Japanese Businessmen To St. Louis Visit Planned
A 190 member trade mission from Japan spurred plans for Japanese firms to visit the St. Louis area next month. Lasater says 12 to 15 companies expressed interest in warehouse, distribution, and manufacturing facilities in the United States. Officials expect site tours and follow up, with reported sales of 7 to 8 million dollars during the mission in Japan. Frank Sinatra to perform two Caesars Palace shows beginning January 25 after recent retirement-era activities.
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Fuel Shortage Crisis Deepens as Nixon Seeks Powers
Washington reports a widening energy crisis after Arab oil cuts, with President Nixon warning of 2 to 3 million barrels daily shortfall and urging emergency powers to curb demand. Officials say shortages could reach 10 to 21 percent, forcing gasoline rationing and increased national urgency.
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Largest Cheetah Litter Found in Georgia
A wildlife ranger found five newborn cheetahs at Lion Country Safari Stockbridge Georgia, the largest litter in the Western Hemisphere. Officials note only about ten cheetah litters have occurred in North America and many cubs die in infancy. The cubs faced near freezing temperatures within 24 hours, but zoologist Vern McGrann said they should survive in a protected area. The five cubs, born to a female named Florence, weighed about a pound each.
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North Georgia
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Lovejoy Award To Mrs Graham Lovejoy Award To Mrs Graham
The Washington Post publisher Katharine Graham will receive the 1973 Elijah Parish Lovejoy award at Colby College in Waterville Maine. The convocation on March 20 honors her journalistic achievement named for Colby graduate Elijah Parish Lovejoy who was killed defending his presses in 1837 against a mob opposing slavery.
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Washington Post
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Elijah Parish Lovejoy
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Networks Face Antitrust Proceedings Against Major Networks
Washington AP Justice Department pursues antitrust suits against CBS NBC and ABC for monopolizing TV entertainment production. Courts denied motions to dismiss, authorizing review of network records. Government seeks court order banning in house production. suits exclude news public affairs and sports. FCC rules already bar financial interests in indep. programs. Motives questioned after White House memos. Nixon’s antipathy noted but not seen as decisive.
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Nicholas Deb. Katzenbach
Ledger Mail Subscription Rates Effective Dec 1
Rates announced for Ledger Mail subscriptions with regional and out of state pricing. Audrain and nearby counties offer 1 year $20, 6 months $12, 3 months $8, Missouri other areas 1 year $26, 6 months $17, 3 months $11, out of state 1 year $29, 6 months $18, 3 months $13, service members $1.50 per month or $18 yearly, renewals at old rate accepted through December 1.
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Killy Weds Actress Daniele Gaubert in ARCHAMP
Olympic ski champion Jean Claude Killy, who won three gold medals in 1968, has married actress Daniele Gaubert in Archamp France.
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Jean- Claude Killy
Daniele Gaubert
US Loses Total Sea Superiority Says Jane's Expert
London AP reports Capt. John E. Moore, editor of Jane's Fighting Ships, says the U S Navy no longer holds total oceanic dominance but remains an intervention force edge, especially in the Middle East. He notes Soviet advantages exist, yet US carriers remain unmatched.
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U.S
Middle East
John E. Moore
Jane’s Fighting Ships
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Soviet Union
America
Navy vs Soviet naval power debate in 1960s era assessment
Moore notes that before 1967 the U S Navy was regarded as superior overall but that after that year the Russians introduced new ships and weapons that challenged the view. The remark appears in a 1973 Mexico Ledger page.
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U.S. Navy
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