Six More Nations Sign Up to Western Trading Bloc
In Brussels six West European countries Austria Iceland Portugal Sweden Switzerland and Liechtenstein joined the Common Market as junior partners. Finland will sign later after a Helsinki government is formed. The 16 nation bloc begins removing tariffs on industrial goods Jan 1 with full elimination by July 1 1977. The move challenges US Canada Japan and others in global trade. Spain remains outside the group. Liechtenstein joins Switzerland as part of its trading area.
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Brussels
Austria
Iceland
Portugal
Sweden
Switzerland
Liechtenstein
Finland
Helsinki
United States
Japan
Egmont Palace
Britain
Europe
Edward Heath
Atlantic Alliace
Denmark
Ireland
Norway
France
West Germany
Italy
Netherlands
Belgium
Luxembourg
Canada
Spain
Troubles Keep Power Crews Busy in Missouri
Missouri Power and Light crews struggle with higher loads as transformers and generators are stressed. A.M. Green Refractories plant loss of service after a bulldozer pushed a tree into a 3300 watt line. Lineman Russell Simpson injured with possible broken kneecap during transformer work near Sunset Trailer Court. No major outages reported on Mexico Fulton line. summer load issues noted.
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Missouri Power and Light Co
A. P. Green Refractories Co
Clark St
Russell Simpson
E. Summit St
Mo, Power and Light
Sunset Trailer Court
Simpson
Mexico-Fulton
Mp&l
Union Electric
St. Louis
Mexico
Convoy Relocates Inmates From Brushy Mountain Prison
A state convoy transported 480 inmates from Brushy Mountain State Prison to Nashville after guards walked out. Thirty vehicles carried them, while Tennessee Highway Patrol secured the route as guards were fired for strikes and disciplinary actions. The closure appears permanent for now, with reopening possible later.
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Nashville, Tenn
Brushy Mountain State Prison
Petros
Brushy Mountain
Tennessee Highway
Honor Farm
James Marl Ray
Martin Luther King Jr
Taxi Driver Bites Robber After High Speed Hold Up
In Los Angeles a taxi driver fought off a would be robber who claimed a gun. James Belt 27 Baldin Park said the suspect grabbed money on the seat then drove off. Belt hit the man with a flashlight and held him by biting the forehead until deputies arrived. Roscoe McDaniel 25 Los Angeles was booked on assault with intent to commit robbery.
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Los Angeles
James Belt
Baldin Park
Belt
Roscoe McDaniel
Court Keeps Bond On Ballot For Absentees
Missouri state auditor candidate Christopher Bond remains on the ballot after a court order, while a challenge questions whether he lived in Georgia and New York at various times. The suit seeks to remove his name from the governor race ballot, but Bond will stay on printed ballots until a ruling.
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Jefferson City
Christopher “Kit Bond
Missouri Supreme Court
James A. Finch Jr
St. Louis
Bond
Bus” King
Clayton
King
Atlanta
Georgia
New York City
University of Virginia Law School
Washington, D.C
Hearnes
Lexington
Seven Pints- Blood Drive Tops Goal in Mexico
The Red Cross Bloodmobile finished a successful visit in Mexico collecting seven pints above quota. One hundred thirty one people donated with 16 first timers. first gallon donors were Mrs. Yardley Miss Williams Larry Kimbel and David Earle. Jerry Kalkofen reached four gallons. Twenty three volunteers assisted Dr. Boyce and nurses Arens and Lotz. Local 4-H club Jaycees and Jaycee Wives contributed workers and refreshments. Next visit planned for October.
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Red Cross Bloodmobile
Mexico
Ralph Johnson
Red Cross
William Yardley
Gail Williams
Larry Kimbel
David Earle
Jerry Kalkofen
John Boyce
Don Arens
Donna Lotz
F & L Hustlers 4-H Club
Jaycees
Johnson
Dikes Bombed, Hanoi Reports U.S. Attacks on North Vietnam
Hanoi’s official Nhan Dan newspaper said it has ample evidence that the United States bombed North Vietnamese dikes and homes, responding to a Nixon spokesman’s denial of such bombings. The article reiterates claims of U.S. air attacks on civilians and infrastructure.
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Tokyo
Hanoi
North Vietnam
United States
Nhan Dan
Nixon
U.S
Dowd Presses Plan for Small Town Jobs in Missouri
Democratic candidate Edward L. Dowd urged a statewide program to bring industries and employment to rural areas at an Audrain County meeting in Plunkett Park. He linked small town decline to urban migration, called for tougher crime penalties and better mental health funding, and criticized billboard spending while noting endorsements without strings. The Mexico gathering included Dowd’s wife and local party figures.
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Edward L. Dowd
Audrain County
Democratic Club
Lawrence Shelter
Plunkett Park
Kansas City
St. Louis
Dowd
Missouri
Mexico
Lewis Brooks
George Craddock
Venus 8 signals end of Soviet landing attempt at Venus
At Jodrell Bank England scientists tracked Venus 8 as it entered Venus atmosphere and likely landed by 10 45 GMT though signals ceased at 11 22. The observatory noted strong transmissions and possible breakup or temporary halt. Venus 7 earlier made a soft landing with 23 minutes of signals.
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Jodrell Bank
England
Bernard Lovell
Venus
Why milk cartons resist while beer cans yield easy
A Bascobel Dial item notes the puzzling difference in opening effort between milk cartons and beer cans. It suggests design and material differences affect ease of opening, prompting readers to consider packaging structure and user experience.
Nixon Chooses Agnew as Running Mate Again
President Nixon has selected Vice President Spiro T. Agnew for the fall ticket. White House press secretary Ronald L. Ziegler said Nixon informed Agnew Friday and notified Republicans at Camp David ahead of the Republican National Convention. Ziegler added Nixon told Connally and Mitchell of the decision during a Friday dinner, remarking earlier that he should not break up a winning combination.
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Washington
Nixon
Spiro T. Agnew
White House
Ronald L. Ziegler
Ziegler
Camp David
John B. Connally
Atty
John N. Mitchell
Frost In Brazil Boosts Price Of US Coffee
New York based General Foods Corp announced higher wholesale prices for Maxwell House Sanka Yuban and Maxim coffee products after a severe July frost in Parana Brazil. Ground coffee up about seven cents a pound while instant and freeze-dried lines rise about a penny an ounce. Brazilian frost pushed green coffee bean prices up over eight cents a pound. Brazil accounts for about a third of the US 1 billion annual coffee imports.
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New York
Parana
Brazil
General Foods Corp
Maxwell House
Sanka
Yuban
Maxim
General Foods
United States
What Do You Want Taught In Mexico's Community College
Mexico Community College plans to open next semester and solicit public input on courses. Voters can clip a coupon on page 6 to choose desired offerings. Ballots should be submitted by August 11 under the Chamber of Commerce’s guidance.
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Mexico
The
Mexico Communit College
Chamber of Commerce
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