China Today Meet Yao Wai No. 41
By Robert M. White II editor of The Ledger. The author recalls meeting Yao Wai a Shanghai native and interpreter for Edgar Snow then a communist party member and antiwestern figure. He reflects on language culture and the Cultural Revolution, noting disputed claims such as absence of secret police and praising Yao Wai’s integrity despite disagreements.
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America
Yao Wai
Peking
Mike Ogden
Providence, Rhode Island
Journal
Yao
John Hughes
Christian Science Monitor
Hong Kong
Yao ‘Ai
Shanghai
Edgar Snow
Snow
Chinese People’s Association For
Ed Snow
Communist Party
Shuang Wang Commune
Red Guards
Lin Piao
Chairman Mao
Pearl Buck
Russia
General MacArthur
Wai
Congress Opens as Democrats Press War End and Spending
The 3rd Congress convened with Democratic majorities in both chambers to challenge Nixon on Indochina war funding and domestic spending. Leaders Mansfield and O Neill chart a course to reassert Congress power, while calls grow to end the war and demand budget accountability.
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House
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Thomas P. O'Neill Jr
Massachusetts
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Louisiana
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Nick Begich
Alaska 1
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Snow May Top Rain's Ice
The new year's first rain brought a 1.1 inch downpour and an ice coating across surfaces. Temperatures hovered near freezing, keeping ice from melting while roads stayed slick. Forecasters expect rain to change to snow this afternoon, ending tonight with colder lows in the 20s and a chance of more snow tomorrow.
Weather Wreaks Havoc Across Much of Nation
Snow sleet and freezing rain slicked highways from northern Oklahoma to northern Missouri and Iowa. Bitter arctic air accompanied storms in the Northwest Central Plains and Southwest. Ice storm warnings were in effect for eastern Kansas and northwestern Missouri with travel advisories for northern Illinois and Wisconsin. Snow fell in the Northern Plains to Minnesota, with varying amounts across the region.
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Legislature Faces Issues Missouri convenes 77th General Assembly
Jefferson City AP) Missouri's 77th General Assembly convened with 400 plus bills ready for committees as Gov Hearnes prepares farewell. Leaders plan reorganizing executive offices into 14 departments and implementing tax relief from a November constitutional change. Speaker Rabbitt and Secretary Kirkpatrick outlined priorities including consumer protection voter registration transportation and crime victim relief. A constitutional amendment to extend terms was filed. Psychiatrist dialogue closes the piece.
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Missouri
77Th General Assembly
William S. Morris
Senate
James C. Kirkpatrick
House
Warren E. Hearnes
Richard Rabbitt
D-St. Louis
General Assembly
Rabbitt
Vernon King
D Lawson
Missouri House
North Viet Panhandle hit by 120 US air strikes
Saigon reports American warplanes carried more than 120 strikes Tuesday and today on the southern panhandle of North Vietnam. Losses include one more fighter bomber and two fliers missing. In South Vietnam enemy attacks doubled to their highest in a month, with 81 strikes and a bridge blown southwest of Can Tho.
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Viar to Head Mental Health Center in North Kansas City
Audrain Medical Center officials announce the resignation of Jack B. Viar as director of its East Central Missouri Mental Health Center effective Feb. 28. On March 16 he will become director of the Tri-County Mental Health Center at North Kansas City Memorial Hospital. Viar led AMC’s program since 1967, expanding services including inpatient and outpatient care, 24 hour emergency coverage, and staffing. He also chaired and served in state and national mental health groups. A new director is expected to be appointed soon.
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East Central Missouri
Viar
Tri- County
North Kansas City Memorial Hospital
North Kansas City
AMC
National Institute of Mental Health
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Pike
Ralls
Monroe
Centralia
Mexico
Romdall Ends 31-Year Post Office Career as Mexico Postmaster
R C Romdall retires this Friday after 31 years in the postal service. Beginning as a substitute clerk in 1941 and rising to postmaster in 1971, he guided Mexico mail operations through route expansions and rate increases. He cites satisfaction from helping customers and plans retirement activities with a rest before new pursuits.
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