Milestones: Jun. 6, 1969

Married. Adam Clayton Powell III, 22, TV news-producer son of Harlem's high-rolling Congressman and Jazz Pianist Hazel Scott; and Beryl Gillespie Slocum, 26, socialite descendant of Rhode Island Founder Roger Williams; in an Episcopalian ceremony attended by both families; at St. Mary's Chapel in the Washington Cathedral.

Married. Natalie Wood, 30, one of Hollywood's more familiar faces, thrice nominated (1955, '61, '63) for an Academy Award; and Richard Gregson, 39, British film producer (The Downhill Racers, soon to be released); both for the second time; in Hollywood.

Died. Mitzi Green, 48, child star of the Shirley Temple era, who counted 14 films among...

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