Legislators split on government reorganization plan
A joint conference committee inched toward a compromise bill to reorganize state government into 14 departments. Key disputes linger between Senate and House members on joint measures, staffing systems, and authority, delaying full chamber approval into the session's final week.
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Weekend Weather Outlook for Local Area
Partly cloudy to cloudy tonight with a 0 percent chance of showers. Saturday will be partly cloudy to cloudy with a small chance of rain. Tonight’s low around the upper 50s to 60s, Saturday’s high in the mid 80s.
Nixon Pompidou Iceland summit ends with hopeful tones
In Reykjavik, Nixon and Pompidou wrap two days of talks with warmth and mutual compliments. They foresee a possible North American Europe summit of 15 NATO members plus Ireland, aiming to strengthen the 1970s alliance. No firm accords announced, but hope for future negotiations.
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State requests 1.3 million for new Jefferson City office site
Senate Appropriations hearing on an 87.1 million capital improvements bill noted a 1.3 million request to plan and buy a site for a new state office building in Jefferson City. Plans have Board approval. site not chosen with Mill Bottom favored by officials amid West Capitol renewal.
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John Cooper
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Childers Wins in Ireland Prompts Peace Hopes and Risks
Associated Press reports Ireland elects English-born Protestant Erskine Childers as president, sparking optimism for easing Northern Ireland religious feuding while noting his ceremonial role may curb impact. Belfast violence linked to local elections. Unionists retain control as IRA boycott failures unfold. Childers pledges to push North and South toward dialogue despite constitutional limits.
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Dublin
Republic
U S donates gunships to Cambodian air force
The United States provides Cambodia with a small squadron of UH1 Huey gunships for close air support, arrived in Cambodia after security delays and used to escort convoys along the Mekong. Cambodian pilots praised for performance, while U S bombing in Cambodia and Laos faces funding and policy uncertainty. In Vietnam, Viet Cong sappers strike Long Binh base near Saigon, causing damage and raising ceasefire tensions as B52 raids decline.
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Indian Airlines Boeing 737 crashes near New Delhi
Relatives mourn as police and firefighters sift rubble for victims of Indian Airlines Flight 440 from Madras. Of 58 aboard, 47 bodies recovered. 17 survivors, some critically burned, among them Americans, Britons, Japanese, and a Yemeni woman. Evidence points to front-seat collapse in dust storm near Delhi.
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Utility seeks $969,428 rate hike for MPL gas
Missouri Power and Light filed for a $969,428 natural gas rate increase with the state Public Service Commission to take effect July 2. MPL president David C. Harrison attributes the rise to gas shortages, inflation, and rising costs, with a 90 day PSC suspension pending hearings. MPL serves 39 communities in Central Missouri.
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Panhandle Eastern Pipeline Co
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