Castro vows no concessions as crewmen to be released
Castro, in a Miami radio television address, attacked President Nixon over Cuba policy and pledged no concessions. He said the Babun exile group ships, including the Johnny Express and Lyla Express, were attacked by CIA-directed actions and claimed Guantanamo Bay hosts guerrilla incursions. Villa Diaz, the American captain, was singled out amid the Cuba-Nixon dispute.
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Nixon
United States
Guantanamo Naval Base
Market confusion hits financial news cycle
In New York the AP reports a disrupted market scene as investors react to unclear signals. The piece notes a volatile session with mixed comments from traders and mentions Dow Jones activity amid evolving market conditions.
Released captive Mary Harbert to spend Christmas at home in California
Mary Harbert, freed after 30 years in Communist China, arrived at San Francisco Airport and will stay with her Palo Alto family for Christmas to readjust. She plans quiet time with her parents and sister Sue, marking her birthday next week. Richard Fecteau, freed with her, will join his family for the holiday.
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Palo Alto
Calif
Mary
Marbert
China
Miss Harbert
San Francisco International Airport
Philadelphia
Gene Harbert
Sue
Richard G. Fecteau
Valley Forge
BBBs under fire in Congress over consumer value
Washington AP reports Rep. Benjamin Rosenthal criticizes the 139 local Better Business Bureaus as dominated by business interests. He and others allege BBBs hinder consumer protection while funding and contact data show extensive outreach, and they accuse reports of being misleading and weak.
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Washington
Congress
Better Business Bureaus
Millon
Benjamin Ss. Rosenthal
The
New York Democrat
Brbs
Council of Better Busi
McCloskey Becomes First Official entrant in NH Primary
Representative Paul N. McCloskey of California filed certified signatures and two sets with New Hampshire Secretary of State Robert Stark, becoming the first presidential candidate officially entered for the March 7 primary to challenge President Nixon.
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Concord
N.H
Paul N. McCloskey
Rcalif
New Hampshire
Nixon
McCloskey
Rober Stark
Robert Reno
Tourism show slate expanded by Missouri Tourism Commission
The Missouri Tourism Commission plans to expand the 1972 sport show schedule. Director James Ly Pasley says Missouri will participate in shows in Indianapolis New Orleans Los Angeles Houston and Toronto in addition to 19 midwestern events. The expansion targets promoting travel and tourism with a broader outreach. The filing period for presidential and vice presidential candidates extends through January 6.
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Missouri Tourism Commission
James Ly Pasley
Pasley
Missouri
Indianapolis
New Orleans
Los Angeles
Houston
Toronto
Canada
Wilkinson aided Abels swap and reshaped Missouri prison system
Wilkinson, deputy director of the Federal Bureau of Prisons, built a 35 year corrections career and helped exchange Soviet spy Abel for U2 pilot Powers in 1962. He moved to Missouri to reform its troubled prisons, praising Gov. Hearnes and noting improvements in confinement, training, medical care, and recreation at Jefferson City.
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Federal Bureau of Prisons
Federal
Overissouri
Missouri
Wilkinson
Rudolph Abél
Francis Gary Powers
Germany
Federal Prison System
Alcatraz
San Francisco Bay
Harold BR. Swenson
Jefferson City
Jélfécaon
Heta Wilkinson
Prigon —Whiftinson
Swensdh
Soldiers Bring Baby Along For Homecoming Christmas Joy
A group of 248 U.S. servicemen arriving from Vietnam to Chicago carried an 11 month old war orphan adopted by Mr. and Mrs. Gary Allen. Sgt. Jimmy Tope of West Union Iowa carried the child from the plane at O'Hare. The couple said the adoption is a Christmas joy and the baby caused little trouble during the two hour Saigon to Chicago flight.
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U.S
Vietnam
Chicago
Sgt
Jimmy, Tope
West Union
Iowa
O'Hare International
Saigon
Tope
Long Binh
Pakistan shakeup unfolds as Bhutto purges generals
Pakistan political shakeup continues as President Bhutto retires navy commander in chief and eight admirals plus several army generals, while purging wealthy industrial families and tightening control on foreign capital. meanwhile East Bengal repatriation plans are announced in India.
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Zulfikar Ali Bhutto
Pakistan
Compmodorba
Generis
Radio Pakisied
Bhutto
Tent A
Yehyeiand
Navy
India
West Bengal
Bangla Desh
Air Attacks Close In On Hanoi Amid Broad Southeast Actions
U S air raids near Hanoi intensified with a radar site attacked 73 miles from the capital and another strike earlier in the day. Reports say two F-4 fighters fired missiles while Laos and Cambodia fighting surged with North Vietnamese units and Meo tribesmen involvement. Saigon planned a one hour Viet Cong cease fire for Christmas and the government announced more prisoner releases and amnesty.
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Saigon
U.S
North Vietnam
Hanoi
Laos
Ladtga
Cambodia
Highway 7
Krek
Dam Be
Mir
Long Chéng
Vientiane
U.S. Central Intelligence Agency
Vang Pao
Plain of Jars
Pathet Lac Forda
South Vietnam
Heath secretly visits Northern Ireland troops amid IRA violence
Prime Minister Edward Heath flew to Northern Ireland to visit British troops fighting IRA men as violence spilled from the province into the Republic. Officials kept details secret while Heath toured units by helicopter and avoided political consultations.
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Belfast
Northern Ireland
Edward Heath
Irish Republican Army
Ireland
Irish Republic
Heath
Tré Permé
Britain
Iris Republican Army
Eldon Couple Dies in Freak Highway Accident
George W. Abbott aged 78 and Pharlie E. Abbott aged 70 of Eldon were killed when rear dual wheels detached from a towed vehicle struck their eastbound car two miles west of Miller County Route Y on Highway M. The wrecker operator Harold W. Campbell, 49, also of Eldon, was involved. bodies sent to Griswold-Kays Funeral Home.
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Miller County
State Highway Patrol
George W. Abbott
Pharlie E
Griswold-Kays Funeral Home
Eldon
Abbott
Harold W. Campbell
Justifiable homicide ruling in Independence sports store shooting
The Leem County prosecutor’s office ruled the shooting death of Manuel L. Sandoval during a robbery at an Independence sports store as justifiable homicide. Store owner Richard J. Koury shot Sandoval with a .22 shotgun as Sandoval and an accomplice robbed the store of $80, a meetgun and three rifles. The accomplice fled, and a warrant was issued for Terry Lee Candifia.
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Nsab City
Leem County
Manuel L. Sandoval
Independence
Richard J. Koury
Sandoval
Terry Lee
Candifia
Sidness
Miss Raithel Wins Cole County Oratorical Contest
Russellville High School senior Sarah Raithel won the Cole County American Legion Oratorical Contest at Roscoe Enloe Post No. 5. Her speech titled Our Enduring Constitution advanced her toward the District Eight contest in January and possibly the state contest in March. Contestants included Mike Tuen, John Holliway, and Richard Stevens. judges were John Weyrmeyer, Winston Rutledge, and Jack Stringer. William Burton chaired the event.
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Sarah Raithel
Russellville High School
Cole County American Legion
Roscoe Enloé Post No
Miss Raithel
Henry Raithel
Lohman
Mike Tuen
Jefferson City
John Holliway
Helias High School
Richard Stevens
John Weyrmeyer
Voice of Democracy
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Winston Rutledge
West School
Jack Stringer
William Burton
Overlook Drive
Roscoe Enloe
Boy Bravely Brings Help Through Snow to Mother
In Boulder Colorado a 6 year old boy Jimmy Evans ran three miles through heavy snow to summon aid for his pregnant mother after weekend weather knocked out phone service. Neighbor George Sibley offered a ride, but the boy returned home to obtain his mother’s permission before accepting.
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Boulder
Colo
Isl
Here
Jimmy Evans
James Evans
Boulder Memorial Hospital
Jimmy
Canyon
George Sibley
Rim
Sibley
Holiday mailing runs smoothly in Jefferson City
Postmaster William C. Blair reports fewer problems than past holidays with 628,004 pieces from Det. 16 across all classes. Deliveries from the local post office are current. Overall volume is down about 16 percent, attributed to early mailing, the use of zip codes, and efficient out-of-town bundles.
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Jefferson City
William C. Blair
Blair
Bill advocates unions for Missouri school workers
A bill in the Missouri House proposes a system of exclusive bargaining agents for all public school employees under state rules. It would allow employees to designate a union or reject representation and would require bargaining agents to negotiate salaries, working conditions and other issues for all district staff regardless of union membership. A separate Senate bill seeks expanded merit pay and a uniform pay classification plan across state agencies, excluding a few employees and certain departments.
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Missouri House
Wayne Goode
Normandy
State Board of Education
Senate
Highway Patrol
Highway Department
Conservation Department
Bridges Get Load Limits After Joint Inspection
Cole County Court announced load limit signs on county bridges after a joint inspection by county and state road departments found many structures weak. The State Highway Department and court discussed relocating Highway 530 East and a plan to connect to Highway 50 and Algoa Intermediate Reformatory. The court would maintain the road and seek right of way while discussing the project with property owners. Revéral meetings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cole County
Tle Onder
State Highway Department
Ron
Cimkect
Algoa Intermediate Reformatory
Nixon launches cancer crusade in White House signing
President Nixon signed the National Cancer Act to launch a federal cancer crusade worth about 1.2 billion, promising new hope and direct White House access for the effort. The bill names Benny Schmidt as chairman and expands funding for cancer research through the Chace Institute. Attendees included lawmakers and health leaders. A separate item notes Jackson County, Kansas, raising a cigarette tax from one to five cents to fund juvenile programs, projecting 2.6 million dollars in 1972.
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White House
Nixon
Chace Institute
Kansas-City
Jackson Comuty Court
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