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Newspaper

Southern Illinoisan

Location

Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Dec 08, 1969

Page

8

Nixon to face reporters at snowbound Washington conference

President Nixon returns from Camp David to host a news conference with reporters who have awaited questions since Sept. 2. Topics likely include My Lai, Vietnam war, troop withdrawals, and Paris talks as networks plan live analysis and summaries.

Washington Nixon My Lai Vietnam Haynsworth Supreme Court U. S Camp David Lodge Maryland Mountains White House Henry Cabot Lodge Paris New York Spiro T. Agnew CBS Eric Sevareid Roger Mudd NBC John Chanellor ABC Frank Stanton

Bloc of Con-Con delegates seek strong ethics rule

Springfield opens the Constitutional Convention with a push by a Democratic bloc for a robust disclosure rule on conflicts of interest. Delegates debate rules and leadership while socializing around the opening, with Rep. Paul Edward criticizing the draft rules and vowing scrutiny of lobbyist ties.

Con-Con Springfield Ilinois House Paul Edward Chicago Edward Alabama First Baptist Church of Energy Herrin Barbers Union Eaton Aldean Willison Willadean Summer Portland Ore Hollis Carbon Hill Ala

End of welfare state called by Farm Bureau leader

Farm Bureau leader Shuman urged courage to tackle controversial issues and reject compromise as he spoke at the federation's 50th anniversary convention in Washington. He warned federal spending must be controlled and government programs phased out, saying present farm subsidies cost about 3.5 billion dollars annually and hurt producers more than they help. Farm Bureau stands alone.

Washington (Ap)federation United States Farm Bureau America Shuman Nixport

U.S. Arms Talks Recessed In Helsinki

The eighth SALT session between the United States and Soviet Union was postponed at U.S. request. An American spokesman said the delay, due to lack of required information, does not indicate trouble and the session should resume soon, likely Tuesday or Wednesday. No public progress details were issued.

Helsinki U. S

Fire incidents report from West Frankfort and Marion

Fire calls occurred in West Frankfort at 4 45 pm Friday at 208 West Poplar Street. Damage to the home of Mrs Lula Smith estimated at 50 to 100 dollars with cause undetermined. Earlier police had used tear gas in the house before capturing an escaped prisoner. In Marion at 8 15 pm Saturday Edward Walker reported a trailer fire at Parks Trailer Court caused by a hot water heater.

West Frankfort W. Poplar St Lula Smith Marion Edward Walker Parks

Clashes Kill 170 of Enemy on Cambodian Border

American air cavalrymen and airmen battled North Vietnamese troops along a 100 mile stretch of the Cambodian border north of Saigon. Dozens of clashes produced 170 enemy deaths and 3 U. S. fatalities with 18 wounded. Heaviest fighting occurred near Bu Dop Special Forces camp. About 50 B 52 bombers struck base camps and gun positions, dropping over 1,000 tons of explosives. Also noted was the death of Lillian Molesm of Benton, with funeral arrangements announced.

Saigon Csmbodia Bu Dop

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Larry Kramp Associated Press Charles B. Shuman The American Farm Bureau Clarence Eaton Heaein Congress U.S Mrs. M. Kay Niversary Farnsworth Muncy R.D T. Ford W. Main Carbondale City OF Carbondale Water and Sewer Customers City Hall City Clerks Public Works and Code Enforcement Public Works City of Carbondale City OF Nova Fisher Lillian Molesm N. Commercial St Benton Franklin Hospital Hobbs-Johnson Funeral Home Roy Kale Odd Fellows Cemetery Colombo
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