No Wrongdoing In End War Campaign
Justice Department said no evidence of wrongdoing by the Committee To End The War in raising or spending nearly $492,000 to rally support for ending U S participation in Vietnam. The inquiry explored conflicts of interest and tax laws, finding no determinations of violations.
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Washington
Thee Justice Ett
Barry Goldwater
U.S
Amene Aviacita Republican
Afty
Richard G. Kleindienst
Department
Fed
Goldwater
Kleindienst
Goldweter
Justice Department
Vietnam
Senate
George 8. McGovern
Dl.d
Mark Hatfield
R-Ore
McGovern
Congressional
Agnew Praises Legionnaires Keepers Of The Peace
Vice President Spiro Agnew lauded American Legion members in Portland as true peace-makers at their national convention. He urged that peace comes from mutual respect and forbearance, not violence, as a crowd protested outside and Fourth Estate awards were announced to James G. Stahlman and Jenkin Lloyd Jones.
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Portland
Ore
American Legion
Spiro T. Agnew
Henry M. Jackson
James G. Stahlman
The
Nashville Banner
Jenkin Lloyd Jones
Tulsa
Memorial Coliseum
People’s Army
Hoffa Stand in May Take Over Teamsters Presidency
Early maneuvering for the Teamsters convention signals Acting President Frank E. Fitzsimmons may run for the $100,000-a-year post if Hoffa remains unavailable. Hoffa, jailed for eight years for jury tampering, faces parole in March with a prior mail fraud conviction and potential reelection doubts. Two vice presidents back Fitzsimmons. others fear a split vote if Hoffa is still held. Fitzsimmons has improved the union’s chain of command since Hoffa’s 1967 imprisonment.
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Washington
Lewisburg
Hoffa
Teamsters
Miami Beach
Fitzsimmons
Einar Mohn
Union
Murray W
Dusty) Miller
Mohn
Miller
Death Row Changes in Missouri Penitentiary
In Jefferson City nine inmates moved from the old punitive unit to a 12 cell area at Missouri State Penitentiary. They have TVs, new amenities, an exercise yard, pool table, daily showers, and barber services. Warden Harold Swenson says reforms aim to reduce inhumane conditions and tension.
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Jefferson City
Missouri State Penitentiary
Fultion
Harold Swenson
The
Kansas City Star
Rubin
Carl Brandt
New York
Simon
Tax haven controversy over Rubin foundation profits
Mexico ledgers show Schuster publishers sending proceeds after deducting a fee for a foundation. Brandt refused to reveal the address while Rubin’s lawyer declined comment. The IRS exemption and the foundation’s formation papers are under scrutiny amid charges tied to Rubin’s Chicago protests during the 1968 Democratic National Convention. Rep. Scherle calls it a disgrace and urges revocation of tax exemption.
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William Scherle
R-Town
Foundation
Rubin
IRS
Capitol Theater to Close After 1934 Run in Jefferson City
The Capitol Theater in downtown Jefferson City will close with its final shows featuring Myra Breckenridge. After March 1971 the building at High Street will be used by Central Realty Co for civic and film use, with only special films planned briefly.
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Capitol Theater
Myra Breckenridge
Civica Jefferson City
High St
Central Realty Co
Road Oil Kills Hogs North of Kirksville
Drainage water from a freshly oiled road entering a pond killed two sons of Ted Levitts, a farmer north of Kirksville, according to Levitt and a veterinarian. The incident is reported by AP with other national items noting Jerry Rubin's tax exempt foundation tied to his book Do It.
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Kirksville
Ted Levits
Levitts
Washington
Jerry Rubin
The
Social Education Foundation
Rubin
Mrs Bill Mattson Chosen as Miss Missouri Chaperone
Mrs Bill Mattson of Jefferson City formerly of Mexico will serve as Miss Missouri's chaperone at Atlantic City, having previously chaperoned in Mexico. Bill, once with The Ledger, will travel for the major event. Four generations have attended Sims school near Thompson.
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Bill Mattson
Jafferson City
Mexico
Miss
Tara
Thomas Motley
Thompson
Hannibal Grocers Add 10 Cent Check Charge
Hannibal grocers announce a 10 cent charge for cashing any check not equal to the purchase amount. The fee applies to all customers except for exact purchase payments. The move is described as a standard service fee by association members.
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Hannibal
Hannibal Grocers Assn
Devil's Darning Needles Invasion Reported In 1970
A stick like insect known as the Devil's Walking Stick or Devil's Darning Needle is plentiful this year in Missouri. They defoliate shade trees in large numbers, notably locust and oak in Moberly. Immature and green, they turn brown when mature and reach 2 1 2 to 3 inches. They are phasmids. 25 US species exist. Some species can shed and regrow legs, but carbaryl or toxaphene sprays kill them.
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Moberly
United States
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