President Signs Postal Bill for Modern Reform
President Nixon signed a sweeping postal reform bill in a bipartisan ceremony with former postmasters general. The plan makes the Post Office an independent corporate-style agency, shifts rate setting to internal mechanisms, and may raise first class stamps from 6 to 8 cents, with possible further increases during the transition.
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Flag Vandal Apology After Night Removals In Kansas
In Wichita a Dellcose Church of Christ pastor, Rev. Maurice Hall, kept his son killed in Vietnam flag flying day and night. After thefts and taunts, masked youths apologized and Hall reported the incidents.
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Berrigan On Way To Prison Cell
CRANSTON RI AP The Rev Daniel Berrigan former fugitive from a three year prison term for destroying draft records was captured by about a dozen FBI agents on Block Island. He had gone underground in April and faced transfer to a federal penitentiary. Demonstrations erupted outside Catholic offices in Baltimore as he was detained. He was part of the Catonsville Nine convicted in 1968 for antiwar action.
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Nixon nominates auditor to head FTC reform drive
The Mexico Ledger reports that President Nixon has nominated Miles W. Kirkpatrick of Philadelphia to lead a study on reforming or abolishing the Federal Trade Commission. The article notes the ABA study and outlines proposed changes and page rates for subscriptions.
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Spotlight On San Francisco Gun Smuggling Case Details
AP report outlines a tangled gun smuggling narrative tied to a courtroom in San Rafael and a 1988 to 1969 weapons timeline. Jonathan Jackson and others faced charges linked to a 1960s incident involving Angela Davis.
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Jonathan Jackson
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University of California
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Hearnes Given Colorado Title at Governors Conference
At the 62nd National Governors Conference state dinners in Lake of the Ozarks Missouri, Governor Warren E. Hearnes of Missouri was playfully dubbed by John A. Love of Colorado as “the great host of the state of Colorado.” Laughter traveled as Hearnes resisted the line and joked about being called a Colorado governor.
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Warren E. Hearnes
Missouri
Hearnes
Guerrillas claim captives safe but threaten if searched
In Montevideo Uruguay guerrillas say an American agronomist and a Brazilian diplomat held by them are safe yet face execution if police and army searchers locate their hideout. An American police advisor connected to the captives is also mentioned by the guerrillas.
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Welfare group debates hunger policy stance in Congress
ABA Welfare Stand in St Louis backs a statement to Congress urging welfare reform and hunger elimination. In a two hour debate the House of Delegates voted 14 to 55 to advocate stronger action rather than stage a broad campaign.
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Fighting in Londonderry as clashes flare at gates
In Londonderry Northern Ireland youths hurled stones and bottles at troops and police amid sectarian tensions during the citys 281st anniversary commemorations. Troops used tear gas to disperse youths near the gates of the Catholic section, as authorities sealed off the area to prevent renewed fighting.
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Kidnappers Hold On in Montevideo Search Intensifies
AP reports Tupamaros threaten execution of captured diplomats as 5,000 police and soldiers press a citywide hunt. Americans Dan Mitrione and Claude Fly among the abductees. rebels claim they will kill hostages if demands are not met. Elsewhere in Rome, the last of sextuplets born to Mrs Loredana Luzzitelli Petroni dies.
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ROME
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Missouri vote at 18 plan faces federal outline
Jefferson City faces a slow path to complying with a federal law allowing 18 year olds to vote for president and vice president. Secretary of State Kirkpatrick says an outline will be prepared soon to guide election officials. The plan adds residency changes and petitions for initiative and referendums, with debates over 18 voting and party participation.
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Birth of Bryon Keith Anderson in Audrain Hospital
Mr and Mrs Don Anderson of Mexico announce the birth of a son named Bryon Keith Anderson born Monday at Audrain Hospital. Proud grandparents listed include Mr and Mrs Espy Darvall of Mertica and Mr and Mrs Ming L C Anderson of Auxvasse.
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