Bomb threats spark congressional push for new explosives rules
Washington AP reports a renewed focus on bombings as Senate and House probes push for federal laws regulating explosives and sale of dynamite nitroglycerin and other bomb components. Officials note potential death penalty options for interstate transport of explosives in fatal attacks.
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Washington
U.S
Senate
House
Nixon
D-N.y
Judiciary Committee
Senate Investigations Subcommittee
Eugene T. Rassides
the Treasury
Mystery Shrouds Kansas City Shooting of Rep Leon Jordan
Kansas City detectives expanded to about 60 as 12 Metro Squad members interview residents within six blocks of the shooting scene. Investigators report no motive or physical evidence beyond two spent shells. Witnesses say Jordon fired a pistol after leaving a tavern. a loaded revolver was found in his pocket. A car matching the gunman’s description was found later with no break in the case. Jordan sought a fourth term. his widow may run.
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Kansas City
Hedges
Justice Department
FBI
Karl Dissly
Metro Squad
Thomas F. Eagleton
Dmo
Washington
Leon Jordan
Jordan
Warren E. Hearnes
Orchid
Jorden
Lee Bohannon
Freedom, Inc
Five New Teachers Named for Audrain County Schools
The Audrain County board announces five new teachers including Naomi Burgess for cosmetology, John Phillip Davis as drafting teacher, Janice Lance in first grade, Marilyn Kay Morrow in sixth grade, and Carol Sue Phillips teaching English. The district reports surrounding levy figures, vacancies, and bids on Cedar Grove school building, with salaries and future staffing plans.
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L. Buford Thomas
Eugene Field
Garfield
Hawthorne
Eldridge
James V. Worstell
Supt
Thomas
Kermit Head
Naomi Burgess
Montgomery City High School
John Phillip Davis
Hickman High School
University of Missouri
A. B. Chance Co
Janice Lance
McMillan
Carisle
Marilyn Kay Morrow
Hawthorne School
Hickman Iigh School
American Bakeries Co
Audrain Dairy
Kable Quality Dairy
New Rules For School Lunches Set By Federal Aid
Washington AP The Agriculture Department will roll out national family income standards by next Jan 1 to determine free or reduced price meals in public schools under the Children’s Food Service Program Act. About 88,000 schools and 18.9 million children will join the program, with an aim to boost participation to 6.6 million by Thanksgiving. Congress weighs a $690 million House package and $685 million Senate plan, plus a proposed $200 million for additional carryout.
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Agriculture Department
Department
Secretary of Agriculture
Washington
Congress
Senate
Lawmen Gather for Northeast Missouri Peace Officers Meeting
More than 100 law officers from Audrain County Mexico and Missouri plan an all day Northeast Association meeting at the Empire Club in Mexico. Dinner at 6:30 p.m. NR. Garrett of Columbia will speak on Public Relations and Boone County prosecutor Frank Conley will discuss the Challenge of Crime in a Free Society.
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Northeast Missouri Peace Officers Association
Empire Club
Audrain County Sheriff's Office
FBI
Missouri
Northeast Association
Garrett
Columbia
Travelers Protective Association Insurance Company
Boone County
Frank Conley
There's Hope For Scattered Showers
The weather bureau predicts scattered showers may interrupt Missouri's hot, dry spell this weekend, mainly in northern areas. Temperatures dipped to the mid-50s in places like Springfield and Kirksville, with highs near 80s to 90s and a 95 in Cape Girardeau. Sky conditions should be fair through Friday, then partly cloudy Saturday to Monday with humid highs around 90 and lows in the upper 60s.
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Kansas City
Weather Bureau
Missouri
Springfield
Kirksville
Cape Girardeau
Queen Declares State Of Emergency Over Dock Strike
In London, Queen Elizabeth II proclaimed a state of emergency to mobilize troops at 40 major ports amid Britain's first national dock strike in 44 years. Home Secretary Reginald Maudling delivered the proclamation to Parliament after a privy council session, with Parliament needed to approve the emergency legislation. The strike, led by the Transport and General Workers Union, halted loading and unloading, threatening $600 million in weekly goods and potentially $20 million daily export losses. Meanwhile in Newton Kansas a woman found an alligator in her basement after laundry day.
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London
Elzabeth II
Britain
House of Commons
Home
Reginald Maudling
Soverign
Privy Council
Canada
Transport and General Workers Union
Tim O'Leary
Six Firms One City Named In Anti-Pollution Suits
Justice Department approves suits against six firms and a municipality under the Refuse Act of 1899 authorizing U S attorneys to target five polluters in Bridgeport Connecticut and a chemical firm in Cleveland Ohio with injunctions rather than penalties.
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Justice Departent
Congress
U.S
Bridgeport
Conn
Cleveland
Ohio
Justice Department
Richard Otinger
D-An.y
Ottinger
Walter Quality Administration
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House Judiciary Committee
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Isan Hendrix
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British Railways
Newton, Kan
Pete Becker
Federal Water Quality Administration
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