Nixon Seeks Bold Changes in State of the Union
President Nixon will deliver a live address to Congress outlining new approaches to national problems with a focus on domestic policy. He plans a major Cabinet reorganization into four departments and a broad tax-sharing program, while some Black lawmakers boycott the session.
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Rodes Dies Widely Known Mexico Resident
Joseph Ryland Rodes 72 longtime Mexico resident died at Audrain Medical Center after a long illness. Private funeral services will be held Monday at Arnold Funeral Home with Rev. Robert R. Collins officiating. Burial at Elmwood Cemetery. Rodes operated the J. R. Rodes Insurance Agency since the 1920s. He was born October 1, 1898, in Mexico, married Genevieve DeWitt in Glasgow on October 15, 1920, and survived by his widow, two sons Ned D. Hodes and Edward L. Rodes, five grandchildren, and a host of friends. Memorials suggested to the donor’s favorite charity.
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Mexico
Audrain Medical Center
Arnold Funeral Home
Robert R. Collins
First Presbyterian Church
Elmwood Cemetery
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J. R. Rodes Insurance Agency
Ned Russell
Willie Patts Rodes
McMillan High School
Missouri Military Academy
Westminster College
Fulton
Glasgow
Genevieve DeWitt
EB. Anderson St
Ned D. Hodes
Edward L. Rodes
Foe Strikes Phnom Penh Airport and Camp Hard
A dawn assault by North Vietnamese and Viet Cong commandos at Phnom Penh airport and a nearby army camp caused heavy casualties and vast damage to Cambodia's air force. The attack targeted civilian and military facilities eight miles outside the capital, while refugees streamed toward the city. Local and U.S. sources described extensive destruction and ongoing fighting as aid ties and highway links remained strained.
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Cambodia
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Lon Nol
Pich Nil Pass
Authori
Emory C. Swank
Jonathan F. Ladd
Green Beret
Prek Tameak
Mekong River
Saigon
Highway 4
Camaene
Pichid
Mystery In Mass Deaths Of Sheep In Utah Range
In western Utah near Garrison more than 1250 sheep died suddenly with blood from noses. Tests at Utah State University and radiologist Robert Pendleton found no radiation poisoning or nerve gas. Officials say a poisonous weed is the leading suspect. Army and Atomic Energy Commission deny responsibility.
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Robert Pendleton
University of Utah
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Dugway Proving Ground
Skull Valley
Calvin L. Rampton
Rampton
Truman Remains In Good Condition At Hospital
Former President Harry S Truman, 88, stayed in good condition at Research Hospital after admission with stomach pains. A 10:30 a.m. bulletin noted he sat up for tea and read a paper, with a night of restful sleep and minor abdominal discomfort earlier.
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Truman
Research Hospital
Bess
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Wallace Graham
Children Will Pick Up Bottles Fund Drive
Teenagers from the Col James Audrain Society Children of the American Revolution will collect reclaimable bottles Saturday to raise funds for their state convention in Mexico this spring. Mexicans with reclaimable bottles may phone Bill Crews at 581-1310. Pick-ups start at 9 am.
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James Audrain
Naming Confusion Over Mother’s Married Name
A seven year old answers a teacher on a form about names. He confirms his name is Henry Brown while his mother retained Wilson after remarriage, explaining the family naming quirk. The exchange highlights how custody or marital changes affect forms.
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Miss Missouri Pageant Set For July In Mexico
The 1971 Miss Missouri Pageant is official for July 22 23 24 at the Missouri Military Academy Fieldhouse in Mexico. Executive director Jim Stowe and executive producer Gary Spencer lead the pageant with support from Bill Muncrief of Miss America Pageant and local Jaycees number over 1500 volunteers. The event offers 4000 in scholarships with 1500 wardrobe for Miss Missouri 1970 Marcia Massharger of Brookfield and a GM prize package. Regional Jaycee figures, pageant directors, and the Jaycee Wives chair help expand participation as plans promise a colorful production and potential future queens.
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Mexico
Big Mma
Jim Stowe
Gary Spencer
Bill Muncrief
Stowe
Missouri
Marcia Massharger
Brookfield
Purple Shoppe
Columbia
General Motors Corp
Stowe and Spencer
Rex Johnson
United States
Missouri Military Academy
Col. C. R. Stribling
Water District 1 Starts Collecting Fees
Audrain County Rural Water District No. 1 begins billing on Feb. 1 with readings on Feb. 1. Penalties apply after Feb. 10. Initial rate structure charges 5 dollars for 1000 gallons, then 3 dollars per additional 1000, 1 dollar per 1000 for next 2000, and 0.75 dollars per 1000 for the next 4000. New meter users pay 5 dollars minimum starting Feb 1, due in March. Box 570 mail. Rate books being printed and mailed.
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Audrain County Rural Water District No. 1
Delay In Word On Air Fighting
AP Military Writer Fred Hoffman reports that U S air power in Cambodia has intensified as the threat in South Vietnam eases. Pentagon sources indicate wide American air operations in Cambodia for months, despite official attempts to downplay them. The Pentagon only this week acknowledged broader air support for South Vietnamese and Cambodian troops in Cambodia. Continued on Page 5.
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Hoffman
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Cambodia
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U.S
Evening School Classes Open To Enrollment Feb 1
Mexico Evening School invites enrollment for the second semester starting February 1 at Mexico High School. Registration is Monday at 7:00 pm. Courses include Advanced Sewing, Antique Clock Repair, Furniture Refinishing, Astronomy for Amateurs, Beginning Sewing, Blue Print Reading, General Fix It, Guitar, Judo and Self Defense, Ceramics, Bridge, Cake Decorating, Creative Writing, Crocheting, and Driver Training with various instructors and fees.
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Mexico High School
Mexico Evening School
Mexico Board of Education
Mexico Area
Jeff Marsh
Jim Stubblefield
R. C. Olson
Condon
Walter Kiburz
Hans Neuman
Dee Haynes
Lawrence Claus
Dan Russell
Jim Kilgore
Emma Callihan
Goren
Ellen Belcher
Bob Napier
Karen Allen
J. KR
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Diversified Medical Center
Richard Vance
Currys
James T. Curry
Eustholm St
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GM & © Railroad
Foe
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