Kent State President Says He Wasn't Told of Guards on Campus
Kent State University President Robert S. White testified that he was not informed before National Guardsmen moved onto the Kent campus on May 2 amid disorders. He said a quicker response by the Highway Patrol might have helped and admitted he did not know guardsmen were armed with loaded guns. White criticised Ohio’s open admission law for state colleges and noted debris on campus as a concern.
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Kent, Ohio
Kent State University
Robert S. White
National Guard
James Ahern
Kent
White
William W. Scranton
James A. Rhodes
Iowa
Ohio
Court Hears Witnesses on City Limits Expansion
In Audrain County Cir cuit Court Mexico seeks court declaration extending city limits. Testimony from Missouri Power and Light district manager J J McNamara and Missouri Cities Water Co official Frank Kostelecky on utility services. Hospital administrator Woodrow Lee also testified. Further witnesses for the city include Supt L Buford Thomas Fire Chief Tom Merritt and Black and Veatch representatives.
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Mexico
Audrain
J. J. McNamara
Missouri Power and Light Co
Frank Kostelecky
Missouri Cities Water Co
Woodrow Lee
Audrain Hospital
Walter McQuie
Montgomery City
Panel Says No On SST Development
A Joint subcommittee on economy in government urged the government to exit the supersonic transport program. The report warned the SST could cost taxpayers about 3 billion with little return and negligible public benefit. Sen. William Proxmire presses an amendment to strip 290 million in subsidies proposed this year.
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Washington
Thuse-Senate
Joint
Subcommittee On
William Proxmire
Dwis
Republicans Override Nixon Veto On Education Bill
The Senate, 77-16, overrides Nixon veto for a 4.4 billion education aid package after House action 289-114. Twenty three Republicans join Democrats. Senate leaders cite campaign implications while Nixon cites spending. Hugh Scott votes to override, seeking reelection planos in Pennsylvania. Magnuson criticizes inflation as high rates persist. Mansfield notes military cuts exceed education costs.
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Washington
Senate
Nixon
House
Congress
Hugh Scott
Tain Nixon
Pennsylvania
Norris Cotton
R-N.h
GOP
Warren G. Magnuson
Magnuson
Mike Mansfield
Mansfield
Labor Pains Foil Japanese Hijacker
A Japanese airliner hijack attempt was foiled when a woman aboard said she was in labor. Police boarded the Boeing 727 at Hamamatsu base during the chaos and tackled the hijacker from behind. he carried a toy pistol.
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Tokyo
Hamamatsu
Local party leaders elected to county committees
Jerome Seigfreid and Ralph Lierheimer were chosen as Democratic and Republican county committee chairs. Officers include for Democrats: Mrs. Nelson Willingham vice chair, Louis Brooks secretary, Miss Nelle Bomar treasurer. Ninth district Dems plan Aug 25 meeting to organize, covering 23 counties and adjacent townships.
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Jerome Seigfreid
Ralph Lierheimer
Seigfreid
Nelson Willingham
Louis Brooks
Nelle Bomar
Aout
Liey
League of Women
Howard Smith
Vandalia
Forest Noel
Ninth District
Democratic Committee
First National Bank
St. Louis
Boone County
Eunice Emo
Vanedalia
Audrain County Republican Committee
Anna Bess Lowenstein
Betty Garber
Andy Runge
Paul Cherches
County Recorder of Deeds
Dan Decker
Kid Bond
No Tax Sale In Audrain As Delinquent Lands Paid Yet
Audrain County will not hold a tax sale this year as all delinquent properties have been paid. County Collector Leo F. Erdel said taxes on three years of delinquency were settled, removing all liens and avoiding the courthouse sale. A lighthearted aside about a seashore house ad follows, noting a passerby quipped about debris at the sea.
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Audrain County
Leo F. Erdel
Corn Blight Ravage Not Likely Here
County Agent Dale Schnarre says the corn blight sweeping the south and midwest is unlikely to harm this county due to dry weather last month. He notes scattered cases in Audrain and nearby counties, but predicts late corn could suffer if hot humid air carries the virus. spraying is too late, so farmers should plant more resistant hybrids next year.
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Anl
United States
Dale Schnarre
Audrain
Riverbottom
Chicago
Schnarre
Senate stalls Safeguard anti missile plan vote
The Senate rejected a Brooke amendment 58 to 45 to halt Safeguard sites at Whiteman Missouri and Warren Wyoming and keep $322 million for improved defenses. Defense Secretary Laird said the amendment would cost $500 million and delay protection. final funding decisions move to an appropriations bill amid ongoing debate. A birth at Audrain Hospital weighed in with a 6 lb 6 oz infant born to Mr and Mrs George Seiger Jr of Mexico Route 2.
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Washington
Senate
Edward W. Brooke
Rmass
Whiteman Air Force Base
Warren Air Force Base
Wya
Safeguard
America
Russia
Melvin R. Laird
Pentagon
Brooke
Malmstrom Air Force Base
Mont
Grand Forks Air Force Base
N.D
Department of Defense
Edward Brooke
R-Mass
Laird
John Stennis
Armed Services Committee
U.S
White House
Wyo
Grand Forks
Malmstrom
Philip A. Bart
D-Mich
John Sherman Cowper
R-Ky
Dmiss
Nixon
Henry M. Jackson
D-Wash
Helsinki
Gordon Allott
R-Colo
Robert Dole
R-Kan
George Seiger Jr
Mexico
Route 2
Audrain Hospital
Seiger
A.P. Green Refractories
Retirement Dinner Honors Staley 41-Year Record
Anita Buie Waller notes G. Staley received a retirement dinner at the Empire Club marking 41 years with A. P. Green Retiratories Co. He retires Aug. 31 and resigns as director, VP, and secretary. William S. Lowe praised his impact on fringe benefits, pension, and community service including Audrain Hospital and equestrian activities.
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Anita Buie
Waller G. Staley
Empire Club
Staley
A. P. Green Retiractories Co
William S. Lowe
Audrain
Audrain Hospital Board of Trustees
United States Equestrian Team, Inc
Associated Industries of Missouri
U.S. Chamber of Commerce
American Horse Shows Assn
American Cancer Society
Cancer Research Center At
Columbia
Te S
Mexico
Board of Education
Ander
First Presbyterian Church
First National Bank
Audrain Broadcast
Ing Corp
Kiwanis Club
Newcomen Society
Green Company
A.P. Green
Cantonment
Oklo
Aay
Millbrae
Calif
San Francisco
Bietheday
Jerame
San Anselmo
Ad Als
Pati
West
Wallington
Walter Sutley
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Hudson
Church of the Nazarene
Clegrance
Doris Hamilton
Kroger
Wal-Mart
Super-X
Richard Vance
William M. Turpin
Bowling Green
Everett van Matre
Missouri Industrial Development Commission
Earl Jones
Bill Johnson
van Matre
Jerry Seigfreid
Seigers
Walter G. Staley
Wals
William S. Base
Alps
May Staley
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