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July 16, 1972

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Headlines from July 16, 1972

An Anti‐Jewish Joke?

By Fred M. Hechinger

THE makers of “Portnoy's Complaint” appear to have been convinced that Jews today feel so secure in American society that nothing could possibly offend them. For, among other things, “Portnoy” is a truly anti‐Semitic film.

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5‐2 Quack Captures $175,000 Gold Cup

By Bill Becker Special to The New York Times

INGLEWOOD, Calif., July 15 —Millard Waldheim's Quack, a strapping 3‐year‐old, won the $175,000 Hollywood Gold Cup today, tying the United States record for 1¼ miles of 1:58⅕.

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A POVERTY GRANT SENDS 67 ABROAD

By Richard J. H. Johnston Special to The New York Times

controversy erupts over foreign travel program sponsored by Monmouth County Action Program (MCAP) and financed by OEO; MCAP sent 67 under-privileged youths from county to Europe or Africa as part of its enrichment program; students were required to take $200 in spending money and to post $80 to assure adherence to conditions set down for trip, arousing some criticism that students were not really underprivileged; other complaints are that program was misuse of funds, which were left over at end of yr and would have had to be returned if unspent, and that trustees bd of MCAP never approved program; controversy detailed

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Hydrants and Shore Popular in 93 Heat

By Unknown Author

Cold, frothy water—preferably spouting, gushing, billowing, spraying or even just sloshing—was a coveted commodity in New York yesterday as families flocked to beaches and pools, and children gathered at nozzled fire hydrants for the refreshing rites of a hot summer day.

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Maryland Troopers Enter Prison and Put Down Riot

By the Assoclated Press

Inmates of Maryland Houte of Correction, on July 16, seize maximum security part of inst, Jetsup, Md; state troopers, led by Md Police Chief T Smith, enter prison to quell riot after prison spokesman repts situation out of control; at least 6 persons injured; rioting is begun by about 200 prisoners congregated in recreation yd; prisoners shout demands to newsmen outside fence; they ask to speak to Gov Mandel, Repr Mitchell and others; L McDaniel, state correction systems information aide, says demands will not be met; prison officials fear hostages may have been taken when inmates stormed recreation yd fence

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Music on My Birthday

Billboard 200

The Top 50 albums for the chart week of July 12, 1972, covering July 16, 1972.

  1. 1
    Album cover for Honky Chateau by Elton John

    Honky Chateau

    Elton John

    Last week
    3
    Peak
    1
    Weeks
    5
  2. 2
    Album cover for Exile On Main St. by The Rolling Stones

    Exile On Main St.

    The Rolling Stones

    Last week
    1
    Peak
    1
    Weeks
    6
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    Album cover for Roberta Flack & Donny Hathaway by Roberta Flack

    Roberta Flack & Donny Hathaway

    Roberta Flack

    Last week
    4
    Peak
    3
    Weeks
    10
  4. 4
    Album cover for Thick As A Brick by Jethro Tull

    Thick As A Brick

    Jethro Tull

    Last week
    2
    Peak
    1
    Weeks
    9
  5. 5
    Album cover for Joplin In Concert by Janis Joplin

    Joplin In Concert

    Janis Joplin

    Last week
    5
    Peak
    4
    Weeks
    10

Notable Births

Ben Cahoon

1972Ben Cahoon, American-Canadian football player and coach[†]

Ben Cahoon is a Canadian-American former professional football slotback who spent his entire career with the Montreal Alouettes of the Canadian Football League (CFL). He won the award for the Most Outstanding Canadian in the CFL two years in a row in 2002 and 2003.

1972François Drolet, Canadian speed skater[†]

François Louis Drolet is a Canadian short track speed skater who competed in the 1998 Winter Olympics.

Historical Context for July 16, 1972

In 1972, the world population was approximately 3,844,917,680 people[†]