Conflict Looms As NFC Opens 72 Convention in Kansas City
National Farmers Organization opens its 1972 convention at Municipal Auditorium amid a schism led by former directors challenging Oren Lee Staley’s presidency. Don Kimball, a Texas farmer, emerges as Staley’s strongest challenger, with dissidents seeking audits and governance reforms. Staley dismisses their bids as smear tactics while defense of current safeguards is voiced by supporters.
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National Farmers Organization
Kansas City
Oren Lee Staley
Municipal Auditorium
Staley
NFC
Farmers’ Bargaining
Don Kimball
Amarillo
Tex
Farmer
Kimball
Rea
Texas
Kansas
California
South Dakota
NFO
Corning
Town
Bership
Oren Lee
U S Wins U N Pledge on Budget Ceiling for Vitamins
The United States won U N pledges to cap its annual contribution at 25 percent of the regular U N budget after a hard General Assembly vote. The Soviet opposition failed as 81 nations supported the measure, with passage set to take effect as soon as practicable.
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United Nations
U.N. General Assembly
United States
World Organization
U.N
Jamil Baroody
Saudi Arabia
Assembly
Gale McGee
Wyoming
Washington
Food and Drug Administration
Henry Cabot Lodge
China
U.S
Truman's Condition Deteriorates in Weak Heart Fight
Kansas City AP report notes former president Truman, 98, has a restless night and remains very serious though vital signs are stable. Doctors cite a weakened heart and declining kidney function as major issues.
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Kansas City
Harry Ruman
Wallace Graham
Truman
Oklahoma Wildlife Hunt Regulations 1972 73 Summary
The notice lists hunting seasons and bag limits for BOVE TEAL RABBIT PRAIRIE CHICKEN WILD TURKEY QUAIL PHEASANT DEER ANTELOPE RACCOON SQUIRREL opossum foxes and other species across statewide and specific county areas. It specifies dates daily bag limits possession limits shooting hours and area coverage with references to regulations.
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Bogond
Panhandle
Cimarron
Texas
Beaver Counties
Star Symbol Clash Over National Christmas Tree Ornament
A dispute over the top ornament for the White House Christmas tree centers on replacing the atomic peace symbol with a traditional star. GE designer John T. Suter created a four-circle bulb sphere. critics urge restoring the star, though officials say the atomic symbol remains. The Ellipse tree lights, built by GE, total about 8,009 bulbs on the main 70-foot spruce, with 8,000 on smaller trees representing states and territories.
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Washington
White House
Spiro T. Agnew
John T. Suter
General Electric Co
Alexandria
Suter
Gazette
Wyoming
Veteran Ada police officer retires after 20 years
Maj. Ted Sears, assistant chief, retired Friday from the Ada Police Department ending a 20 year career in law enforcement. His retirement date is in April, but accumulated overtime allows him to leave this month. Sears joined the force in Au
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Ted Sears
Ada Police Department
Sears
Lester Ho Kit
Nader Attack Opens DES Birth Control Controversy
New York AP report details a Ralph Nader health group critique of DES used as a morning after pill and warnings of cancer risk for women with family history. Government scientists debate the claims while Delaney Amendment questions persist.
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New York
Ralph Nader
Des
Food and Drug Administration
Nader
Take Your Time Read Your Paper Your Way
A promotional note on personal reading pace in newspapers highlights how readers pick items of interest in their preferred order. It claims customization benefits for advertisers and emphasizes returning to unfinished articles without losing context.
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Fred
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