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August 25, 1971

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Headlines from August 25, 1971

Marcos, Accusing Reds, Vows to Eliminate Subversion

By Unknown Author

Marcos says Communist subversives plan to burn Manila and kidnap Govt leaders, radio-TV s; vows to 'liquidate the Communist apparatus'; discusses his suspension of habeas corpus; justifies it; charges Liberal party Sen Aquino, only Opposition member who was not incapacitated by bomb explosion, has aided Communist subversives by giving them guns, ammunition and other support; displays 2 weapons which he claims were captured from Hukbalap comdrs who allegedly recd them as gifts from Aquino; Aquino denies charges, TV s; demands Govt file suit against him so that he may explain his position in ct; scores suspension of const guarantees; Marcos illus

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Murphy to Transfer 30 From Harlem

By Michael Knight

Murphy, in further effort to root out corruption in dept, expected to transfer substantial number of plainclothes pH assigned to Harlem area; Deputy Comr Daley says that Murphy will sign orders transferring 30 to 35 plainclothes men to other duties; many of transfers are to be made from 6th Div, which includes most of Harlem and has force of 50 plainclothes men; Daley says that Murphy met with top aides to consider rept by Inspector Cawley, new div commander, which urged transfers as only way to eliminate deeply rooted corruption; says that no departmental or criminal charges are planned at this time; details

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Protege of Daley Indicted With 13 in Panther Case

By Seth S. King Special to The New York Times

State's Atty Hanrahan indicted on charge of conspiring to obstruct justice by attempting to thwart criminal prosecution of 8 Chicago ptl who raided Black Panther apt in Dec '69 and killed 2 occupants; indictment expected to weaken Mayor Daley pol orgn; Hanrahan claims he is innocent; illus

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Suffolk Legislators Vote A Shoreline Zoning Plan;

By David A. Andelman Special to The New York Times

Suffolk County Legis approves amendment to County Charter allowing Planning Comm right to reject any zoning changes or any development of shoreline areas not in accordance with master plan, right now vested in local towns and village bodies; amendment, if approved by voters, would make comm 1st in state with such powers; projects which could be affected with passage of amendment noted; County Charter Comm approved of proposal in '69; map of communities which could be affected by zoning changes

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Music on My Birthday

Billboard 200

The Top 50 albums for the chart week of August 25, 1971, covering August 25, 1971.

  1. 1
    Album cover for Tapestry by Carole King

    Tapestry

    Carole King

    Last week
    1
    Peak
    1
    Weeks
    21
  2. 2
    Album cover for Ram by Paul & Linda McCartney

    Ram

    Paul & Linda McCartney

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    Peak
    2
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    13
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    Album cover for Mud Slide Slim And The Blue Horizon by James Taylor

    Mud Slide Slim And The Blue Horizon

    James Taylor

    Last week
    3
    Peak
    2
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    17
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    Album cover for Every Picture Tells A Story by Rod Stewart

    Every Picture Tells A Story

    Rod Stewart

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    Peak
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    11
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    Album cover for Carpenters by Carpenters

    Carpenters

    Carpenters

    Last week
    5
    Peak
    2
    Weeks
    13

Notable Births

1971Jason Death, Australian rugby league player[†]

Jason Death is an Australian former professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1990s and 2000s. Primarily a hooker, he played for the Canberra Raiders, North Queensland Cowboys, New Zealand Warriors and South Sydney Rabbitohs throughout his 14-season career.

1971Nathan Page, Australian actor[†]

Nathan Page is an Australian actor. He is best known for his commercial voice-over work and his role as Detective Inspector Jack Robinson in Miss Fisher's Murder Mysteries.

Notable Deaths

Ted Lewis (musician)

1971Ted Lewis, American singer and clarinet player (born 1890)[†]

Ted Lewis was an American entertainer, bandleader, singer, and musician. He was well known for his catchphrase "Is everybody happy?" He fronted a band and touring stage show that presented a combination of hot jazz, comedy, and nostalgia that was a hit with the American public before and after World War II.

Historical Context for August 25, 1971

In 1971, the world population was approximately 3,769,847,865 people[†]