Frankfort
running unsuccessfully for the county commis-
In 1982 Democrats counted on favorable
sion, he was appointed county clerk of courts
redistricting and the recession to give Hopkins
and then elected to the state Legislature.
a scare. They nominated Democrat Don Mills,
on. The largest of the ad.
is Madison (Richmond).
Hopkins' well-organized congressional
a former editor of the Lexington Herald, who
although nominally more
campaign aimed its appeal at conservative
shared Hopkins' home base. A one-time press
Fayette County, voted just
farmers and blue-collar workers. He portrayed
secretary to Gov. Edward T. Breathitt and an
his opponent, maverick state Sen. Tom East-
aide to Gov. John Y. Brown, Mills drew the
ghbor in 1984 - for Rea-
erly, as a pawn of the unions. In return, East-
primary-eve endorsement of three former Ken-
ell. The northern portion
ty is dotted with bedroom
erly labeled the shuffling that put Hopkins in
tucky governors to win the Democratic nomina-
se residents work in Lex-
the contest a Watergate-style maneuver.
tion easily. But his general election campaign
But the Democrat was unable to heal the
was woefully under-financed.
uthern portion revolves
d. a tobacco market and
party divisions that resulted from his campaign
While Mills ran almost even with Hopkins
Kentucky University. Ten
against Breckinridge, and Hopkins outspent
in the rural counties of the Bluegrass, the
istrict population lives in
him by more than 2-to-1. Winning Fayette
incumbent swamped him by 16,000 votes in the
County (Lexington) by nearly 12,000 votes,
Lexington area.
it the second most popu-
e 6th.
Hopkins captured the seat with 51 percent.
Hopkins' string of victories in the politi-
ranklin County) is the dis-
Easterly tried again in 1980, but the re-
cally marginal 6th has increased his attractive-
r population center. Cho-
match with Hopkins was anticlimactic. East-
ness to GOP leaders as a potential statewide
erly had offended some of his 1978 supporters
candidate. Hopkins considered party overtures
apital in a 1792 compro-
by attempting to mute his liberal image, and
to run for the GOP gubernatorial nomination
ompeting Lexington and
ever grown into a metrop-
Hopkins had solidified his base by developing a
in 1983, but he decided to remain in Congress.
nains a small city of 26,000
Committees
Hammond (D)
$35,252
$1,122
3%)
resque old buildings. The
(
$35,158
Democratic governors has
Agriculture (5th of 17 Republicans)
pool of state workers who
Tobacco and Peanuts (ranking); Livestock, Dairy and Poultry.
Voting Studies
lin County in the Demo-
Armed Services (6th of 20 Republicans)
voted solidly for Demo-
Investigations (ranking): Procurement and Military Nuclear Sys-
Presidential
Party
Conservative
Support
Unity
Coalition
Walter D. Huddleston in
tems.
contest.
Year
S
O
S
o
S
o
Elections
1986
72
27
82
16
96
4
1985
61
38
71
25
84
15
1986 General
1984
60
39
77
22
80
20
009. White 467,159 (90%), Black
Larry J. Hopkins (R)
75,906
(74%)
1983
65
34
84
14
85
12
origin 3,325 (1%). 18 and over
Jerry Hammond (D)
26,315
(26%)
1982
58
39
77
22
78
21
I over 53,093 (10%). Median age:
1981
68
29
79
20
80
16
1984 General
Larry J. Hopkins (R)
126,525
(71%)
S = Support
O = Opposition
Jerry Hammond (D)
49,657
(28%)
Previous Winning Percentages: 1982 (57%) 1980 (59%)
Key Votes
at opportunity, becoming the
1978 (51%)
Produce MX missiles (1985)
Y
in 50 years to win the 6th.
Cut federal subsidy for water projects (1985)
Y
District Vote For President
Weaken gun control laws (1986)
Y
ligious fund raising and an
1984
1980
1976
Cut back public housing construction (1986)
Y
Democratic votes have helped
D
72,942
(37%)
D
90,271
(49%)
D
83,835
(52%)
Aid Nicaraguan contras (1986)
Y
ły outdistancing active Demo-
R
123,859
(62%)
R
83,127
(45%)
R
74,110
(46%)
Impose textile import limits over Reagan veto (1986)
Y
in 1980 and 1982, he discour-
I
8,031
4%)
Block chemical weapons production (1986)
N
Impose South African sanctions over Reagan veto (1986)
Y
engers and has scored over 70
oken opposition.
Campaign Finance
Interest Group Ratings
78, Breckinridge was consid-
Receipts
Expend-
so neither Hopkins nor any
Receipts
from PACs
Year
ADA
ACU
AFL-CIO
CCUS
itures
Republican candidates en-
1986
1986
10
73
21
94
imary. But when Breckinridge
Hopkins (R)
$409,277
$129,428
(32%)
$160,669
1985
10
71
24
81
iberal Democrat, Republican
Hammond (D)
$10,039
0
$10,141
1984
20
75
31
69
1983
20
74
12
80
substituted Hopkins for the
1984
1982
20
67
40
68
didate, a 68-year-old former
Hopkins (R)
$351,312
$142,067
(40%)
$168,255
1981
20
93
40
76
kins, a popular state senator
he district's largest city, was
xpensive television campaign
is late start.
595
KENTUCKY
495
Harold D. Rogers (R)
in the same communities,
$17
Elected 1980; b. Dec. 31, 1937, Barrier; home, Somerset; U. of KY,
he same party as their grandpa
B.A. 1962, J.D. 1964; Baptist; married (Shirley).
is pro-Union, anti-slaveholding
Career: Practicing atty., 1964-69; Pulaski-Rockcastle Common-
al-mining areas like Harlan
wealth Atty., 1969-81; Repub. Nominee for Lt. Gov. of KY, 1979.
S of the 1930s, where the influence
Offices: 343 CHOB 20515, 202-225-4601. Also 203 E. Mount
ing habits. (Harlan's boys choir
Vernon St., Somerset 42501, 606-679-8346.
and said the county should be
hael Dukakis over George Bush
Committees: Appropriations (13th of 22 R): Commerce, Justice,
ost of the Cumberland Plateau
State and Judiciary (RMM); Treasury, Postal Service and General
north almost to Lexington, has
Government. Budget (4th of 14 R): Budget Process, Reconciliation
and Enforcement; Economic Policy, Projections and Revenues
n districts for more than a
(RMM).
nics, usually play the major ro
has, by some measures, the
sts some of the highest Republi
ot of the free market variety, nor
to tend to home issues first. This
am
Ratings
ACU
NSI
COC
CEI
ers, first elected in 1980, and
ADA
ACLU
COPE
CFA
LCV
NTLC
6
0
25
39
13
83
95
100
86
53
e on Commerce, Justice, State
1990
10
-
26
38
10
71
-
-
80
68
ky Rural Development Center
1559
umberland River. He supported
ocal coal miners and fought again
National Journal Ratings
1989 LIB - 1989 CONS
1990 LIB - 1990 CONS
es interested in broader issues
who
-
Economic
35%
64%
26%
-
74%
natural gas explosions in Kentuch
22%
-
77%
0%
I
89%
Social
tile workers in the district. On
28%
-
70%
0%
-
88%
Foreign
Neal Smith and together they have
S. embassy building in Moscow.
Key Votes
wn no signs of interest in statewide
1.Eastern Strike Board
AGN
5.Rape/Incest Abort $
AGN
9.Cut SDI Funds
AGN
area-the district already includes
20verride Wage Veto
AGN
6.Flag Amendment
FOR
10.Freeze Salvador AidAGN
can and may well lose its one solida
1Bal Budget Amend
FOR
7.1990 Civil Rights Act
AGN
11.Urge Test Ban TalksAGN
4Tax Rich/Incrs Med
AGN
8.Cap Pun/Race Discrm AGN
12.Suspend Angola AidAGN
Election Results
1990 general
Harold D. Rogers (R), unopposed
($111,225)
1990 primary
Harold D. Rogers (R), unopposed
1988 general
Harold D. Rogers (R), unopposed
($119,720)
1980-1990. 97.8% White, 1.7% Black
SIXTH DISTRICT
The Bluegrass country almost plumb in the middle of Kentucky is the most well-settled part of
aterior America: Lexington was founded in 1779; the town of Hopewell was renamed Paris in
1789 out of gratitude for French help during our Revolution and in a salute to theirs (though the
county name remained Bourbon). Tobacco farming started here in the 1770s, horse racing in
1787. and the first whiskey distillery, in Bourbon County, was built in 1790. Tobacco, whiskey,
and race horses remained the staples of the Bluegrass economy for six generations until 1956,
120,671
(66%)
when IBM built its typewriter plant and headquarters in Lexington. IBM's arrival "really was
59,945
(33%)
the beginning of Lexington's industrial revolution," as University of Kentucky historian Carl
Cone put it. You imagine (and perhaps might see) a Kentucky colonel sitting on the porch,
496
KENTUCKY
dressed in a white suit and string tie and sipping a mint julep, as the IBM engineers in their dark
The People: Pop. 1990: 555,817; Pop. 1
suits and white shirts file into their offices.
Voting age. pop.: 422,421.
In the 1980s, another ingredient was added to the Bluegrass economic mix when Toyota
located its $2 billion plant in Georgetown, a town with early 19th Century houses and lush
1988 Presidential Vote:
Bush (R)
...
countryside, just one county just north of Lexington and west of Paris. Now in the seemingly
Dukakis (D).
timeless Bluegrass, economic change seems constant. IBM, finding the Selectric outclassed by
the PC, put the business on the block in 1990, threatening all those jobs, while the horse racing
industry suffered a slump symbolized by the bankruptcy of the late Leslie Combs's Spendthrift
Rep. Larry J. Hopkins (R)
Farm. But just then, Toyota announced a doubling of its plant, so that its projected 5000 (non-
Elect
union) workers can build 400,000 Camrys. Into the 1990s, Lexington continued to be the focus
Murr
of the highest rate of job and population growth in Kentucky.
The Bluegrass country, though the home base of the Whig party's Henry Clay, has been
Caree
Democratic country since his death, and that heritage continues through the late 20th Century.
Clerk,
Jimmy Carter twice carried the 6th Congressional District, which includes Lexington and most
Office:
of the Bluegrass Country, as well as the heavily Democratic state capital of Frankfort, and
St., R
Republican Senator Mitch McConnell only edged Democratic Senate candidate Harvey Sloane
Comn
51%-49% in the 6th in 1990. Even so, the trend around Lexington since IBM moved here has
Poultr
been Republican, especially in national contests.
R): P1
One beneficiary of that is 6th District Republican Congressman Larry Hopkins, first elected
(RMM
in a bizarre contest in 1978 (a liberal upset Democratic incumbent John Breckinridge in the
primary, and Hopkins was substituted for a 68-year-old nominee by the Republicans); he won
51%-46% then, and has been reelected easily every two years since. That is true even though
Hopkins does not seem to have a high profile in the Bluegrass. Though he has become ranking
Republican on the Agriculture Subcommittee on Peanuts and Tobacco, where he naturally
looks after the interests of burley tobacco producers (Kentucky is the number two tobacco state,
and essentially the only producer of burley), he seems to have devoted most of his attention and
Group Ratings
passion to the Armed Services Committee. After the explosion that killed 249 Marines in Beirut,
ADA
ACLU
COPE
CF
he co-sponsored the Nichols Pentagon reorganization bill of 1986. The bill centralized command
1990
11
0
25
3
1989
in the Pentagon and in combat areas-a reform that arguably helped produce U.S. military
20
-
25
3
successes in Panama and the Persian Gulf. He tended closely to the problems of nerve gas, much
of which is stored in the Blue Grass Army Depot just south of Lexington.
But Hopkins's chief crusade in recent years has been against the Army's light attack
National Journal Ratings
1989 LIB - 1989
helicopter. This is supposed to replace two existing helicopter systems, and has generated great
Economic
26%
I
7
competition among the four major helicopter firms; Hopkins's view is that it's too technically
Social
28%
-
7
sophisticated and too expensive. In 1989, he was defeated 148-275 on an amendment to zero out
Foreign
36%
-
6
the program, but thanks partly to his pressure in September 1990, the Armed Services
Committee approved only $300 million of the $411 million requested by the Pentagon. Hopkins,
who has complained loudly that Pentagon program managers don't have sufficient expertise
Key Votes
tenure to do their job, sees the LHX as pushed by "the oink-oink boys of the U.S. Congress.
1.Eastern Strike Board
20verride Wage Veto
AGN
5.Rap
In 1990, Hopkins let it be known he was running for governor in 1991-an odd move, perhaps,
3.Bal Budget Amend
AGN
6.Flag
for a politician whose most recent passions have been directed at national issues, but an
4.Tax Rich/Incrs Med
FOR
7.1990
understandable response by a House member whose district is in danger of extinction, and as an
AGN
8.Cap
eight-year member of the Kentucky state legislature, not without experience in Frankfort
Hopkins hard, pointing out inconsistencies in Hopkins's resume about his military service and
Initially, the race looked to be an easy one for Hopkins; but primary opponent Larry Forgy
Election Results
of
1990 general
education. The end result was a 51%-49% victory for Hopkins-a 1,945 vote
1990 primary
Larry J. Hopkins (R),
161,000 cast. Hopkins will face Democratic Lieutenant Governor Brereton Jones
1988 general
Larry J. Hopkins (R),
in June 1991, the Democrat-in this highly Democratic state-was the front runner. Hopkins
Larry J. Hopkins (R)
says he will run for his House seat again if he loses the governor's race, but the 6th District
Milton Patton (D)
probably be lost in the redistricting process.
JONES VS. HOPKINS
THE FACTS!
PERSONAL
BRERETON JONES
LARRY HOPKINS
FINANCES
* Refuses to release income
*Has released 10 years of
taxes.
income taxes, including his
wife's business.
*Refuses to release
*Has released his financial
financial balance sheet.
balance sheet.
*Millionaire horse breeder
*Has filed a detailed financial
who refuses to answer
disclosure every year in
whether he has paid taxes
Congress.
every year.
LEADERSHIP
*Refused to take a po-
*Has voted over 6000 times in
sition on the Kentucky
the Kentucky Legislature and
no GOP 24 gov. years
Education Reform Act
Congress.
until 11 months after
it passed.
*While others talk about ethics
in the 90's, Larry Hopkins
in
*Refused to take a stand on
moved to open state govern-
legislature
on the DUI bill saying "The
ment in the '70's by sponsoring
politics of it is, if you don't
Kentucky's "Sunshine Law",
have to make a decision
which opened government
4
you're a damn fool if you do.
meetings to the public.
Why do I want to go alienate
50% of the people?"
*Even Brereton Jones says "Larry
Hopkins is my Congressman and
*Jones has flip-flopped
I think he's done more to help
on issues such as collective
the tobacco program than any
bargaining, death penalty,
other Congressman up there."
taxes, abortion, and
constitutional convention.
*Larry Hopkins has been County
Clerk, State Representative and
*Can you think of one
State Senator.
tangible thing Brereton Jones
has accomplished as Lt.
Governor?
CAN KENTUCKY
*Supported the $1.3 billion
*Opposed the $1.3 billion
AFFORD TO KEEP UP
tax increase of 1990 --
tax increase, one-third of
but only half went to im-
which went for pork barrel
WITH THE JONESES?
prove primary and secon-
projects.
dary education.
*Jones is part of the Frank-
*Larry Hopkins will fight
fort crowd that has in-
spiraling spending. He has
creased state spending
proved it by taking a tough
over the last 20 years faster
anti-spending stance in
than Federal Government
Washington.
spending has gone up.
*Jones has "sold out" to
*Larry Hopkins means busi-
the AFL-CIO: he supports
ness and would pass a right-
collective bargaining for
to-work law. Between 1978-1988
state employees and
states with a right-to-work law
opposes a right-to-work
posted a net gain of 282,000
law.
manufacturing jobs while
non right-to-work states
*Jones, while presiding as
had a net loss of 1.5 million
governor, will accept
manufacturing jobs.
contributions to pay off his
personal $1.6 million debt
*Larry Hopkins will not
from his 1987 campaign
accept any campaign contributions
he's not taking the "for sale"
after election day.
sign off the capital; he's
raising the price.
CAN KENTUCKY AFFORD FOUR MORE YEARS OF BUSINESS AS USUAL?
For twenty years Kentucky has followed one direction; Do you want to keep following the Joneses?
*Kentucky has the sixth heaviest income tax burden in the Nation!
*State spending has gone up faster than federal spending!
*Personal income growth is second to LAST in the Southeast!
You're paying higher taxes for more government. And your paycheck is not growing fast enough!
Say NO to business as usual! Put Kentucky first in 1991, for a change.
Kentucky First. For a Change. LARRY HOPKINS!
PAID FOR A WHOLE LOT OF PEOPLE WHO WANT TO ELECT LARRY J. HOPKINS GOVERNOR, JIM MARTIN, CPA, TREASURER, P.O. BOX 989 LEXINGTON, KY 40588
673
1967 PRES. LYNDON B. JOHNSON
Business and Industry; Science;
Sports; Social Issues and Crime;
III
IV
Education; Philosophy and Religion
Folkways; Fashion; Holidays
Kaiser, industrialist, Aug. 24, at 85;J. Robert Oppenhei-
of professional football. In boxing Muhammad Ali con-
mer, nuclear physicist known as the father of the atomic
tinued to support his claim to be the greatest of all time
bomb, Feb. 18, at 62; and Francis Cardinal Spellman,
by successfully defending the world heavyweight crown
archbishop of New York, Dec. 2, at 78.
against Ernie Terrell in a 15-round decision (Feb. 6) and
Zora Folley in a seventh-round knockout (Mar. 22).
When Ali refused to be drafted into the Army on reli-
gious grounds, the World Boxing Association again
Jan. 15 The Commerce Department announced that
stripped him of his title. In golf the top money winners
the gross national product had risen by 5.4% in 1966.
were Jack Nicklaus, $188,998, and Kathy Whitworth,
$32,937. In fashion there was little new, but women
began to wear maxis, which were ankle-length coats,
over their miniskirts. A British model, named Twiggy
caused a sensation with her closely cropped hair and
Jan. 27 A launch pad fire during Apollo tests at Cape
tomboyish appeal. Notables who died this year included
Kennedy, Fla., killed astronauts Virgil I. "Gus" Gris-
James E. "Jimmy" Foxx, a great hitter with a lifetime
som, Edward H. White, II, and Roger B. Chaffee. An
record of 534 home runs, July 21, at 59; John J. "Johnny"
investigation concluded that a faulty electrical wire
Keane, of the St. Louis Cardinals, Jan. 6, at 55; and Reese
was the probable cause.
"Goose" Tatum, of the Harlem Globetrotters, Jan. 18,
at 45.
Jan. 2 In college football bowl games, the results
Feb. 3 Walter P. Reuther, head of the United Auto
were Georgia 24, SMU 9 in the Cotton Bowl (Dec. 31,
Workers, resigned from the executive council of the
1966); Florida 27, Georgia Tech 12 in the Orange
AFL-CIO in a widening split between Reuther and
Bowl; Purdue 14, Southern California 13 in the Rose
AFL-CIO president George Meany.
Bowl; and Alabama 34, Nebraska 7 in the Sugar Bowl.
This year the AP and UPI polls selected Notre Dame
the national collegiate champions of 1966.
Feb. 4 Lunar Orbiter 3 was launched from Cape Ken-
nedy, Fla., on its 92-hour mission to the moon. The
Jan. 15 The first annual Super Bowl was won by the
spacecraft relayed pictures of possible landing sites
Green Bay Packers (NFL), who defeated the Kansas
for manned space vehicles.
City Chiefs (AFL) 35 to 10. The Packers had won the
NFL championship Jan. 1 by beating the Dallas Cow-
boys 34 to 27. The same day the Chiefs won the AFL
championship over the Buffalo Bills, 31 to 7.
Mar. 7 James R. Hoffa, president of the International
Brotherhood of Teamsters, began an eight-year
Jan. 18 Albert De Salvo, self-confessed Boston stran-
prison sentence for jury tampering after the Supreme
gler, who allegedly murdered 13 women between
Court refused to review his 1964 conviction.
June 1962 and Jan. 1964, was sentenced to life impris-
onment for armed robbery, assault, and sex offenses.
For lack of evidence, he was not tried for the murders.
Mar. 10 The New York Stock Exchange had the sec-
Jan. 18-21 U.S. figure skating championships were
ond greatest trading day to date, surpassed only by
won in Omaha, Nebr., by Peggy Fleming, women's
Oct. 29, 1929.
singles; Gary Visconti, men's singles; Cynthia and
Ronald Kauffman, pairs; Lorna Dyer and John Car-
rell, dance.
Mar. 29 Complete school desegregation no later than
Feb. 2 Formation of the American Basketball Associa-
the fall term was ordered for six southern states by the
tion (ABA), a second pro basketball league, with for-
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit. The states
mer NBA star George Mikan as commissioner, was
affected were Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana,
announced. The new league, with 11 teams, failed to
Mississippi, and Texas.
lure stars from the NBA.
1967 PRES. LYNDON B. JOHNSON
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Exploration and Settlement; Wars;
Publishing; Arts and Music; Popular
Bus
II
Government; Civil Rights; Statistics
Entertainment; Architecture; Theater
Educa
had been rebuffed by the North Vietnamese. The U.S.
Woolf?, and to Lynn Redgrave for Georgy Girl in a
Apr. :
and South Vietnam had accepted his plan with qualifi-
tie for best actress; and to The Shop on Main Street as
ern
cations.
best foreign-language film.
blac
Mar. 31 The first U.S.-U.S.S.R. consular treaty since
des
the Russian Revolution was signed by Pres. Johnson.
Jan. 31 In Seattle, famed Metropolitan Opera tenor
196
Apr. 4 Military authorities announced that the 500th
Giovanni Martinelli, 81, agreed to stand in for a per-
U.S. plane had been shot down over North Vietnam
former with laryngitis. He sang the role of the aged
since bombing began in 1964.
emperor Altoum in Giacomo Puccini's Turandot.
Apr. 12-14 The 18-nation Presidents of America Con-
Apr.
Feb. 5 The Bollingen Prize for poetry was awarded to
Ca
ference in Punta del Este, Uruguay, was attended by
Robert Penn Warren for his 1966 collection Selected
ma
Pres. Johnson and Sec. of State Dean Rusk. The con-
Poems, New and Old, 1923-1966.
sur
ference issued a declaration calling for a Latin Ameri-
can common market by 1970, improved transporta-
Feb. 14 A retrospective show of more than 200 works
tion and communications facilities, increased efforts
by Andrew Wyeth opened at the Whitney Museum of
to boost trade earnings, and elimination of unneces-
American Art in New York City. There, and at muse-
sary military spending.
ums in other cities where it was shown, the exhibit
May
Apr. 15 In an antiwar demonstration in New York
attracted record crowds. A few critics found Wyeth's
p
Se
City, some 100,000 to 400,000 persons marched from
style too objective, but most praised the evocative
of
New York's Central Park to UN headquarters. A simi-
studies created by the most popular living U.S.
lar protest in San Francisco drew about 50,000.
painter.
Apr. 20 The North Vietnamese port city of Haiphong
Feb. 15 Formation of the American National Opera
was bombed by U.S. planes, which destroyed two
Company, a new opera touring group, was
Ma
power plants and struck at North Vietnamese Mig air-
announced. The company was organized, with the
1.
fields for the first time.
help of a grant from the National Council on the Arts,
t
Apr. 21 Svetlana Aliluyeva, daughter of Joseph Stalin,
to fill the gap left by the foundering of the Metropoli-
I
the late premier of the U.S.S.R., arrived in New York
tan Opera's touring group. In the fall the new com-
City after receiving political asylum at the U.S.
pany began its first tour with productions of Verdi's
Embassy in New Delhi, India.
Falstaff, Puccini's Tosca, and Alban Berg's Lulu.
Apr. 21 Tornadoes in northeastern Illinois killed 55
people and injured 1000.
Feb. 20 The National Gallery of Art announced it had
Ma
Apr. 30 Tornadoes in southern Minnesota killed 12
bought Leonardo da Vinci's Gineura dei Benci from
people and injured more than 100.
the prince of Liechtenstein. The price was said to be
May 13 A pro-Vietnam demonstration, an eight-hour
between $5,000,000 and $6,000,000.
parade in New York City to show support for U.S.
Feb. 22 MacBird by Barbara Garson opened at the
troops in Vietnam, drew about 70,000 participants.
May 19 The first U.S. air strike on central Hanoi,
Village Gate in New York City. A fierce political sat-
North Vietnam's capital, was launched by U.S. planes.
ire, it dealt with contemporary figures, particularly
Pres. Johnson and his family, in a parody of Shake-
June 1 U.S. casualties in Vietnam for the week of May
speare's Macbeth.
M
21-27 were reported as 313 killed and 2616 wounded,
the greatest weekly casualty toll of the war.
Mar. 2 Grammy Awards were presented for the fol-
June 5 In a terrorist attack in Tierra Amarilla, N. Mex.,
lowing: best record of 1966, "Strangers in the Night"
a band of Mexican-Americans seized the county
by Frank Sinatra; best male vocalist, Frank Sinatra for
courthouse, wounded two policemen, took two hos-
"Strangers in the Night"; best female vocalist, Eydie
tages, and freed 11 prisoners held for unlawful assem-
Gorme for "If He Walked into My Life"; best group,
bly. The rebels were members of the Political Confed-
the Anita Kerr Singers for "A Man and a Woman."
eration of Free City States, which sought to reclaim
some 2500 sq. mi. of northern New Mexico that the
Mar. 3 National Book Awards were presented for the
Spanish crown had allegedly granted to their fore-
following: fiction, The Fixer by Bernard Malamud;
bears. Most of the rebels were later captured.
poetry, Nights and Days by James Merrill; history and
June 5 A ten-hour power failure in New Jersey, east-
biography, The Enlightenment by Peter Gay; arts and
ern Pennsylvania, northern Delaware, and eastern
letters, Mr. Clemens and Mark Twain by Justin
Maryland affected about 40,000,000 people.
Kaplan; science, philosophy, and religion, La Vida by
Oscar Lewis.
June 8 The U.S. communications ship Liberty was
attacked by Israeli torpedo boats and planes in inter-
Mar. 17 The opera Mourning Becomes Electra by
national waters 15 miles north of the Sinai Peninsula;
Marvin David Levy, adapted from the Eugene
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1967 PRES. LYNDON B. JOHNSON
ilar
Business and Industry; Science;
Sports; Social Issues and Crime;
III
IV
ater
Education; Philosophy and Religion
Folkways; Fashion; Holidays
in a
Apr. 2 A report on school desegregation by the South-
Feb. 14 At the Westminster Kennel Club dog show,
as
ern Education Reporting Service stated that 16% of
Ch. Bardene Bingo, a Scottish terrier owned by E.H.
black students in 11 southern states were attending
Stuart, took best-in-show.
desegregated schools in 1967, an increase of 10% over
nor
1966.
er-
ged
Feb. 28-Mar. 4 At the world figure skating champion-
ships in Vienna, Austria, Peggy Fleming fell during
her freestyle event but went on to win the women's
Apr. 17 Surveyor 3 was successfully launched from
to
singles title for the second year in a row.
ted
Cape Kennedy, Fla. The second U.S. spacecraft to
make a soft landing on the moon, it studied the lunar
surface and sent back more than 6300 pictures.
Mar. 22 Clay Shaw, a New Orleans businessman, was
rks
indicted by a Louisiana grand jury in connection with
1 of
an alleged conspiracy that led to the assassination of
ise-
bit
May 5 The New York World Journal Tribune ceased
Pres. John F. Kennedy. Shaw claimed he was being
h's
publication. The afternoon daily, which started up
persecuted by District Attorney James Garrison.
ive
Sept. 12, 1966, had been piling up deficits at the rate
I.S.
of $700,000 a month.
Mar. 25 The NCAA basketball championship was won
for the third time in four years by undefeated UCLA,
era
which beat Dayton 79 to 64. UCLA's center, sopho-
vas
May 10-11 Riots at Jackson State College, a black col-
more Lew Alcindor, had an all-time high season field
he
lege in Jackson, Miss., were reported. The trouble
goal percentage of .667 in this, his first varsity year.
ts,
began when two black policemen arrested a speeding
>li-
motorist on campus. One person was killed and two
n-
wounded before National Guardsmen restored order.
Apr. 9 The Masters golf tournament was won by Gay
i's
Brewer.
ad
May 11 Ceremonies marking installation of the
Apr. 14-24 The NBA basketball championship was
m
100,000,000th telephone in the U.S. were attended by
won by the Philadelphia 76ers, who defeated the San
e
Pres. Johnson and representatives of the Bell System
Francisco Warriors four games to two.
and the U.S. Independent Telephone Association.
The U.S. had approximately half the telephones in the
e
world.
Apr. 19 The 71st annual Boston Marathon was won by
ly
Dave McKenzie of New Zealand in a record 2 hrs., 15
min., 45 sec.
May 22 The Confession of 1967 was adopted by the
General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church in the
U.S., the first major new confession by the Presbyteri-
Apr. 20-May 2 The NHL Stanley Cup was won by the
ans since the Westminster Confession of 1647.
Toronto Maple Leafs, who beat the Montreal Cana-
diens four games to two.
May 29 A California property law giving owners "ab-
May 6 The 93rd annual Kentucky Derby was won by
solute discretion" in housing rental or sales was ruled
Proud Clarion, with a time of 2:00³/s. The jockey was
unconstitutional by the U.S. Supreme Court on the
Bob Ussery.
grounds that it was discriminatory and violated the
Fourteenth Amendment.
May 14 New York Yankee outfielder Mickey Mantle
hit his 500th career home run at Yankee Stadium,
becoming the sixth player to reach that mark.
June 14 An eight-day maritime strike by merchant
marine deck officers began, tying up shipping in
Atlantic and Gulf Coast ports.
May 20 The 92nd annual Preakness Stakes was won
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34 seamen were killed and 75 were wounded. Israel
O'Neill play, was given its world premiere by the
June 14
apologized for the accidental attack.
Metropolitan Opera. Critics found its music uninter-
Venus
June 12 State laws forbidding interracial marriages
esting.
were ruled unconstitutional by the U.S. Supreme
Court.
Mar. 26 Tony Awards for the 1966-1967 season were
June 23 Sen. Thomas J. Dodd, Democrat of Connect-
presented for the following: best play, The Homecom-
ing by Harold Pinter; best musical, Cabaret by Joe
June 1
icut, was censured by the Senate for personal use of
Masteroff, John Kander, and Fred Ebb; best actor in
D.C.,
political funds.
June 23 and 25 Ten hours of U.S.-Soviet talks at
a drama, Paul Rogers for The Homecoming; best
Judge
Glassboro, N.J., were held by Pres. Johnson and Pre-
actress in a drama, Beryl Reid for The Killing of Sister
George.
mier Aleksei Kosygin. Kosygin had headed his
nation's delegation to the UN during its attempt to
Apr. 10 Academy Awards were presented to A Man
have Israel branded the aggressor in the Six Day War
for All Seasons as the outstanding motion picture of
July 5
June 5-10) against Egypt, Syria, and Jordan.
1966 and to its star, Paul Scofield, as best actor; to Eliz-
pany
June 30 The General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade
abeth Taylor as best actress for Who's Afraid of Vir-
for 1
(GATT), the result of four years of negotiations begun
ginia Woolf?; to Walter Matthau as best supporting
$120
during the Kennedy administration, was signed in
actor for The Fortune Cookie; and to Sandy Dennis as
Geneva by the U.S. and 45 other nations.
best supporting actress for Who's Afraid of Virginia
July 2-7 U.S. Marines at Con Thien, just south of the
Woolf?.
DMZ in South Vietnam, suffered heavy casualties in
Apr. 15 Thomas Hoving, former parks commissioner
July
fierce fighting with North Vietnamese units.
for New York City, became director of the Metropoli-
July
July 12-17 A race riot in Newark, N.J., left 26 dead and
cen
more than 1300 injured before police and National
tan Museum of Art at age 36. Hoving had also been
with
Guard troops restored order.
curator of the museum's medieval collection at the
Cloisters.
July 19 A midair collision near Hendersonville, N.C.,
of a private plane and a Boeing 727 killed 82 persons.
Apr. 25 Little Murders by Jules Feiffer, a comedy
July 22 It was announced that U.S. troop strength in
about violence in urban America, opened at the
July
Vietnam was to be increased to 525,000 by the end of
Broadhurst Theater in New York City. It closed on
Wc
1968.
Apr. 29.
COI
July 23 Puerto Rico voted to remain a commonwealth
Apr. 26 A new art auction record was set by David
Or
of the U.S. Some 60.5% of the votes cast rejected
statehood or full independence.
Mann, a New York City art dealer, who bought Pablo
inc
July 23 The worst race riot in U.S. history erupted in
Picasso's painting Mother and Child at Sotheby's in
Detroit, Mich., killing 43 people and causing some
London for $532,000, the highest price ever paid for
$200,000,000 in damage in five days of violence.
a work by a living artist.
July 25 A riot in Cambridge, Md., followed a speech
May 1 Pulitzer prizes were awarded for the following:
Aug
by H. Rap Brown, chairman of SNCC. Brown was
ar
fiction, The Fixer by Bernard Malamud; biography,
arrested by the FBI in Alexandria, Va., the next day.
si:
Mr. Clemens and Mark Twain by Justin Kaplan; his-
On Aug. 14 he was indicted in Cambridge for arson,
tory, Exploration and Empire by William H. Goetz-
inciting to riot, and disturbing the public peace.
mann; general nonfiction, The Problem of Slavery in
July 29 An aircraft carrier fire aboard the U.S.S. For-
Western Culture by David Brion Davis; poetry, Live
restal in the Gulf of Tonkin, caused by a punctured
or Die by Anne Sexton; drama, A Delicate Balance by
Sep
fuel tank, killed 134 people and injured 62.
Edward Albee.
e
Aug. 17 Stokely Carmichael, in a broadcast from
V
Cuba, where he was attending a conference, called on
May 9 The New York Drama Critics Circle Awards for
2
U.S. blacks to prepare for total revolution.
the 1966-1967 season were awarded to the following:
S
Aug. 21 The Defense Department announced that
best play, The Homecoming by Harold Pinter; best
u
two U.S. Navy jets had been shot down over the Peo-
musical, Cabaret by Joe Masteroff, John Kander, and
}
Fred Ebb.
ple's Republic of China after straying off course from
a bombing mission over North Vietnam.
May 19 The world premiere of Bomarzo, the second
Aug. 24 The draft of a nuclear nonproliferation
opera by the Argentinian composer Alberto Ginas-
treaty, sponsored by the U.S. and U.S.S.R., was pre-
tera, was presented by the Opera Society of Washing-
sented to the 18-member UN Disarmament Commit-
ton, D.C. The work had been banned in Buenos Aires,
Se
tee meeting in Geneva.
the composer's home city, because the mayor found
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June 14 Mariner 5 was successfully launched toward
by Damascus, with a time of 1:551/s. The jockey was
er-
Venus.
Willie Shoemaker.
ere
May 31 The 51st annual Indianapolis 500 auto race,
m-
started on May 30 and postponed by rain after 18 laps,
Joe
June 19 De facto school segregation in Washington,
was won by A.J. Foyt, completing the course in 3 hrs.,
r in
D.C., was ordered ended by autumn by U.S. District
18 min., 24.22 sec. for an average speed of 151.207
best
Judge J. Skelly Wright.
mph. Andy Granatelli's turbine-engine car, driven by
ster
Parnelli Jones, allowed in the race over protests by
owners of piston cars, led until the final three laps,
when its transmission failed.
Man
e of
July 5 The American Telephone and Telegraph Com-
Eliz-
pany was ordered by the FCC to decrease its rates
Vir-
for long-distance and overseas telephone service by
June 3 The 99th annual Belmont Stakes was won by
ting
$120,000,000 a year.
Damascus, with a time of 2:284/5. The jockey was Wil-
lie Shoemaker.
is as
inia
June 18 The U.S. Open golf tournament was won by
July 17 Surveyor 4, launched from Cape Kennedy on
Jack Nicklaus with a score of 275, one stroke better
oner
July 14 and programed to land in Sinus Medii in the
than the record set by Ben Hogan in 1948.
poli-
center of the near side of the moon, lost radio contact
been
the
with Earth moments before it landed.
June 20 Muhammad Ali was given a five-year sen-
tence and fined $10,000 for refusing to be drafted into
nedy
the Army. Boxing authorities had earlier stripped him
the
of his world title, rejecting his claim to exemption as
July 26 A three-month strike by the United Rubber
d on
a minister of the Nation of Islam.
Workers ended when the union signed three-year
contracts with the nation's largest tire manufacturers.
David
One of the companies, Firestone, announced price
June 23 A new world record for the mile was set by
Pablo
increases on July 31.
Jim Ryun, who shaved two-tenths of a second from his
/'s in
old record with a run of 3:51.1 in the AAU champion-
d for
ships at Bakersfield, Calif. At the same meet, Paul Wil-
son cleared 17 ft. 73/4 in., a new world record for the
wing:
Aug. 30 A price increase of 1.8% for steel bars was
outdoor pole vault.
aphy,
announced by Republic Steel Corporation. By Sept. 1,
his-
six other steel producers announced price hikes.
July 2 The U.S. Women's Open golf tournament was
betz-
won by amateur Catherine Lacoste.
ry in
Live
ce by
Sept. 6 A strike was called by the United Auto Work-
July 8 At the Wimbledon tennis championships in
ers against the Ford Motor Company, idling 159,816
England, Billie Jean King swept the women's singles;
workers as the UAW-Ford contract expired. Contracts
the women's doubles, with Rosemary Casals; and the
ds for
with General Motors and Chrysler expired at the
mixed doubles, with Owen Davidson of Australia.
ving:
same time but UAW members reported for work. The
best
union sought a 6% wage hike and extensive fringe
and
benefits. The strike ended on Oct. 25, with workers
July 9 The LPGA golf tournament was won by Kathy
Whitworth.
accepting a new three-year contract.
cond
Ginas-
July 11 The baseball All-Star Game was won by the
hing-
National League, which defeated the American
Aires,
Sept. 8 Surveyor 5 was launched from Cape Kennedy
League 2-1 in 15 innings, the longest all-star game
found
and made a soft landing on the moon 65 hours later.
ever played.
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Aug. 25 George Lincoln Rockwell, 49, leader of the
it "obsessed with sex and violence."
American Nazi Party, was shot to death in Arlington,
Va. John C. Patler, his former aide, was arrested for
June 4 Emmy Awards were presented to Peter
the shooting.
Ustinov as best actor for Barefoot in Athens; Geral-
Sept. 1-Oct. 4 A siege of the U.S. Marine base at Con
dine Page as best actress for A Christmas Memory; Bill
Thien, just south of the DMZ in South Vietnam, raged
Cosby as best actor in a dramatic series for I Spy; and
for more than a month before U.S. firepower forced
Barbara Bain as best actress in a dramatic series for
Se
North Vietnamese gunners to withdraw from their
Mission: Impossible, which was also voted best dra-
artillery positions in the DMZ.
matic series.
Sept. 18 Plans were announced to build the Sentinel,
an antiballistic missile (ABM) system capable of hit-
June 16 A major art gift was made by New York City
art dealer Sidney Janis, who gave his $2,000,000 col-
ting missiles launched from the People's Republic of
lection of modern art, 100 works by 54 artists, to New
China.
York City's Museum of Modern Art.
Sept. 28 Walter Washington was sworn in as commis-
Oc
sioner of the District of Columbia, the first black to
June 25 The first global TV broadcast, Our World,
head a major city government.
originated live from 19 countries on five continents,
Oct. 2 Thurgood Marshall was sworn in as the first
and was seen in 39 nations via satellite.
black Supreme Court justice in U.S. history.
Oct. 3 A 10% tax surcharge requested by Pres. John-
July 27 The Santa Fe (N. Mex.) Opera House was
son was shelved by the House Ways and Means Com-
destroyed by fire just after the opening of its summer
mittee.
season. Enough sets, costumes, and scores were saved
Oct. 14 North Vietnamese mistreatment of U.S. pris-
to enable the company to continue the season in a
high school gym.
Oc
oners of war, in violation of the 1949 Geneva Conven-
tion, was charged by the U.S.
Aug. 15 A steel sculpture by Pablo Picasso, designed
Oct. 20 Seven Ku Klux Klan members were convicted
as a gift to the city of Chicago, was unveiled in the
of conspiracy in the 1964 murders of three civil rights
plaza of Chicago's Civic Center. The untitled work,
workers, James Chaney, Andrew Goodman, and
usually referred to as "Chicago's Picasso," stood 50
Michael Schwerner, in Mississippi. The federal jury
feet high, weighed 163 tons, and was said by some to
O
acquitted eight others and could reach no verdict on
resemble a winged baboon.
three others.
Oct. 21-22 An antiwar march in Washington, D.C.,
Oct. 11 A Picasso exhibit of 275 sculptures, assembled
drew some 50,000 participants. At least 647 were
and shown in Paris in honor of the artist's 85th birth-
arrested, most after a clash with police and troops at
day in 1966, opened at New York City's Museum of
the Pentagon.
Modern Art.
Oct. 26 Cancellation of draft deferments of college
N
students who violated draft laws or interfered with
Oct. 16 Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead, a
recruiting was ordered by Lewis Hershey, director of
play by Tom Stoppard starring Brian Murray and John
the Selective Service.
Wood, opened at the Alvin Theater in New York City.
Oct. 28 El Chamizal, a 437-acΓe border area sepa-
Oct. 18 The La Scala Opera Company, in its first
rated from Mexico in the 1850s when the Rio Grande
appearance in the U.S., sang Verdi's Requiem at Car-
changed its course, was officially returned to Mexico
negie Hall in New York City.
during ceremonies in El Paso, Tex., attended by Pres.
Johnson and Pres. Gustavo Díaz Ordaz of Mexico.
Nov. 7 A law creating the Corporation for Public
N
Oct. 30-Nov. 4 A North Vietnamese assault on Loc
Broadcasting, a nonprofit public corporation to aid
Ninh, on the Cambodian border about 90 miles north
noncommercial television, was signed by Pres. John-
of Saigon, was broken after six days by U.S. artillery
son.
and air strikes. The attack on the town and the U.S.
Special Forces camp there was unusually determined,
Nov. 12 A revival of Hello, Dolly!by Michael Stewart
possibly because the communists wanted a victory to
and Jerry Herman, featuring an all-black cast headed
offset the Oct. 31 inauguration of Nguyen Van Thieu
by Pearl Bailey and Cab Calloway, opened at the St.
as president of South Vietnam.
James Theater in New York City.
Nov. 7 Carl B. Stokes, a Democrat, was elected the
Nov. 13 Hair by James Rado, Gerome Ragni, and Galt
first black mayor of Cleveland, Ohio, the eighth larg-
MacDermot, described as "an American tribal
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By Sept. 24 it had transmitted a total of 18,006 pic-
July 14 Eddie Mathews of the Houston Astros
tures to Earth along with other important informa-
became the seventh player to hit 500 home runs.
tion.
July 23-Aug. 6 At the fifth Pan-American Games in
Winnepeg, Canada, the U.S. won the unofficial team
Sept. 11 A teacher strike in New York City public
championship, taking 120 gold medals.
schools began on the opening day of school. The strike
ended Sept. 29, after the teachers won more than
$135,000,000 in pay hikes over a 26-month period.
July 24 The PGA golf tournament was won by Don
January in a playoff with Don Massengale.
Oct. 18 The Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine
July 24 The Baseball Hall of Fame inducted Branch
was awarded jointly to Dr. Haldan Keffer Hartline of
Rickey, Charles "Red" Ruffing, and Lloyd Waner.
Rockefeller University, Dr. George Wald of Harvard
University, and Dr. Ragnar Granit of Sweden for
Aug. 30 The 42nd annual Hambletonian Stakes was
research on the eye and its transmission of sensory
won in straight heats by Speedy Streak. The driver
information to the brain.
was Adelbert "Del" Cameron.
Sept. 9 The Miss America title was won by Debra
Oct. 18 The Nobel Prize in Physics was awarded to
Dene Barnes, 18, from Kansas, at the annual pageant
Dr. Hans Albrecht Bethe of Cornell University for his
in Atlantic City, N.J.
study of energy generation in stars.
Sept. 10 The U.S. Lawn Tennis Association singles
championships were won by John Newcombe of Aus-
Oct. 19 Mariner 5 passed within 2480 miles of the
tralia in the men's division and Billie Jean King in the
planet Venus and sent back data indicating that the
women's division. King became the first woman to
planet had no magnetic field and that its surface was
sweep the U.S. and British singles, doubles, and mixed
unfit for human habitation.
doubles championships since Alice Marble's sweep in
1939.
Nov. 7 Surveyor 6 was launched. On Nov. 9 it made
Sept. 12-18 The America's Cup was successfully
a soft landing on the moon and began transmitting
defended by the U.S. yacht Intrepid, which swept the
pictures and soil analysis data. On Nov. 17 it lifted off
Australian challenger Dame Pattie in four straight
the moon's surface and landed a few feet away. Sur-
races.
veyor 6 then took pictures of its original landing site.
It was the first spacecraft to lift off the moon.
Sept. 24 Pro football kicking records were smashed
by Jim Bakken of the St. Louis Cardinals, who scored
seven field goals in one game.
Nov. 9 The unmanned Apollo 9 space vehicle com-
pleted an 8-hr., 37-min. test orbit of Earth. The cap-
Oct. 4-12 The 64th annual World Series was won by
sule was recovered in the Pacific Ocean just ten miles
the St. Louis Cardinals (NL), who defeated the Boston
from its target area. It had been launched from Cape
Red Sox (AL) four games to three.
Kennedy by the Saturn 5 rocket, the world's largest
launch vehicle, designed for eventual manned flights
to the moon. It was the first time Saturn 5 was used.
Nov. 14 Shirley Temple Black, former child movie
star, failed in a bid to win the Republican nomination
for a California seat in the U.S. Congress.
Nov. 15 A Detroit newspaper strike began when the
News was struck by the Teamsters Union. On Nov. 18
Nov. 28 The Heisman Trophy for outstanding college
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Nov. 20 The U.S. population reached 200,000,000,
by the New York Shakespeare Festival off Broadway
the Free Pre
despite the lowest yearly birthrate in history, 17.8 per
at the Public Theater.
Aug. 9, 1968
1000.
Nov. 22 Hill 875 near Dak To, about 40 miles north
Dec. 6 At a seminar on art forgery at New York City's
of Kontum in west central South Vietnam, was taken
Metropolitan Museum of Art, the museum revealed
by U.S. Army forces after a 19-day battle, one of the
that one of its most prized pieces was a forgery. It was
Dec. 8 Maj.
bloodiest of the Vietnam War.
an elegant statue of a horse, estimated to be 2400
astronaut, W
Dec. 5 More than 1000 antiwar protesters attempted
years old when it was acquired in 1923 and since then
Edwards Ai
to close down a New York City induction center.
widely réproduced in casts and used as an illustration
Among the 264 arrested were Dr. Benjamin Spock
in many books on Greek art. A gamma-ray shadow-
and the poet Allen Ginsberg.
graph confirmed that the forgery had been cast by a
technique developed in the fourteenth century but
Dec. 14 Pro
Dec. 15 A collapse of the Silver Bridge on the Ohio R.
between Point Pleasant, W. Va., and Kanauga, Ohio,
was probably no more than 50 years old.
that control
at Stanford
killed 46 people. The collapse occurred during rush
Dec. 7 The New York Philharmonic celebrated the
hour.
125th year of its founding. Leonard Bernstein con-
Dec. 20 U.S. troop strength in Vietnam reached
ducted a program that was a repeat of the orchestra's
474,300.
first program on the same date in 1842.
1968
Dissent and doubt regarding the war in Vietnam and
This year several new theatrical companies opened,
The econo
the economy at home prompted several Democratic
notably the Negro Ensemble Company and Theatre
while unemp
leaders to challenge Pres. Johnson in the run for the
Atlanta. The motion picture industry adopted a new vol-
the labor foi
presidential nomination, and stimulated the third-party
untary film rating code to restrict viewing of inappropri-
brought the
candidacy of George C. Wallace of Alabama. In March,
ate films by the young. The year in architecture was
June William
in the wake of the enemy offensive in Vietnam that
marked by the opening in Chicago of the John Hancock
eral Reserve
came to be known as the Tet offensive, Pres. Johnson
Building, a 100-story structure crisscrossed with diago-
the economy
announced he would not seek another term. Later, the
nal exterior braces and tapered for stability. Among the
the balance-
country was shocked by the assassinations of Martin
notables who died this year were Tallulah Bankhead,
a serious crisi
Luther King, Jr., and Sen. Robert F. Kennedy, and by
stage and screen star, Dec. 12, at 65; Edna Ferber, nov-
charge bill in
violence surrounding the Democratic National Conven-
elist, Feb. 23, at 78; Dorothy Gish, actress, June 4, at 70;
est rates dro
tion in Chicago. The Republican candidate, Richard M.
Harold Gray, creator of the Little Orphan Annie comic
rate had rise
Nixon, pledging to end the war in Vietnam and restore
strip, May 9, at 74; Fannie Hurst, novelist, Feb. 23, at 78;
strong gains,
law and order in the U.S., narrowly won the presidency.
Howard Lindsay, playwright, Feb. 11, at 78; Thomas
increased tax
Although inflation had become critical, Pres. Johnson's
Merton, Trappist monk and writer, Dec. 10, at 53;
hit New Yor|
budget was a record $186,000,000,000, with the year's
Charles Münch, conductor of the Boston Symphony
lege student
expenditure on Vietnam about $25,000,000,000. In
from 1949 to 1962, Nov. 6, at 77; Edwin O'Connor, nov-
of universiti
August the U.S.S.R. and other Warsaw Pact forces
elist, Mar. 23, at 49; Conrad Richter, novelist, Oct. 30,
ects, greater
invaded Czechoslovakia and ended that country's
at 78; Ruth St. Denis, choreographer of modern dance,
tion, increas
movement toward liberalism. Notables who died this
July 21, at about 90; Upton Sinclair, author, Nov. 25, at
students, an
year included Husband Edward Kimmel, commander
90; John Steinbeck, Nobel Prize-winning author, Dec.
Students pre
of the U.S. Pacific Fleet at the time of the Japanese
20, at 66; and Walter Wanger, Hollywood producer,
some cases Il
attack on Pearl Harbor in 1941, May 14, at 86; Joseph
Nov. 18, at 74.
ress was ma
Martin, Jr., Speaker of the House from 1946-1948 and
of Texas, the
1952-1954, Mar. 6, at 83; Norman Thomas, head of the
heart transp
U.S. Socialist Party from 1926-1955, Dec. 19, at 84; and
Among books published this year were two nonfiction
the deaths C
Lurleen Burns Wallace, who in 1966 succeeded her hus-
works by Norman Mailer. His The Armies of the Night
July 2, at 74;
band George C. Wallace as governor of Alabama, May
was a personal account of the antiwar demonstrations in
Sept. 19, at
7, at 41.
Washington, D.C., in Oct. 1967 that culminated in a
of St. Louis
Jan. 5 Indictments for conspiracy to aid and abet
march on the Pentagon. Miami and the Siege of Chicago
Lindbergh i
draft evasion were handed down against Dr. Benja-
was Mailer's equally personal view of the 1968 political
although de
min Spock, the eminent pediatrician, the Rev. Wil-
conventions. Other books published this year included
to read, wr
liam Sloane Coffin of Yale, and three other antiwar
Tell Me How Long the Train 's Been Gone by James Bald-
drive for ed
activists. On June 14 Spock, Coffin, and two others
win, a novel; Lost in the Funhouse by John Barth, a
87; Charles
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oadway
the Free Press shut down. The strike continued until
football player of 1967 was voted to UCLA
Aug. 9, 1968.
quarterback Gary Beban.
k City's
evealed
Dec. 9 Lynda Byrd Johnson, the older daughter of
y. It was
Dec. 8 Maj. Robert H. Lawrence, Jr., the first black
Pres. Lyndon B. Johnson, was married to Marine
e 2400
astronaut, was killed in the crash of his F-104 jet at
Capt. Charles Robb in the White House.
ce then
Edwards Air Force Base, Calif.
stration
Dec. 31 The NFL championship was won by the
hadow-
Green Bay Packers, who defeated the Dallas Cowboys
ast by a
21 to 17 with a touchdown scored from the one-yard
ury but
Dec. 14 Production of synthetic DNA, the substance
line by Bart Starr with 13 seconds remaining in the
that controls heredity, was announced by biochemists
game.
at Stanford University.
ted the
in con-
Dec. 31 The AFL championship was won by the Oak-
hestra's
land Raiders, who routed the Houston Oilers 40 to 7.
1968
pened,
The economy was seriously threatened by inflation,
In fashion, hemlines remained high, and efforts to
Theatre
while unemployment remained low, averaging 3.6% of
introduce the so-called midi length (hemline at midcalf)
ew vol-
the labor force for the year. A record 9% increase
were unsuccessful. Pantsuits for evening wear, with full
propri-
brought the GNP to $860,000,000,000. In April and
flowing lines, gained wide acceptance. More and more
are was
June William McChesney Martin, chairman of the Fed-
men favored bold, extravagant fashions, and both men
ancock
eral Reserve Board, warned that unless weaknesses in
and women were wearing leather garments. For the
diago-
the economy were corrected, particularly inflation and
first time the Gallup Poll reported that crime ranked
ng the
the balance-of-payments deficit, the nation would face
number one among the issues that concerned the pub-
khead,
a serious crisis. Following passage of the income tax sur-
lic. Another serious problem was the rising use of heroin
er, nov-
charge bill in June and exercise of fiscal restraints, inter-
by middle-class and upper-class youths along with an
at 70;
est rates dropped. By December, however, the prime
increase in drug abuse throughout American society. In
comic
rate had risen again, to a record 6.75%. Labor made
sports, the National League added two new baseball
at 78;
strong gains, but they were offset in part by inflation and
franchises, San Diego and Montreal. Both the National
homas
increased taxes. In education, major strikes by teachers
and American leagues formed two divisions, Eastern
at 53;
hit New York City and Florida. On many campuses col-
and Western, with league championships to be deter-
phony
lege students demanded reforms, including separation
mined by five-game playoffs beginning in 1969. In foot-
r, nov-
of universities from government defense research proj-
ball, the NFL Players Association campaigned for better
ct. 30,
ects, greater student participation in college administra-
pensions. In golf there was a split between the PGA and
lance,
tion, increased enrollment of black and impoverished
the new American Professional Golfers, with both
25, at
students, and introduction of black-studies programs.
groups struggling for control of the ever more lucrative
Dec.
Students pressed their demands with calls for strikes, in
tournaments. A compromise agreement was reached on
ducer,
some cases met by police action. In medicine, new prog-
Dec. 13. The year's top golf money winners were Billy
ress was made in organ transplants. Dr. Denton Cooley
Casper, $121,944, and Kathy Whitworth, $48,380. In
of Texas, the most successful in the field, performed 17
boxing, Jimmy Ellis became the World Boxing Associa-
heart transplant operations. This year Americans noted
tion champion by outpointing Jerry Quarry in a bout on
iction
the deaths of Francis Cardinal Brennan of Philadelphia
Apr. 27. New York State, Massachusetts, and Illinois rec-
Night
July 2, at 74; Chester F. Carlson, inventor of xerography,
ognized Joe Frazier, who had knocked out Buster
ons in
Sept. 19, at 62; Donald L. Hall, who designed the Spirit
Mathis in a title bout on Mar. 4. The new American Bas-
I in a
of St. Louis, flown across the Atlantic by Charles A.
ketball Association concluded its first season with a
icago
Lindbergh in 1927, May 2, at 69; Helen A. Keller, who
$2,500,000 loss. This year tennis tournaments were
litical
although deaf, blind, and mute from childhood learned
opened to professionals as well as amateurs for the first
uded
to read, write, and speak and became a leader in the
time. Among the notables who died this year were
Bald-
drive for educational aid for the handicapped, June 1, at
Tommy Bridges, Detroit Tigers pitcher, Apr. 19, at 61;
th, a
87; Charles W. Mayo, the son and nephew of the
Samuel Earl "Wahoo Sam" Crawford, outfielder for the
N
C.
A.
B.
RELIGION,
HISTORY,
LITERATURE,
PHILOSOPHY,
POLITICS
THEATER
LEARNING
1966
contd
Harold Wilson reduces Brit. cabinet from 23 to 21
National Library in Ottawa, Ontario, opened
Isaac Deutscher, Pol.-
members
Federal aid to U.S. libraries during fiscal year
Brit. historian,
1967
Israeli forces use tanks against Syria in worsening
1966-67 totals $76 million
d. (b. 1907)
Gore Vidal: "Washington D.C.," novel
Cardinal Francis
border conflict
Sarah Gainham: "Night Falls on the City"
Spellman,
Jeremy Thorpe elected leader of Brit. Liberal Party
Podgorny makes official visit to Italy; meets Pope
Isaac Bashevis Singer: "The Manor"
Archbishop of
Paul VI
W.H. Auden: "Collected Shorter Poems,
New York,
W. Ger. Foreign Minister Brandt visits U.S.
1927-1957"
d. (b. 1889)
Soviet Union and Britain pledge to make every
Stephen Birmingham: "Our Crowd"
J. K. Galbraith: "The
possible effort to obtain peace in Vietnam
Ira Levin: "Rosemary's Baby"
New Industrial
State"
France launches its first nuclear powered submarine,
Thornton Wilder: "The Eighth Day"
"La Redoutable"
Leon Uris: "Topaz"
Gertrude E. Gunn:
Israeli Mirage fighter planes shoot down six Syrian Air
Svetlana Alliluyeva: "Twenty Letters to a Friend"
"The Political
Force MIG-21s
Harold Pinter: "The Homecoming"
History of
Walter Greenwood: "There was a Time"
Newfoundland
Konrad Adenauer d. (b. 1876)
Svetlana Alliluyeva, Stalin's daughter, arrives in U.S.
Emlyn Williams: "Beyond Belief"
1832-1864"
from Switzerland
William Golding: "The Pyramid"
Carl J. Burckhardt:
5,000 persons riot in Hong Kong; 700,000 persons
Angus Wilson: "No Laughing Matter"
"Richelieu"
march down Fifth Avenue, N.Y., in support of U.S.
Christopher Isherwood: "A Meeting by the
Arthur J. May: "The
River"
Passing of the
soldiers fighting in Vietnam
Hanoi attacked by U.S. bombers
Charles de Quintrec: "Stances du verbe amour,"
Habsburg
Nasser and Hussein sign mutual defense pact
Fr. poetry
Monarchy"
Israeli Gen. Moshe Dayan appointed Defense Minister
Dutourd: "L'Amour de l'art"
G. H. N. Seton-
Six-Day War between Israel and Arab nations begins;
Günter Grass: "Ausgefragt"
Watson: "The
Israeli forces move into Sinai Desert and Jordan;
Aldo Palazzeschi: "Il doge"
Russian Empire
1801-1917"
capture old city of Jerusalem, gain control of Sinai
Robert Shaw: "The Man in the Glass Booth," play
Peninsula approaches to Suez Canal; Nasser
Tom Stoppard: "Rosencrantz and Guildenstern
(Oxford History of
decides to resign, but U.A.R. National Assembly
Are Dead," drama
Modern Europe)
rejects his decision; Israeli forces penetrate into
Rolf Hochhuth: "Soldaten"
Gilles Perrault:
Robert K. Massie: "Nicholas and Alexandra"
"L'Orchestre
Syria; U.S.S.R. severs diplomatic relations with
Israel; Israel and Syria agree to ceasefire; Arab
Studs Terkel: "Division Street"
rouge" (on the
nations reject Israeli proposal for negotiations;
Martin Walser: "Zimmerschlacht"
Soviet Secret
Nasser names himself Prime Minister of U.A.R.;
Cornelia Otis Skinner: "Madame Sarah,"
Service)
biography of Sarah Bernhardt
Bertrand Russell:
Jerusalem proclaimed united city under Israeli rule
Jules Feiffer: "Little Murders"
"Autobiography,
Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip arrive in Canada to
take part in centennial celebrations
William Styron: "The Confessions of Nat Turner"
1872-1914"
Arab refugees begin returning to their homes on West
Samuel Beckett: "Têtes mortes"
Michael Holroyd:
Bank of Jordan
Marguerite Duras: "L'amante anglaise"
"Lytton Strachey:
Nasser vows to continue struggle against Israel
Heinz Hilpert, Ger. theatrical producer,
A Critical
Black Power conference held in Newark, N.J.
d. (b. 1890)
Biography"
(first of two vols.)
De Gaulle, on state visit to Canada, makes his "free
Arthur Miller: "The Price"
Quebec" speech
165 W. Ger. theaters receive government and
Hugh Trevor-Roper:
Pope Paul VI makes a "peace pilgrimage" to Istanbul
municipal grants of DM 340 million
"Religion, the
Britain rejects Chinese ultimatum demanding three
Mischa Auer, Russ.-Amer. actor, d. (b. 1900)
Reformation and
Charles Bickford, Amer. actor, d. (b. 1889)
Social Change"
pro-Communist Hong Kong newspapers; Brit.
chancery in Peking sacked and burned
Martine Carol, Fr. actress, d. (b. 1920)
Anthony Sampson:
Amer. Nazi Party leader G. L. Rockwell is shot to
Alice B. Toklas d. (b. 1877)
"Macmillan, a
death in Arlington, Va.
Ilya Ehrenburg, Soviet writer, d. (b. 1891)
Study in
Pamela Frankau, Eng. novelist, d. (b. 1908)
Ambiguity"
King Hussein of Jordan visits the U.S.S.R. in state
Sir Victor Gollancz, Eng. publisher, d. (b. 1893)
George Steiner:
Ernesto ("Che") Guevara, Cuban revolutionary
leader, d. (b. 1928)
Vyvyan Holland, Eng. writer, Oscar Wilde's son,
"Language and
Clement Attlee d. (b. 1883)
d. (b. 1886)
Silence"
50,000 persons demonstrate against Vietnam war at
Langston Hughes, Amer. Negro poet, d. (b. 1862)
Aurel David P.
(contd)
(contd)
(contd)
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F.
D.
VISUAL
E.
UIIS
SCIENCE,
TECHNOLOGY,
G.
ARTS
MUSIC
GROWTH
DAILY LIFE
(J. L. Godard);
d. (b. 1885)
Salazar Suspension
"Kauai King," D. Brumfield up, wins the
"A Man for All
Gunther Schuller: "The
bridge, fifth longest
Preakness Stakes and the Kentucky Derby
1966
Seasons,"
Visitation," Hamburg
in the world
Jack Nicklaus wins the Masters golf tournament
contd
Academy Award;
State Opera
(3,323 feet), opens
second year in a row
"Who's Afraid of
Popular songs: "Born
in Lisbon
Billy Casper wins playoff against Arnold Palmer
Virginia Woolf?"
Free"; "Eleanor
A U.S. B-52 crashes
in U.S. Open making him biggest money-
(Elizabeth
Rigby"; "Strangers in
near coast of Spain
winner for the year with $121,944.92
Taylor)
the Night"; "Ballad of
and four unarmed
Maria Bueno (Brazil) wins U.S. Lawn Tennis
Eric Pommer, Ger.
the Green Berets"
hydrogen bombs are
Association Women's Singles, her fourth
film producer,
dropped -three on
victory in past eight years
d. (b. 1889)
land and one in the
Australian tennis team wins the Davis Cup,
Walt Disney
sea; last is recovered
defeating India 4-1
d. (b. 1901)
after three months
Three Paris
André Prevost: "Terre des
J. Robert
Expo 67 opens in Montreal
exhibitions:
hommes," symphonic
Oppenheimer, U.S.
Heavyweight boxing champion Muhammad Ali
1967
Picasso, Ingres,
poem, composed for
nuclear physicist,
(Cassius Clay) indicted in Houston, Tex., for
and the treasures
the inaugural concert
d. (b. 1904)
refusing to be inducted into U.S. armed forces
from the tomb of
of Expo 67, Montreal
Bela Schick, U.S.
Primo Carnera, Ital. boxer, d. (b. 1906)
Tutankhamen
Willard Stright: "Toyon of
pediatrician, d. (b.
Jacques Heim, Fr. couturier, d. (b. 1900)
Ad. Reinhardt, U.S.
Alaska," opera,
1877)
Ilse Koch, Ger. war criminal, the "beast of
painter,
Anchorage;
Soviet cosmonaut
Buchenwald," found hanged in prison cell
d. (b. 1913)
commissioned to
Vladimir M.
(b. 1907)
Monet's painting
celebrate the
Komarov killed
Henry R. Luce, U.S. publisher, founder of
"La Terrasse à
centenary of the
during reentry of
"Time," "Life," and "Fortune," d. (b. 1898)
St.-Adresse" sold
purchase of Alaska
Soyuz 1
Goose Tatum, U.S. basketball player, d. (b. 1921)
at Christie's,
from Russia
Stanford University
Mickey Mantle (New York Yankees) hits his
London, for
Hans Werner Henze:
biochemists produce
500th career home run
£588,000
concerto for double
synthetic version of
Boston wins its first baseball pennant since 1946
($1.65 million)
bass and orchestra,
DNA, the substance
Soviet team, headed by Nona Gaprindashvili,
Picasso's "Mother
Chicago
that controls
wins Women's International Chess
and Child" sold
M. D. Levy: "Mourning
heredity
Tournament at Oberhausen, W. Germany
for $532,000
Becomes Electra,"
Seventh International
Australian cricket team under R. B. Simpson loses
Leonardo da Vinci's
opera, New York
Congress of
in S. Africa by three matches to one, with one
portrait of
Gaetano Zuffre:
Biochemistry meets
draw
Ginevra de Benci
"Hiroshima," cantata
in Tokyo; special
Albert H. de Salvo (35), the "Boston Strangler,"
acquired by
William Walton: "The
symposium held to
who admitted 13 murders, is sentenced to life
National Gallery,
Bear," one-act comic
honor Sir Hans
imprisonment
Washington,
opera
Krebs on his
Tropical rains and cloudbursts inundate eastern
D.C., for $6
Barbra Streisand sings in
retirement from
Brazil
million from
Central Park, New
Oxford
Lake Point Tower, Chicago-645 feet, 70 stories-
Prince Francis
York, for 135,000
Low temperature
becomes the world's tallest reinforced concrete
Joseph II of
listeners
irradiation of
apartment building
Liechtenstein
Sandie Shaw wins
hydrogen iodine
Lost Creek Dam, Utah, completed
René Magritte, Fr.
Eurovision Song
mixtures carried out
12 billion cans of beer and 5.3 billion cans of soft
surrealist painter,
Contest for Britain
by J. H. Sullivan,
drinks consumed during the year in U.S.
d. (b. 1898)
with "Puppet on a
Los Alamos, N.
Toronto Maple Leaf hockey team wins the
Marc Chagall: "The
String," Vienna
Mex., leads to
Stanley Cup
Blue Village"
Eng. singer Gerry Dorsey
reassessment of the
Peggy Fleming (U.S.) wins world championship
Charmion von
changes his name to
mechanism of this
for women's figure skating, Vienna
Wiegand: "The
Engelbert
reaction
Increases in cost of living range between 1.8 per
Secret Mandala,"
Humperdinck, and
The People's Republic
cent (U.S.) and 5.8 per cent (New Zealand)
Amer. abstract
gains world fame
of China explodes
100 million telephones are in service in the U.S.
painting
Marius Constant:
its first hydrogen
John Newcombe (23) of Australia wins
Edward Hopper,
"Paradise Lost,"
bomb
Wimbledon and U.S. singles tennis titles
U.S. painter,
ballet, choreographed
Dr. Christiaan N.
3.6 million births registered in the U.S.
d. (b. 1882)
by Roland Petit
Barnard performs
Sweden changes from left- to right-side driving
Films: "Blow-Up"
Harriet Cohen, Eng.
the world's first
Francis Chichester finishes his single-handed
(Antonioni);
pianist, d. (b. 1901)
human heart
voyage around the world in 226 days
"Belle de Jour"
O. E. Deutsch, Austro-
transplant operation
David Frost (b. 1939) emerges as "Television
(Buñuel);
Brit. music historian,
at Groote Schuur
Personality of the Year"; his program "Frost
"Bonnie and
d. (b. 1890)
Hospital, Cape
over England" wins the Golden Rose of
Clyde" (Penn);
Mischa Elman, U.S.
Town, S. Africa
Montreux
"The Countess
violinist, d. (b. 1891)
Dr. Irving S. Cooper
Twiggy, a Brit. model, takes U.S. fashion by storm
from Hong
Nelson Eddy, singer and
(U.S.) develops
"Damascus" wins the Preakness and Belmont
Kong"
film star, d. (b. 1901)
cryosurgery as a
Stakes
(Chaplin); "El
Geraldine Farrar, U.S.
means of treating
Jimmy Foxx, baseball player, d.
(contd)
(contd)
(contd)
(contd)
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3.
A.
B.
RELIGION,
LITERATURE,
PHILOSOPHY,
HISTORY,
POLITICS
THEATER
LEARNING
Margaret Irwin, Eng. novelist, d. (b. 1889)
Auserve: "Vie et
Lincoln Memorial, Washington, D.C.
1967
The Shah of Iran crowns himself and his wife, Empress
Margaret Kennedy, Eng. author, d. (b. 1896)
mort de
Farah, at Teheran
Bert Lahr d. (b. 1895)
Giraudoux"
contd
King Constantine and his family flee from Greece to Rome
Vivien Leigh, Eng. actress, d. (b. 1913)
after failing to overthrow military government
André Maurois, Fr. author, d. (b. 1885)
President Johnson appoints Thurgood Marshall to the
John Masefield, Eng. poet, d. (b. 1878)
Carson McCullers d. (b. 1917)
Supreme Court
25th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution is ratified; it
Paul Muni, U.S. actor, d. (b. 1895)
provides for presidential appointment of vice president
Dorothy Parker, U.S. writer, d. (b. 1893)
if that position is vacated and for appointment of
Claude Rains, Anglo-Amer. actor, d. (b. 1890)
the vice president as acting president in the event
Basil Rathbone, U.S. actor, d. (b. 1892)
of an inability of the president to perform his duties
Elmer Rice, U.S. author, d. (b. 1892)
Martin Luther King leads anti-Vietnam war march in New
Carl Sandburg, U.S. poet, d. (b. 1878)
York; another protest march takes place in San
Siegfried Sassoon, Eng. writer, d. (b. 1886)
Francisco
Spencer Tracy, U.S. actor, d. (b. 1900)
Negro riots in Cleveland, Newark, and Detroit
Anton Walbrook, Aust.-Brit. actor, d. (b. 1900)
U.S. Navy intelligence ship, "Pueblo," is captured by N.
Nobel Prize for Literature: Yasunari Rawabata
Worldwide
confusion in
1968
Korea on charge of violation of N. Korean waters; her
(Jap.)
crew is finally released in Dec. upon admission by U.S.,
Charles Portis: "True Grit"
university life
instantly repudiated, that violation of waters took place
Meyer Levin: "Gore and Igor"
created by
Alexander Dubcek named First Secretary of Czechoslovak
Richard Bradford: "Red Sky at Morning"
student unrest
S.N. Behrman: "The Burning Glass"
Sabatino Moscati:
Communist Party
Peter Beagle: "The Last Unicorn"
"The World of
Talks between Israeli Prime Minister Eshkol and U.S.
the Phoenicians"
President Johnson
John Updike: "Couples"
Israel and the U.A.R. agree to general exchange of
Phyllis McGinley: "Wonders and Surprises,"
R. W. Stallman:
prisoners of war
verse anthology
"Stephen
Arthur Hailey: "Airport"
Crane,"
Protests in Warsaw against governmental interference in
cultural affairs
George E. Condon: "Laughter from the
biography
Walter S. Ross:
Brit. colony Mauritius becomes independent state within
Rafters"
Commonwealth
Kingsley Amis: "I Want It Now"
"The Last Hero:
John Braine: "The Crying Game"
Charles A.
Brit. Foreign Secretary George Brown resigns; succeeded
by Michael Stewart
Paul Morand: "Monplaisir"
Lindbergh"
Senator Robert F. Kennedy announces his candidacy for
Roger Peyrefitte: "Les Américains"
John Kobler:
Democratic presidential nomination
Marguerite Yourcenar: L'Oeuvre au noir"
"Luce, His
Bernard Clavel: "Les Fruits de l'hiver,"
Time, Life and
Antonin Novotny forced to resign as President of
Fortune"
Czechoslovakia; succeeded by Gen. Ludwik Svoboda
awarded Prix Goncourt
Montherlant: "La Rose de sable"
Will and Ariel
President Johnson announces that he will not seek another
Simone de Beauvoir: "La femme rompue"
Durant, authors
term
Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr., leader of Negro civil rights
Françoise Sagan: "La Garde du coeur"
of "The Story of
Civilization,"
movement and winner of 1964 Nobel Peace Prize, is
Gunter Eich: Maulwürfe"
assassinated in a Memphis motel; Scotland Yard arrests
John Hersey: "The Algiers Motel Incident"
receive Pulitzer
C. Day Lewis appointed Eng. poet laureate
Prize for general
James Earl Ray in London; he is extradited to U.S. to
stand trial
Adam Smith: "The Money Game"
nonfiction
Frederick Rolfe: "Hadrian VII"
Han Suyin:
"Action Program" with freedom of press and expression of
Gore Vidal: "Myra Breckinridge
"Birdless
minority views issued in Czechoslovakia by First
Secretary Dubcek
Peter Weiss: "Vietnam Diskurs"
Summer"
Pierre Elliott Trudeau sworn in as Canadian Prime Minister
Tom Wolfe: "The Electric Kool-Aid Acid
Edward H. Madden:
"Civil Disobedie
King Olav V of Norway on state visit in Washington, D.C.
Test"
Aleksei Arbusov: "Confession at Night"
and Moral Law"
Student rioting in Paris
William Douglas-Home: "The Secretary Bird"
Yehuda Leib Levin,
De Gaulle arrives on state visit to Rumania; returns to
Paris and asks Fr. nation to give him a personal vote of
Enid Bagnold: "Call Me Jacky"
chief rabbi of
confidence
Matt Crowley: "The Boys in the Band"
Moscow, visits
(contd)
(contd)
(contd)
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F.
D.
SCIENCE,
VISUAL
E.
TECHNOLOGY,
G.
ARTS
MUSIC
GROWTH
DAILY LIFE
Dorado" (Howard
operatic soprano,
Parkinson's disease
"Intrepid," U.S. defender of America's
Hawks); "Accident"
d. (b. 1882)
U.S. has 74 nuclear-
Cup yachting trophy, defeats
1967
(Losey); "The Chelsea
Woody Guthrie, Amer.
powered submarines
Australian "Dame Pattie" 4-0
contd
Girls" (Warhol);
folk singer,
in commission
Mrs. Billie Jean King wins almost every
"Portrait of Jason"
d. (b. 1912)
Seven new mesons are
American and international tennis
(Shirley Clarke); "La
Zoltán Kodály,
discovered (Cern,
match open to women
Prise de la pouvoir par
Hungarian
Geneva)
Lynda Bird Johnson, President Johnson's
Louis XIV" (Rossellini);
composer,
Robert J. Van de Graaff,
older daughter, marries marine Capt.
"In the Heat of the
d. (b. 1882)
U.S. physicist,
Charles Robb
Night," Academy
Sir Malcolm Sargent,
d. (b. 1901)
St. Louis (NL) defeats Boston (AL) 4-3
Award; "Guess Who's
Eng. conductor,
H. J. Muller, U.S.
to win World Series
Coming to Dinner"
d. (b. 1895)
geneticist, d. (b. 1890)
For the third consecutive year and the
(K. Hepburn, S. Tracy);
Paul Whiteman, U.S.
Guggenheim
sixth time in eight years, the Green
"The Taming of the
"King of Jazz,"
Astronautical Award:
Bay Packers, coached by Vince
Shrew" (Schlesinger)
d. (b. 1890)
J. E. Blamont (Fr.)
Lombardi, win the National Football
Jayne Mansfield, U.S. film
Alexander Goehr:
Russia launches Luna 13
League National Conference
actress, d. (b. 1933)
"Arden muss
toward moon
championship, then go on to win NFL
G. W. Pabst, Ger. film
sterben," opera,
Desmond Morris: "The
championship
director, d. (b. 1885)
Hamburg
Naked Ape"
Purdue defeats Southern California
Herbert von Karajan
U.S. manned space flights
14-13 to win Rose Bowl football
begins his Easter
are suspended after
game
Music Festival at
death of three
Martha C. Webster lands a 410-pound
Salzburg, Austria
astronauts in fire on
blue shark at Rockport, Mass., to tie
Victor de Sabata, Ital.
launching pad
record of Richard C. Webster set in
conductor,
1960, also at Rockport
d. (b. 1892)
J. Masteroff, J. Kander,
and F. Ebb:
"Cabaret," musical,
opens in New York
U.S. architect R.
Oliver Knussen, 15-year-
58-year-old retired dentist
World production of wine in 1968: 269.3
Buckminster Fuller
old Eng. schoolboy
Philip Blaiberg of
million hectoliters
1968
awarded Gold Medal by
conducts first
Cape Town, S. Africa,
A 28-million-year-old skull of an ape
Royal Institute of Brit.
performance of his
becomes the third
found by Elwyn L. Simons in the
Architects
Symphony No. 1,
recipient of a
Fayyum region of the U.A.R.
Tate Gallery, London
London Symphony
transplanted heart;
World heavyweight boxing championship
retrospective exhibition
Orchestra
operation performed
in dispute
of Brit. sculptor Barbara
Jerome Rosen: Concerto
by Dr. Christiaan N.
U.S. gross national product at almost $861
Hepworth's 40-year
for Synket
Barnard
billion
career (April-May)
(electronic
U.S. spacecraft Surveyor
Brit. government abandons £55 million
Sotheby's of London sells 400
instrument) and
7 lands successfully
plan to build London's third airport at
impressionist and
Orchestra, Seattle
on the moon
Stansted
modern pictures in three
Ital. composer Luciano
Two unmanned Soviet
Bridge team Olympiad at Deauville,
days (Apr.); highest price
Chailly
satellites find each
France, won again by Italy
paid, £125,000 for
appointed artistic
other by radar while
Eng. cricket team under M. C. Cowdrey
Picasso's "La Pointe de
director of La Scala,
in earth orbit
wins W. Indies series
la lite"
Milan
U.S. explodes
Crimes of violence in the U.S. have
The columns of the
Jean Louis Barrault
experimental
increased 57 per cent since 1960
Parthenon in Athens in
produces "Carmen"
hydrogen bomb
Hugh Porter (Brit.) wins world cycling
danger of collapsing as
at the Metropolitan
underground 100
championship, Rome
result of weathering and
Opera
miles northwest of
Yearly Brit. market for prepared potatoes
erosion of foundation
Robin Orr: "Full
Las Vegas
(French fries and mashed) amounts to
Exhibition: "Dada,
Circle," Scot. opera,
Apollo 7 spacecraft with
approx £360 million
Surrealism and Their
Perth
three astronauts
Population of Europe (excluding U.S.S.R.)
Heritage" at the
Angelo Musco: "Il
aboard, launched
is 455 million people; (the Soviet
Museum of Modern Art,
gattopardo," opera,
from Cape Kennedy,
Union, 239 million)
New York
Palermo
Fla.; (11-day) orbiting
78 million TV sets in U.S.; 25 million in
Peter Arno, U.S. cartoonist,
Laci Boldemann: "The
flight with splash-
U.S.S.R.; 20.5 million in Japan; 19
d. (b. 1904)
Hour of Folly,"
down in Atlantic
million in Great Britain; 13.5 million
Roy De Maistre, Australian
Swed. opera, Malmö
Ocean
in W. Germany; 10 million in France
painter, d. (b. 1894)
Gary Burton, 25-year-
Intelsat 3A, first of new
Mexico City Olympic Games host more
René l'Harnoncourt, former
old jazz
series of
than 6,000 competitors from 112
director of the Museum
vibrophonist,
communication
countries; Bob Beamon (U.S.) long
of Modern Art, New
popular
satellites, launched
jumps 29 feet 2.5 inches: U.S. team
York, d. (b. 1901)
Michael Stewart and
Apollo 8, with three
takes 45 gold medals; the U.S.S.R.
Marcel Duchamp, Fr.-Amer.
John and Fran
astronauts aboard,
takes 29
(contd)
(contd)
(contd)
(contd)
561
namese infiltration to the South to aid the Vietcong, the
Society" legislation, providing federal funds to fi-
until January 19.
ing the Constitution.
U.S. announces the commencement of bombing raids
nance the planning and rebuilding of large urban
against Haiphong and Hanoi. On June 11, Secretary of
6 JANUARY 1967
23 JUNE 1967
areas. Between 60 and 70 "demonstration" cities will
Defense Robert McNamara had announced that the U.S.
National In his fourth State of the Union message,
National Senator Thomas Dodd of Connectic
receive up to 80 percent of the local expense of un-
troop total in Vietnam had reached 285,000 men.
dertaking the renovation programs. The bill calls for
President Johnson asks Congress for a 6 percent sur-
censured by the Senate for using public funds
the expenditure of $25,000.000 for fiscal 1967 for
charge on individual and corporate income taxes to
political testimonials and campaign contribution:
12 JULY 1966
help fund his "Great Society" programs. He calls for
personal expenses.
Black Experience Rioting erupts in Chicago's West
planning the projects and $900,000,000 the following
year for the renewal projects.
more federal spending on Head Start, model cities and
Side after a fire hydrant being used by the district's
job training programs begun during his administration;
25 JUNE 1967
black children to keep cool in the 98 degree tempera-
25 OCTOBER 1966
he asks for a 20 percent increase in Social Security, a
International President Johnson and Ale
tures is shut off. The violence will last until July 15,
War: Vietnam President Johnson concludes a con-
law barring the use of wiretapping and electronic
Kosygin meet for the second time in three days a
when Mayor Richard Daley calls in the National
ference in Manila with heads of six other nations in-
eavesdropping and extension of anti-pollution pro-
house of the president of Glassboro College in
Guard. More riots will occur in six other U.S. cit-
ies-Baltimore, San Francisco; Cleveland, Omaha,
volved in Vietnam. A four-point declaration of peace
grams. In foreign affairs, the President reminds Amer-
Jersey.
is issued declaring the goals of the allied nations
icans of the need for a slowdown of the arms race.
Nebraska, Brooklyn and Jacksonville. Not all the vio-
lence, though, will be carried out by blacks. In Bal-
(Australia, the Philippines, Thailand, New Zealand,
27 JANUARY 1967
30 JUNE 1967
South Korea and South Vietnam) as being to foster
International Meeting at the so-called Ken
timore, on July 28 and 29, white teenagers will
Science/Technology A fire breaks out in the Apollo
overrun a black district after a National States' Rights
political self-determination as well as economic, so-
I spacecraft during ground testing at Cape Kennedy.
Round in Geneva, 53 nations of the world agr
Party convention is held in the city; in Chicago's
cial and cultural cooperation and breaking of the
The three astronauts (Virgil Grissom, Edward White
dramatic cuts in tariff duties to stimulate world I
Gage Park district, whites will attack civil rights
"bonds of poverty, illiteracy and disease." The six
and Roger Chafee) are killed as the fire spreads to the
The agreement calls for 35 percent reduction o
marchers demonstrating against unfair real estate prac-
allies also pledge to withdraw troops within six
pure oxygen atmosphere of the capsule. The deaths
dustrial products, 50 percent on chemical goods
tices.
months after North Vietnam has ceased its aggression.
are the first tied directly to the space program testing.
cuts on agricultural products. The accord also ple
(Three others have been killed in airplane crashes.) A
a world-wide food program, 4,500,000 tons of gr
6 SEPTEMBER 1966
3 NOVEMBER 1966
report released on April 9, will blame the fire on a
year to developing countries.
Black Experience Two days of rioting break out in
National President Johnson signs a Truth-in-Packag-
defective electrical wire and criticize deficiencies in
Atlanta after a white detective wounds a black youth
ing bill requiring labeling of supermarket items to
Apollo project design and construction.
16 JULY 1967
suspected of car theft. A police officer will later tes-
provide information on contents and manufacturer.
Transportation In the most extensive rail stril
tify that a Student Nonviolent Coordinating Commit-
The law bans label phraseology such as "jumbo
1 MARCH 1967
history, members of the A.F.L.-C.I.O.'s Internat
tee sound truck traveled the district following the
ounces" and "giant half-quart," but does not set
National The House of Representatives, by a tally
Association of Machinists go out on strike, i
shooting announcing that the youth had been mur-
weight and measure standards. It urges manufacturers
of 307 to 116, votes to exclude Representative-elect
some 600,000 railroad employees and affectin,
dered by the police, and Stokely Carmichael (chair-
to develop standards "voluntarily."
Adam Clayton Powell, Jr. from the 90th Congress. A
percent of the nation's railroad tracks. To end
man of S.N.C.C.) will be arrested and charged with
black representing New York's Harlem district, Powell
strike, Congress will pass a bill demanding that
inciting a riot. Another round of violence will erupt
8 NOVEMBER 1966
is accused of using government money for private and
ers return to work and authorizing the Preside
on September 10 after the killing of another black
National In the national mid-term elections, the
personal use.
establish a board to settle the dispute if the two
teenager; it will last for three days. Altogether 35
G.O.P. picks up three seats in the Senate and 47 in
are unable to agree within 90 days.
people will be wounded in five days of violence and
the House. Edward Brooke of Massachusetts becomes
18 MAY 1967
135 arrested.
the first black elected to the Senate since Reconstruc-
Ideas/Beliefs Tennessee's Governor Buford Ellington
23 JULY 1967
tion. In state elections the Republicans pick up eight
signs a bill repealing the state's famous "Monkey
Black Experience Rioting erupts in Detroit fo
12 SEPTEMBER 1966
governors. Although the Democratic party still holds a
Law" (which prohibited the teaching of "any theory
ing a police raid on an after-hours drinking clu
Civil Rights A mob of whites in Grenada, Missis-
margin of 65 in the House of Representatives and 30
that denies the story of divine creation of man as
the city's west side. The violence is provoke
sippi, armed with axe handles, metal pipes and
in the Senate, the strong showing gives comfort to
taught in the Bible"), made famous in 1925 by the
charges of police brutality during the raid and will
chains, attacks black students attempting to integrate
Republicans who feared that the landslide victory of
trial in which John T. Scopes was charged with teach-
until July 30, leaving 41 people dead and 200
two neighborhood schools. The violence, which con-
the Democrats in 1964 might signal the permanent de-
ing evolution. The trial pitted William Jennings Bryan
jured. On July 24 President Johnson will ca
tinues tomorrow, leads to accusations that local police
cline of their party.
against the celebrated defense lawyer Clarence Dar-
federal troops. The property damage during the
officials allowed the beatings by refusing to intervene
row and brought a conviction, overturned by the state
will be estimated between $250,000,000 and $
to protect the blacks. Tomorrow, news and camera-
OTHER EVENTS OF 1966
supreme court on technical grounds. The law had re-
000,000 and will leave 5000 people without hc
men in town to cover the unrest will also be attacked
Science/Technology The Nobel Prize in Chemistry
mained on the books.
The Detroit riot will be the bloodiest and mos
by local whites as they film the assaults. Grenada offi-
goes to Robert Milliken. The Nobel prize for Physiol-
structive riot in the worst year of racial violence
cials will be charged with willful neglect of their duty
ogy and Medicine goes to Charles Huggins and Fran-
12 JUNE 1967
and 13 men will be arrested for conspiring against the
cis Rous.
Earlier another major riot took place in Newark
National In a Supreme Court decision enhancing the
killed 26 people (24 blacks) and caused $15,00
civil rights_of the blacks. On September 20, 300 local
5 JANUARY 1967
protection of the press against libel suits, the court
to $30,000,000 in damage.
white citizens will publish a statement condemning
mob violence.
War: Vietnam The State Department announces 5008
rules in Curtis Publishing Co. V. Butts that the Con-
Americans killed and 30,093 wounded in Vietnam in
stitution not only safeguards the news media against
26 JULY 1967
15 OCTOBER 1966
1966. Losses raise total American casualties since Janu-
such suits by public officials but also other people
Black Experience H. Rap Brown, chairman C
National President Johnson signs a bill creating the
ary 1, 1961 to 6664 killed and 37,738 wounded. Current
prominent in the public eye. To prove libel in such
Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee, i
troop strength in the Southeast Asian country (January
cases, it must be shown that misstatements were ei-
Department of Transportation. The law establishing
rested by police on charges of inciting a riot follo
1) is 380,000 U.S. soldiers. On January 8, American
ther deliberate or made with reckless disregard for the
the 12th Cabinet-level department will become effec-
an outbreak of racial violence in Cambridge, I
troops will launch their largest offensive to date with
truth.
tive on April 1, 1967, and Johnson will appoint Alan
land. Before the rioting Brown had told an aud
16,000 U.S. and 14,000 South Vietnamese soldiers par-
In another decision rendered today (Loving V. Vir-
Boyd as first Secretary of DOT.
to "burn this city down."
ticipating in "Operation Cedar Falls," a drive against
ginia), the court unanimously strikes down a Virginia
20 OCTOBER 1966
law banning interracial marriages. The High Court
29 JULY 1967
enemy positions in an area known as the Iron Triangle,
National Congress passes a major piece of "Great
25 miles northwest of Saigon. The offensive will last
also declares similar laws in 15 other states as violat-
War: Vietnam 134 crewmen are killed aboar
576
USS Forrestal in the Gulf of Tonkin as fire sweeps
blacks in this century to serve in their states' legisla-
hydrogen bombs, and although radioactive material
ROBERT F. KENNEDY, 1925-1968
across the ship's deck, after a punctured Skyhawk fuel
tures.
was distributed over a large area there was no nuclear
tank ignites. This is the worst naval accident in a war
explosion. One crewman dies but six survive the
14 NOVEMBER 1967
Combining bravado with shyness, toughness with vul-
zone since World War II and takes place seven min-
crash.
nerability, Robert Kennedy fashioned a career which
utes before the ship's aircraft were scheduled to take
National Congress passes the Air Quality Act, set-
traversed the post-war political landscape from
off on a bombing mission over North Vietnam.
ting aside $428,300,000 over the next three years to
23 JANUARY 1968
McCarthyism to the "New Frontier," coming to rest amid
fight air pollution. The bill empowers the HEW Sec-
International A United States Navy intelligence
the tumult and turbulence of 1968. Although possessed of
30 AUGUST 1967
retary to initiate court action to secure an injunction
vessel, Pueblo, is seized along with an 83-man crew,
wealth and privilege from birth. by the mid-1960s few
National Thurgood Marshall is confirmed by the
shutting down sources of air contamination during an
by North Korean patrol boats in the Sea of Japan. The
politicians on the national scene had allied themselves
Senate as the first black justice of the Supreme Court.
emergency. In signing the bill on November 14, Presi-
American ship has allegedly violated the territorial
more closely with the plight of the poor and the disadvan-
Marshall was the Solicitor General before appointment
dent Johnson will tell his audience, "either we stop
taged than "Bobby" Kennedy.
limit, claimed by the North Koreans to be 12 miles.
to the bench by Johnson on June 13. He is the great-
poisoning our air or we become a nation of gas
Born to a large Irish-Catholic family ruled by a stem
diplomat-businessman father who pressured his sons to
grandson of a slave.
masks, groping our way through the dying cities and
25 JANUARY 1968
compete and to excel both mentally and physically, Ken-
a wilderness of ghost towns."
International The United States aircraft carrier En-
nedy attended both Harvard College and the University of
18 SEPTEMBER 1967
terprise is sent to the Sea of Japan in a show of force.
Virginia Law School. With neither doubt nor hesitation
National In a speech in San Francisco, Secretary of
20 NOVEMBER 1967
President Johnson hopes that this buildup off the coast
he launched a career in public service. In the 1950s, after
Defense Robert McNamara announces that the U.S.
National President Johnson signs a bill creating the
of North Korea will forestall direct military action
a brief stint with the Justice Department, Kennedy joined
will develop a "thin" antiballistic missile system com-
National Commission on Product Safety. The
over the Pueblo incident.
the staff of the Senate Permanent Investigations Subcom-
posed of Nike X and Spartan missiles, designed to
agency's task will be to keep the public informed con-
mittee of Red-hunter Joseph McCarthy. After McCarthy's
shield the U.S. from a possible nuclear attack from
cerning potentially hazardous products on the market
condemnation by the Senate, Kennedy quietly slipped out
30 JANUARY 1968
Communist China. The missile system, expected to
and also to investigate and report on the current state
of this association and briefly gained national prominence
National The United States Senate confirms Clark
as the youthfully agressive chief counsel to the Senate
cost $5,000,000,000 over the next five years, is pre-
and federal laws protecting consumers against harmful
Clifford as Secretary of Defense to succeed Robert S.
investigation of corruption in the Teamsters' Union.
ferred by the administration over a "heavy" system
products.
McNamara.
After skillfully directing his older brother John's hard-
(costing $40,000,000,000), according to McNamara,
War: Vietnam The Communists in Vietnam launch
fought 1960 campaign for the presidency, Kennedy en-
because a "heavy" system would encourage the So-
8 DECEMBER 1967
a major offensive on the eve of Tet, the lunar New
tered the Cabinet as Attorney General, although he served
viet Union to step up its missile production.
National Four days of antiwar demonstrations end
Year, as a brief holiday truce is about to take effect.
more as John's closest confidant than as the nation's high-
in New York after some 585 protestors are arrested,
est legal officer. Constantly at the President's side, he
19 OCTOBER 1967
including Dr. Benjamin Spock and the poet Alan
1 FEBRUARY 1968
played crucial roles in defusing the Cuban Missile Crisis
Science/Technology NASA's Mariner 5 interplane-
Ginsberg. Those arrested were trying to disrupt the
National Richard M. Nixon, former vice-president
and in mollifying civil rights activists in the South. Trau-
tary space probe passes within 2500 miles of Venus
activities of an army induction center by blocking the
matized by his brother's assassination and upset with Lyn-
under Dwight D. Eisenhower, declares his intention to
and transmits data back on the planet's atmosphere.
entrance to the building. The action was part of a na-
don Johnson, a restless Bobby Kennedy came out from
run for the Republican presidential nomination.
According to Mariner's findings, Venus's atmosphere
under the constraining shadows of both men in 1964,
tionwide "Stop-the-Draft" movement organized by 40
contains no appreciable quantity of oxygen, a discov-
when he captured a Senate seat from New York.
antiwar groups. Protestors have also been arrested
12 MARCH 1968
Deeply moved by the national problems made manifest
ery that contradicts information provided by the So-
during the week in Madison, Wisconsin; Manchester,
National Senator Eugene McCarthy, an ardent op-
by the civil rights and student protest movements, the
viet Venera 4 which landed on Venus yesterday.
New Hampshire; New Haven, Connecticut and Cin-
ponent of the war in Vietnam, wins 42 percent of the
tousle-haired Kennedy spoke out in the accent of his na-
On September 10, NASA's Surveyor 5 landed on
cinnati.
votes in the Democratic primary in New Hampshire.
tive Massachusetts against racial discrimination, economic
the moon's surface and began testing lunar soil. Re-
injustice and the Vietnam War. His quest for the 1968
sults showed that the moon's surface is made up of
OTHER EVENTS OF 1967
16 MARCH 1968
Democratic presidential nomination neared triumph fol-
basaltic and volcanic rock.
Science/Technology The Nobel Prize in Physics
National New York Senator Robert Kennedy an-
lowing his victory in the crucial California primary but
goes to Hans Bethe. The Nobel Prize in Physiology
nounces his intention of running for the Democratic
ended in tragedy. Kennedy fell, mortaly wounded, when
21 OCTOBER 1967
assassin Sirhan Sirhan shot him as he was leaving the
and Medicine is shared by two Americans, George
presidential nomination.
National Two days of antiwar demonstrations begin
Hotel Ambassador in Los Angeles, California. In a na-
Wald and H. Keffer Hartline, and the Swede Ragnar
tional outpouring of emotion usually reserved for fallen
in Washington which will involve some 35,000 pro-
Granit.
22 MARCH 1968
presidents, thousands lined the tracks and millions
testors and lead to the arrest of at least 647 people.
War: Vietnam General William Westmoreland is
watched on television as a train carried Robert Kennedy's
On October 31 President Johnson will reiterate his de-
17 JANUARY 1968
named by the President as Army Chief of Staff.
body from New York City to Washington, D.C., trans-
termination to maintain the U.S. commitment to
National President Lyndon Johnson calls for a ten
porting with it the shattered dreams of a generation.
South Vietnam.
percent income tax surcharge in his State of the Union
31 MARCH 1968
message. He speaks out on the need for aiding the
National President Johnson announces the cessation
7 NOVEMBER 1967
unemployed, on condition of America's urban areas,
of bombing north of the 21st parallel in Vietnam, and
York City, student protestors seize five buildin
National State and municipal elections are held
his decision not to run for re-election.
Most of these students are members of the Stude
and on the $25,000,000,000 annual cost of the Viet-
throughout the country today. Despite the fact that
for a Democratic Society, and are protesting Colu
nam war.
black rioting and busing were high on the list of is-
Sports In Superbowl II at Miami, Florida, the
bia's involvement in research connected with the Vi
4 APRIL 1968
sues discussed in a number of the mayoral elections,
Green Bay Packers defeat the Oakland Raiders, 33-14.
nam war.
Civil Rights At Memphis, Tennessee, Civil Rights
voters do not show a strong tendency toward racial
leader and former Nobel Peace Prize winner Martin
backlash. Carl Stokes and Richard Hatcher, both
21 JANUARY 1968
Luther King, Jr., is assassinated.
24 APRIL 1968
blacks, are elected respectively as mayors of Cleve-
War: Vietnam American-troops-at-Khesanh in Viet-
Social Change At Boston University, some 3
land and Gary, Indiana, while in Boston the moderate
nam are attacked by Communist guerrillas.
8 APRIL 1968
black students take over the administration buildi
Kevin White defeats the anti-busing candidate Louise
National A Bureau of Narcotics and Dangerous
demanding a stronger emphasis on black history in
Day Hicks. In Mississippi, Louisiana and Virginia the
22 JANUARY 1968
Drugs will oversee narcotics and other drugs.
curriculum and increased financial aid for blacks.
effects of increased black voting are evident as Robert
National A Strategic Air Command (SAC) B-52
Clark (Mississippi), Stephen K. Morial (Louisiana)
crashes and explodes in North Star Bay off the coast
23 APRIL 1968
10 MAY 1968
and Dr. William Ferguson (Virginia) become the first
of Greenland. The plane was carrying four unarmed
Social Change At Columbia University in New
War: Vietnam Peace talks begin in Paris, Fran
578
671
1966 - 1967 PRES. LYNDON B. JOHNSON
Business and Industry; Science;
Sports; Social Issues and Crime;
III
IV
Education; Philosophy and Religion
Folkways; Fashion; Holidays
difficulties that had marked earlier Gemini flights.
Sept. 10 The Miss America title was won by Jane
Gemini 12 landed safely on Nov. 15.
Anne Jayroe, 19, from Oklahoma, at the annual pag-
Nov. 11 A merger vote approved the joining in 1968
eant in Atlantic City, N.J.
of the Methodist Church, with 10,000,000 members,
and the Evangelical United Brethren Church, with
Sept. 11 The U.S. Lawn Tennis Association singles
750,000 members, to form the United Methodist
championships were won by Fred Stolle of Australia
in the men's division and Maria Bueno of Brazil in the
Church, the largest U.S. Protestant church. The move
women's division.
was subject to ratification by members of both sects.
Nov. 18 Abstinence from meat on Fridays would no
Sept. 18 Valerie Jeanne Percy, 21, daughter of
longer be required of U.S. Roman Catholics, except
Republican Senate candidate Charles Percy, was
during Lent. The change became effective Dec. 2.
killed by an intruder in the family home in Kenil-
worth, Ill.
Dec. 3 Pres. Johnson visited the Armistad Dam, a
$78,000,000 joint U.S.-Mexican project located
between the two countries. He had a four-hour meet-
Sept. 25 The LPGA golf tournament was won by Glo-
ing with Pres. Gustavo Díaz Ordaz of Mexico.
ria Ehret, who beat Mickey Wright by three strokes.
Dec. 10 The Nobel Prize in Chemistry was awarded to
Oct. 5-9 The 63rd annual World Series was won
Robert S. Mulliken of the University of Chicago for his
by the Baltimore Orioles (AL), who swept the Los
work on the chemical bond of atoms in a molecule.
Angeles Dodgers (NL) in four straight games, the last
three being shutouts.
Dec. 10 The Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine
was awarded jointly to Charles B. Huggins of the Uni-
Nov. 19 In the collegiate football game of the year,
versity of Chicago and Francis Peyton Rous, a mem-
the undefeated teams of Michigan State and Notre
ber emeritus of the Rockefeller Institute, in recogni-
Dame battled to a 10 to 10 tie at East Lansing, Mich.
tion of their pioneer discoveries of the causes of
specific types of cancer.
Nov. 22 The Heisman Trophy for outstanding college
Dec. 31 Pres. Johnson announced that the contract for
football player of 1966 was voted to quarterback
the SST, or supersonic transport, would be awarded
Steve Spurrier of the University of Florida.
to Boeing over Lockheed. Government officials also
selected an engine by General Electric to power the
Nov. 28 Truman Capote, celebrating the success of
craft. The Boeing design featured a movable wing and
his "nonfiction novel" In Cold Blood, threw a party at
could carry 300 passengers at a top speed of 1800
New York's Plaza Hotel. It was the year's social sensa-
mph. Controversy raged about the effects of the
tion.
plane's sonic boom, congestion at airports, and cost of
development, estimated at $6,400,000,000.
1967
The space program suffered a setback when three
In baseball the Boston Red Sox outfielder Carl
astronauts were killed in a fire while taking their Apollo
Yastrzemski led the American League in three batting
vehicle through tests at Cape Kennedy, Fla. Space
categories. He finished the year with an average of .326,
exploration news was not all bad. The U.S. made three
batted in 121 runs, and tied Harmon Killebrew in home
successful soft landings on the moon to obtain data about
runs, 44 for the season. The Kansas City Athletics moved
the lunar surface and possible landing sites for manned
to Oakland for the 1968 season, and the American
flights. Mariner 5 sent back information about the
League decided to expand to 12 teams in 1969 by creat-
atmosphere of Venus, and the new Saturn 5 rocket, the
ing a new Kansas City franchise and awarding a fran-
world's largest launch vehicle, orbited Earth in a test to
chise to Seattle. The NFL granted a franchise to the
determine its use for eventual manned flights to the
New Orleans Saints, and split the league into two con-
moon. The economy showed signs of vigor despite civil
ferences and four divisions: Eastern Conference (Cen-
unrest in U.S. cities. School integration progressed, but
tury and Capitol divisions) and Western Conference
campus violence continued, a reminder that change is
(Central and Coastal divisions). This year the AFL and
rarely easy. Notables who died this year included Henry
NFL played the first Super Bowl game, the World Series
1966 - 1967 PRES. LYNDON B. JOHNSON
670
Exploration and Settlement; Wars;
Publishing; Arts and Music; Popular
II
Government; Civil Rights; Statistics
Entertainment; Architecture; Theater
bombers renewed the raid. On Oct. 15 it was
1800 to 3000. The foyer was graced with a pair of
announced that 403 U.S. planes and three helicopters
sculptures by Richard Lippold entitled Gemini II. It
had been lost over North Vietnam since Feb. 7, 1965.
was part of a projected $40,000,000 arts and enter-
Oct. 14 A bill establishing a twelve-mile U.S. fishing
tainment complex.
zone was signed by Pres. Johnson.
Oct. 15 A bill creating the Department of Transporta-
Oct. 5 The Killing of Sister George, a comedy by
tion, the 12th Cabinet department, was signed by
Frank Marcus starring Eileen Atkins, Beryl Reid,
Pres. Johnson.
Polly Rowles, and Larry Bowers, opened at the
Oct. 17 Pres. Johnson began a 17-day Far East tour.
Belasco Theater in New York City.
The 26,000-mile trip included stops in Samoa, New
Zealand, and Australia before the president attended
Oct. 12 The Visitation, the first opera by the Ameri-
a seven-nation conference in the Philippines on Viet-
can composer Gunther Schuller, received 50 curtain
nam. After a stop at Cam Ranh Bay, South Vietnam,
calls at its world premiere in Germany by the Ham-
he visited Thailand, Malaysia, and South Korea,
burg State Opera. The work, a blend of jazz and
returning to the U.S. on Nov. 2.
atonal music, dealt with the persecution of a black in
the South.
Oct. 18 Twelve firemen were killed in New York City
and nine more were injured in a fire that destroyed
Oct. 30 In a bizarre art theft, a phone call led police
an old commercial building. It was the worst disaster
to Chicago's Grant Park and to a trash can containing
in the fire department's 100-year history.
an Italian Ranaissance painting just stolen from the
Oct. 26 A fire at sea on the U.S. carrier Oriskany, in
Chicago Art Institute. It was Correggio's Madonna,
the Gulf of Tonkin, killed 43 men and injured 16.
Child, and St. John, valued at $500,000.
Nov. 8 In congressional elections the Republicans
gained three Senate seats and 47 House seats, but the
Nov. 2 It was announced that Leonard Bernstein,
Democrats still held a 64-36 Senate majority and a
music director of the New York Philharmonic for a
248-187 House majority. One of the new Republican
decade, would retire from that post in 1969 and
senators was Edward W. Brooke of Massachusetts, the
become laureate conductor.
first black elected to the Senate since Reconstruction.
Nov. 8 Ronald Reagan, former movie actor and for-
Nov. 5 The Fantasticks became the longest-running
mer Democrat, was elected governor of California on
musical in New York theater history. The off-
the Republican ticket, beating incumbent Edmund
Broadway production surpassed the previous record
G. "Pat" Brown by nearly 1,000,000 votes.
run of 2717 performances set by My Fair Lady.
Nov. 12 Mass murder was committed by Robert
Smith, 18, who shot five women and two children in
Nov. 20 Cabaret, a musical by Joe Masteroff, John
a Mesa, Ariz., beauty parlor. Five died. Smith said he
Kander, and Fred Ebb based on the play I Am a Cam-
got the idea for the crime from the mass murders in
era by John van Druten, which was in turn based on
Chicago on July 14 and Austin, Tex., on Aug. 1.
sketches by Christopher Isherwood, opened at the
Broadhurst Theater in New York City.
1967
By mid-November this year, more than 17,000 Ameri-
The most important art news this year was the effort
cans had died in Vietnam since 1961, 2000 more in the
to save the cultural treasures damaged by a flood that
first ten months of 1967 than in the period 1961-1966.
struck Florence, Italy, on Nov. 4, 1966. U.S. art conser-
U.S. and UN efforts to achieve peace were entirely
vationists and concerned nonprofessionals volunteered
unsuccessful, with UN Secretary General U Thant
their services, and many organizations helped raise
asserting that the impasse was caused by the U.S. bomb-
money for salvage and restoration work. In theater, the
ing of North Vietnam. In South Vietnam, in the first
1966-1967 season was marked by scarcity of good new
election since the 1963 coup, Nguyen Van Thieu and
plays. Welcome visitors from abroad were the Old Vic,
Nguyen Cao Ky were elected president and vice presi-
which began a 17-week tour of the U.S. in January; and
dent amid charges of election fraud. At home, Pres.
the Jewish State Theater of Poland, which began a U.S.
Johnson got a $69,900,000,000 defense appropriation
tour in October. In popular music a new element,
for the 1967-1968 fiscal year, the largest single appropri-
Indian music, as popularized by the sitarist Ravi Shan-
ation ever passed by Congress. But he was unsuccessful
kar, appeared in the work of rock groups, notably the
in his request for an income tax surcharge that he said
Beatles, whose new album Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts
1967 PRES. LYNDON B. JOHNSON
672
673
Publishing; Arts and Music; Popular
Business
Exploration and Settlement; Wars;
II
Government; Civil Rights; Statistics
Entertainment; Architecture; Theater
Education; I
was needed to fight the war, to conduct the Great Soci-
Club Band, also showed signs of the growing influence
Kaiser, indu
ety programs, and to fight inflation. Congress passed
of the drug culture. Notables who died this year
mer, nuclea
bills providing for increased Social Security benefits, aid
included John Coltrane, jazz musician and composer,
bomb, Feb.
to education, and antipoverty funds. Administration leg-
July 17, at 40; Nelson Eddy, singer and movie actor, Mar.
archbishop
islation requests included the smallest appropriation for
6, at 65; Mischa Elman, violinist, Apr. 5, at 76; Woodrow
foreign aid in 20 years, a Civil Rights Act that would end
Wilson "Woody" Guthrie, folk singer, Oct. 3, at 55;
discrimination in housing by 1969 and prevent discrimi-
Edward Hopper, realist painter, May 15, at 84; Langston
nation in selecting juries, and revision of the Selective
Hughes, poet and writer, May 22, at 65; Bert Lahr,
Jan. 15 T
Service System through substitution of a lottery to select
comedian and actor, Dec. 4, at 72; Henry R. Luce,
the gross
draftees. In what was called the long hot summer, the
founder of Time and Life, Feb. 28, at 68; Carson McCul-
U.S. suffered the worst race riots in its history, with trou-
lers, writer, Sept. 29, at 50; Paul Muni, actor, Aug. 25,
ble in no fewer than 100 American cities. Notables who
at 71; Dorothy Parker, writer, June 7, at 73; Claude
died this year included John Nance Garner, vice presi-
Rains, actor, May 30, at 77; Basil Rathbone, actor, July
dent of the United States from 1933 to 1941, Nov. 7, at
21, at 75; Carl Sandburg, poet, biographer, and folklor-
Jan. 27 A
98; and Jack Ruby, convicted killer of Lee Harvey Os-
ist, July 22, at 89; Alice B. Toklas, longtime companion
Kennedy
of Gertrude Stein, Mar. 7, at 89; Spencer Tracy, actor,
som, Edw
wald, alleged assassin of Pres. John F. Kennedy. Ruby
died in Dallas, Tex., Jan. 3, at 55, while awaiting retrial
June 10, at 67; and Paul Whiteman, king of jazz, Dec. 29,
investiga
after his conviction was overturned.
at 77.
was the I
Jan. 10 Lester Maddox, the Georgia restaurant owner
who made headlines in 1964 by passing out ax handles
Among books published this year was The Death of a
to white customers to prevent desegregation of his
President by William Manchester, about the assassina-
eatery, was sworn in as governor of Georgia.
tion of Pres. Kennedy. The Kennedy family had sought
Feb. 3 W
Jan. 16 The first black southern sheriff since Recon-
to halt publication on the grounds that they had not
Workers,
struction, former paratrooper Lucius Amerson, was
given final approval of the manuscript, as had been
AFL-CIC
sworn in at Tuskegee, Ala.
agreed with the author. The book was published after
AFL-CIC
Jan. 27 A 63-nation space demilitarization treaty was
the Kennedys won the right to delete from it some par-
signed by the U.S. and the U.S.S.R. The treaty prohib-
ticularly sensitive material. Other books published this
ited the orbiting of nuclear weapons and forbade ter-
year included Tales of Manhattan by Louis Auchincloss,
ritorial claims on celestial bodies. It became effective
short stories; The Arrangement by Elia Kazan, a novel;
Death at an Early Age by Jonathan Kozol, dealing with
Feb. 4 Lt
on Oct. 10.
conditions in ghetto schools; Rosemary's Baby by Ira
nedy, Fla
Jan. 29 Robert G. "Bobby" Baker, former secretary to
the Senate Democratic majority, was convicted of
Levin, a shocker that was the basis for an enormously
spacecral
income tax evasion, theft, and conspiracy to defraud
successful movie; The Medium Is the Massage by Mar-
for mann
the government. He was sentenced Apr. 7 to from
shall McLuhan and Quentin Fiore, a study of the impact
of technology and communication on society; Nicholas
one to three years in prison.
Feb. 10 The Twenty-fifth Amendment to the U.S.
and Alexandra by Robert K. Massie, a biography of the
last czar and czarina of Russia; The Complete Poems of
Constitution, providing for presidential succession,
Mar. 7 Ja
took effect when Nevada became the 38th state to rat-
Marianne Moore; The Instrument by John O'Hara, a
Brotherh
novel; The Chosen by Chaim Potok, a first novel that
ify it.
prison se
Feb. 13 The National Student Association admitted
became a best seller; The Confessions of Nat Turner by
Court re
that it had secretly received more than $3,000,000
William Styron, a novel based on an 1831 slave revolt;
from the CIA between 1952 and 1966 for use in its
and Pulitzer by W. A. Swanberg, a biography.
overseas programs.
Jan. 5 The Homecoming, a play by Harold Pinter,
Mar. 1 Rep. Adam Clayton Powell, Democrat of New
opened at the Music Box Theater in New York City.
Mar. 10 ]
York, was denied his seat in the 90th Congress by a
ond grea
vote of 307 to 116. This was the third time the House
Jan. 29 The AIA Gold Medal for architecture was
Oct. 29,
had taken such action against a duly elected member.
awarded to Wallace K. Harrison. Harrison was noted
A committee investigating Powell's activities found
for his influence in the construction of UN headquar-
that he had "wrongfully and willfully" misused
ters in New York City, the Metropolitan Opera, and
approximately $46,000 of government money for pri-
Rockefeller Center.
Mar. 29 (
vate purposes and had "improperly maintained" his
Jan. 29 The New York Film Critics Awards were pre-
the fall te
wife on his office payroll.
sented to A Man for All Seasons as best film of 1966
U.S. Cou
Mar. 28 UN Secretary General U Thant revealed that
a general truce in Vietnam proposed by him, and talks
and to its star Paul Scofield as best actor; to Elizabeth
affected
preparatory to a reopening of the Geneva conference,
Taylor as best actress for Who's Afraid of Virginia
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WELLESLEY, the alumnae magazine
Wellesley College
Alumnae Association
Wellesley, Massachusetts 02181 Cable Address: WELLCO
(617) 235-0320
September 23, 1991
Anna Perez
Press Secretary to Mrs. Bush
The White House
Washington, DC 20500
Dear Anna Perez,
Nannerl Keohane is celebrating her tenth year as president of
Wellesley College this fall. For a special anniversary section
in the fall issue of WELLESLEY, the alumnae magazine, we need
brief statements from some of the people who have known and worked
with Nan Keohane during her years at the College.
We would be immensely grateful if you could ask Mrs. Bush for just
a sentence or two --- no more ---- about what she thinks is Nan
Keohane's greatest contribution to Wellesley or to women's education.
Thank you very much for considering this request. We would like to
have Mrs. Bush's words by October 1 if possible, and we look forward
to hearing from you. Many thanks.
Sincerely,
m. Intman
Mary Jane Ertman
associate editor
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Hopkins GOVERNOR Hopkins G O V ERNOR
A VISION FOR KENTUCKY'S FUTURE
A
S we head toward a new
century, Kentucky is faced
with a number of difficult issues.
From his first day as Governor,
Larry Hopkins will change the
rules. No longer will mediocrity be
acceptable. No longer will special
interests dominate the agenda in
Frankfort. No longer will our
children be given inadequate
schools. No longer will jobs leave
our state because "it's better"
L
arry Hopkins grew up in Wingo, Graves County. He
learned early the values of family, hard work, and
honesty. He attended Murray State, where he met and
somewhere else.
married his sweetheart, Carolyn. Together, they've raised
their family, Shae, Tara and Josh.
For more than 20 years, Larry Hopkins has served the
LARRY
United States and the people of Kentucky. Larry Hopkins
began his public service as a United States Marine. Ever
since, he's worked for Kentucky at the local, state, and
federal levels of government. As Fayette County Clerk; as a
HOPKINS.
member of the Kentucky House and Senate; and, of course,
in the United States Congress as a member of the important
Armed Services and Agriculture Committees. Now, Larry
Hopkins is ready to serve all of Kentucky - as Governor.
AN HONEST
Larry Hopkins is the only candidate for Governor to
have served in Kentucky's legislature. He's the only
CHANGE.
candidate to have worked with Presidents Bush and
Reagan. He's the only candidate with experience delivering
for Kentucky.
FOR US.
PAID FOR BY A WHOLE LOT OF PEOPLE WHO WANT TO
30
ELECT LARRY J. HOPKINS GOVERNOR,
JIM MARTIN, CPA, TREASURER, P.O. BOX 989, LEXINGTON, KY 40588
LARRY J. HOPKINS. Honest Change for Kentucky.
HONEST LEADERSHIP
PROTECTING JOBS
serious crimes. And, Larry will fight to make sure that
when cop killers and others take a life, they'll pay for
it with their own. At last, criminals will know that
O
ver the past few years, Kentucky has been
disgraced by power-hungry politicians using their
L
arry Hopkins knows that if our state's economy is
Kentucky will do whatever it takes to protect our
going to grow and prosper, Kentucky must - not
citizens from crime and the scourge of drugs.
public office for personal gain. Too often, politicians
only attract new businesses and encourage expansion
have placed themselves - and the interests of their
here at home - but also, protect the jobs on which
friends - ahead of Kentucky. Larry Hopkins believes
our working families already rely. As Governor, Larry
EDUCATING OUR CHILDREN
these abuses must stop.
Hopkins will fight to keep jobs in Kentucky. Larry
Hopkins knows that Kentucky's fiercest competition is
As Governor, Larry Hopkins will put an end to the
A
S a parent - and having visited with thousands
not just from distant countries, but from our neighboring
"back room" deals. His plan to restore ethics to state
of students from schools across the Common-
states. Larry Hopkins will declare a war for more jobs
government includes:
wealth - Larry Hopkins knows the future of
for Kentucky. His bold new plan to jump-start our
Kentucky is our children. Education will be the top
Prohibiting solicitation of campaign contributions
farm economy by forming regional agriculture centers
priority of the Hopkins administration. Larry
from state contractors.
is just one way to bring - and keep - more for us.
Hopkins is committed to a world-class education
for every Kentucky student. He will unite parents,
Clamping down on lobbying.
teachers, students, the public and private sectors in
Cleaning up contracting procedures.
a total effort to fulfill the promise of education
While other candidates say they're concerned about
reform. Helping pre-school and at-risk kids, giving
the problem, only Larry Hopkins has a record of
the extra attention some need to keep up, rewarding
independence and honest public service to clean up
those who excel, standing strong for accountability,
providing a disciplined learning environment and
the ethics mess in Frankfort.
regular progress checks through testing - that's
Larry Hopkins' way of telling Kentucky's kids
they'll never be left behind again.
HOLSTON
LARRY HOPKINS
WILL BRING THE
FIGHTING CRIME AND ILLEGAL DRUGS
SAME KIND OF
PRIDE TO
A
S Governor, Larry Hopkins will lead the battle
KENTUCKY
against crime and drugs. He'll root drugs out of
THAT
our schools. Mandatory sentencing; victim restitution;
PRESIDENT
and, strict new laws are just some of the changes Larry
GEORGE BUSH
Hopkins will make to get tough with those who commit
HAS BROUGHT
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TO AMERICA.
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