End the War Debate Moves in House as Indochina Mandate Debated
Washington AP reports heightened Sordacheia style protest as the House moves toward voting on an end-the-war mandate tied to a foreign aid bill. Speaker Carl Albert warns the aid measure is in jeopardy amid GOP and antiwar coalition pressure. Aimed at a Dec 31 withdrawal deadline, the effort seeks U S forces withdrawal from Indochina and prisoner releases with a cease-fire to ensure safe withdrawal.
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Georgia to have run off for governor and senate
In Georgia the governor race heads to a runoff after Sen. David Gambrell led a 16 man Democratic field but failed to secure a majority. State Rep. Sam Nunn trailed as fourth, while J.B. Stoner’s controversial ads sparked FCC complaints. Andrew Young Jr. won the Democratic Georgia congressional nomination as GOP and other races unfold nationwide.
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Frank Ollivier Rites Held Today
Funeral services were held this morning for Frank Ollivier a retired West minster College chemistry professor who ran a violin repair shop in Columbia the past six years He died Monday at Boone County Hospital after major surgery He is survived by his wife Betty of Fulton and by three brothers from out of state
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Democrat nominating Shriver for vice president in unity drive
WASHINGTON AP The Democratic National Committee awarded its vice presidential nomination to Robert Kennedy’s ally Sergeant Shriver with 2936 votes of 3016. McGovern supporters cheered the pick as unity with renewed hope for a Democratic victory. Senate moves to curb handgun sales with exemptions sparking debate. South Vietnam and Cambodian fronts report heavy fighting as U.S. air power targets bridges and yards. Northern Ireland faces unrest on anniversary of internment policy. Protest leaders in Miami Beach seek nonviolent demonstrations at the Republican Convention with a manual urging mass arrests.
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$1.59 Billion Disaster Relief Bill Clears House Panel
The House Appropriations Committee approved a $1.59 billion emergency disaster relief package aimed largely at Tropical Storm Agnes victims. The plan total reaches $17.5 million above Nixon's request, funding low interest loans, temporary housing, food coupons, unemployment, and public facility restoration plus aid to damaged rural and urban communities.
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Mrs Nixon hides in Kremlin to watch signing event
AP reports Pat Nixon secretly slipped from her Kremlin room to witness the May arms treaty signing between President Nixon and Leonid Brezhnev. In a White House Oval Room session with newswomen, she discussed campaign views, abortion, Secret Service worries, and supporting Dick Nixon’s political path.
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Missouri approves constitutional amendment reorganizing state government
In Missouri's primary, the amendment passed 66 percent yes to 34 percent no with about 191,000 vote margin as 3,674 of 4,113 precincts counted. It creates 14 governor‑answerable departments including agriculture, conservation, education, highways, labor, natural resources, mental health, revenue, social services, and more with an 15th possible addition. critics say it reshuffles agencies and may duplicate roles.
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Senate votes on bill to cut handgun sales
The Senate debated a bill to ban handgun sales with a key amendment by Sen. Hruska exempting dealers and delaying illegal models. Chief sponsor Bayh warned the changes weaken enforcement while Hruska argued the plan would curb illicit purchases and protect self defense. The chamber also voted 71 to 21 to drop 1968 ammunition record keeping and rejected a handgun licensing plan 75 to 16.
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Barrymore Fined For Marijuana
Los Angeles actor writer John Barrymore Jr. must pay a 100 fine by October 5 or serve 10 days in jail after pleading no contest to a misdemeanor marijuana charge in municipal court. He is the son of the late film star John Barrymore.
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Margaret Truman to publish book on Harry S Truman
Margaret Truman Daniel says William Morrow will publish in January a book about her father, former President Harry S. Truman. She notes material comes from his private papers including letters and memoranda. Life magazine will serialize portions in two installments later this year.
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Springtime for Henry at Lyceum adds two more shows
The Lyceum Theatre in Arrow Rock extends the 1931 Broadway revival with two extra Sunday performances on August 13 and August 20 at 8:15 pm to support the building fund. General admission seating, popular prices, phone (816) 837-2108 for tickets.
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