Nixon in Hawaii Pursues Vietnam Focus and Trade Boost
President Nixon arrives in Honolulu for mid Pacific talks with Japan’s Kakuei Tanaka. He aims to review Vietnam with Ellsworth Bunker and seek a $1 billion to $2 billion trade infusion from Japan to rebalance the U.S. account, while also planning to bolster political support on the campaign trail. About 5,000 Hawaiians greet the Nixons as rain falls.
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Honolulu
Nixon
Vietnam
Japan
Kakuei Tanaka
Ellsworth Bunker
U.S
Saigon
Hickam Air Force Base
United States
Tanaka
Tokyo
China
Hawaii
Mia
Nixons
Oceanside
Clare Boothe Luce
Henry A. Kissinger
Bunker
Hickam
Public Defenders Losing Funds Endangers Legal Aid
Kansas City AP report states two of three agencies will cease funding the public defender office after Oct. 31. Willard Bunch notes $135,000 from Model Cities and Northwest Missouri Law Enforcement Assistance Council, plus Jackson County Circuit Court, cover part of the $235,000 budget. state funds expected later may not arrive. The Public Defender law and 1965 Ford Foundation origins are cited as context for funding disruption. A legislative special session and governor’s calendar’referenced amid funding uncertainties. Separately, the Price Commission approves a 10.81 percent rate increase for Southwestern Bell Missouri, adding about $35 million annually.
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Kansas City
Public Defender Office
Willard Bunch
Missouri Bar Association
Bunch
Model Cities
Northwest
Missouri Law Enforcement Assistance Council
Public Defender Law
Jackson County
Ford Foundation
Northwest Missouri Law Enforcement Assistance Council
John E. Bridges
Model Cities Agency
Warren E. Hearnes
Washington
Price Commission
Southwestern Bell Telephone Co
Missouri
Farber boys nearly die after eating Jimson weed seeds
Five Farber children tasted seeds of Jimson weed in an Indian practice. Steve Shoemate eight needed intensive care and is now recovering at home with vision impairment. Billy Johnson nine faced hallucinations and remains under adult supervision. Other boys tasted small amounts but spit them out. Health officials warn parents to keep children from eating wild plants and note local poisonous flora including pokeberries castor plants lilies of the valley and rhubarb leaves.
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Richard Johnson
Billy
Terry Crow
Bill Crow
Todd Keller
Dale Keller
Steve
Jimson
Missouri
McGovern Not Worried by Polls Says TV May Help
In an interview with foreign newsmen McGovern expressed confidence despite polls predicting a tough race for the November election He cited television as a possible aid and recalled a strong showing in early primaries He also discussed his welfare reform demogrant proposal and a tax plan while noting the campaign will be hard yet winnable Patricia Ellen Watson born at Audrain Medical Center weighs 8 pounds 2 ounces to Bruce and (name) Watson Excelsior Springs and Warrenton grandparents listed
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Claus Toksvig
Denmark
McGovern
Patricia Ellen Watson
Bruce . Watson
Mexico
Pam
Audrain Medical Center
Patricia Ellen
James Feger
Excelsior Springs
Gilbert Watson
Warrenton
Jaycees Rest Stop Project Opens Labor Day Weekend
Jaycees and their wives will run a rest area on Highway 54 East at Audrain Broadcasting Co. during Labor Day weekend. Hours are 6 to 10 p.m. Friday and 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday Sunday and Monday. About 500 travelers expected. Safety literature from the state highway patrol available. Slogan: The Jaycees Pride A Safe Ride. Contributors include Kroger Jay’s IGA Coca Cola Bottling and Todd’s Sip and Snacks.
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Mexico
Jaycees
Audrain Broadcasting Co
David Clark
Jirm Hawthorne
Lee Gibson
State Highway Patrol
Kroger's
Jay
IGA
Cocaola Bottling Co
Todd’s
Sip
Duck blind misfire yields casual victory joke
A man in a duck blind drinks from a flask while a friend sips coffee. After hours with no action a lone duck flies over. The coffee drinker misses a shot. the other man then calmly shoots down the duck and jokes he typically bags three or four from a flock this size.
No News Is His Good News In Mexico Sewage Chief
Leo Heim, supervisor of Mexico's sewage treatment plant, earns praise from city leaders for dedication and reliability. Neighbors and officials note his 24 hour readiness, successful preventive maintenance, and consistent water quality. His tenure since 1964 with Chris Cherches shaped a top Missouri plant, recently recognized as No 1 in the state.
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Mexico
Neil Nielsen
Nielsen
Heim
Leo
Joe Bailey
Bailey
Warner Williams
Williams
Leonard Snyder
Cherches
Mr. Heim
Snyder
Missouri
Chris Cherches
Holton
Kan
Helm
Walter
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William Howard Taft
Ledger
Rob Tanenbaum
Leo Heim
Richard Vance
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