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Newspaper
Jefferson City Post Tribune
Location
Jefferson City, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1971
Page
1
The blasts at the Stanford Linear Accelerator Center caused no radiation leak, fire, or injuries. Two non incendiary devices equal to dynamite sticks were found atop electronic racks during a routine maintenance hold. Center officials said the $114 million tunnel building will reopen on Jan. 3 as planned.
Dr. J. H. Jackson, president of the National Baptist Convention, told an audience in Lynchburg that blaming whites for Black problems is foolish. He urged Black and white people to work together, criticized radical movements, and warned against forced busing as a solution. He said prejudice is nationwide and urged universal gospel of salvation.
Five people including three children were found shot to death in a Westfield residence. Police issued an alert for John E. List, a New York City firm executive, questioned in the case. Victims were believed to have been dead for about a month. a handgun was found but its connection unclear. List was identified as connected to the American Air Corp in New York.
Senators demanded a full report on withdrawn federal matching funds for health and tuberculosis care urging restoration. They noted the plan would cover 85 percent with 25 percent state and 20 percent local share, while Dr. Brasher sought 65,000 to fill the void. Legislative officials discussed insurance regulation and potential reform amid consumer discontent.
Washington AP reports Democrats pressed Republican Leader Hugh Scott as opposition to the Rehnquist nomination rose. Attempts to invoke antifilibuster rules faced possible votes later in the week, requiring a two thirds Senate vote to cut the debate.
Steven Mark Tolle of Becatur was sentenced to 30 days in jail and $17.05 costs on misdemeanor marijuana possession after being found with 4.5 stems following a minor accident on Highway 5. Austin Breshears, 21, faces weapon possession and marijuana selling charges after a Saturday arrest. Jerome E. Branch, 2, also faces marijuana selling charges from a Saturday arrest as part of a local law enforcement investigation.
In heavy turnout Kansas City voters defeated a 54 cent levy aimed to raise 4.3 million for the school district and libraries. Final tally 17 632 in favor 20 220 against, signaling cuts in nurses counselors and arts programs and closing a disruptive students high school.
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