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September 26, 1970

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Headlines from September 26, 1970

U.S. WARNS SOVIET NOT TO BUILD BASE FOR SUBS IN CUBA

By Robert M. Smith Special to The New York Times

US warns USSR not to build submarine base, following disclosure of US intelligence indicating USSR might be building facilities at Cienfuegos; map; Adm official recalls '62 understanding committing USSR to keep arms systems out of Cuba; quotes late Pres Kennedy statement at time; repts naval activities are being watched closely; Deputy Asst Sec Friedheim says data remain unclear, implies intelligence comes from U‐2 airplane flights which have continued since missile crisis; 2d official reiterates that existence of base has not been confirmed; advantage facility would give USSR, 3 Caribbean visits made by USSR ships in last 14 mos noted

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Mayor, Scoring I. L. A. Pickets, Moves Pier Fete to Central Park

By Edward C. Burks

Lindsay says picketing has forced wk‐long 'ethnic festival' planned for piers to be moved to Central Park Mall; cites indignation at picketing; says city's right to establish pub policy on use of its piers is being tested in cts; cites fact that Rockefeller signed bill passed by NYS Legis to permit nonmaritime use of piers; says city is seeking to turn some pub piers for which there is no maritime use into cultural and recreational centers for pub's benefit; group of Manhattan leaders, mostly from Chelsea and Greenwich Village, goes to City Hall to protest not being consulted by Lindsay aide Davidoff before plan was announced; group includes Greitzer, Repr Koch, Sutton and ILA vp Bowers

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AGNEW DEPLORES ā€˜PERMISSIVENESS’

By Warren Weaver Jr. Special to The New York Times

Agnew says he campaigns throughout nation to elect candidates who oppose 'trend toward permissiveness,' s, Milwaukee rally; charges that in recent generation parental desire to give children more pleasant life overcame responsibility to provide firm guidance; holds present youth not more happy than predecessors; scores philosophy of 'instant gratification'

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MILITARY GUARDS TO RIDE AIRLINERS WITHIN ONE WEEK

By Unknown Author

Volpe says 1st specially trained guards will begin riding commercial airliners within wk, news conf with Atty Gen Mitchell, dir Davis and FBI Dir Hoover; illus; Davis says Govt will concentrate on preventing hijackers and explosive devices from getting aboard airliners; Volpe discloses agreement between Justice and Transportation Depts giving FAA auth to act when hijacked aircraft is in air or in motion for takeoff or landing and giving FBI jurisdiction over plane on ground; says FBI agents and US marshals deputized to guard airliners will be joined shortly by specially trained contingent of mil air marshals; says formal training of 800 additional mil guards at Ft Dix, NJ, will begin immediately; notes mil guards will not be deputized as marshals with powers or search and arrest but will have power of 'citizens arrest'; says Transportation Dept will strive to develop comprehensive intelligence system including extensive techniques for monitoring conversations on ground and in cockpit of aircraft during hijack attempt; discloses plans to exch data with other govts; Hoover says FBI will exch data on potential hijackers with other govts

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Music on My Birthday

Billboard 200

The Top 50 albums for the chart week of September 23, 1970, covering September 26, 1970.

  1. 1
    Album cover for Cosmo's Factory by Creedence Clearwater Revival

    Cosmo's Factory

    Creedence Clearwater Revival

    Last week
    1
    Peak
    1
    Weeks
    10
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    Album cover for Woodstock by Soundtrack

    Woodstock

    Soundtrack

    Last week
    2
    Peak
    1
    Weeks
    17
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    Album cover for Mad Dogs & Englishmen by Joe Cocker

    Mad Dogs & Englishmen

    Joe Cocker

    Last week
    3
    Peak
    3
    Weeks
    4
  4. 4
    Album cover for Tommy by The Who

    Tommy

    The Who

    Last week
    4
    Peak
    4
    Weeks
    54
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    Album cover for Chicago II by Chicago

    Chicago II

    Chicago

    Last week
    5
    Peak
    4
    Weeks
    33

Notable Births

Daryl Beattie

1970Daryl Beattie, Australian motorcycle racer[†]

Daryl Glen Beattie is a former Grand Prix solo motorcycle road racer.

1970Sheri Moon Zombie, American actress and fashion designer[†]

Sheri Moon Zombie is an American actress, model, dancer, and fashion designer.

David Parland

1970David Parland, Swedish guitarist (died 2013)[†]

David Vincent Parland was a Swedish metal guitarist, best known for his work in the bands Dark Funeral, Necrophobic and Infernal, all of which he was one of the founding members.

Historical Context for September 26, 1970

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