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Newspaper

Mexico Ledger

Location

Mexico, Missouri, United States of America

Date

Aug 05, 1970

Page

4

Gas Rocket Move Urged By Surgeon

Washington(AP) Congressmen probing Army plans to dispose of deadly nerve gas by submarine burial urged delay but were told the disposal should proceed. Surgeon General Jesse L. Steinfeld argued the plan is safer than everyday chemical transport, while critics warned of environmental risks and secrecy. The plan calls for shipping gas-filled rockets to Sunny Point NC and dumping off the Florida coast after loading them in rail transports from Kentucky and Alabama.

Washington Atlantic Ocean U.S Jesse L. Steinfeld House Merchant Marine Subcommittee Steinfeld Army Lexington Richmond Anervice Ala Sunny Point Florida New York Atlantic Howard L. Sanders Oceanographic Institute Woods Hole Mass Alton Lennon D-N.c Paul Rogers D-Fla Joseph E Karth D-Minn Charles Raper Jonas Charles Meacham Sport Fisheries and Wildlife Service Interior Department Lennon Department of Interior John B. Rhinelander State Department Reuben

Two Teens Die In Motorcycle Collision Near Unionville

Two teenage boys were killed when their motorcycle collided with a truck on Por tram County route Koimors west of Unionville. Mark Williams 18 and Ronald Wyams 16 of Lucerne Missouri died. Mark Farie 16 also of Lucerne was injured and hospitalized in Unionville. The truck driver was uninjured.

Unionville Portram County Koimors Mark Williams Ronald Wyams Lucerne, M Mark Farie Lucerne Farley Unonville

Vandalia Personal News Seeks FCC Radar Permit

Community notes report a proposal to apply for an FCC radar permit at a cost of about 1781 dollars and a two month trial Lease. Other items include police pay raise discussion and library parking spot, plus building permits and local hospital updates.

Don St. Clair FCC Sutton Jack Floyd Missouri Power and Light Gas MPL J.J. McNamara Cecil Pew Wendell Peery Ray Carrot James David

Nixon Commission Says Pornography Does Not Cause Crime

The Nixon Commission report concludes that exposure to pornography does not harm moral character or attitudes and does not trigger sexual crimes. Experiments show arousal but no consistent link to antisocial behavior. some members fear broader moral effects despite the findings.

Washington Alpants House Bea’ Sean Commission Apuy An Unciai CO Pembe Robert N. C. Nix D-Pa Erimte Nix University of l North Carolina

Computer Voting Test Revelations And Pornography Debate

A long report summary notes that computer voting tests at 56 polling places in St Louis County failed to meet expectations with 16198 ballots cast on test devices. The study finds pornography does not cause sexual arousal in some tests and does not corrupt youths morals, while suggesting sex offender histories, not pornography, drive crimes.

OL Small Compuletizeu Valitie St. Louis Henry Koch Koch V “Mat Varni Votomatic

Wellsville Khoury League Gate Crew and Helpers

In Wellsville the Khoury League event drew a crowd of over 200 as Howard Brinegar and Jay, the vice president, oversaw gate duties. Howard Wiggs donated the public address system while Paul Rea and local volunteers managed the ball field refreshments and stands.

Wellville Khoury League Howard Brinegar Wellville Jaysees Bobby Christian Howard Wiggs Paul Rea Vin Lamintan Anatad

All-Star Game Selections Spark Fire Tragedy in Minneapolis

A blaze swept through a three story building in downtown Minneapolis overnight killing eleven people. The fire interrupted plans for an All-Star game in which thirteen players were named to the Mexico All Stars roster while several Red team members were chosen to replace the deceased. Four hospitalizations were reported in critical condition.

Minneapolis Minn Mexico

Independence rejects five annexation measures and pond project

Voters in Independence Missouri defeated five annexation proposals and a $1 million street pond issue in a special election. Center school District residents failed to approve a proposed tax levy increase and a bond, with 65 cent levy 2623 for 1979 against and bond 2588 for 1872 against.

Independence Center Kansas City

Maryville Votes to Keep City Manager Plan

Maryville residents approved the current city manager form of government with 1,831 votes in favor and 850 opposed in the Tuesday election. The measure preserves the existing administrative setup under the Maryville government.

Maryville Maryville, Mo

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