Election Law Gives Thieu Big Boost in Election Race
The National Assembly in Saigon approved a law boosting President Thieu's re election bid by restoring a petition endorsement requirement for presidential candidates and allowing two vice presidential nominees per ticket. The measure, seen as favoring Thieu, sets a bond for campaign costs and outlines August legislative and October presidential elections. Opponents protested, including an anti Thieu deputy who brandished a grenade before surrendering it. Thieu faces potential challenges from Vice President Ky and ex General Minh who may run if conditions favor backing.
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Nguyen Dac Dan
Senate
Thieu
Nguyen Cao Ky
Duong van Minh
Big Minh
Ngo Dinh Diem
Minh
One Star General Defends Civilians Murder Charge
Brig. Gen. John W. Donaldson, first U.S. general accused of murdering civilians in South Vietnam, says charges are based on a one sided report. North Vietnamese buildup reports trigger new Marine drive in northwest Vietnam near the DMZ. NATO foreign ministers meet in Lisbon amid Soviet troop reduction talks while a terrorist blast disrupts Portugal's main post office. Washington passes a $5 billion jobs program with public service jobs, as Connally plans another Hill trip to push revenue sharing. Senate leaders weigh limits on draft extension debate and two committees probe drug addiction among soldiers and veterans.
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Washington
John W. Donaldson
U.S
South Vietnam
Lisbon
North Atlantic Treaty Organization
Portugal
Wife Earns More So She Pays Alimony
Jacqueline Ward, a singer and voice coach, earns $5,700 monthly more than her husband. A Superior Court, after approving the divorce, ordered her to pay David Ward $1,602 monthly alimony to help support two children. The wife retains custody of two other children while the couple, married 16 years, were told she earns $6,913 monthly.
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Los Angeles
Jacqueline Ward
Superior Court
David Ward
Ward
Progress in East West Berlin Talks Hints at Settlement
NATO foreign ministers heard Maurice Schumann report on the Big Four Berlin talks as talks toward a Berlin settlement show progress. Soviet leaders signaled readiness to accept Western access responsibility with East Germans managing routes and Moscow to join if disputes arise. Walter Scheel criticized the Soviet troop reduction proposal as vague and pursued clarification through regular diplomacy.
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Lisbon
North Atlantic Treaty Organization
Berlin
NATO
Foreign Ministers’ Council
Maurice Schumann
France
Portugal
Africa
Schumann
Moscow
Soviet Union
Walter Scheel
West Germany
Europe
Stolen Lunch Costs Seven Des Moines Boys
Seven youths from Des Moines pleaded guilty to larceny of food products after taking a picnic lunch from Ledges State Park. They were fined 40 dollars plus court costs and 2 dollars each for the stolen food by Justice of the Peace Forest H Thompson. The lunch belonged to Des Moines police officer Russell A Nauman. A bystander noted the car license, and park officials were notified.
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Polk County Washington
Nixon Administration
Thompson
Hoffa To Yield Union Leadership
Washington AP Hoffa, 58, in prison, agrees to relinquish his 14 year Teamsters presidency endorsing Frank E. Fitzsimmons as successor. It remains unclear if the resignation takes effect at the Miami Beach convention or after the new election. Fitzsimmons, Hoffa’s longtime ally, is seen as the likely next president with broad internal support.
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Washington
Teamsters
James R. Hoffa
Hoffa
Frank E. Fitzsimmons
Ion
Miami Beach
Fitzsimmons
Fitzgimmons
Frank Fitzsimmons
Union
Hollywood
Fla
Freedom
Edward Grady Partin
Partin
Detroit
Paul Rappold Retires at Green's After 23 Years
Paul J. Rappold retires from Green Refactory Co. after 23 years six months of service. A Hermann, Missouri native, he joined in 1947 in the tunnel kiln grinding department and later moved through construction car shop and cabining areas before 1967 return to construction. A World War II veteran, he is a member of the American Legion and VFW and resides at 112 S. Washington St. He plans to relocate to Hermann soon.
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Paul J. Rappold
A,fp, Green Refractories Co
Hermann
Green Company
American Legion
VFW
S. Washington St
Bookmobile Schedule for Mexico Audrain Library Week
The Mexico Audrain County Library book mobile runs Monday to Friday with branch stops and times listed. Monday visits Friendship Excelsior West Audrain Sunnydale. Tuesday Ladonia Farber Vandalia Tri County Home. Wednesday Benton City Martinsburg. Thursday Thompson Rush Hill. Friday Garfield. Names of local readers appear in today’s Tarcor section.
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Mexico- Audrain County Library
Friendship
Excelsior
West Audrain
M. Sunnydale
Laddonia
Farber
Vandalia
Tri- County
Benton City
Martinsburg
Thompson
Rush Hill
Garfield
Senate May Curb Debate On Draft Bill
Reported petition to curb debate on the draft bill could be filed Friday with a Senate vote next Tuesday on limiting debate to the rest of the bill. Hatfield vows to press amendments including McGovern Hatfield’s Indochina funding cutoff if needed, while Gravel and McGovern push for a time limit.
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Washington
Senate
U.S
Hatfield
Mike Gravel
Alaska
George McGovern
D.D
Vietnam
McGovern-Hatfield
Senate debates over amendment on draft bill to June 30 enactment
Democratic Leader Mansfield predicts a shorter debate as the measure, discussed last year, faces time constraints. Sen John Stennis and Republican Leader Hugh Scott push to cut off debate to assure passage by June 30. Authorities say manpower could continue via deferments and recalled students after June 30 if needed.
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Mike Mansfield
Senate
John C. Stennis
D-Miss
Armed Services Committee
Bill
Hugh Scott
Student architect named for HABS project in New Jersey
Steve Kirk, son of Mr and Mrs James M Kirk Route 5 Mexico, is chosen as student assistant architect for the Historic American Buildings Survey Project in Columbia New Jersey this summer. The project, run by the Interior Department National Park Service, focuses on preserving abundant 18th and 19th century architecture in a rural resort area.
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Steve Kirk
James M. Kirk
Route 5
Mexico
Columbia
N.J
U.S. Department of the Interior
National Park Service
Jersey Project Preserves Early Dwellings Amid Reservoir Flooding
Kirk, a University of Kansas senior majoring in architecture, will draw the rural northeast Jersey area housing and outbuildings as part of preservation efforts for the National Archives in Washington. The scenic Delaware Water Gap area, within the national recreation area, will be flooded by a new dam reservoir.
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Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area
Kirk
National Archives
Washington, D.C
University of Kansas
Lawrence
Kan
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