SALT Pact Heralds New Era in Arms Control
Secretary of State William P. Rogers described the U S Soviet anti ballistic missile and strategic arms pacts as creating a new era in arms control. He said the agreements slow the arms race while preserving U S security and aim to stabilize relations with the USSR. Washington outlined ABM limits, ICBM ceilings, and naval missile constraints as part of the accord, with hearings on military implications scheduled before the Senate Armed Services Committee.
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William P. Roers
Rogers
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Moscow
Nixon
Henry A. Kissinger
United States
Gerard Smith
U.S
U.S.S.R
Leonid I. Brezhnev
Congress
Senate
Mike Mansfield
Grand Forks
N.C
Senate Armed Services Committee
Melvin R. Laird
Adm
Thomas H. Moorer
Joint Chiefs of Staff
Nine Firemen Die In Boston Hotel Vendome Collapse
Boston mourns nine firefighters ages 27 to 52 killed as a corner of the unoccupied Hotel Vendome collapsed during weekend blaze. Dozens injured, flags at half staff, black bunting at 45 fire houses. Fire Chief Kelly said the fire was under control when the fatal collapse occurred as crews were preparing to withdraw.
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Boston
Vendome
James H. Kelly
Airline pilots strike disrupts some U S flights
International pilots federation calls a 24 hour strike that grounds flights for a few U S carriers including Eastern Southern and Northeast amid a federal court injunction. The action aims to curb hijackings and begins at 2 am EDT with pilots walking off.
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Here
Roanetan
Faeainn Flac
Ul Oulvils
Aviwapes Tag Airlines
U.S
United States
Eastern Airlines
Southern Airways
Northeast Airlines
U.S. Airline Pilots Association
International Federation of Airline Pilots
Kennedy Mills line up sponsor nationalized care plan
In St Louis regional hearing for the Democratic platform committee Sen Edward Kennedy and Rep Wilbur Mills promote a compulsory national health program as a national plank to counter Nixon’s broader employer plan. The event drew questions on ticket prospects as witnesses urged federal action on housing urban renewal and workers rights.
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St, Louis
Edward M. Kennedy
D-Mass
Wilbur O. Mills
D-Ark
Democratic National Platform Committee
Nixon
Mills
Kennedy
Democratic Party
Party of the People
Elmer Hammond
Pruitt-Igoe
St. Louis
Hammond
Revamped Democratic Party Plan Aims National Dues and Leadership
A proposed charter would create a national Democratic party with formally enrolled dues paying members and a permanent policy conference. It envisions a full time party chair, tripling the national committee, and broad grass roots leadership, with rules committee review ahead of the 1972 Miami Beach convention.
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James G. O'Hara
D-Mich
Democratic Party
Washington
Rules
Miami Beach
National Committee
Commission On Rules
Commission On Party Struc
Wallace Has Good Chance Doctors Say After Operation
Doctors at Silver Spring report Governor Wallace has a 90 percent chance of a full recovery with no complications from the bullet removal. They caution less than a 60 percent chance he will walk normally, but foresee partial progress with braces and crutches and possible unassisted standing. They expect intensive rehab over six months and note a wheelchair remains possible for the Miami Beach convention period.
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Silver Spring
George C. Wallace
Alabama
Wallace
Rollins
Miami Beach
Hamilton Hutchinson
Montgomery
Ala
Willis Meers Named Missouri VFW State Commander
Willis G Meers of St Charles was elected state commander at the Missouri Veterans of Foreign Wars 52nd annual convention in Kansas City. Gene Stegge Independence was senior vice commander and J C Bosch Jefferson City was quartermaster for the 26th consecutive year. Auxiliary officers include Helen L Wedig St Louis president Mary Beal Independence senior vice president Rudolph Jarboe Kansas City treasurer Raymond Burr St Louis secretary Cal vin Bogelsong Cape Girardeau junior vice president. Delegates adopted resolutions backing President Nixon Vietnam policies opposing amnesty until all POWs and MIAs are accounted for and supporting the national anthem at all Kansas City Royals games.
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Missouri Veterans of Foreign War
Women’s Auxiliary
Willis G. Meers
St. Charles
Gene Stegge
Independence
J.C. Bosch
Jefferson City
Helen L. Wedig
St. Louis
Mary Beal
Rudolph Jarboe
Raymond Burr
Calvin Bogelsong
Cape Girardeau
Nixon
Kansas City Royals
Senate Debates Record-Setting Child Care Bill
The Senate opened debate on a 2.95 billion dollar child development bill to create the largest federal day care program. It would offer free care for families earning under 4,320 dollars and charge up to 317 dollars yearly for those earning between 4,320 and 6,980. Wealthier families would pay full costs. The plan includes educational, nutritional, medical, and social services, with veto history and negotiations for executive acceptance noted.
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Washington
Senate
Nixon
Nixon Says Offensive Has Failed Saigon Speaks for South Vietnam
President Nixon argues in U S News that the North Vietnamese offensive failed and that Saigon is the legitimate government of South Vietnam. He says U S involvement should end to build a lasting peace, noting shifts in Soviet and Chinese policy toward negotiation.
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Nguyen van Thien
North Vietnam
Thieu
Highway 13
An Loc
Washington
Nixon
South Vietnam
U.S. News & World Report
Hanoi
U.S
Pacific
Russia
China
Soviet Union
United States
Carroll Loss Set at 2570 In Burglary
A Saturday night burglary at Carroll Motor Co. 202 W Liberty St Mexico police report $2570 in office machinery taken including a posting machine, typewriter, two electric adding machines, a manual adding machine, post, button intercom and a microphone. A portable radio valued at $40 from James Hoffman’s auto and Mason Kelsay’s tool box were also missing. Entry through a rear paint shop window between 4 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. Sunday. Police were told by Bill Troutt at 10:15 a.m. Sunday that telephone wires were cut and phones pulled from walls, while the cash register and safe appeared undisturbed.
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Carroll Motor Co
Liberty St
Mexico
James Hoffman
Mason Kelsay
Bill Troutt
The
Motor Company
Bear mistaken for jaywalker seen in Montpelier streets
In Montpelier Vermont police responded to a report of a jaywalker at Colonial Drive and Northfield Street. Officers found a small black bear instead of a person, but did not arrest anyone and chased the animal away.
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Montpelier
Colonial Drive
Northfield Street
Mexico Ledger Publication Rates and Hours
Mexico Ledger details daily publication except Sundays and holidays at 300 North Washington. It lists subscription rates by delivery area and method, including carrier, mail, and military rates. Office hours are 8:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. weekdays and 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Saturday.
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Mexico
Audrain
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