Viet Minh push near Phnom Penh widens Vietnam war front
Saigon reports fresh North Vietnamese and Viet Cong attacks on Cambodia border and near Phnom Penh. The fighting centers on Highway 7 and Route 6 areas with heavy pressure on government forces. U S. troops see little action while claims of enemy casualties vary and shortages of supplies persist.
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Freeze May Follow Fog Across Missouri
Cold air moved into Missouri bringing fog drizzle rain and the threat of snow and freezing temperatures. Readings dipped into the 30s over ground warmed by Thursday's 72 at Joplin and 40 at St Joseph. Highs ranged from the upper 40s to upper 60s with overnight lows from 34 at Kirksville to 58 at Vichy.
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Dog poisonings in Gibson City end after eight month scare
Eight months after a series of dog poisonings began on October 13 1966 residents of Gibson City hope the danger has ended as the incidents occurred at intervals until they totaled fourteen cases.
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Painter in priest robes tried to kill the Pope in Manila
The man in priestly garb attempted to stab Pope Paul VI with a knife saying he aimed to save humanity from religious propaganda. The assault occurred as the pope began a tour of Asia and the Pacific after disembarking in Manila.
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Dayan Presents New Plan For Cease Fire Talks
Dayan outlines a thinning of forces along the Suez Canal to create a relaxed climate for negotiations with Egypt. He says a new cease-fire, not withdrawal, is needed to resume talks under UN envoy Gunnar V. Jarring as Western powers explore reviving the mission by Christmas.
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Health Board Names 1970-71 Chairman
Dr J S Denslow of Kirksville appointed chairman of the Misgouti State Health Board for 1970 71. He succeeds Dr William A Knight Jr of St Louis as the board's lead official.
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Mextra Ledger Publication and Rates
The Mextra Ledger published daily except Sundays and holidays at 300 N Washington St Mexico Mo 65265. Single copy 10 cents. Carrier in Mexico and nearby towns 2.00 per month. Mail rates in Audrain and adjacent counties 12 per year 6 months 8 3 months 6. Other Missouri counties 18 per year 6 months 13 8 months 8. Out-of-state 21 per year 6 months 14 3 months 11. Members of armed forces anywhere 1 per month. Office hours 8 to 5:30 Monday to Friday 8 to 3 Saturday.
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Pope in 983 Was Assassinated
Vatican historians note Pope Benedict VII was poisoned in 983, the last pope assassinated. They recount earlier violent deaths in papal history, including Pope Lucius II dying in 1145 during a Rome assault and various martyrdoms in early Christianity.
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Indians Storm Mayflower Protest At Plymouth Rock
About 150 Indians gathered in Plymouth Mass to observe a national day of mourning and protest the Mayflower II replica. Twenty five climbed rigging and ripped down 17th century colors while tossing overboard a replica of Captain Christopher Jones as police arrived.
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Auto Sales Down By Million Auto Sales Down By Million
U S auto sales through November 20 total 6 575 343 units, down from 7 621 917 a year earlier. The Big Three Ford GM and Chrysler all show declines while American Motors posts a gain. Imports exceed 1969 levels led by Volkswagen with 430 340 units, aid by record 903 143 total imports.
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Swiss arms export case nets Swiss magnate prison term
Swiss billionaire Dieter Buehrle, head of Werkzeugmaschinenfabrik Oerlikon Buehrle, and five officials were convicted by the Supreme Court of illegally exporting war materials to crisis zones. Buehrle received an eight month suspended sentence and a $4,000 fine. Other executives got prison terms or suspended sentences. Readily admissible shipments valued at $20.5 million went to South Africa Israel Egypt and included cannons and ammunition. The 판 shipments occurred from 1963 to 1968.
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Tim Baker Visits Warrensburg Home for Holidays
Tim Baker a student at Central Missouri State College in Warrensburg is home for the holidays visiting his mother Mrs. James R. Baker at their residence.
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Family Fight Leaves 2 Dead in Missouri Bastion
In Fisk Missouri a family quarrel ended with two deaths after a 18 year old son James Laster Brown fired a .22 revolver during an argument at a southeastern Missouri home. Beulah Brown 44 was shot in the back and Dennis Rowné 27 of St. Louis was wounded in the chest as the suspect fled the scene.
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Playhouse At Pasadena Dies At Auction After Court Ruling
Pasadena Playhouse ends 54 years of theatrical history as creditors are paid from a federal court ordered sale of its belongings. The theater trained many famous American movie stars and will liquidate its accumulated assets this Sunday.
Velasquez Work Sells for Record $5.544 Million
The 1649 Velasquez portrait of Juan de Pareja, painted as practice, sold to a New York dealer for a world record price of 5.544 million, surpassing Rembrandt’s previous high. The Wildenstein firm led bidding as London galleries failed to match. The painting depicts Pareja, a mulatto assistant, and was created while Velasquez awaited a commission for Pope Urban VIII.
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Sale of Velasquez painting sparks sale and export worry
Mexico dealers auctioneer reports Velasquez work Mulatta, 30 by 25 inches, drawn high prices amid 1968 inheritance issues. The morning sale totals 6,607,200 dollars. Wildenstein plans export, awaiting government or private financier funds to block or permit the shipment. Authorities expect action within months in this major case.
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No Decorations In Jefferson City As Firemen Stall
City wide Christmas decorations will not go up this year as firefighters refuse to install them amid a salary dispute. The Chamber of Commerce says it is too late to seek an alternative method.
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