Labor Secretary Dunlop Plans to resign under Ford veto pressure
Washington AP reports Labor Secretary John T. Dunlop told a close associate he plans to resign but will take two weeks to decide. Meany condemns Ford after veto promise. In St Louis about 200 Missouri doctors lose malpractice policies from AFL Fidelity, MMA helps with replacement plans.
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Washington
John T. Dunlop
Dunlop
Ford
Afl-Cio
George Meany
ST. Louis
Missouri
U.S. Fidelity and Guaranty Co
Charles Cramer
Baltimore
H.W. Edmiston
Missouri Medical Association
FTC accuses AMA of blocking doctor advertising
The Federal Trade Commission contends the American Medical Association and related state and local groups illegally prohibit physicians from advertising their services, qualifications, and prices. The FTC names the Connecticut State Medical Society and New Haven County Medical Association as defendants. hearings begin February 9 before an administrative law judge.
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Washington
Federal Trade Commission
American Medical Association
FTC
Connecticut State Medical Society
New Haven
AMA
Max Parrott
Chicago
Connecticut
Ford Administration
Supreme Court
US Short On Carriers In Pacific
The Pentagon reports the US aircraft carrier force in the Western Pacific is at its lowest in over two decades with only Midway and Oriskany remaining after Kitty Hawk departed for San Diego. The reduction follows a plan to decommission two older carriers next year bringing total in service to 13, with one dedicated to training.
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Washington
United States
Western Pacific
Pentagon
Kitty Hawk
San Diego
Midway
Oriskany
U.S
China
Southeast Asia
Peking
Vietnam
Japan
Okinawa
Taiwan
Thailand
Santa on a Railroad Engine Ends a Georgia Run
John Douglas, 61, retires from Seaboard Coastline Railroad after 19 years of delivering freight between Manchester, Georgia and Wadley, Alabama. For his final charity run, Santa rides the 1776 diesel engine with red white and blue paint, visiting children at each stop along a 150 mile rural route. He brings over 100 pounds of candy, two cases of oranges, and two cases of tangeroes for the youngsters.
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Manchester, Ga
Alabama
Georgia
Santa Claus
Santa
John Douglas
Seabord
Douglas
Manchester
Wadley
Ala
Ford Signs Act For Metric System
In Vail Colorado AP President Ford signed the Metric Conversion Act to promote voluntary adoption of the metric system in the United States. He cited Washington and Britain linking to worldwide standards and said a U.S. Metric Board will coordinate expansion across the economy. He noted industry has moved faster than policy and stressed voluntary conversion.
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Vail
Colo
United States
Ford
George Washington
Great Britain
National Bureau of Standards
U.S
Christmas Spirit Keeps Hospital Patients Joyful
At Audrain Medical Center patients enjoy Christmas parties and carols hosted by staff and volunteers. Santa and helpers visit pediatrics and long term residents, with gifts, refreshments, and a special turkey dinner planned for Christmas Day. Families may visit as needed and care remains the priority.
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Santa Claus
Audrain Medical Center
Stribling House
Martin Power
Santa
Food Services Department
Mexico Public School of Practical Nursing
Mary Belle Smiley
Roberta Moore
Frosty the
Snowman
Rudolph the Red-nosed Reindeer
Naughty Little Kid
Gene Eckenfels
Jean Thompson
Alaska Man Convicted in Prostitution Import Case
Anchorage AP A man was convicted in Alaska Superior Court on charges of importing women to work as mobile prostitutes. Rocky Martin recruited two women from Kansas City to Alaska last September, including a 17 year old. The group traveled via Las Vegas where two more prostitutes joined. The defense argued the minor lied about age. prosecutors say Martin urged prostitution claiming legality in Alaska. Martin allegedly handed out flyers, slapped one woman, and instructed the younger woman in sexual acts. Sentencing set for Jan 22, with possible 1 to 20 years per count.
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Anchorage
Alaska
Rocky Martin
Kansas City
Ben Esch
Esch
Martin
Las Vegas
Nev
Nevada
Glennallen
Alaska State Troopers
Seaborn J. Buckalow
Fire damages Buckner cabin near Mexico on Hwy 54
A weekend cottage owned by Ed Buckner near the Callaway County line suffered water and smoke damage after a fire started from an overheated tie. The two room wooden structure received damage mainly to the roof. Little Dixie Fire District crews battled the blaze around 9 10 p.m. and remained about an hour. Fire Chief Richard Womack reported the incident.
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Ed Buckner
South County Line
Little Dixie
Mexico
Highway 54
Callaway County
Richard Womack
Hawaiian Friend Visits Mexico
Richard Savage of Audrain County Human Development Corporation hosts Noel L. McGrevy of the Polynesian Cultural Center in Hawaii during a Mexico visit. They previously worked together in Hawaii six years ago and McGrevy plans stops at Peabody Museum and other sites before returning home. He praises local friendliness in Mexico and notes Missouri’s young governor amid cold weather.
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Richard Savage
Audrain County
Human Development Corporation
Mexico
Noel L. McGrevy
Hawaii
Mr. Savage
Mr. McGrevy
Mr. McGrery
San Francisco
American Anthropological Scence
Ered Museum
Chicago
Peabody Museum
Salemi
Mass
HDC
Missouri
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Labor- Management Advisory Committee
Meany
Labor m
Congress
White House
Pacific
Casey Santa
Charles E. Power
Rte. 2
Pediatrics
Jim Grinstead
Liberty
Academy Payas
Matinees
MFA
Millses
Darrell P. Mills
Route 2
Auxvasse
Buckner
DODGE
Chevrolet
Camper
Air
Chrysler
Newport
Blesaigh
Motor and Implement Inc
Hardees
Fulton
Don Elkins
Paul Riechers
Charles Newland
Harlin
Awa Gardner
George Kennedy
Orene
Gerevive
Richard Roundtree
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