Santa visits Capital City for needy children's Christmas gifts
Santa Claus visited the Governor Hotel for the News Tribune Christmas Party for Children. About 280 kids from needy families received toys, cookies, and entertainment as Jaycees and News Tribune staff helped transport attendees. Children ages three to 12 were selected with Cole County Welfare and Nurses office input.
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Governor Hotel
Jefferson City
Santa Claus
Santa
News Tribune
Jaycee Wills
News Tribune Ca
Jaycees
Sing Out
Cole County Welfare Department
Lillian Shulls
Cole County
Cole County Nurses Office
Miss Shults
Senator Smith Calls for 60 Percent Absentee Rule
Sen. Margaret Chase Smith denounces Senate absenteeism as a grave flaw and proposes a constitutional amendment to automatically eject any senator or representative missing 60 percent of roll-call votes in a session. She cites her own record and criticizes moonlighting, high paid lectures, and presidential ambitions that sidelined Senate duties.
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Washington
Senate
Margaret Chase Smith
Congress
House
Jefferson City Reconsiders Two mile Zoning Issue
Mayor John G. Christy told City Council the city may lose zoning rights to a two mile belt around Jefferson City if a charter is adopted. A $4,800 contract from Harland Bartholomew and Associates prompted the dilemma as lobbying for the zoning bill targeted only Cape Girardeau and Jefferson City. Christy urged councilors to decide at the next Tan 3 City Council meeting.
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Jefferson City
John G. Christy
Christy
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Cape Girardeau
Tan 3
Nixon Repeals 10 Percent U S Import Surcharge
Nixon surprises Heath by ordering immediate repeal of the 10 per cent U S import surcharge during a Bermuda summit. He also moves to grant generalized trade preferences to developing nations, with Latin America singled out for benefit, and discusses emergency aid for India and Pakistan through the United Nations.
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Hamilton
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Edward Heath
U.S
William P. Rogers
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Rogers
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United States
Washington
Alec Douglas-Home
India
Pakistan
United Nations
Bermudian
Government House
East Pakistan
Agha Mohammed Ushya Khan
South Asia
Heatly
Europe
Japan
Parole Board Rehearses Berrigan Focus as Baker Denied
The U S Parole Board granted a new hearing for antiwar priest Daniel Berrigan on parole for January 26, citing new information and his health. It denied parole to Robert G Baker, 43, with reconsideration set for next April for a one to three year sentence on tax evasion larceny fraud and conspiracy. Also denied parole to Anthony De Angelis 56 tied to a 2 multimillion dollar fraud and to Guy B Gillette 26 for military induction avoidance. Kovens wheeled a separate parole granted.
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Daniel Berrigan
U.S. Parole Board
Senate
Robert G
Bobby” Baker
Berrigan
George J. Reed
Baker
Reed
Anthony de Angelis
de Angelis
Guy B. Gillette
Gillette
Calvin Kovens
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Tax cut ahead on page four Mirror of opinion
The note hints at a forthcoming tax cut discussed in the opinion section on page four of the Mirror. It also mentions guards strength on page twelve and sports items on page thirteen, including MLS coverage.
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Mirror of Opinion
World realigns currencies after dollar devaluation
Global monetary realignment follows Nixon dollar devaluation as major centers reopen. London sets pound at 2.6057 per dollar while Frankfurt 3.223 marks, Tokyo 308 yen, Paris 5.1157 francs, Bern 3.84 francs, and Moscow imposes new commissions. New Delhi lifts rupee value by 3 percent as exchanges remain closed and tourist rates tighten.
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London
Tokyo
Paris
New Delhi
Surcharge proved a powerful, profitable U.S. weapon
The 10 percent import surcharge lasted four months and yielded over $100 million monthly, netting $430 million August to December. Officials say it pressured allies into currency realignment talks, aided by an 8.5 percent gold-dollar devaluation, while broad objections from developing nations and negotiators like Connally shaped outcomes. The note also announced removal of the Buy American provision of the investment tax credit.
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Nixon
Washington
U.S
U.S. Treasury
United States
Treasury
Electric rate hike authorized for Missouri Utilities Co
The State Public Service Commission allows Missouri Utilities Co of Cape Girardeau to raise annual electric revenue by 1.258 million dollars, producing 13.06 million total. The order covers 58 communities in 13 central and southeastern Missouri counties, including Columbia and Cape Girardeau. The company cites higher supplier charges. Union Electric in St. Louis received an interim boost with potential refunds if permanent approval fails.
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Cape Girardeau
State Public Service Commission
Missouri
Columbia
Union Electric
St. Louis
Federal Power Commission
Tax-exempt ban on private academies upheld by court
The Supreme Court upheld a ban on tax exempt status for private white academies in Mississippi formed to dodge school desegregation. The ruling ties to a June 30 district court decision and signals potential impacts on how discrimination is evaluated for exemptions.
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Supreme Court
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Mississippi
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