Chinese May Be Ending Isolation
William L. Ryan reports that Chinese leaders may be ready to end isolation with the West amid welcome for an American table tennis team. The piece weighs implications for diplomacy cultural exchange and potential shifts in U S China relations as Beijing seeks improved government to government ties while maintaining anti imperialist rhetoric.
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Canadian Envoy Sees China Change
Ralph Ed gar Collins Canada’s first ambassador to Communist China says Beijing is opening to the outside world and expects many Canadian visitors to Peking. Born in Kunming with American YMCA and Canadian ties, he recalls past postings and aims to launch relations on the right course while anticipating more Canadian tourists and student exchanges. He plans to relearn Chinese and sharpen his table tennis skills as he prepares to arrive in Peking late May.
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Crawly pests widespread in spring insect report
USDA entomologists report a surge of new pest sightings this season ranging from Army cutworm larvae in Wyoming to bean leaf beetles in Tennessee and pear psylla eggs in Utah. The brown recluse spider, recently found in Colorado, Oklahoma, Iowa and Tennessee, is highlighted for its serious bites and central southeastern range.
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Farm Specialists To Conference Here In Mexico Area
Extension Farm Management Specialists from Northeast Missouri attend a two day training conference in Mexico at the Consolidated Electric meeting room. Dale Schnarre notes the event aims to teach use of the Missouri Farm Planning Handbook developed by Agricultural Economics Agricultural Engineering Agronomy and Animal Husbandry specialists. Dr Tom Brown and Myron Sennett will conduct the sessions.
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Ledger Names Spotlight Friends Today
Readers spotting familiar names in the Ledger reveal a list of acquaintances featured in today’s paper. The item notes community ties and local recognition across sections.
Hotel Fire Kills Seven In Cleveland
Cleveland AP report describes a Tuesday night blaze at the 500 room Pick Carter Hotel downtown. Seven killed and eight injured. four victims linked to Hair cast members staying at the hotel. About 150 firemen fought the fire, with evacuation of 220 guests and 80 staff. Cause under investigation, likely kitchen area.
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Sedalia Wins $109,950 Grant for Pool Complex
Sedalia, Mo residents win a $109,950 matching grant from the Interior Department for a $200,000 swimming pool, wading pool, and bath house complex. The project funds aim to expand public recreation facilities and improve city amenities.
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