Money Markets Still Nervous Over Dollar Devaluation
London reports money markets worldwide remain unsettled after Nixon’s second dollar devaluation in 14 months. Analysts warn the next currency shock is possible, with the dollar still in trouble and trade barriers fueling tension between the United States, Western Europe, and Japan amid a looming three‑way trade war.
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Dollar Steady Amid Quiet World Currency Trading
The dollar held steady in quiet trading with small moves across markets. London and Tokyo showed strength while Frankfurt and Zurich were weaker. gold in London rose to 73.70 an ounce. The piece surveys eurodollars, devaluation, and debates on fixed versus floating exchange rates amid the ongoing risk of a new monetary crisis.
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Missouri House set to take up emergency appropriations
Jefferson City AP Missouri House reconvenes at 4 p.m. to consider an emergency appropriations bill funding state government through June 30 and an open meetings bill approved by the Senate. Gov Bond requested 13.2 million, with House tweaks including 1 million for St Louis sewer needs and staff additions. The Senate may also act on reorganizing legislation and a treasury investment bill.
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Rush Hill Saddle Club Holds March Meeting Notes
Rush Hill Community Saddle Club members attended a Wednesday meeting. Plans were made to show slides on Horsemanship at the March gathering. A card party followed during the social hour and games entertained the children. Hostess Mrs Jerry Dunlap served refreshments.
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Mexicoan Places In National Pull Mexicoan Places In National Pull
Mr and Mrs Van Botkins Route 3 Mexico returned from Louisville Kentucky where he competed in the 1973 National Farm Machinery Show Tractor Pulling championship He won fourth place $300 in the 15000 lb stock class with a John Deere 4320 after winning fifth place $100 in the 9000 lb stock class on Thursday with a John Deere 4020 David Williams of Centralia was sixth in the 7000 lb stock class on Thursday with a John Deere 4010 More than $20000 in prizes and trophies were awarded over four nights in front of 52357 spectators John Klug of Farmington Iowa won first in the 15000 lb class earning $1100 There were nine classes from 1000 to 15000 lbs
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House Moves To Reinstate REAP Funds
Washington AP The House Agriculture Committee in a holiday session weighs restoring Rural Environmental Assistance Program and FHA disaster relief along with sewer development and rural electrification funds. Chairman Poage drives the effort as Butz blocks new spending and Johnson notes need for sewer grants to clean polluted water while loan funds remain insufficient for many rural communities.
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Navy Trains Dolphins For Undersea Duty
New York report says the Navy trained dolphins to plant and retrieve intelligence devices attack divers and place explosives as part of a 30 million biolog ical weapons system CBS Newsman Morley Safer said. Dolphins can be directed to carry payloads and navigate to targets using acoustics radio links and inertial devices.
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Multilateral Aid Sought for Vietnam by Fulbright
Senator J W Fulbright argues the Senate would back a multilateral aid plan for North Vietnam if Nixon cuts overseas military spending He favors UN led postwar aid to remove American influence Cranston supports funding reconstruction from military budget claiming war costs justify Vietnam aid
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Spaghetti Supper to Fund Mexico High Scholarships
The Community Teachers' Association plans a spaghetti supper Friday from 4 30 to 7 p m in the Mexico High School cafeteria. Proceeds go to a senior class scholarship fund with members contributing 1 dollar each at year start. Last year 180 dollars each funded Kathy Farnen Martha Milan and Chester Trotter.
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About 50 Killed In Soviet Plane Crash In Prague
A Soviet Aeroflot TU154 crashed on landing at Prague Ruzyne Airport killing about 50 people while 15 to 30 others survived. The plane carried 84 aboard on a Moscow to Prague flight. crew losses were minimal. CTK confirmed a crash during landing with some survivors. Witnesses reported a wing struck the ground and the craft disintegrated amid a smoke and flame spectacle. Immediate airport closure followed. initial rumors of up to 300 deaths circulated.
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Ledger Ad Salepoints Savings on Household Goods
An ad urging readers to watch Ledger for savings on household supplies. It highlights ongoing deals and the chance to earn value through smart purchasing decisions.
Eagleton predicts Nixon backing off on domestic cuts
Jefferson City AP reports Senator Thomas Eagleton says the Nixon congressional clash over domestic spending is self made and the President will back off some budget cuts. He predicts a continued Senate push on health housing medical care and aged programs and notes his own plan to trim foreign aid and defense by about 7 billion dollars. He defends regional medical programs and reiterates no political ambitions beyond re election in 1974 while condemning Hanoi’s Christmas bombing.
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Salem Fire To Be Investigated In Salem Missouri
An investigation was planned into the cause of a downtown Salem blaze that heavily damaged four businesses after an explosion preceded the fire about 5 a.m. Sunday. No injuries were reported as firefighters battled the flames for more than four hours.
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Northwestern opens major comic book collection in library
Northwestern University's Deering Library dedicates a comic book collection for scholarly study of the late 20th century. Curator W Russell Maylone notes the archive aims to preserve throwaway culture and includes 1962 to present mint-condition issues, plus underground titles, with donations from Arlene Hoffman and a 9 dollar first X Men issue.
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Brigitte Bardot Signals Possible Retirement to Farm
Paris AP report quotes Brigitte Bardot saying she may quit acting in two years and retire to a farm. The iconic star, 38, reveals she is withdrawing from public life, finding balance with nature and animals, and expressing strong anti-human feelings while criticizing men as beasts.
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UN Secretary Back From Asian Journey
New York AP Kurt Waldheim the UN Secretary General has returned from a two and a half week trip to Asia. He called his India Pakistan talks open ended and said his talks with Japanese officials in Tokyo helped improve the political atmosphere. He met heads of state and officials in six countries and arrived back via San Francisco from Tokyo on Sunday. He expressed cautious optimism about resolving India Pakistan tensions and stressed the trip's importance.
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