Record High Gold and Dollar Lows Hit Europe Markets
Gold reached record levels across Paris Zurich London and Frankfurt while the dollar fell to new lows. Paris closed gold at 124.13 per ounce with Zurich at 108 and London 110 as concerns of a fresh monetary crisis spread. The dollar weakened in Paris and Frankfurt as New York stock shares slid for a fourth day, with analysts linking gold buying to dollar weakness and inflation fears.
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London
U.S
Europe
Paris
Zurich
Frankfurt
New York
Nixon
Middle East
Lebanon
Soviet Communist Party
Leonid Bezhnev
Brezhnev
Washington
Soviet Union
King's Genius Meets Carnation Chief in Saddle and Bridle Feature
In Saddle and Bridle a 1929 American Royal report notes master horsemanship by John T Hook with Carnation Chief. King's Genius, ridden by Don Reavis, placed reserve in the stallion stake while Carnation Chief defeated Chief of Longview and Sweetheart On Parade, with a 1932 San Mateo rematch where King's Genius could not top Carnation Chief.
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John T. Hook
King
Don Reavis
Chief
Longview
Invincible
Lance Phillips
San Mateo
King’s Genius
Carnation Chief
Sweetheart
McNamara Talks Energy Crisis at Benton City Council
James McNamara of Missouri Power and Light addressed Benton City officials on energy sources and utility issues. The council approved street repairs and set May 19 as citywide cleanup day, with residents to place refuse out by morning. They authorized contact with the city attorney to resolve drainage and railroad crossing problems with Norfolk and Western.
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Benton City
James McNamara
Missouri Power and Light Co
McNamara
Carl Steelman
Norfolk and Western Railroad
Gift Certificate a Frivolous Quest in New York
Joy Stilley recounts how a $10 gift certificate purchased at an office party led to a costly chase for a practical luxury in a women’s shop. After misadventures with price tags and store scrip, a final purchase of cologne plus tax totaled $16.05, leaving the narrator $6.05 poorer but hopeful for future windfalls.
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Joy Stilley
New York
Drive Begun For Fall Funds At CP School
A campaign to raise funds for Mexico's Cerebral Palsy School next fall was unveiled by Randy Dewar at a board meeting. The Tall Man's Club offers $25 yearly recognition certificates, with funds used locally for handicapped children.
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Mexico
Tall Man's Club
Randy Dewar
Tall Man’s Club
Dewar
Don Smith
Jac LaFon
CP Board
Smith
Robert Fenlon
Richard Wohlers
LaFon
Hole In Ground Saves Child From Mower
Rollie Johnson, 24 year old son of Mr and Mrs Harry Johnson of New Florence, was run over by a riding mower after stumbling into a hole. He suffered a badly cut left foot with damage to the heel and toes. Doctors to decide on skin grafting today. discharge possible Friday.
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Wellsville
Rollie Johnson
Harry Johnson
New Florence
George Fenrod
Rollie
Audrain Medical Center
Mexico
Penrod
Johnson
Ten-man council alleged to run St. Louis heroin ring
The St Louis Globe-Democrat reported in today s editions that an estimated $18 million heroin operation in St Louis is controlled by a ten man council meeting in a north St Louis tavern. The council sets prices settles territorial disputes controls supply and can vote on death penalties. Freelance sellers operate if they submit to the council. A chairman supervises large shipments and liaises with authorities while an enforcer executes violators using contracts from members.
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ST. Louis
St. Louis Globe-Democrat
the Globe
Globe
The
Missouri House backs bill to create Truman birthday holiday
The Missouri House approved a bill to make May 8 a state holiday in honor of Harry S. Truman's birth, replacing April 13 for Jefferson's birthday and restoring Veterans Day to November 11. The measure, sponsored by Rep. Phillip Scaglia, passed 131-15 and would take effect next year.
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Jefferson City
Missouri House
Harry S. Truman
Missouri
Jefferson
Senate
Phillip Scaglia
Kansas City
House
Senate House
Bob Griffin
Ccameron
Senate Judiciary Committee
House Judiciary Committee
Griffin
House Committee
Maurice Schechter
Dcteve Coeur
State Printing Ruling Is Made
Jefferson City Mo AP An attorney general s opinion says the Commissioner of Administration must handle printing purchases for the legislature The opinion notes the purchasing agent in the office of administration may authorize printing costs for bills and journals without contradicting legislative control of its contingent expense fund Von Hoffman Press Inc of Jefferson City has printed for about 25 years under a no bid arrangement as leaders said no other firm can provide the one lay service.
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Jefferson City
Ray James
Kansas City
Office of
Administration
von Hoffman Press, Inc
Mexico High School Spring Picnic Plans For Council Year
The student council meets for its final activity of the year with a 6 p.m. gathering at the Lawrence Shelter. Senior members and alternates urged by president Steve Collins to bring chips and marshmallows, juniors relishes, sophomores baked beans, and freshmen potato salad. Tomorrow at 6 p.m. the Springs Sports Picnic honors golf, tennis, track, and baseball squads with coaches presenting letters and awards. Pep Squad girls will serve potato salad and baked beans.
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Mexico High School
Lawrence Shelter
Steve Collins
U S proposes Hanoi visit on return of POW remains
The United States proposed another trip to Hanoi on Friday to discuss procedures for returning 23 U S service members who died as POWs in North Vietnam. North Vietnam said they would respond later as a joint U S Vietnamese team held talks in Saigon. President Thieu warned that peace hinges on communist acceptance of cease fire and serious negotiations for elections.
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Saigon
United States
Hanoi
North Vietnam
U.S
Thieu
Panty Thief Rings Bell in London Sting
Norma McCafferty baited a thief by sewing a bell into her panties after a bra theft. Jack Cohen, 60, of London's East End, confessed to stealing the bra and attempting to steal the panties. He was ordered held for medical exams and another hearing on June 4.
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London
Norma McCafferty
Jack Cohen
East End
Cohen
Free Parking Lot Repaired on Love Street
City crews closed Love Street lot No 3 known as the Hitch lot between Washington and South Clark for patching. Reopening planned this afternoon per city engineer Gilbert Patrick. The 90 car lot recently offered free parking to the public.
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City
Love Street
Washington and
South Clark Streets
Gilbert Patrick
Murdocks Welcome Daughter At Audrain Medical Center
The Rev and Mrs Randall A Murdock of 712 S Allen St Centralia are parents of a 11 1 2 ounce girl born at Audrain Medical Center at 1 18 p m Monday The Rev Mr Murdock pastor of Centralia Church of Christ
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Randall A. Murdock
S. Allen
Centralia
Audrain Medical Center
Murdock
Centralia Church of Christ
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