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Mexico Ledger

Location

Mexico, Missouri, United States of America

Date

Aug 04, 1970

Page

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UN Envoy Opens Preliminary Talks on Middle East Peace Plan

UN envoy Gunnar Jarring held initial discussions in New York with Arab and Israeli diplomats as part of the US backed Middle East peace proposal. Kadafi of Libya was in Baghdad seeking to smooth rifts between Egypt and Iraq while Gahal in Tel Aviv quit the coalition to protest acceptance of the plan.

Associated Press Gunnar V. Jarring New York Dhe East Muammar Ke|dafi Baghdad Egypt Iraq Kadafi Tel Aviv Gahal Party Golda Meir Israel Jarring New Abdullah El-Erian Muhammad El-Farra I Jordan Yosef Takoah Isral U.N United States Britain France Soviet Union Middle East U.S Jordan U Thant William P. Rogers Thant Rogers Security Council Gamal Abdel Nasser Cairo al Ahram Ahmed Hassan el Bakr Kadad Baghdad Radio

Hurricanes hit Corpus Christi Bay towns hard

Instant News reports Hurricane Celia with winds to 145 mph damaged Corpus Christi and nearby bayside towns as it swept inland. The storm caused extensive destruction across coastal communities and forced evacuations along the LibagPoi shore.

Corpus Christy Tex Corpus Christi

Soviet Pilots Reported in Suez Air Battle

Washington reports say evidence suggests four MIG21s were downed by Israeli jets over the Suez Canal last week, with Russians possibly piloting all four. U.S. officials caution no confirmation, while noting blond crews and monitored Russian radio chatter. The event could mark first direct Israeli-Russian air combat and influences on fragile truce efforts amid Prime Minister Meir's coalition split.

Washington U.S Suez Canal Israel United States Mideast Gahal Party Golda Meir Egypt Siles

Postal Bill Passed by Senate in Landmark Mails Reform

The Senate approved a postal reform bill 57 to 7, sending an independent postal service plan to President Nixon for final approval. The measure creates an 11 member board for governance and a five member rates commission to set mail rates, ending direct congressional control. It aims to improve security after a Soviet spy ship incident and includes a general pay raise for mail carriers.

Washington Cape Kennedy Fila Navy Senate Nixon House Thaddeus J. Dulski D-N.v Board of Governors

Submarine Poseidon Firing Prompted Russian Intercept Close Pass

The first Poseidon missile launch from the James Madison occurred in the Atlantic about 130 miles east of Cape Kennedy. The Soviet trawler Laptev was kept 3,000 yards away by the USS Caleateria as the submarine surfaced. The Russians retrieved plastic membrane pieces from the launch deck while American sailors salvaged all fragments. Carl Edward O'Connor, 21, of Route 1 Mexico, is listed in good condition at Boone County Hospital after a one car crash earlier that Monday.

Navy James Madison Atlantic Cape Kennedy U.S Caleateria Ken Houte Vd Laptev Madison Carl Edward O'Connor Route 1 Mexico Boone County Hospital Columbia Diand

Dr. Harlie L. Smith Dies at Clearwater Memorial

Funeral services were held today for Dr. Harlie L. Smith, president of William Woods College in Fulton, Missouri from 1941 to 1950. He died Sunday in Clearwater, Florida.

Clearwater, Fla Harlie L. Smith William Woods College Fulton Clear

Saved And Scrimped For Hawaiian Trip Ends In Hospital

Irene Lamb of Methuchen, Nad., after two years of thrifty saving, finally reached Hawaii but spent her entire vacation in a Honolulu hospital room. She broke her hip after stepping off a plane and receiving a flower lei, while a travel agent said she will get a partial rebate on the $778 package tour.

Honolulu Irene Lamb Methuchen Nad Hawaii

Tina Curtis In Fair Condition After Car Crash

Tina Rochelle Curtis, 3, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Rich ard Harndon Jr., of 1203 Lafayette St., remains in fair condition in the University of Missouri Medical Center's intensive care unit today. She suffered a concussion skull injuries and kidney damage when a car struck in front of her home Sunday.

Tina Rochelle Curtis Ming Richard Harndon Jr Lafayette St University of Missouri Medical Center Biewee

Bridge Closure After Truck Crash Crushed Man

Jefferson City AP report describes damage from a truck crash near Clear Creek Bridge on U.S. 5.54 in east Jefferson City. Ronald R. Stemers, 39, of Creek Vernon County, died after being crushed by a car that fell after a chain hoist broke in a repair shop. M. J. Snider, Missouri's chief highway engineer, said Monday the accident occurred last Friday.

Jefferson City Ronald R. Stemers Creek Bridge U. 5 Vernon County M. J. Snider South

McGovern condemns VA head over slur against senators

Senator George S McGovern accuses Veterans Administration head Donald Johnson of a mindless slur calling antiwar senators surrendering to Communism. He notes 17 combat veterans among those slurred and protests the use of a respected agency for political rhetoric.

Washington George S. McGovern D-S.d Veterans Administration McGovern Donald BE Johnson Senate U.S Vietnam Etters

Car Crash Injures OConnor Relative in Mexico

Clarence E. O Connor aged 23 of Mexico suffered back injuries as the driver in a collision. He is a cousin of Carl O Connor and remains in satisfactory condition at Audrain Hospital.

Clarence E. O'Connor Mexico Carl O'Connor Audrain Hosiphtal

Fulbright decries presidential access to TV as dangerous power

Senator J. William Fulbright says easy presidential access to television is dangerous and unchecked. He testifies on a bill requiring networks to give Congress and the judiciary four free air slots annually to present views, stressing the act is institutional rather than partisan and would let Congress report to the nation independently.

Washington D. W. Fulbright D-Ark Amercan Foreign Relations Committee Fulbright Senate Communications Congress Judiciary

Golden Graduates With Highest Honors

Britt Golden Jr. returns to Bakersfield after a 10 day visit with his parents. He earned a Master of Education in administration with supervision of instruction and an Educational Specialist degree, ranking first in a class of 1355 with a 2.963 average. He leaves for five weeks in Honolulu with Dr. Guy Hughes and others, then will teach art and work as an administrative member with the William S. Hart In son School District in Los Angeles.

C, Britt Golden Jr Bakersfield Calif C.B. Golden Ringo St Golden Texas Southern University Houston Tex Honolulu Guy Hughes Ollie Brooke Maui William S. Hart Inson la Arroyo Seco High School Los Angeles

Miss Czechoslovakia Seeks German Asylum

Kristina Hanzalova Miss Czechoslovakia of 1969 and former Miss Universe entrant asked West German refugee authorities for asylum during a private visit to West Germany. Officials said the request was under consideration.

Mexico Ledger Publication Rates and Offices

The Mexico Ledger lists publishing details including office at 300 N Washington St Mexico MO 65265 and mailing rates. Single copy price ten cents and bulk or subscription options vary by delivery area with annual and semiannual terms for Audrain and surrounding counties and out of state. Office hours Monday through Friday in the main office.

Washington St Mexico Audrain Prakd

One Way to Get Rid Of Unwanted Items

About 200 members of the American Society of Safety Engineers met at the University of California at San Diego to suggest methods for disposing of 10 000 pounds of potassium hypochlorite. One unsigned note proposed packaging in small lots and calling it third class then assuring it will never return.

San Diego, Calif American Society of Safety Enfpineers Universisity of California San Diego

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