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Newspaper

Mexico Ledger

Location

Mexico, Missouri, United States of America

Date

Aug 05, 1971

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Moon Return Reflections From Apollo Hadley Base

At Space Center Houston astronauts Scott and Irwin recount the end of their lunar mission. They describe the crater Hadley as a gold mine, the Moon buggy and Falcon wreckage left behind, and the longing to share the moment back on Earth. Scott speaks of exploration as a fundamental truth.

Associated Press Wester Pach Houston Scott Earth Jim Irwin Dave Scott Hadley Moon Hadley Base Space Center A. E. Housman Pace Center Alfred M. Rden

SAS Denies Plan to Charter POW Flight from Laos

A Swedish report claimed American POWs might fly from Vientiane to Rome on an SAS jet, prompting denials from SAS, U.S. officials, and North Vietnam. SAS said a private intermediary sought a Laos to Rome charter for 187 passengers and that no military nature or contract existed. Washington and Hanoi dismissed the idea as unfounded amid ongoing peace talks and prisoner exchanges talks.

Proto Laos Europe West Germany Rome SAS Athe Thas Ivate Furance Sweden Dagens Heter U.S Vientiane Bangkok Jack Herbert Dagens Nyheter Washington Nixon Ronald L. Ziegler Truong Gia Nhan Stockholm Thuy United States Vietnam Richard Rand Rand Pathet Lao Cora Weiss Cochairman Committee of Liaison North Vietnam New York Hanoi U.S. Defense Department Indochina Germany

Swim and Melons Open Program in Mexico Youth Week

The Mexico MO youth program runs this weekend with events at Plunkett Park, the Mexico Youth Center, and local churches. Activities include free junior and senior high swim Friday 7 to 9 pm, a car ram to the Youth Center for watermelon, Saturday sessions from 10 am, Ambassador Quartet appearances, and a 2 pm Sunday final at Mexico Memorial Airport urging youths to attend their churches.

Plunkett Park Mexico Youth Center Mexico Memorial Airport

New Adult Nonfiction Titles At Mexico Audrain Library

Mexico Audrain County Library adds numerous adult nonfiction titles led by From Caesar to the Mafia by Luigi Barzini and European Discovery of America by Samuel Morison. Other notable works cover travel guides, regional histories, and political topics from Poland to Scotland.

Mexico-Audrain County Tondon Benn Pocket Guide Luigi Barzini Sweden Paul Austin Denmark Stuart Rossiter Iceland John Griffiths Holland L. Russell Muirhead Kew Jeremy Bernstein Adonis Colin Thubron Siberia George St. George Fodor Morocco Eugene Fodor Sunset Canada Rand McNally Mexico Andrew Hepburn Cape Cod Walter Teller Connecticut Edmund Delaney New York Joan Feldman Alabama Kathryn Windham Indiana Jean Alley Colorado Harry Hansen Idaho Ernst Jahn Bolivia Margaret Anstee Missouri Jerena Giffen Africa Brian Roberts Scotland Rosalind Mitchison Czechoslovakia Philip Windsor Poland Velav, Benes Pakistan Tariq Ali Calley Arthur Everett William Tomkins U.S. Virgins Eastern Caribbean Darwin Creque Samuel Morison New Jersey Richard McCormick Montana James Hamilton Wyoming Writers

Queen Mother Elizabeth celebrates 71st birthday at Clarence House

Queen Mother Elizabeth marked her 71st birthday with a quiet gathering at Clarence House. Attending were Princess Margaret, Lord Snowdon, and their two children, in a small family celebration.

London Elizabeth Clarence House Margaret Lord Snowdon

Few Know Their Fringe Benefits By John Cunniff AP Analyst

An AP analysis notes workers often lack understanding of fringe benefits and private pension plans now estimated at 130 billion. It urges employees to ask essential questions about coverage vesting benefits and funding, while highlighting risks from company stock investments, loans, insolvency, and lack of insurance.

John Cunniff NEW York Congress Securities and Exchange Commission Labor Department Atwood

Boonville Faces Push To Curb Inmate Buildup

State officials pursue new procedures to curb incorrigible youths at Boonville Training School for Boys. Gov Hearnes and the Training School Board aim to mail recommendations by mid August after Supreme Court ruling invalidated a transfer law.

Boonville Training School For The State Training School Board Warren E. Hearnes Wendell Sears Missouri Supreme Court Training School Board

Jack Benny Draws Winner in New Jersey Lottery

Holmdel New Jersey AP Jack Benny drew the winning number in the fourth one million dollar lottery at a local event. Benny joked TV gave him his own bowl and says he would take 10 percent if he picked the winner. The winning ticket belonged to Patsy Tilton of Fort Monmouth yielding 50 000 a year for 20 years.

Holmdel N.J Jack Benny Benny New Jersey Patsy Tilton Ft. Monmouth

Double Funeral Services For Crash Victims

Double services were held in Burlington Colorado for Mr. and Mrs. Aubrey Williamson former Missourians killed in an automobile crash last Friday. Mr. Williamson formerly resided in Moberly and Mrs Williamson in Shelbina with relatives including Opal Maupin of Auxvasse. Families attended from Mexico and Missouri before returning home.

Burlington Colo Aubrey Williamson Williamson Moberly Shelbina Opal Maupin Auxvasse Charles Young Route 3 Mexico Carl Newbrough Forrest Foreman Young Colorado

Governor urges judges on juvenile transfer law issues

The governor told the judges the legislature failed to provide a substitute for the transfer law or for a maximum security juvenile institution. He advised checking with the training school to see if a particular youngster's needs could be met and, if not, to arrange another provision for the boy.

Ledger Ads Highlight Savings On Household Supplies

The Ledger urges readers to notice alert ads showing how savings accrue when buying household supplies. It emphasizes ongoing value and potential earnings from smart purchases.

Toothpaste Study Reveals Gum Reactions Across Brands

An unpublished Pentagon study reported by Senator Claiborne Pell links gingival stomatitis to several toothpaste brands. Colgate, Crest, McLean's, Plus White, Ultra Brite, Vote and Gleem show varying gum reactions in 1,057 patients and hamster tests. Colgate-Palmolive questions the study's validity. Pell urges consumer information.

Sen. Pell Pell Army Institute of Dental Research Crest Colgate

Missouri Senate Bill 2257 status and burial rules overview

Senate Bill 2257 was approved by a Senate committee on March 30 and, under Senate rules, is tabled or effectively dead for now. It could be revived next year if two-thirds of the Senate consent. Burial in national cemeteries is open to service members who die in duty or veterans with honorable discharges, plus spouses and eligible children, with space and Arlington rules restricting access. Availability is not guaranteed and applications occur at death. ARLINGTON limits and special cases apply, including Medal of Honor recipients, sitting Congress members, the President, and high ranking officers.

Missouri Senate Armed Services National Arlington F. Morris Crews Veterans Service United States Crews Congress

Mansfield Plans to Withdraw Indochina Draft Waits Senate Action

Mansfield opposes a filibuster and may revive a nine month withdrawal plan if prisoners are freed. The House passed a $2.4 billion annual military pay raise with a withdrawal provision urging Nixon to negotiate a final Indochina exit date. The draft bill faces Senate action after a recess as the Selective Service lottery begins for next year’s conscripts.

Washington Senate Mike Mansfield House Nixon U.S Indochina Mansfield John C. Stennis D-Miss Armed Services Committee

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