Balkans Tense as Brezhnev Visit and China Ties Rise
In a period of Balkan fragility a Yugoslav visit by Brezhnev to Belgrade is anticipated to discuss strained Yugoslav Soviet ties. A Chinese mission to Romania and potential Chou En Lai leadership tour to Romania Yugoslavia Albania adds to Kremlin unease. Tito may visit the United States in October.
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Dollar Slides Across Paris and Frankfurt on Yen Crisis
The dollar fell to its lowest in Paris since the two tier system, and dropped in Frankfurt while edging up in Zurich. Tokyo held steady near 341 yen as Lt Gen Graham ordered a temporary yen sales suspension. Finance Minister Mizuta urged calm, predicting heavy public spending to counteract the dollar defense impact.
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Fair Attendance Sets New Record at Missouri State Fair
Sedalia Missouri AP reports the 1971 Missouri State Fair set daily attendance records on seven of nine days, with total attendance reaching 379,256 compared to 343,653 in 1970.
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Thieu Support Appears Likely To Win South Viet Nam Lower House
AP reports supporters of President Nguyen Van Thieu seem headed for a majority in South Viet Nam's new lower house election though the margin remains unclear. The dollar fell in Frankfurt but rose slightly in Zurich as wage price policy moves drew officials into Phase II. Brezhnev may visit Belgrade this month to discuss Yugoslav Soviet relations amid growing strains and East West influence concerns.
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Thrill Killer Leopold Dies At 66 In Puerto Rico
Nathan F. Leopold the thrill killer from the 1924 Loeb case died at 66 in a San Juan hospital near his home. He had donated his body to the University of Puerto Rico for medical research after years of parole and a varied career in public health and science.
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Britain Calls For Capture Of Killer
Britain demanded Ireland arrest the gunmen who killed a British soldier and wounded another after an armored car patrol crossed the border into the Irish Republic. The provisional IRA admitted ambushing the patrol in a half hour frontier gun battle. The British Foreign Office ordered a full investigation and urged offenders be brought to justice. Irish army patrols were intensified after the incident.
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Climbs Power Pole On Dare Dies in Overland
Hoyt P. Gregory, 22, of Overland, Missouri, died after climbing a utility pole during a dare. Officials say he received an electric shock and collapsed at the scene. Police and medical personnel responded, and the incident is being investigated as a dangerous stunt.
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Fear For Treasures Of Angkor In Indochina War
American art lovers fear the Angkor ruins in Cambodia may be lost as the Indochina war threatens the site. The 1000-year-old capital, Angkor Wat and surrounding temples, face jungle overgrowth, damage from artillery, and looting while authorities and scholars urge U.S. action to save the heritage.
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Answers On Wage Price Questions Washington Q and A
Washington releases the latest questions and answers on the wage price freeze. The document clarifies seasonal adjustments allowed for prices and wages with three year precedent, event tied base periods, and records required. it also covers charitable contributions, and rent increases after capital improvements meeting IRS criteria.
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Lease rules and pricing Qs from Mexico trade period
The text outlines rent limitation rules with a 14 percent cap on increases based on capital improvements. It explains that vacant property ceiling rent equals the last rent charged. Dues are frozen under the order, and advertising and publication prices are subject to the order.
Simpson Joins Navy in Annual Cardinal Company
James Allan Simpson son of Mr and Mrs George Allen Simpson of 1627 Morris St was inducted into the navy Friday with the annual Cardinal Company He joined the group sworn in at 730 pm in Busch Stadium before a Cardinal Cincinnati ball game This marks the 13th such enlistment since 1958 in southern Illinois and eastern Missouri Rear Admiral David H Bagley navy ombudsman led the swearing in at the ceremony
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Ex Champs To Be Honored At Lulu Awards Night
Hollywood AP reports former boxing champions Joe Louis Max Schmeling and Sugar Ray Robinson will be honored at the first Lulu Awards Night on Sept 30 at the Hollywood Palladium Schmeling will travel from Hamburg for a salute marking his 68th birthday International Goodwill Ambassadors Association announced Schmeling joins boxing promoter Aileen Eaton singer Ella Fitzgerald and entertainers Frank Sinatra Bob Hope among about 30 recipients.
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International Goodwill Ambassadors Association
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