Indiana Strikes Split Result in Off-Year Senate Vote
AP report from Washington details a near deadlock in Indiana as Democrat Vance Hartke trails Richard Roudebush, amid nationwide gains for Democrats in the Senate and House. Republicans gain two Senate seats, while Democrats net eight in the House. Recounts and absentee ballots loom in Indiana and other close races as Nixon touts a strengthened foreign and defense policy.
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Election night shows party gains and losses across states
Washington AP reports Republicans claim gains in the Senate while Democrats hold House majorities and gain governors. Indiana Senate race undecided. One House seat and three gubernatorial contests remain unsettled as national figures tout results. In Saigon briefing, US recon jets monitor war material buildup in North Vietnam. The USS Command notes 24 Americans killed in action last week, the lowest weekly toll in over five years.
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Newcomers Mr and Mrs Charles W Singleton arrive in Mexico
Mr. Charles W Singleton and his wife Marty have moved from Kirksville to 300 Howell Manor Court Mexico. He earned a July BA in business administration and becomes district manager for Federated Insurance. Marty, a NMSTC senior in education, teaches as a teacher assistant at Hardin Junior High. They are Bevier and Atlanta natives and attend the Presbyterian Church.
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Donald Greene In Air Basic Training News
Donald Greene, 18, son of Mr and Mrs Robert Greene, 13th Street West, Lackland Air Force Base Texas, begins six weeks of basic training in the U S Air Force. He is a 1970 Mexico High School graduate. Nixon spoke on defense and foreign affairs noting a working Senate majority and praising supporters while Agnew cited Conservative candidates in Texas and New York.
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Woman parks with children on stranger’s car trunk
A man parked to view a parade in Kirksville. A woman pulled up beside him, unloaded her three children, and stood them on the trunk to avoid damaging her own car. She explained she did not want to scratch her vehicle.
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Coeds Found Shot Near McConnellsburg Pa
Two Queens nursing students and a Rego Park peer from Queens Community College were found dead in a highway ditch along Interstate 80 near McConnellsburg Pennsylvania. Police said both had been shot, one nude with a rope around her neck and the other clothed with a slit throat and a bullet in her neck. Autopsies could not determine time of death amid prior rain.
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Water Line Flush Program Finishes in Southeast Town
Missouri Cities Water Co. completed its hydrant flushing program in the southeast section east of South Western and south of East Liberty Streets. Dallas Hovatter thanked customers for patience during the maintenance period.
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Vatican reform expands women's roles in liturgy
The Vatican issues a Mass reform allowing women to lead hymns and scripture readings, serve as ushers and collectors, but not acolytes. It permits outside church celebrations with bishop permission, one year of defined experiments, and local music selection to fit worship while stressing prayerful, modest instrumentation.
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Leith Stevens Receives UMKC Alumni Achievement Award
Leith Stevens a prominent Hollywood composer who died in July was the 1967 recipient of the University of Missouri Kansas City's Alumni Achievement award in Columbia MO.
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Talk Of Dumping Agnew After Election Victory
AP report notes speculation on Spiro Agnew's future after Nixon victory claims. Within Nixon's inner circle, opinions split on whether Agnew should be kept as running mate in 1972. Some aides say Agnew’s conduct will be watched closely in coming months while Bush’s fate keeps speculation alive. Herbert Klein cites criticism of Agnew's campaign role but says Nixon sees him as the party’s top campaigner where heat was hottest.
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Nixon comments on Congress, elections, and GOP prospects
Nixon claims Republicans will control a working majority in both houses for defense and foreign policy while Democrats retain control. He notes off year victory claims and cites Democratic chairman O'Brien. He differentiates between congressional contests and national races, touting GOP gubernatorial support across 23 states.
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The Little Things That Count
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