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December 12, 1968

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UDALL ENDS FIGHT ON HUDSON ROUTE; Withdraws His Objections to East Bank Expressway UDALL ENDS FIGHT ON HUDSON ROUTE

By Richard L. Maddenspecial To the New York Times

Sec Udall withdraws objections to hwy, lr to Army Engineers; cites Outdoor Recreation Bur findings that rd would not unfavorably affect scenic, historic or recreational values of river front area; recommends that pk and recreation facilities be developed with rd; urges precautions to prevent harm to river; map; Repr Ottinger 'shocked' at conclusion; says Udall apparently succumbed to pressure growing out of his long-time close relationship with Rockefeller family; sees legal action to block construction

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EMPHASIS ON CITY PROBLEMS SEEN; Revision of Federal Role In Urban Matters Likely A Strong Emphasis on City Problems Is Indicated by Major Selections of Nixon REVISIONS LIKELY IN FEDERAL ROLE Romney, Moynihan, Volpe and Finch Choices Reflect Interest in Urban Crisis

By John Herbersspecial To the New York Times

comment on Nixon choices for top posts in soc programs as indicating he will put high priority on soc problems and make thorough overhaul of Fed role; views of appointees Moynihan, HUD Dept Sec-designate Romney, Transportation Dept Sec-designate Volpe, HEW Dept Sec-designate Finch discussed

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U.S. JOBLESS RATE DECLINES TO 3.3%, LOW FOR 15 YEARS; Surcharge Extension Near -- Administration Hopes to Halt Inflation Trend U.S. JOBLESS RATE AT A 15-YEAR LOW

By Edwin L. Dale Jr.special To the New York Times

Adm officials see drop in jobless rate to lowest level in 15 yrs, other econ indicators showing that surcharge will have to be extended to continue policy of restraint because of continued great strength in econ; hold moderate slowing down in econ has begun and will continue to manifest itself

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Music on My Birthday

Billboard 200

The Top 50 albums for the chart week of December 11, 1968, covering December 12, 1968.

  1. 1
    Album cover for Cheap Thrills by Big Brother And The Holding Company

    Cheap Thrills

    Big Brother And The Holding Company

    Last week
    1
    Peak
    1
    Weeks
    16
  2. 2
    Album cover for Feliciano! by Jose Feliciano

    Feliciano!

    Jose Feliciano

    Last week
    2
    Peak
    2
    Weeks
    22
  3. 3
    Album cover for Electric Ladyland by The Jimi Hendrix Experience

    Electric Ladyland

    The Jimi Hendrix Experience

    Last week
    3
    Peak
    1
    Weeks
    9
  4. 4
    Album cover for Wichita Lineman by Glen Campbell

    Wichita Lineman

    Glen Campbell

    Last week
    16
    Peak
    4
    Weeks
    5
  5. 5
    Album cover for The Second by Steppenwolf

    The Second

    Steppenwolf

    Last week
    4
    Peak
    4
    Weeks
    11

Notable Births

1968Sašo Udovič, Slovenian footballer[†]

Sašo Udovič is a Slovenian former professional footballer who played as a forward. With the Slovenia national team, he appeared at the 2000 UEFA European Championship.

Notable Deaths

Tallulah Bankhead

1968Tallulah Bankhead, American actress (born 1902)[†]

Tallulah Brockman Bankhead was an American actress. Primarily an actress of the stage, Bankhead also appeared in several films including an award-winning performance in Alfred Hitchcock's Lifeboat (1944). She also had a brief but successful career on radio and made appearances on television. In all, Bankhead amassed nearly 300 film, stage, television and radio roles during her career. She was inducted into the American Theater Hall of Fame in 1972 and the Alabama Women's Hall of Fame in 1981.

Historical Context for December 12, 1968

In 1968, the world population was approximately 3,545,187,251 people[†]