Nixon vetoes 5.6 billion public works bill
President Nixon vetoed a 5.6 billion public works bill saying it would not deliver quick job creation and would produce dead end projects. He urged Congress to pass emergency employment measures and opposed tax cuts or rapid federal spending to spur the economy.
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Jury Indicts Ellsburg Over Pentagon Papers Leak
Federal grand jury indicts Daniel Ellsberg on charges of stealing top secret Pentagon Papers about U S involvement in Vietnam. He surrendered in Boston after being missing since June 16. Indictments for others were not disclosed. The panel plans further probe after the July 4 holiday.
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County Betterment Organization Formed
Jim Heim of Mexico was elected temporary executive chairman at the Audrain County Betterment Committee meeting at the 4-H Center attended by about 85 residents. Donald Spencer and Nelson Willingham were named vice chairman and recording secretary respectively, with Everett VanMatre presiding and emphasizing county cooperation and broader county-wide community development goals beyond Mexico, Vandalia, and Martinsburg.
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Crossing Guards Urged for Route J Traffic Safety Plan
Mexico City Council discussed alleviating crossing dangers on Agricultural Street Route J before school opens. The McMillan School PTA urged traffic controls such as flashing signs and pedestrian lights while the city manager and highway officials consider actions, targeting a decision before late August.
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Judge Nolen of Paris Dies at 80
Ralph Waldo Nolen 80, Monroe County Probate and Magistrate Judge, died 1:40 p.m. Monday at Ellis Fischer Hospital in Columbia after a long illness. Born May 1, 1891 near Monroe City, he lived most of his life in Paris. He was a court lawyer with his late brother Oliver Nolen for 30 years, served as sheriff 1917-1921 and state representative 1935-1936, and was county probate and magistrate judge for 15 years. He married Anna Lillian Heathman in 1946. she died in 1967. Survived by siblings Russell, Kathryn Sours, Emma Larson, and several nieces and nephews. Funeral arrangements pending at Agnew Funeral Home, Paris.
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Street crosses and safety worries near Hawthorne School
Snyder notes street crossings resemble other major routes as PTA asks for child safety on Agricultural Street and Route 1. Patton says highway department will coordinate with city and school, plans 30 to 35 mph two lane speed, stop signs at Route 1 approaches, and seeks data on child crossings.
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Largest Missouri Freedom Forum Reaches Peak Enrollment
A record 276 high school students attend the 10th annual Missouri Freedom Forum at Missouri Military Academy this week. Co sponsored by the academy Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Missouri Farm Bureau Federation the event runs through Thursday at 1 p.m. Speakers include M Stanton Evans editor Indianapolis News Dr Robert Anderson Hillsdale College and Dr Jerzy Hauptmann Park College with topics on free enterprise American government and the Structure of American Freedom among others. The forum opened with an orientation and vesper service and featured remarks by William S Lowe president A P Green Refractories Co and Dr Clifton Ganus Jr Harding College. Students have also enjoyed recreation and a mixer hosted by Paul Schoene Youth Agent Franklin County.
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Franklin County
Preacher Starts New Church With Fervor
The sermon debut of a priest in a new congregation is teased by a deacon who jokes about facing the crowd. The preacher replies with a smile that the choir and he have the congregation outnumbered, signaling confidence and humor for the first service.
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K &M Bulletin
Blackwell to launch 1972 tax hike ban initiative
State Senator Earl R. Blackwell of Hillsboro plans a July 15 campaign to push a constitutional amendment banning tax increases without voter approval. He aims to run alongside his 1972 gubernatorial bid and seeks signatures of at least 8 percent of last governor voters from seven of ten districts, with no time limit.
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