Connally Named Treasury Secretary in Nixon Bid to Stall Critics
President Nixon tapped former Texas Governor John B. Connally as Treasury secretary to bolster support for his economic policies amid 1972 campaign, replacing David M. Kennedy who resigns Feb. 1. Connally, a conservative Democrat, brings political chops to a post often held by bankers, with Kennedy reassigned as ambassador at large. The move drew mixed reactions from governors and lawmakers, with Texas seen as pivotal in 1972.
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Nixon
Texas
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Treasury
Connally
Congress
David M. Kennedy
Chicago
Kennedy
State Department
Navy
John F. Kennedy
Sun Valley
Idaho
Francis Sargent
Massachusetts
David F. Cargo
New Mexico
Ralph Yarborough
Yarborough
New York
Gabriel Hauge
White House
Sen. Tower
Wright Patman
D-Tex
House Banking Committee
Patman
Gunship Hijacker Surrenders at American Embassy
PHNOM PENH AP two hijackers of a U S ammunition freighter surrendered at the American Embassy in Phnom Penh. Alvin L. Glatowski 20 of Long Beach Calif said he believed in revolutions in America and Cambodia and regretted not sinking the ship Clyde W. McKay 25 of Escondido Calif also surrendered after commandeering the Columbia Eagle in the Gulf of Thailand last March. They face mutiny and related charges with possible death penalty. crew released and voyage completed. McKay fled Phnom Penh later with an American deserter. Glatowski had earlier expected to join Communist forces in Siem Reap.
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U.S
America
Cambodia
Alvin L. Glatowski
Long Beach
Calif
United States
Glatowski
Clyde W. McKay
Escondido
Gulf of Thailand
Kompong Som
Los Angeles
Thailand
McKay
Siem Reap
Second-Time Robber Killed by Pharmacy Owner
Charles Johnson a 43-year-old pharmacist shot and killed a robber identified as Kenneth Leroy Butler, 24, at Theresa Pharmacy in St. Louis after Butler, who had just robbed the store for 56 dollars, ordered Johnson to open a safe. Johnson grabbed a shotgun on the way to the back and fired.
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Johnson
Wellsville Notes And A Near Disaster On The Road
Donation to the Little Moon Christmas offering was approved. Mrs Claude Perkinson hosted her Thursday pinetle club with a Christmas party including Mis L C Conz Mrs Henry Folta and others. A trailer fire near Wichita Kans endangered Mr and Mrs B W Jones of Independence Iowa en route to Texas. they undid their car and saved it, losing food clothes and $100 in medicine.
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Claude Perkinson Eti
L. C. Conz
Henry Folta
W. &. Deichman
Oral Hayes
Aussie Hall
R. G. Smith
Francis Dryden
B. W. Jones
Independence
Iowa
T. C. Davidson
Wellsville
Wichita
Kan
Vandalia Christmas events and notices in brief
Vandalia residents celebrate Peggy's 17th birthday with a turkey dinner attended by numerous Stroker and related families. Rotary lighting contest enrollment continues as holiday decorations appear citywide. Future Homemakers of America plan Christmas carols at Tri-County and Bowling Green Nursing Homes. Local visits include Norbert Wright and Lottie Gregg with Carrie Ash at Audrain Medical Center.
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Clifford Wilkinson
Farber
Vandalia
Vandalia Rotary Club
Homemakers of America of
Van-Far
Tri- County
Bowling Green
Norbert Wright
Lottie Gregg
Carrie Ash
Audrain Medical Center
Laddonia December meeting and local election plans
Laddonia residents are reminded of a December 29 gathering at the Community Building. Fire Chief John Naysmith and Assistant Fire Chief Merle Parker seek re election. Dues for 1971 stay at $3.50. The Laddonia Fortnightly Club MWFC reports 15 members, welcomes two new members Mrs Faye Brown and Mrs Mary Galloway, with meeting led by Mrs L R Parrish on Christmas in Other Lands. Next meeting January 8 at Mrs Clarence Jones. Also, Spec.4 Ronald C Lower of Laddonia is hospitalized with malaria in Vietnam, address provided for mail.
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John Naysmith
Merle Parker
Laddonia Fortnightly Club
MWFC
Marvin Cox
Faye Brown
Mary Galloway
Teader
L. R. Parrish
Parrish
Ford Christian
Clarence Jones
Douglas French
Ronald C. Lower
Clayton Lower
Laddonia
Vietnam
Co. C
22Nd
Inf
A.P.O
San Francisco
Calif
Restriction Attached To Cambodia Bill Moves Forward
Senate leaders signal possible compromise on a restric tive amendment to limit U S aid to Cambodia. The Foreign Relations Committee attached the amendment to a Nixon aid request of 295 million dollars as debate continues on a 550 million dollar foreign aid bill. The amendment bars American combat troops and military advisers, clarifies aid is not a defense commitment, and aims to curb U S actions supporting Cambodian forces. Church Cooper Morgan voice optimism, committee approves the amendment and a 30 day Congressional notice provision amid broader aid approval.
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White House
U.S
Cambodia
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Mornday
Nixon
Senate
John Sherman Cooper
R-Ky
Frank Church
D-Idaho
United States
Cambée
Church
Cooper
Rep
Thomas & Morgan
D-Pa
House Foreign Affairs Committee
Foreign Relations Committee
Congress
Stuart Symington
D-Mo
Israel
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Gene Taylor
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Mike
Julie
Jimmy
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Larry Traynor
Paula
Palmer Stroker
Effie Farnsworth
Rosie Chasteen
Sue Hatcher
Ed Reynolds
Perry
Nell Wilkinson
Mexico
Jefferson
Blue Cross
Blue Shield
Ine
America Hospital
Ansutili
Bue Suel Plans
Olive Street
Dept
St. Louis
Missouri
Ray’s
Sinclair Clark & Clay Sts
Sinclair
Underwriters’ Laboratories
Missouri Power & Light Electric
Missouri Power & Light Company
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