B52s Hit Troops In Pleiku Area
AP reports U S B52 bombers struck North Vietnamese troop concentrations within 14 miles of Pleiku in a campaign to curb attacks in the Central Highlands. South Vietnamese officers noted two new assaults near Pleiku and Kon Tum, with 15 enemy killed and 2 captured. An air clash near Kontum left 19 North Vietnamese and 12 South Vietnamese dead, while U S Marines mistakenly bombed civilians 75 miles southwest of Saigon during a cleared target.
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Monitor Tells Baby Strength Before Birth
Boston researchers unveil a fetal heart monitoring method using Brattle Instrument circuitry to detect and amplify fetal heart signals through the mother's skin. The device can distinguish three heart rate patterns and may indicate brain oxygenation during labor, aiding in corrective action.
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Boston “Hospital For Women
Brattle Instrument Corp
Cambridge
John M. Leventhal
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Farm Prices Steady In Missouri August Index
The August Index of prices received by Missouri farmers stood at 133 percent of the 1967 average, unchanged from July and 19 points above a year ago. Livestock and livestock products at 140 percent show a two point drop from July but 25 points above last year. Wheat prices rose offsetting declines in meat poultry and eggs amid overall market shifts.
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Missouri
Missouri Department of Agriculture
U.S. Department Ofculture
Lost Ballot Place But Has No Remedy
In Clayton Missouri a St Louis County circuit judge ruled Tuesday he cannot order a new election for the 54th District state representative Democratic nomination. Judge Orville Richardson said an election board error caused the ballot mix up but found no statutory remedy to correct it. James J White, the unsuccessful primary candidate, had claimed Beckman listed first at the top of the ballot gave him an unfair advantage. The suit sought a redo but was denied.
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James J. White
White
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Beckman
Election Board
Doerge in Critical Condition at Audrain Medical Center
Hugo Doerge remains in critical condition in the intensive care unit at Audrain Medical Center after being hospitalized on August 5. The Doerge family resides on Route 4 in Mexico.
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Mexico
McGovern Makes California Campaign Push For Votes
Senator George McGovern addresses unfriendly crowds in California promising not to end freedoms for Israel or aerospace jobs. He slams Nixon policies in a Seattle TV interview, praises past public service, and pledges defense cuts coupled with new domestic jobs programs. He also backs appointing women to the Cabinet.
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Olympics Resurface Amid Munich Tragedy and Aftermath
The Games plan to resume in Munich after the Arab attack that killed 11 Israeli athletes. Avery Brundage said the games must go on as officials coordinate the suspension point. The Israeli team plans to return home, while security concerns and retaliatory rhetoric rise across Israel and global capitals.
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Donohew Injured by Golf Ball at Local Golf Course
William C. Donohew, 70, of 404 East Pleasant Street, was transferred from Audrain Medical Center to McMillan Hospital in St. Louis after a golf ball struck his face at Arthur Hills Golf Course. He suffered a double fracture of the left upper jawbone and was accompanied by his daughter, Mrs. Jack Pearl of Mexico. He had been a longtime employee of A. P. Green Refractories Co.
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Augustin Survy obituary highlights auto transmission pioneer
Detroit obit notes 73 year old Augustin Survy credited as a creator of the modern automatic transmission. He began work in 1931 on the transmission for major automakers, shaping early designs and advancing automotive efficiency.
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Detroit
Augustin Surevy
Worker Dies At 73 Chrysler Corp
A veteran designer credited with key advances in the three speed automatic transmission with torque converter died at 73. Detroit authorities honored his role as shaping Chrysler Corp engineering and automotive efficiency achievements.
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Chrysler Corp
Detroit
Tech School Opens 23 Night Classes Monday in Mexico Area Vocational Tech
Enrollment for 23 skilled and technical classes begins Monday at 7 00 pm for adults 16 and older in Audrain and nearby counties. Courses include five in Electricity and Electronics with instructors R D Nelson Gary Vines and Larry Jones. Reservations and information via 581 5684 to Mexico Area Vocational Technical School.
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Mexico Area
Jefferson City Proposes Record Budget With 2.3 Million Air Fares
Mayor John Christy urged Jefferson City to adopt a record 2.3 million dollar budget for the next fiscal year starting in November. He said funds cover city operations, across the board pay raises, and a bold capital improvements program while acknowledging a planned deficit offset by reserves.
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John Christy
Christy
Baby Janelle Rae Moody Born in Columbia
Janelle Rae Moody, daughter of Mr and Mrs Dan L Moody of Auxvasse Route 1, was born Aug 27 at 10 09 am in Columbia weighing 8 lb 3 oz. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Curtis King of Portland Oregon. Mrs Moody is on leave as area youth specialist in charge of 4 H activities in Audrain County.
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Coumbia
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Audrain County
Mexico High elects Warren Cadwell NHS regent
In the first school meeting senior Warren Cadwell was elected regent of the National Honor Society. Vickie Padley became vice regent, Joan Balser secretary, and Andy Tribble treasurer. Vocational drafting sewing and health occupations classes at Mexico Area Vocational School are open to counselors this week. Pep Squad and Concert Choir officers were named.
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Andy Tribble
Mexico Area
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Gerald Valet
Jeff Rudasill
John Buckner
Butz Orders Jump In Minority Hiring
Agriculture Secretary Earl L. Butz directs all agencies in his department to boost hiring and promotions of racial minorities and women. He notes many retirements before June 30 create an opportunity to improve the department’s minority and women employment share. He urges special consideration for Spanish descent people, citing only 2.08 percent representation as of May 1972 and urging improvement.
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Washington
Earl L. Butz
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