Fighting Escalates Near Phnom Penh Amid New Infiltration
Cambodian army aviation bombers blitzed toward Viet Cong and North Vietnamese columns to slow a buildup in the mountains north of Phnom Penh. Reports from Saigon said 300 Communist reinforcements moved into Long Vek while Kiri Rom was abandoned, and Thieu met Cambodian Premier Lon Nol to discuss joint strategy as Thai border engagements and U.S. debates over timing of Vietnam withdrawals continued.
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Kim Rom
Phnom Penh
Laog
Cambodia
Long Vek
South Vietnam
Saigon
Munist
Vietnam
A Shau
Kiri
Rom
Norodom Sihanouk
ENA
Ine
Nguyen van Thieu
Neak Luong
Lon Nol
Mekong River
Thieu
Bangkok
Angkor Wat
U.S
Musical trip to St Louis for Oliver at Municipal Opera
Audrain County Historical Society Museum sponsors a group of residents and guests traveling to Forest Park to see the musical Oliver at the Municipal Opera. Attendees include Mr. and Mrs. Paul Galloway, Miss Elenore Schewe, Dr. Harold D. Lankford, Judge George P. Adams, Mrs. Fay Lowry, Cheryl Ann Surchfield, and many others from Vandalia, Laddonia, Columbia, and nearby communities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Municipal Opera
St. Louis
Fay Lowry
Cheryl Ann Surchfield
Columbia
Suzanna Bunge
W.B. Artin
Quinnie Benton
Dorothy Vance
George P. Adams
Leonard Soldan
H. J. Beynon
James F. Coyngton
Frank Davidson
Austin Lewis
Joe Botts
Audrain County Historical Society Museum
Economy Turns Corner as Growth Modest and Inflation Slows
A Commerce Department report shows real Gross National Product rising three tenths of one percent in the April-June quarter after two declines, while inflation slows by one-tenth of one percent between the first and second quarters. Reports from Phnom Penh note Cambodian army retaking Kimi Rom but new clashes near Long Veh depot. Senate-House talks on Cooper Church amendment stall with House opposing UK language.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Commerce Department
Bootheel Site Is Definite For Prison
Jefferson City AP report says Missouri will build a new maximum security prison near Steele in the Bootheel. The Steele tract, offered free land, was chosen amid eight final options with costs up to 720000 near Columbia. The 650 capacity facility aims to employ about 120 staff, with 350 inmates initially. construction may begin with 7.5 million dollars requested from the 1971 Legislature. The site, a World War II airfield, met needs for location, facilities, safety, lodging, and transport.
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Jefferson City
Steele
Missouri
Bootheel
Tennessee
Arkansas
State Board of Public Buildings
Fred T. Wilkinson
Wilkinson
Millon Correctional Institution
Columb
Sniping and Fire Bombs At Lawrence
A 19 year old Lawrence University of Kansas freshman Rick D Dowdell was shot and killed Thursday night. Shots were fired at two police cars in East Lawrence and at four by courthouse area including Dolph Simons Jr Arden Booth Jerry Schwartz and Dennis Kallsen. five or six shots were fired but no injuries reported.
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Lawrence
Kan
Rick D. Dowdell
University of Kansas
East Lawrence
Dolph C. Simons Jr
Lawrence Journal- World
Associated Press Board of Directors
Arden Booth
Khwn
Jerry Schwartz
The
Journal-World
Dennis Kallsen
Schwartz
We’re All Yes Men Boyle Says Yes Men
New York columnist Hal Boyle argues the yes man is ubiquitous in society not just business, urging readers to say no at the right times. He lists common pressure lines and notes maturity comes from resisting unwanted invitations and demands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boyle
Hal Boyle
New York
Tye
Green Beer Served for Irish Envoy at Charleston Pavilion
Beer colored green was served to Irish ambassador William War nock and others at the opening of the Charles Town Pavilion in Charleston. The pavilion marks the tricentennial celebration near the site where early settlers, including Irish, arrived in Carolina 300 years ago.
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Charleston
S.C
United States
William Warnock
Charles Town
South Carolina
Carolina
Elks Convention Votes to Retain Racial Ban
The Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks votes to keep a rule excluding nonwhites from membership at its five day national convention. Grand Exalted Ruler Glenn L Miller cites an estimated 1,550 attendees. The bylaw also sets age >20, belief in God, U.S. citizenship, and no ties to subversive groups.
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San Francisco
Benevolent Land Protective Order of Elks
Glenn L Miller
Sean
Pill Linked With Danger In Surgery
London reports new evidence linking the contraceptive pill to blood clots after operations. Two British doctors credit their British Medical Journal survey with confirming higher risk for pill users, especially with high estrogen pills, showing 30 in 1000 pill users versus 8 in 1000 nonusers after appendectomy. They note stopping the pill a month before surgery may reduce risk.
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London
Richard Doll
Radcliffe Infirmmary
Oxford
Martin Vessey
Doll
Vessey
Lawmen Get Ten Times More Aid in Missouri Grant
The Mid-Missouri Regional Law Enforcement Council received 168000 dollars in 1970 federal funding, a tenfold rise from last year. Counties Audrain Boone Callaway Cooper Cole Osage Howard Moniteau are named, funding supports a computer terminal system neutron activation analysis and expansion of the Major Case Squad. Plans include county police computer links, science crime analysis at Missouri Nuclear Center, hiring a full-time M-Squad coordinator, and a regional juvenile programs and radios to aid reporting. Cassi Ann Hook born July 5 in Las Vegas weighs seven pounds two ounces. parents R C Hooks of Las Vegas. siblings and relatives listed. grandparents travel plans noted.
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Jefferson City
Mid
Missouri Highway Patrol
Nuclear Center
University of Missouri At ST
M-Squad
Frieders
Columbia
Cassi Ann Hook
R. C. Hooks
Las Vegas
Nev
Cassi Ann
Hooks
Robert Clark Hook III
Chester Burdick Sr
Recorders
R. C
Hook
Mexico
Council
G. I. Neale Sr
Thompson
Brokers Seek to Preserve $15 Stock Surcharge
AP report outlines hearings on rising stock transaction commissions. Critics question broker profits amid late 1960s losses from poor practices while defenders say the $15 surcharge reflects Wall Street sacrifice. The NYSE debate centers on whether commissions stay despite shaky profits and whether reforms will boost or harm investor trust.
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John Cunniff
New York
Seerage House
Securities and Exchange Commission
Biome
New York Stock Exchange
Wall Street
Jem Pnlést
Securities Commission
Gloria Swanson Plans New York Exit Over Unlivable City
Hollywood legend Gloria Swanson tells AP from Palm Springs she will abandon New York after 30 years, citing unlivable conditions and a desire for cleaner air. She discusses Coco replacement rumors, the money clash with producers, and her plans to live in Portugal or Mexico while pursuing TV segments.
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Gloria Swanson
New York
Bob Thomas
Associated Press
Hollywood
Gloria’ Swanson
Palm ‘Springs
Katharine Hepburn
New York City
Broadway
Miss Swanson
Miss Hepburn
Darrieux
Coco
Miss Swan Yson
Freddie Brisson
Alan Jay Lerner
NYSE
ROS Res
Katie
Alan Lerner
Ameri
Sunset Boulevard
Tieanpene
Swanson
New York Stage
Karen Hightshoe
Daugh
Gloster
Ruby Hightshoe
Mexico
Rube Senor
Springs
Many Priests Disregard Clerical Garb
AP Religion Writer George W. Cornell reports a shift in Catholic clerical dress as archbishops and priests question traditional garb. New Orleans Archbishop Hannan notes less emphasis on robes while priests adopt casual neck knit shirts and plain suits, marking a rapid change since the 1960s.
Social events listed for academic and religious functions
The Mexico Ledger notes various academic conferences and theological gatherings on the schedule for Friday. It mentions colorful social events where attendees may appear in mufti, reflecting the era’s informal dress expectations.
Out of War Into Sea Urges Carpenter
Former astronaut Scott Carpenter told Honolulu executives that the United States must shift funds from the Vietnam War to oceanographic research. He warned additional spending will be costly but worthwhile, arguing undersea study holds the key to humanity's survival and that he has formed his own oceanographic company.
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Honolulu
Scott Carpenter
United States
Carpenter
Oceanographic Corporation
4 H Horse Show Moves to Saturday Night at H Center
The 4H Horse Show scheduled for Sunday afternoon will be held Saturday night at the H Center to avoid daytime heat. The show starts at 6 p.m.
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Lam
Paris
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Nixon
Kimi Rom
Long Veh
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Federal Aviation Administration
Supreme Court
Texas
Florida
Ec War Veterans Association
Viet Nam
Herman
Bob Terpstra
Bob Kunst
Elks Club
Leigh Steinberg
University of California
Gorge W. Cornell
York
Philip M. Hannan
New Oran
Thorrine Stransky
Pablo
Imu
John L. McKenzie
Luton
Liberty
Acre
Walt Disney
Ledger
Audrain County
Montgomery County
Monroe County
Boone County
Callaway County
Balls County
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Technivator
Lee Marvin
Toshiro Mifune
Hell
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