China cancels National Day parade amid speculation
AP dispatches report China called off the National Day parade on Oct 1 as part of a leadership reshuffle plan. Officials denied reports Mao Tse-tung is ill or dead while theories swirl around U.S. visits and a possible central committee session to oust hard leftists.
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China's Leadership Uncertainty Weighs on Nixon Peking Trip
AP analysis notes China watchers doubt Mao is near death or ill but recognize a leadership puzzle. Citing halted flights and unpublished public showings, analysts suggest a possible succession issue while stressing Mao and Chou En-lai remain firmly placed. The topic gains urgency due to Nixon's planned Peking visit.
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Sheltered workshop survey eyed for area work program
About fifty four residents from Mexico Vandalia Farber and Montgomery City attended a Monday night meeting on establishing a sheltered workshop. Fred Lierheimer explained the concept and potential jobs such as boxes pallets and envelopes. A temporary board was named to conduct a market survey and plan next steps. Transportation was discussed but not provided.
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Central Missouri HDC Receives Job Grant
The Central Missouri Counties Human Development Corp. has been awarded 170,720 dollars to fund a project creating fulltime jobs for 49 enrolled workers. The grant is part of several packages totaling over a million dollars to provide work for 473 people.
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Senate approves draft extension amid military aid bill clash
Senate passage of the draft extension bill clears the path for a $21 billion military hardware appropriations push. After Nixon signs the draft measure restoring expiring deferment authority, first mobilizations target June graduates and dropouts with low lottery numbers. Other items include UN seating debates with China and Taiwan and wage freeze tensions.
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Bomb lowered for Amchitka test without Nixon approval
A five megaton nuclear device was lowered at least 300 feet into an underground Alaskan test site as officials said Nixon had not yet approved the blast. Congress and researchers cited the plan for an October test window between Oct 1 and Oct 7. The AEC furloughed staff and would need a week to place the device, with security concerns preventing disclosure of its current location.
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Missouri towns approve various local tax and bond measures
Warrensburg voters approve a one cent city sales tax by 1 214 to 800. Ferguson backs the levy 1 164 to 1 093. Monett rejects a 540 000 school bond 999 to 987 while Seneca rejects a 216 000 bond 302 to 981. Lee's Summit defeats a on site liquor by the drink proposal 1 289 to 1 515. Bruce Sherwood elected Parkville city marshal at 1 annual dollar. Normandy Fire Protection District approves 155 000 bond for two new fire trucks 954 to 422.
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Navy Boss Couldn't Get Into Marines
At Quonset Point Rhode Island Marine Corps Commandant Gen Leonard F Chapman Jr says Navy Secretary John H Chafee could not rejoin the Marines today because his hair and sideburns are too long. The remark follows Chapman's note that a crew cut is key to Marine discipline and performance.
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Man Who Burned Car Becomes A Folk Hero
Eddie Campos of Whittier California says he solved his car woes with one match after his Lincoln Continental burned on the front lawn of a Ford plant. He became a folk hero to others with faulty cars, recounting a long chain of defects since buying the car in 1969. He denies a vendetta against Ford, claiming he is helping consumers stand up for their rights.
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Drugs and Child Care New Classes in Night School
Enrollment for 23 classes at Mexico Evening School begins Monday at 7 p.m. at Mexico High School. New courses include Drug Prevention and Detection led by Sheldon Silk and Child Care and Development taught by Mrs. Robert Gooch. Some sessions run six weeks with $10 fee for the drug course and five two hour sessions at $6 for child care. For details call 591-5684.
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Mexico Ledger Subscription Rates and Hours
Mexico Ledger shows pricing for single copies and mail subscriptions across regions, with detailed yearly, half yearly, and quarterly rates for Audrain and neighboring counties, plus out of state and armed forces options. Office hours are listed as 8:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. weekdays and 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Saturdays.
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