Nixon returns to Washington amid fanfare and China talks
AP Analysis notes Nixon's return to Washington with televised events to reassure Asian allies. It mentions absent Nationalist China ambassador Shen at Andrews and aides Green and Holdridge briefing on Peking talks. Critics urge broader diplomacy with Japan and a Pacific summmit as details of the communique unfold. An exhibit on Christopher Wren opens March 1 at Westminster College in Fulton.
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Nixon
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Peking
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Taiwan
China
Andrews Air Force Base
James C.H. Shen
Andrews
Tokyo
Asian Rim
Asst
Marshall Green
John Holdridge
National
John Ashbrook
Ohio
Los Angeles
Sam Yorty
George S. McGovern
South
Wren
Fulton
Christopher Wren
Nixon Returns From China and Aids Global Détente
President Nixon lands at Elmendorf Air Force Base after a historic week in China. He pledged to withdraw U.S. forces from Taiwan eventually and to expand bilateral trade and exchanges, with no shift on Vietnam.
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Anchorage
Alaska
Nixon
China
U.S
Taiwan
Vietnam
Chou En-lai
Shanghai
Elmendorf Air Force Base
Washington
Aldrin recounts mental treatment after moon lift off
Former astronaut Buzz Aldrin says he spent a month in a San Antonio Air Force hospital receiving psychiatric care after leaving NASA to lead Edwards Air Force Base program. He describes a looming nervous breakdown, stigma about mental illness, and the stress of public life. Aldrin plans to retire as a colonel and had been passed over for promotion twice.
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Los Angeles
Edwin “Buzz” Aldrin Jr
Air Force Hospital
Aldrin
Edwards Air Force Base
Calif
Wilford’ Hall
San Antonio
Tex
Air Force
Neil Armstrong
Strike Vote Banishes McDonnell Plant Work Stoppage
In St Louis AP dissident Machinists Union members voted 267 to 43 to strike against the McDonnell Douglas Electronics Co plant set for 12 01 a m Tuesday The vote followed a contract offer that would pay 2000 less per man than similar work at the parent McDonnell Douglas Corp plant in St Louis Union District 837 president Cosimo Gus Troia announced a meeting with company officials was scheduled for this afternoon.
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McDonnell Douglas Electronics Co
Cosimo
Gus” Troia
Machinists Union District 837
McDonnell Douglas Corp
Inmate Riot at Rikers Island Injures 100
New York AP reports nearly 100 inmates and guards treated after correction officers stormed a Rikers Island cellblock to end a three hour uprising by youths. Five hostage guards were freed unharmed as tear gas and force restored order in 15 minutes of hand to hand fighting. Commissioner Malcolm noted 78 inmates and 17 guards were injured. cause of the disturbance remains unclear.
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Riker’s Island
Correction
Benjamin Malcolm
200 Safe Working Days Milestone for A P Green Mexico Plant
Employees at A P Green Refractories Co Mexico plant surpassed 200 safe working days, the longest streak in over 25 years, with 1,330,000 safe man hours since a lost time accident on Aug 11, 1971. Safe Supervisors Club banquet honored William S. Lowe.
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Dave McCumber
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William S. Lowe
Backlog of Bills Clogs Missouri Legislature at Midpoint
At mid-session Missouri lawmakers face a large backlog of bills awaiting debate and action. A House rules screening committee will decide which measures to fast track, but even approved bills must wait three days on the calendar. The public defender funding issue dominates, with alternate state wide, county level, or case-by-case finance plans debated. The Senate eyes a rapid move on constitutional changes and the Little Hoover commission proposals, with potential clashes through April 30.
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Israelis Ignore UN Call as Lebanon War Rages
Israeli forces and tanks pressed actions in southeast Lebanon for a fourth day as Palestinian guerrillas fled and fighting continued around Rashayya. UN Security Council urged a pullback, but Tel Aviv said it would not heed the resolution, insisting it defends itself amid ongoing air and ground operations.
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U.N. Security Council
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Associated Press
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Arkoub
Rashayya
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We Saw It Coming And We Got Out Man Damaged Buffalo Creek Flood
In Man High School gym refugees cope as Angela Hoosier learns her grandmother is dead after a slate and earth dam breach sent a flash flood down Buffalo Creek on Saturday. Rescue workers moved frightened families while survivor George Collins recalls watching houses flood and his Lorado mine ruin. He says his only choice now is to move.
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Man High School
Clyde Hoosier
Lundale
Angela
Mommy
Granny
Lucille Hoosier
Buffalo Creek
George Collins
Braeholm
Collins
Buffalo Mining Co
Lorado
Cline Cousins Join Army In Same Fort Training Unit
Thomas W Cline 21 son of James and Mrs Cline of 1015 E Monroe St Mexico MO joined the army last month. He finds his Tulsa cousin enlisting at the same time and both are in the same company at Ft Leonard Wood. The Cline family links trace to Northwest Arkansas with Miller siblings marrying both Cline brothers.
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Tulsa
Ft. Leonard Wood
Thomas Cline
James W. Cline
E. Monroe St
Mexico High School
Mary Lynch
Jefferson City
Barbara
Leonard Cline
Arkansas
Miller
Juanita
Hallene
Cline
James
Leonard
Mexico
Oklahoma
Court to Hear Appeal on Broadcast Ads
The Supreme Court agreed to decide if radio and TV stations must accept paid ads on controversial public issues. The case stems from a lower court ruling that a complete ban on editorial advertising violates the First Amendment. The FCC and broadcasters petitioned, with the dispute tied to proposals to require sale of time for responsible public commentary.
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Supreme Court
U.S. Circuit Court For
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Federal Communications Commission
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Wtop Radio and Television
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William O. Douglas
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Move For Vietnam Peace
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Mexico Ledger Publication Rates and Hours
Mexico Ledger lists publication details including price for single copies and mail subscriptions. It notes daily operation except Sundays and holidays, address at 300 North Washington Street, office hours, and special rates for armed forces and various counties and regions.
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