Weather snapshot and regional forecasts from a morning report
Official 7:00 a.m. readings show yesterday highs near 3 degrees and lows around 49. Forecasts for Zone 5 call for clear tonight with mid 50s, sunny Tuesday mid 70s to mid 80s, and warm Missouri outlook through midweek with mid 70s to 80s highs. River stages, hospital admissions, traffic incidents, and livestock market activity reported across Missouri and Illinois regions.
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Fischer Proposes Annual World Chess Championships
Manila AP report notes Bobby Fischer, who defeated Boris Spassky to win the world chess title, plans to defend the title annually. He predicts Spassky as a likely next challenger and says yearly world championships would be good for chess, for him, and for everyone.
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Philippines
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Congressmen Delay Ford Confirmation Amid Watergate Fallout
Vice President designate Gerald Ford hopes for a prompt Senate confirmation but lawmakers debate slowing down action to probe Nixon's firing of Archibald Cox. Senators Muskie and Long warn delays could extend until impeachment questions crystalize, while Speaker Albert would assume the presidency if Nixon is impeached. Ford’s aide issued a brief statement distancing the links between the events.
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Gerald R. Ford
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Archibald Cox
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Cox
Atty
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Muskie
D. Long
Cay Albert
Carl Albert
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Sam J. Ervin Jr
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Senate Watergate Committee
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Western Union
White House
William J. Randall
Dmo
Missouri
James W. Symington
Jerry Litton
D-Mo
House
Gerald) Ford
Litton
Nixon Watergate fallout rattles market as cease-fire eyed
Wall Street opened lower on Nixon dismissal of the special prosecutor, then steadied as focus shifted to a Middle East cease-fire. Dow slipped to 959.96, with NYSE and Amex showing more losers than gainers on light Veteran’s Day trading. Exxon rose 2 percent, California Standard gained, Texaco edged up while Atlantic Richfield fell, and Telex traded for the first time since last week amid antitrust pressure.
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Nixon
Mideast
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American Stock Exchange
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Exxon
California Standard
Texaco
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British Petroleum
Allegheny Power
Telex Corp
IBM
City Eyes Transfer of Historic Gas Lamps to Power Company
City forester Bill Thompson says only two of the gas lamp globes remain operable after years of service. Missouri Power and Light would receive deeded control of the lamps and take maintenance duties, with a monthly charge of about 34.50 per light for seven new installations, replacing the current arrangement for street lighting.
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City Forester
Missouri Power and Light
Light Company
American Royal Honors LaGrange Farm Family
The Paul Durst family of La Grange is named 1973 American Royal Missouri Farm Family of the Year for their hog and grain operation described as a far row to finish farm. They run about 150 sows on a 732 acre farm and grow corn soybeans and wheat.
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Kansas City
Paul Durst
LaGrange
Dursts
Cairo May Blacklist Liza Minelli Films
Egyptian film critic proposes banning Liza Minelli films in the Arab world after she announced plans to visit Israel to support Israeli troops. The suggestion targets her as a symbol amid ongoing regional tensions and loyalty debates within cinema circles.
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Israel
Motley Rites Held Sunday In Vandalia
Funeral services for Malcolm Motley 60 longtime Vandalian were held Sunday at Waters Funeral Home. Rev. Dan Fields and Rev. Ollie Trout conducted the service. Burial followed in Vandalia Cemetery. Motley, a former postal employee and longtime clerk of the Vandalia magistrate court, died Friday after a long illness. He was born July 6 1913 in Los Angeles and lived in Vandalia after moving there with his family. He attended Vandalia High School and the University of Missouri. He was married to Sue Jane Patton June 7 1936. He is survived by his mother wife a son James P. Motley a sister Mrs DaleAnn Chase.
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Malcolm Motley
Waters
Dan Fields
James P. Motley
Dale
Ann) Chase
Palatine
Mrs Susan Tate Dies In Fulton At 87
Mrs Susan Tate 87 of Mineola died Saturday at Callaway County Hospital in Fulton after a week there Born June 9 1886 she was daughter of Richard and Nancy Covington She lived with daughter Mrs Jewell Windsor of Montgomery City after hospitalization Survived by daughter three granddaughters Juanita Tate Denver Mary Starkey Montgomery City Dianne Harris Kansas City and seven great grandchildren Funeral services were held today at Mineola Baptist Church with Rev Fred Davis officiating Burial in Montgomery City Cemetery Schlanker Funeral Home Montgomery City arranged services
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Susan Tate
Mineola
Callaway County Hospital
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Richard
Nancy Hunley Covington
Jewell Windsor
Monroe Tate
Charles Graves Services Held
Funeral services for Charles Edward Griggs of Mexico were held this afternoon at Precht Pickering funeral home with burial in Elmwood Cemetery. The Rev. Larry Ballinger officiated with organist Mrs. John Willer. Pallbearers were Doug Duchesne Donald Early Orville Head Steve Rhodes Ronnie Lee and Kevin O Brennis. Honorary pallbearers were cousins Bill Carson Larry Carson Russell Carson and Jerry Carson.
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Chuck) Griggs
Mexico
Precht- Pickering
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Larry Ballinger
John Willer
Doug Duchesne
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Kevin O'Brennis
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Larry Carson
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Jerry Carson
Leac Tightens Money Control
ST. LOUIS AP The Missouri Law Enforcement Assistance Council voted to tighten control over federal anti crime funds apportioned to 19 regional councils. New regulations grant state executive director Robert Gruenafelder power to withhold funds for misuse and to urge removal of a regional director for continued dereliction. Atty Gen John C Danforth, council chairman, cited waste and poor planning, noting 40 to 60 percent of regional plans were of poor quality.
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Missouri Law Enforcement Assistance Council
Robert Gruenafelder
Atty
John C. Danforth
Murder inquest details fatal shooting of Mrs Henderson
John A Hoard owner of Yellow Cab Co testified at the inquest that Mrs Henderson was shot in the head after a brief argument about custody at the cab office. Henderson produced a small handgun and fired. Witness John Hoard Jr. said Henderson left the building after the shot.
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Henderson
Services Pending For Mrs Henderson
Funeral services for Delores Ann Henderson 31 of 509 E Bolivar Sr are pending at Green funeral home. Born Sept 27 1942 in Mexico she was daughter of Leon and Necell Gardner Rummans. Survived by two sons ages 10 and 11 her parents two sisters four brothers and a half brother with other relatives.
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Newell Gardner
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Personal News of Paris Pledges Lead and Demonstrations
Berry led the pledges as three members performed demonstrations on How to Make Deviled Eyes How to Make Candlestick salad and Preparing Potatoes for French Fries Lori Owens and Lori Mason led a Health and Grooming lesson Members planned a Halloween costume visit to Monroe Manor on Oct 22 Mrs Ralph DeOrnellis named adult club leader with Mrs Marvin Bivens as assistant Officers elected include Richard Berry president Patti DeOrnellis vice president Donna Sladek secretary treasurer Brenda Howard reporter Philip Kelly scrapbook keeper Cheryl Millard song leader Lori Mason Brenda Berry and Lori Barns game leaders The club placed third in its window display during 4H week
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Philip Kelly
Cheryl Millard
Brenda Berry
Lori Barns
Rod Allen to Lead in House of Blue Leaves at CMSU
Rod Allen of Mexico, a Central Missouri State University senior, will play a Hollywood director in John Guare's The House of Blue Leaves. The play opens the university theatre season Oct 24 26, and centers on Artie Shaughnessy an aspiring songwriter between zoo job shifts.
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Mexico
Central Missouri State University
Warrensburg
John Guare
Artie Shaughnessy
Central Park Zoo
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Artie
Osmond Fans Injured As Balcony Collapses At London Arrival
In London an airport balcony wall collapsed during the Osmond Brothers arrival injuring twenty young fans. None were seriously hurt. the fall sent metal and concrete onto fans on the ground floor as crowds surged forward amid the excitement.
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London
Osmond Brothers
Simmons Mare Triumphs in Royal Missouri Kansas Stake
Royal Scarlett ridden by Simmons Mare won the $300 three gaited Missouri Kansas championship stake at the American Royal Horse Show. The Simmons stable fields over 20 horses. Royal Attention owned by Miss Ann Brown took second in the Missouri Kansas five gaited event shown by Mr. Simmons.
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Mexico
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Simmons
Paul Weeke
Miss Ann Brown
Wallace Presented Motorized Wheelchair
Gov. George C. Wallace has been presented with a motorized version of the wheelchair designed by Lord Snowdon, husband of Princess Margaret of Britain, in Montgomery Alabama.
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Ala
George C. Wallace
Lord Snowdon
Margaret of Britain
Nixon faces impeachment push after Cox firing fallout
The House Judiciary Committee faces a potential inquiry to determine grounds for impeachment as Watergate turmoil deepens. News centers on Archibald Cox’s firing, Richardson and Bork resignations, and the push by AFL CIO Meany and United Mine Workers head Miller for impeachment or resignation. Public rallies and a chorus of lawmakers signal broad urgency.
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Insurance Men Favor Federal No-Fault Plan
In St Louis AP report the American Insurance Association urges federal guidelines for a national no fault auto insurance system. President T Lawrence Jones says state by state moves are slow and cites the National No-Fault Motor Vehicle Insurance Act as a superior path for speed and uniform reform while preserving state regulatory powers.
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Blonde Bid For Marilyns Letter Loses
In Los Angeles an auction over a 1952 Marilyn Monroe letter drew intense bidding between a young woman and a car dealer. The item was among 41 Monroe relics sold for 3385 dollars, including a junior high diploma. The blonde bidder identified as Janet Raymond, 21, a Pepperdine student and Miss Santa Monica, fought to a final bid of 100 dollars before losing to Bill Sheringan.
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Sunshine
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Monroe
Marilyn
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Wildcat Strike Ends at Amax Lead Mining
A wildcat strike at Amax Lead Mining Co in Bixby Missouri ended when several Local 7447 United Steel Workers members returned to work after a union meeting. The plant was not at full force but some workers reported back as talks reportedly paused with no negotiations before the return. The union represents about 490 workers at the operation.
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