Cambodian Aid Bill Passes Senate Amid Tangles
The Senate approved Nixon’s Cambodian aid package 72 to 22 after fighting over budget limits and provisions. Conferees will likely uphold bars on U S combat troops and advance notice for funds. The House also moved to water down two major appropriations as debate centers on transport and defense matters.
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Cambodia
Frank Church
Idaho
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United States
South Vietnam
Vietnam
Congress teeters as six filibusters block adjournment
Washington AP reports a chaotic endgame in Congress as six items face simultaneous filibusters. Sen. John Williams proposes unilateral limits to debates, while Speaker McCormack and Senate leaders press for quick action. Nixon warns of a special session if deadlines pass without vital bills, including SST and Social Security reforms, lingered.
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Sullivan Resigns From Great Rivers Council
Mark Todd president of the Great Rivers Council Boy Scouts of America announced the resignation of Harold Sullivan the Council Scout Executive effective Jan 15 Sullivan has been chosen to become Scout Executive of the Kit Carson Council with headquarters in Albuquerque New Mexico Sullivan assumed the Great Rivers Council post on July 15 1961 and under his leadership the council expanded boys served from 17 percent to 25 percent Sullivan previously served as assistant scout executive in Pueblo Colorado A replacement will be announced soon.
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Great Rivers Council
Boy Scouts of America
Harold Sullivan
Todd
Sullivan
Kit Carson Council
Albuquerque
N. M
Pueblo
Colo
Films for Children at Library Basement Session
Librarian Bidon Burgess announces a free film session for Kindergarten through third grade on Wednesday December 30 1970 from 4:00 to 4:46 in the Library basement. Children in the Mexico Audrain County Area are invited to attend. The films shown include Blueberries for Sal Curious George Rides a Bike and The Fox Went Out on a Chilly Night.
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Bidon Burgess
Mexico- Audrain County
Curious George
the Fox
Military guidelines align Navy Air Force with Army intel duties
AP dispatches summarize shifts in domestic intelligence roles as Navy and Air Force adopt guidelines similar to Army duties amid long running controversy. Sen Ervin accuses Army agents of spying on hundreds including lawmakers and a former governor.
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Sam Ervin
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NBC Television
Sen. J. W. Fulbright
Secret Guidelines Linked With Army Snooping On Civilians
Washington AP reports secret military guidelines extend domestic intelligence duties to Navy and Air Force, enabling investigations of civil disturbances and dissident activity. Sen. Ervin cites Army spying on lawmakers and civilians, with files and possible past surveillance of Stevenson, Kerber, Mikva, reporters, officials, and others.
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Christopher H. Pyle
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Washington Monthly
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Mikva
Ancient Forest Had Giant Trees Across Missouri River
Logs uncovered near Jefferson City reveal giant ancient trees, including a potential first northward Tulip Poplar. Core samples and bark chips will be analyzed. dates span 400 to 4,000 years. A 400-year-old sycamore stood about 125 feet tall, yielding 4,500 board feet of lumber. No Indian campfire evidence detected. Jane Fonda wins Hollywood Women's Press Club Sour Apple award for 1970.
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Missouri
Westinghouse
John E. Wylie
State Department of Conservation
Wylie
Co W Adams Tops Pro Rodeos Lead in California
Co W Adams formerly of Mexico now in San Luis Obispo County leads pro rodeos with a $2495 margin over Rich Mendoza after major wins at Santa Maria and Livermore. A Cal Poly bull riding champ, Adams broadened his lead by winning 25 of 45 Golden State rodeos. he and wife Jody Bachmann live in Atascadero. his mother is Mrs Mary Adams of 424 W Bourne St.
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Atascadero
Mary Adams
W. Bourne St
70000 Junkers in New York Removed From Streets
AP reports New York City Sanitation Department has removed over 70,000 abandoned cars so far this year from city streets. The agency notes prior years totals of 58,000 last year and 37,000 in 1968, indicating a rising cleanup pace.
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Sanitation Department
Manson Faces Ninth Murder Charge in Shea Case
Los Angeles AP Charles Manson already on trial for Sharon Tate killings is accused of a ninth murder in the Donald Shea case. Indictments secret after defense protest. Bryce Davis and Steve Grogan among arraigned suspects. Shea vanished August 1969. prosecutors allege he was stabbed and body dismembered. The Tate incident trial resumes Monday with new defense counsel.
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Charles Manson
Sharon Tate
Los Angeles County Grand Jury
Donald J
Shorty" Shea
Manson
Tate
Bryce Davis
Gary Hinman
Steve Grogan
Inyo County
Shea
Miss Tate
Ronald Hughes
Yes Virginia Will Have Hospital Christmas
Virginia O Hanlon Douglas, the girl who inspired the famous Is there a Santa Claus? editorial, is spending Christmas in Columbia Memorial Hospital in Hudson New York. Admitted in October at age 81 she is unlikely to be discharged before Christmas. The hospital spokesman said she has infirmities of age. The 1897 Sun reply was by Francis P Church.
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Old New York Sun
Santa Claus
Francis P. Church
No Mail Delivery Holiday Policy Announced
Washington AP reports the U S Postal Service will offer only special delivery service universally on Christmas Eve and New Year Day. Lone city post offices may keep lobbies open for deposits and stamp machines but regular window service and delivery will not be provided. Postmasters may offer lock box and limited Saturday services based on local need. Regular Sunday service will resume after both holidays.
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U. S
Lone City
Sam Eveler Dies in Jefferson City
Sam P. Eveler former city councilman and businessman died Tuesday. Survivors include his son Jack of Jefferson City formerly of Mexico. Funeral services will be Friday morning.
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Jefferson City
Sam P. Eveler
Jack
Mexico
Paralyzed airman testifies at Lackland court martial
Airman Basie Dale Davis of Stanberry testifies at Lackland Air Force Base court martial panel. Davis says he has been hospitalized since an September injury from drill instructor. T Sgt Jack H Wilson, 18 year veteran with Vietnam service, faces charges of maltreating Davis and nine other trainees for alleged striking and kicking at Lackland in September.
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Tex
Misour
Lackland Als Forde
Basle Dale Davis
Stanberry
Jack H. Wilson
Vietnam
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Wilson
Lackland
Air Force
Two CMSU Students in Pecan Bowl Arl Texas
Curt Warrensburg Cearley and Altonium Rice from Central Missouri State College marching band appeared in the Pecan Bowl in Arlington Texas on December 12 supporting the Fighting Mules in a NCAA Midwest regional title bid against Arkansas State Indians. Cearley is a freshman political science major. Rice is a sophomore biology major.
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Central Missouri State College Marching Mules
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