Cuban Sub Base Report Denied
Washington AP supply: White House denies knowledge of a Soviet submarine base in Cuba as Time Magazine cites reconnaissance data near Cienfuegos. Rep. Rogers says fresh information suggests Russia built or near completion of a sub base and urges public disclosure and an investigation by Nixon and Congress.
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Hope Enlivens Vietnam Tour With Marijuana Jokes
Bob Hope drew about 15 000 troops at Camp Eagle near Hue on his seventh Vietnam Christmas tour. He mocked marijuana use among soldiers, quipping about growing grass and Paris negotiations, then praised the troops and noted his first drug-themed routine drew strong reactions. Vice President Ky attended and Hope spoke about the war’s cost and future impact.
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GIs Missing Extra Leaves Found by Red Cross
The American Red Cross said it located about 95 percent of 300 U.S. servicemen in Vietnam who did not know they had two week home leaves arranged. Pan American Airways tried to help with round trip bookings but could not complete the task, while 5 percent could not be reached as they had already left or finished tours. The leaves were made possible by a U.S. Command program granting extra leaves to several thousand GIs.
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Youth voter groups rush to capture new electorate
Youth oriented political groups move fast to claim a share of the 11 million potential voters newly enfranchised by the Supreme Court ruling allowing 18 year olds to vote for national offices. The court also let states set local voting ages, ended residency requirements for presidential elections, and paused literacy tests for five years while a congressional inquiry continues. Similarly, ROTC enrollment drops to the lowest since 1947, and the FDA recalls 39 toys for dangerous pins and spikes. Franz Stangl, former Treblinka camp commander, is convicted in Germany and sentenced to life in prison.
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UE Engineers Hold To Strike Across Three States
ST LOUIS AP members of Operating Engineers Union Local 148 vote to continue their 31 day strike against Union Electric Co. picketing continues at nine power plants in Missouri Iowa and Illinois. The tentative settlement was rejected though terms included suspending an engineer who refused a work assignment at the Portage Des Sioux plant. About 1,350 union members and nearly 3,000 other employees honor the picket. supervisory staff operate plants.
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Christmas Won't Be Lonely in Hawaii
In Honolulu AP report, Botswana students Emang Mathanyane and Israel Mosele, age 21, faced Christmas away from home after coming to Hawaii 18 months ago on two four year government scholarships that covered transport but not living costs. Funds from the university and private foundations totaling 3900 dollars now ease the hardship, with invitations to Christmas dinners and renewed hope for a season of companionship.
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Dr Carl Hulen Named IAHI President for 1970 71
Burlington Iowa native and former Columbia veterinarian Dr Carl Hulen has been named president of the International Association of Holiday Inns for 1970 71. He left Columbia in 1988 to own Holiday Inn franchises and now operates hotels in Burlington and Mason City Iowa Quincy Tennessee and Hannibal Missouri.
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Twinkle the reindeer trapped by conservation ruling
A Japanese reindeer named Twinkle, once awarded to Cedar City resident Robert Gilpin, lacks a home after Missouri Conservation Commission rules wildlife cannot be given away or sold. Owner Frank Westlake seeks options, possibly returning Twinkle to breeder Otto Hahn or placing him with Moberly’s city park, while Twinkle remains in Mexico for now.
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Heavy guard moves Angela Davis to California extradition
Angela Davis was moved under heavy police and National Guard security from the Women's House of Detention in New York to a Department of Correction van for extradition to California. Officials waited after a federal stay expired, with a multiagency transfer through New York and New Jersey to McGuire Air Force Base. Davis, self-described Communist and former UCLA philosophy instructor, faces murder and kidnapping charges tied to a courtroom shootout during San Quentin escape attempt.
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Mexico Ledger Publishing Details and Rates
The Mexico Ledger notes publication details at 300 N Washington St Mexico Mo with daily schedule except Sundays and holidays. Rates include $2.00 per month for local carriers and various mail prices by region and duration, plus armed forces at $1 per month. Office hours listed 8 to 5:30 weekdays and 8 to 3 on Saturdays.
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Butch Cassidy Bike For Sale Auction At 20th Century Fox
Hollywood AP reports 20th Century Fox will auction 1500 screen artifacts February 25 to 28, including a turn of the century bicycle from Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid and war planes from Tora Tora Tora. MGM earlier sold Judy Garland ruby slippers for 22000 dollars.
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Ringling Bros and Barnum & Bailey Circus Sold to Mattel
Los Angeles AP reports Ringling Bros Barnum and Bailey Circus longtime entity valued at 100 years being sold to Mattel Inc. Elliot Handler chairman and CEO of Mattel and Irvin Feld circus president announce the deal in principle pending board approvals as part of Mattel’s youth market push.
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Armco Sued For Pollution In Missouri Courthouse Action
Missouri attorney general files suit to close Armco Steel plants in Kansas City until they stop polluting the Blue River. Petition to issue permanent injunction cites dumping of acids and metals and noncompliance with Water Pollution Board orders. Also notes federal suit against Sheffield division in Houston for cyanide waste. Nativity display noted at John L. Ahrens home in Martinsburg.
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Agnew swears in four Postal Rate Commission members
Vice President Spiro Agnew administers oath to four members of the new Postal Rate Commission established by the Postal Reorganization Act. Howard Elliot Jr, William Crowley, Nathan Bailey, and Frank Saponaro are sworn in, with John L. Ryan to join early next year as chairman of the Indiana Public Service Commission.
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Missouri Public Service Commission
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William J. Crowley
Northern Ilinois Gas Co
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School of Business Administration
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Frank P. Saponaro
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John L. Ryan
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Democrats Could Halt Filibuster Says Sen Webster
State Sen Richard Webster Republican minority leader says Democrats likely won t pass a state income tax increase in the special session He cites the previously halted filibuster by Sen Earl Blackwell and notes Rule Eight requires all senators present or escorted to the chamber The Senate is recessed until December 28 Webster says leaders feel there is no hope for the tax hike and the emergency session is useless to continue.
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Richard Webster
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Earl Blackwell
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Banks Cut Rate To 6 Percent
NEW YORK AP banks cut their prime lending rate to 6 percent from 7 percent as demand slackened. It is the fifth reduction this year for borrowers, mainly corporations. Chase Manhattan led the move, quickly followed by Bank of America First National City Chemical Irving Trust and others citing flexible policy and lower money market rates.
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Mexico Ledger Reports Prime Rate Movements and Bank Actions
The Mexico Ledger notes the prime rate easing after a peak, with Chase Manhattan trimming rates and National City Bank of Minneapolis cutting by 0.5 percent to 6.4 percent as loan demand weakens. First Pennsylvania Bank stays put, citing steady loan business amid the shift.
St. Louis Banks Follow the Leaders
ST LOUIS AP three largest banks matched Chase Manhattan Bank by cutting their prime rate from 7 to 6 1/4 percent. New York bank cited easing rates and weaker loan demand over the past four weeks. Prime rate applies to the bank's top customers.
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