Welfare reform revival eyed in Senate amendment
Washington AP reports Sen. Ribicoff and Sen. Bennett will sponsor a liberalized welfare amendment to a Social Security bill. The plan includes a minimum $1,600 family payment, public service jobs with 90 percent federal funding, coverage for families with unemployed fathers, and a 90 percent welfare cost relief formula for states in 1971 with cost of living adjustments. The move intends to offset limited two year testing and other attachable amendments delaying passage.
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Senate
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Ribicoffs
Wallace F. Bennett
Gi Vials
Senate Finance Committee
House
Congress
Ribicoff
Bennett
Ribicoff-Bennett
Offshore Oil Gets Go Ahead Under MER Rules
The Interior Department announced federal offshore oil producers may raise output to the Maximum Efficiency Rate per well or reservoir as of December 5, under new policy aligning offshore limits with state production. The move follows President Nixon’s plan to separate offshore from state limits and to permit imports from Canada to broaden supply and curb prices.
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Washington
Interior Department
Nixon
Middle East
Gulf Coast Regional
Robert F. Evans
Santa Claus Back Monday in Mexico for Christmas visits
Santa Claus returns to Ledgerland next week with sessions at the Kiwanis House courthouse square from 6 30 to 7 45 p m Monday through Friday December 18 He greets children on the street 7 45 to 8 30 p m Monday to Friday Christmas week ends with weekend hours then his final Mexican visits December 21 to 23 6 30 to 7 45 p m in the house and 7 45 to 8 30 p m on the street The Daniel Boone Regional Library bookmobile visits Auxvasse December 16 from 2 45 to 3 45 p m.
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Ledgerland
Courthouse
Waithrough
Santa
Daniel Boone Regional Library
Auxvasse
Rail strike widens as workers walk off nationwide
Washington AP reports a third national rail strike amid congressional action ordering workers back with partial pay raise. Nixon signed the bill and urged a return to work. unions vow to stay out until a new contract is agreed. Transit slowdowns, shortages of perishables and power expected as the strike spreads.
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Washington
Congress
Nixon
Mexico Ledger Publication and subscription rates
The Mexico Ledger publishes daily except Sundays and holidays at 300 N Washington St Mexico Mo 65289. Rates list single copies 10 cents and various mail subscriptions by region and duration, with armed forces option at 1 per month. Office hours are 8 00 a.m. to 5 30 p.m. weekdays and 9 00 a.m. to 3 00 p.m. Saturdays.
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Washington St
Mexico
Audrain
Borlaug Warns Of Population Outpacing Food
Oslo AP Borlaug accepting the Nobel Peace Prize warned that population growth may outpace food production. He noted progress against hunger but cautioned tides can turn and urged continued effort. He won the 1970 Peace Prize for the Green Revolution aiding self sufficiency in food.
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Oslo
Norway
Norman E. Borlaug
Olav V
Idwa Hory
Borlaus
Signature dispute sparks closed door talks in Hughes case
LAS VEGAS AP A handwriting expert arrived to analyze Hughes signature as Chester Davis claims authority to oust Robert Maheu from Hughes Tool. Maheu, longtime Hughes aide, disputes the move amid talks at the El Morocco Hotel. County officials seek Hughes presence to resolve casino operations issues with a Friday meeting planned.
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Howard Hughes
Robert Maheu
Nevada
Las Vegas
Hughes Tool Company
Hughes Nevada
Nev
el Morocco
Maheu
Hughes
Appel
Stolen Antiques Reported From Auxvasse Home
Sheriff Ted Salmons said a large haul of dishes and clothes was taken from the Joe Bixley residence in Auxvasse Monday night. No forced entry was detected.
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Joe Bixley
Auxvassé
Ted Salmons
Uncle Sam's Rules Add To Crisis In Cold Winter Fuel Pinch
The AP report details a nationwide energy crisis driven by disjointed regulation across oil gas coal and electric industries. It notes regulatory overlap between the Federal Power Commission and states, limited antitrust action, and export policies that deepened dependence on foreign fuel. It also cites rising prices, potential monopolistic trends, and calls for clearer federal energy policy.
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Uncle Sam
Jean Heller
Associated Press
Washington
United States
Federal Power Commission
Interior Department
Federal Trade Commission
Justice Department
Antitrust Division
FPC
Jay Sig
Congress
Total Energy Companies
Robinson Has No Plan to Resign As State Treasurer
Jefferson City AP State Treasurer William E Robinson denies plans to resign amid pressure from Democratic leaders. He faces a Cole County grand jury indictment alleging misuse of office for personal gain. Governor Hearnes declined to judge the matter but implied Democrats favor resignation. House leaders consider impeachment as a possible path.
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Jefferson City
William E. Robinson
Robinson
Democratic Party
Holse
Missouri Lawmaker Weighs Imp impeachment Path
Speaker Jares B. Gaston and allies consider impeaching Robinson Fesin as a special House committee weighs charges. If approved, trial would occur in the Missouri Supreme Court. Robinson faces arraignment December 2 in Cole County Circuit Court over a $2,500 alleged bank deposit case connected to James B Crismon.
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Dsi. Louis
Robinson Fesi
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Robinson
Cole County
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