China Today They Insisted On A Bath
The Ledger editor recalls a China trip with a delegation, visiting Hua Ching Chih spa near Sian. He notes carved terraces, ancient springs, and Chiang Kai-shek's dramatic capture by the Young Marshal, amid reflections on China’s long history and the clash of Nationalists, Communists, and Japanese forces. The piece ends with a teaser of continuation on Page 3.
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Shuang Wang
China
Hua Ch'ing Chih Spa
Sian
Chiang Kai-shek
Chiang
Chang Hsueh-liang
Edgar Snow
Spa
Face
Taiwan
Bombing Toll High Touches North Vietnam Urgent Aid Plan
North Vietnam said the December U S bombing crippled production and ordered an emergency relief program to stabilize industry and living conditions in bombed areas. U S officials denied resuming above the 20th parallel, while acknowledging raids near the line and continuing bombardments below it.
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Saigon
North Vietnam
U.S
Radio
U.S. Command
Hanoi
Nixon
Paris
Hoa Binh
20Th Parallel
End War Pressure Mounts From Nixon on Paris Talks
President Nixon faces mounting pressure from congressional Democrats to secure a Vietnam peace settlement by his January 20 inauguration. He told leaders that it remains uncertain if renewed Paris talks will yield a settlement, noting negotiators should know quickly next week if Hanoi will engage or stall. Nixon, Kissinger and aides prepared for a fresh round of talks with Le Duc Tho in Paris, with Kissinger meeting Thieu envoys Tran Van Do and Bui Diem at Camp David before departing for the Paris talks.
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Nixon
Paris
White House
U.S
Hanoi
Henry Kissinger
Camp David
Kissinger
le Duc Tho
South Vietnam
Thieu
Tran van Do
United States
Bui Diem
City Council weighs higher fines and water franchise
Mexico city council considers raising municipal court fines from 100 to 500 following Missouri statute changes. An ordinance would tax property at 1807 W Liberty St after a sub standard dwelling demolition. First reading also on a water franchise for Missouri Cities Water Co. and a contract for architectural services for a public safety building. Park board members to be reappointed.
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Mexico City
W. Liberty St
Missouri
Missouri Cities Water Co
City of
Mexico
Neil Neilsen
R. W. Booker
Budget Cuts Delay US Space Shuttle Program
NASA and the Atomic Energy Commission plan cutbacks to meet President Nixon’s budget limits. NASA will slow the space shuttle project delaying its 1978 maiden voyage and trimming about 700 jobs, with Plum Brook station to close. Skylab and Mariner Jupiter Saturn missions retained. shuttle remains central to U.S. space plans despite reductions.
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The
Atomic Energy Commission
Nixon
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Space Agency
Plum Brook
Sandusky
Ohio
AEC
New Mexico
Nevada
U.S
Senate delays Hearnes appointments as Bond readies
Missouri Senate delays action on about 30 Hearnes era appointments until after Christopher Bond is sworn in Monday. Hearnes has faced criticism for a late wave of board and agency picks as Bond plans to select his own nominees.
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Jefferson City
Missouri Senate
Warren E. Hearnes
Hearnes
Elecr
Christopher 5S
Bond
Senate
W D Gibson Dies At Home Unexpectedly
W D Gibson 86 died unexpectedly today at 10 20 am at his Coal Street home 11048 Funeral services are pending at Arnold funeral home He is survived by his wife and two daughters Mrs Al Betty Baclesse and Mrs Dean Billie Hobbs both of Mexico
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W. D. Gibson
Coal St
Arnold Funeral Home
Betty) Baclesse
Dean
Billie) Hobbs
Mexico
Compulsory Church Ended In Military
Washington AP reports outgoing Defense Secretary Melvin R. Laird ordered an end to compulsory religious services in the armed forces after a Supreme Court decision upheld an appeals ruling that mandatory chapel attendance at military academies violates the First Amendment. Voluntary worship remains available. The Court of Appeals had ruled 2-1 on June 30 that compulsory chapel attendance is unconstitutional with Chief Judge Bazelon emphasizing individual freedom.
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Washington
Melvin R. Laird
Laird
Supreme Court
U.S. Court of Appeals
David I. Bazelon
Quintuplets born to Northbrook couple in Evanston hospital
Quintuplets born Friday night to Lynn Baer, 26, and James Baer, 4 stock broker, in Highland Park Hospital, arrived one month premature and in fair condition. Doctors report the infants’ lung function reasonably good but breathing fast. the next three days are crucial as they monitor the three girls and two boys whose weights range from 1 pound 11 ounces to 3 pounds.
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Evanston
Northbrook
Lynn Baer
Highland Park Hospital
Chicago
William Gardner
James
Nixon names five aides to oversee executive policy
President Nixon announced that five top aides will supervise all policy making for the executive branch and three cabinet members will serve as presidential counselors. The plan aims to consolidate seven departments into four agencies, cut Executive Office staff by half, and place White House administration under H.R. Haldeman with Ehrlichman directing domestic affairs and Kissinger foreign policy.
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Washington
Congress
Nixon
White House
H.R. Haldeman
John Whrlichman
Henry A. Kissinger
Office of Management and Budget
Roy Ash
Treasury
George Shultz
Agriculture
Ledger Mail Rates To Be Increased Feb 1
Ledger mail rates will rise effective February 1, 1973. Audrain and surrounding counties see a move from $1 to $16 per year, other Missouri areas from $19 to $22, and regions beyond Missouri from $22 to $25 annually. Renewal grace remains through January 31. Daily afternoon carrier rates remain unchanged.
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Audrain
Missouri
Bond's Last Audit Calls For Changes
AP report notes Missouri auditor Bond, soon to be governor, urges salary boosts in some areas, expanded prison industry sales, and closer scrutiny of legislators mileage reports. The 127 page audit cites standards of the U.S. Comptroller General, highlights access issues, and recommends clarifying and updating expense rules and hiring pay to match private clerical roles.
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Jefferson City
Christopher S. Bond
Bond
Missouri
Comptroller General of
United States
Audit Standards Workgroup
Controller General
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