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March 13, 1970

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Headlines from March 13, 1970

Senator Murphy Defends Fee He Receives From Technicolor

By Warren Weaver Jr; Special to The New York Times

Sen Murphy sees no re‐election impediment in disclosure that he has recd $20,000 annual retainer from Technicolor Inc since election in ‘65; has co credit card for travel and 1/2 of Washington apt rent paid for in role as pub relations consultant; repts Sen standards and conduct com chmn Stennis has revd and accepted arrangement, finding no conflict of interests; will make pub rept on personal finances soon; reptdly is not being supported whole‐heartedly by Reagan on matter; arrangement 1st reptd by columnist J Anderson and confirmed by Murphy in Los Angeles Times int

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SENATE APPROVES 18‐YEAR‐OLD VOTE IN ALL ELECTIONS

By John W. Finney;Special to The New York Times

Sen rejects, 63‐15, motion by Sen Allen to eliminate ‘triggering’ clause and provision giving Atty Gen power to send Fed registrars into affected states and authority to disapprove any changes in voting procedures made by states; HR is believed prepared to accept Sen compromise on voting rights; Celler expected to play key role; civil rights forces urge bill be taken directly to floor

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Music on My Birthday

Billboard 200

The Top 50 albums for the chart week of March 11, 1970, covering March 13, 1970.

  1. 1
    Album cover for Bridge Over Troubled Water by Simon & Garfunkel

    Bridge Over Troubled Water

    Simon & Garfunkel

    Last week
    1
    Peak
    1
    Weeks
    5
  2. 2
    Album cover for Led Zeppelin II by Led Zeppelin

    Led Zeppelin II

    Led Zeppelin

    Last week
    2
    Peak
    1
    Weeks
    19
  3. 3
    Album cover for Abbey Road by The Beatles

    Abbey Road

    The Beatles

    Last week
    3
    Peak
    1
    Weeks
    22
  4. 4
    Album cover for Willy And The Poor Boys by Creedence Clearwater Revival

    Willy And The Poor Boys

    Creedence Clearwater Revival

    Last week
    4
    Peak
    3
    Weeks
    14
  5. 5
    Album cover for Chicago II by Chicago

    Chicago II

    Chicago

    Last week
    5
    Peak
    5
    Weeks
    5

Notable Births

1970Tim Story, American director and producer[†]

Timothy Kevin Story is an American film director. He is best known for Barbershop (2002), Fantastic Four (2005), and the Ride Along franchise. He has been nominated for two NAACP Image Awards for Outstanding Directing in a Feature Film/Television Movie in 2006 and 2013.

Historical Context for March 13, 1970

In 1970, the world population was approximately 3,694,683,794 people[†]