Hearings Begin On Two Year Draft Extension
Washington AP The Senate Armed Services Committee opens hearings on extending the Selective Service law for two more years as Nixon pursues an all volunteer army by 1973. Defense Secretary Laird defends the request while Stennis supports gradual reform and a uniform draft call amid opposition to immediate abolition. Nixon seeks a $1.5 billion pay hike and end to certain deferments and student exemptions.
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Washington
Nixon
Congress
Senate Armed Service Committee
Secretary of Defense
Melvin R. Laird
Selective Service Induction Authority
John C. Stennis
D-Miss
Armed Services Committee
Stennis
Impeachment Move on Robinson Delayed by House Panel
Jefferson City AP report says the House Resolutions Committee postponed any decision on impeachment hearings for State Treasurer William E. Robinson. His alleged private use of public office centers on a $2,500 payment linked to James B. Crimson of the defunct First State Bank. Proceedings loom in Cole County court and calls for resignation linger from Gov Hearnes and party leaders.
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Jefferson City
House Resolutions Committee
House
William E. Robinson
Resolutions
Tony Heckemeyer
D-Sikeston
Robinson
Thomas Guilfoil
St. Louis
Guilfoil
Cole County
James B. Crismon
First State Bank of
Bonne Terre
Cole County Circuit Court
Missouri House
James E. Godfrey
Richard
Danforth to Be Lincoln Day Speaker in Columbia
Missouri attorney general John C. Danforth will headline a Lincoln Day dinner in Columbia on Tuesday February 23 at 7 p.m. The event, at the Tiger Hotel, is the main fundraising effort of the Columbia Federated Republican Women's Club and The Grand Order of Pachyderms.
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John C. Danforth
Missouri
Columbia
Columbia Federated Republican Women’s Club
Grand Order of Pachyderms
Tiger Hotel
Lee Edwards
Paul Stewart
Leary Blown By Use Of LSD Panthers Say
BERKELEY Calif AP A tape attributed to Eldridge Cleaver says Black Panthers have placed Dr Timothy Leary and his wife in protective custody in Algeria claiming LSD destroyed their judgment The tape broadcast over KPFA FM notes the Panthers have withdrawn support from Learys psychedelic movement Cleaver the Panthers minister of information says Leary and Rosemary were placed under revolutionary arrest Jan 9 13 and under Panther protection at a villa in exile Cleaver arrived in Algeria after fleeing the United States to avoid parole violation and his family joined him
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Berkeley
Calif
Eldridge Cleaver
Timothy Leary
Algeria
Pacifica Foundation
Kpfa-Fm
Leary
Cleaver
Panther
California
Rosemary
Che Guevara
United States
Mrs. Jewell Null Admitted to Coldwell Nursing Home
Mrs. Jewell Null of 4038 Clark Street has been admitted to Coldwell Nursing Home.
Apollo 14 on course for moon landing in highlands
Instant News reports Apollo 14 astronauts stay confident docking will not hinder their scheduled landing in the Mare Imbrium region. Multiple items from AP update on Vietnam, Laos, Nixon, Connally, marijuana research, cease-fire, and Chrysler talks with UAW near a strike deadline.
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Space Center
Houston
Moon
Earth
Two Farm Groups Oppose City Sales Tax Proposal
Audrain County National Farmers Organization and Audrain County Farm Bureau oppose Mexico city’s 1 percent sales tax proposal. They warn of an active boycott and urge exemptions for farm supplies. Mexico residents vote March 2.
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Mexico City
Audrain County National Farmers Organization
Audrain County Farm Bureau
Mexico
Farm Bureau
NFO
Audrain County
City Council of
Merchants of
Earlier Start On Legislature Is Proposed
Jefferson City AP A bill to remove delays at opening of future legislative sessions would let members file December bills before the start. Rep Richard DeCoster urged approval to enact the constitutional amendment for annual sessions. Bills would be mailed to be read on opening day. no action taken on the measures.
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Jefferson City
Governmental Organization Committee
Richard DeCoster
Dcanton
DeCoster
House of Senate
General Assembly
Joe D. Holt
D-Fulton
St. Joseph Hospital
Kansas City
Fulton
Columbia
St. Louis
Roller Couple Welcome Liana Marie in Garden Grove
Mr and Mrs Richard J Roller of Garden Grove California announce the birth of their daughter Liana Marie weighing seven pounds 14 4 ounces on January 10 The Rollers have a second daughter Stephanie who turns two this month Mrs Roller formerly Linda Lee Leake daughter of Mr and Mrs Leo E Leake of Anaheim California
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Richard J. Roller
Garden Grove
Calif
Liana Marie
Stephanie
Roller
Linda Lee Leake
Leo E. Leake
Anaheim
Groundhog Forecaster Back In Hole
Punxsutawney Phil emerged from Gobbler's Knob, saw his shadow, and returned inside, signaling six more weeks of winter. A second groundhog briefly appeared on stage amid flashbulbs as the Punxsutawney Ground Hog Club defended the tradition.
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Punxsutawney, Pa
Punxsutawney Groundhog Club
Phil
Sam Light
Punxsutawney Country Club
Maxwell Rites This Afternoon
Funeral services for Norvin C. Maxwell were to be held this afternoon at the Precht-Pickering funeral home with Rev. Cleo Sexton of the Laddonia Baptist Church officiating. Interment was to be in Laddonia Cemetery. Pallbearers expected to include John Maxwell, Martin Lee Maxwell, Wilbur Stuart, Ed Fuhrer, Bob Dudley, and George Hoer.
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Norvin C. Maxwell
Precht-Pickering Funeral Home
Cleo Sexton
Laddonia Baptist Church
Laddonia
Nose
John Maxwell
Martin Lee Maxwell
Wilbur Stuart
Ed Fuhrer
Bob Dudley
George Hoer
Manson Girl Protests As Her Parents Testify
LOS ANGELES AP The parents of Patricia Krenwinkel testified in the penalty phase of Charles Manson follower trials. They described her as gentle and normal, with a love of animals, while the defendant protested nearby. The defense aims for life imprisonment rather than execution for Krenwinkel and three other members.
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Los Angeles
Patricia Krenwinkel
Sharon Tate
Miss Krenwinkel
Joseph Krenwinkel
Charles Manson
Florida backs off on luring low income retirees
Florida state leaders say they will no longer promote retirement migration for low income seniors. Senate President Jerry Thomas urged cutting 1971 72 funds aimed at retirees and requiring environmentally clean industry. Officials note retirees are not as cheap as once advertised and promote targeting higher earners instead, facing competition from California Hawaii and Caribbean destinations.
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Fla
Florida
Senate
Jerry Thomas
Thomas
State Senate
Ways and Means Committee
L. K. Ireland
Reubin Askew
State Division of Commercial Development
Roy Thompson Jr
Georgia Line
California
Hawaii
Europe
Islands
Thompson
Bahamas
Caribbean Islands
Muskie Leads Nixon In Poll In Harris Survey
A Harris poll of 1,341 likely voters from Jan 16 to 20 shows Edmund Muskie leading Richard Nixon 43 percent to 40 percent for the 1972 presidential race. George Wallace is at 11 percent with 6 percent undecided. earlier midterm results had Muskie 46 Nixon 40 Wallace 10.
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New York
Sen
Edmund
Muskie
Nixon
George C. Wallace
Alabama
Mixon
Wallace
Divorce Rate Jumps 33 Percent
The Census Bureau reports a 33 percent rise in the US divorce rate over the past decade from a 10 year baseline. Based on 50,000 households, last year 47 per 1000 married couples were divorced versus 35 per 1000 ten years earlier. Men 35 per 1000, women 60 per 1000, with remarriage patterns cited.
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Washington
Census Bureau
United States
MHS News Rifle Club Draws 29 Members
The first meeting drew 29 members with about 15 from MHS. Dues are 3 dollars, covering NRA membership and ammo funds. Open to boys and girls ages 12 to 18, the club meets twice monthly at the National Guard Armory. Contact Bill Dearly or James DuBus to join. The Freshman Band plans a Band Social on Feb 19 at Emmons Hall 7 30 to 8 30 p.m. Afterwards a party in the cafeteria until 11 30. The Junior Class chili supper is Feb 12 from 5 to 8 p.m. in the MHS Cafeteria, 85 cents.
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MHS
Rifle Club
National Rifle Association
National Guard
Bill Dearly
NRA
James DuBus
Red and Gray
Emmons Hall
Aterwards
Stolen Ford Pickup Recovered. Man Charged In Theft
A Ford pickup stolen from Willis Gore of Vandalia was recovered in St. Ann. Lorenz Forest Edmonds of Curryville faces theft charges after a St. Ann custody transfer. A woman who rented a 1971 Ford LTD from Carroll Motor Co did not return it and a motor theft charge and warrant were issued amid suspicions of a false name.
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Willis Gore
Vandalia
St. Ann
Lorenz Forest Edmonds
Curryville
Ford Ltd
Carroll Motor Co
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