United States Pushes Two China Resolutions at UN
Diplomats report U S Chief Delegate George Bush outlined two resolutions to the United Nations General Assembly aimed at seating Red China while preserving Nationalist China’s seat. The plan would treat expulsion as an important two thirds vote and seeks to veto any expulsion while considering Peking’s admission.
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Labor Men May Back Policy
AFL-CIO President George Meany signals a possible major break with the White House over Nixon’s China policy. A broad critique of Nixon’s economic plans accompanies the China issue as the executive council prepares to meet in San Francisco. Meany’s remarks hint at a forthcoming sharp stance on China and its effect on global allies and POW concerns.
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Burp Power In Cow Belch Reduces Methane Emissions
Davis Calif AP reports Smith Kline & French Laboratories note that 10 average cows belch methane daily enough to heat a small house with stove water heater and furnace. Researchers propose a feed additive to curb methane production in digestion, potentially cutting utility bills.
Apollo 15 astronauts leave lunar orbit for home
Space Center Houston reports Apollo 15 ends six days of moon exploration with a final ascent from lunar orbit and a space walk marking the mission’s farthest reach. Orbit departure follows a six day surface mission, returning crew to Earth.
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Secret CIA Funds Used in Laos War Revealed
A Senate session transcript to be published in the Congressional Record details CIA budgeting practices in Laos. The Foreign Relations Committee report shows about 70 million dollars allocated to Laotian irregulars and 66 million to Thai troops, with total Laos spending near 350 million in the year ending June 30.
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Wind delays electric car speed trial at Bonneville flats
Wind gusts halted a world land speed attempt by the Silver Eagle electric car at Bonneville Salt Flats. Driver Jack Reed completed one run near 135 mph before a battery nut loosened, delaying the two-run average requirement. Winds rose to 18 mph, above the six mph limit for a record. The crew planned to resume early Wednesday hoping calmer winds and a smoother course.
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Sullivan And Waller Lead In Mississippi
In Jackson Mississippi Lt Gov Charles Sullivan and attorney Bill Waller led a seven man Democratic field in the presidential primary as vote counting reached midway. Sullivan held about 40 percent to Waller's 27 percent with 1,264 of 2,063 precincts reporting. Runoff possible August 24 if no majority. Evers urged blacks to back Swan, who would be easiest to beat.
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Promotions Made At Chance Co
CENTRALIA A B Chance Company announced promotions last week for Wendell Wright of Centralia Larry Barr of Paris and Ronald Page of Moberly Wright moved to drop hammer operator at the Chance Allen Street factory after serving as hot press operator for about a year Barr became time study trainee in the plastics factory manufacturing engineering department and previously was a plastics factory process control technician Page followed Barr as process control technician moving up from resin compounder Page joined Chance in
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Today in History for August 4, 1971
The entry marks August 4, 1971 as the 216th day of the year with 149 days remaining. It notes that on this date in 1914 Britain declared war on Germany in World War I and the United States proclaimed its neutrality.
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Steel firms raise prices after new labor deal
Three more major steel producers announce price hikes on nearly all steel products to offset the cost of the new labor agreement with the United Steelworkers Union. Wheeling-Pittsburgh Inland Steel and Lukens announce averages around 8 percent, Kaiser increases selected items, while U.S. Steel led the moves. Some firms cut production or laid off workers due to weak new orders.
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Ambassadors At Union Church Revival Led by Hawkins
The Rev. Robert I. Hawkins of Holden Missouri will direct revival services at Union Baptist Church ten miles southeast of Mexico from August 6 to 14 with services each night at 8 p m The Ambassadors Quartet of Mexico First Baptist Church will offer a program tonight and Thursday at 8 p m All are invited to attend each evening of the special services.
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Do Nothing Board Gets 450000 Budget Power
The Subversive Activities Control Board won a 450000 budget and authority to wield broad new powers after Senate passage of a 4.1 billion State Commerce and Justice appropriations bill. Nixon issued an executive order expanding SACB reach to determine if groups are totalitarian fascist communist or advocate unlawful violence. Senator Ervin urged blocking use of funds for the executive order while Senator McClellan urged court settlement on legality.
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Moribund Agency Board Details In Executive Order
A memo notes a five member board of the mori bund agency earning 46000 dollars annually each. It states the board met three days during the six months before the issued executive order.
Police Dogs Track Palace Pranksters
London AP report says Buckingham Palace was sealed off and tracker dogs used after a motorist saw youths scaling the garden wall. The trespassers, two teen boys and a girl, sought a closer look but were released after a sharp admonition. Queen Elizabeth II was at Windsor Castle amid heightened London security following the Angry Brigade bombing of a cabinet minister's home.
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Water From Griffith Park Fountain Draws Hundreds
In Griffith Park Los Angeles a large crowd gathers around a rocky fountain to drink water they claim is the best. They describe it as natural spring water though it now comes from wells and the city system. Park ranger Glen Weeks notes the water is chlorinated and nothing unusual, but attendees remain skeptical.
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