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Newspaper

Mexico Ledger

Location

Mexico, Missouri, United States of America

Date

Aug 11, 1970

Page

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Fears Rise For Two Other Hostages In Uruguay Crisis

In Montevideo, fears for the lives of two other hostages grow as a murdered U.S. official and a Brazilian consul are among those seized by Tupamaro guerrillas. The group also abducted an American agricultural expert, while a body possibly linked to the case is found on a beach. The Uruguayan government refuses to negotiate, and Washington warns against rewarding terrorism.

Montevideo Uruguay U.S Tupamae Giuerrillas Fecal Nee Station Cari Eee Ieapa Tupamaros Pan A. Mitjone Mares Digg Ats Eeety K Ss Mitrione Aother Glaude L. Fly Fort Collins Golo Soverninet Pegsaboni Millione Dias Game Ian Pisnay En Aveso Mitrione Terat Irs Milrione Washington Monetevideo Goers Tillas

UN Expects Nixon and Kosygin to Attend 25th UN Session

The United Nations reports President Nixon and Soviet Premier Kosygin are likely to participate in the UN General Assembly opening Sept 15. The 124 member nations will discuss Sept 17 to Oct 2 with a commemorative session Oct 19-24 marking the charter’s 1945 start. Several world leaders have indicated appearances. however attendance by top leaders is not guaranteed.

Unitee Nations N.Y Nixon Alexei N. Kosygin U.N UNC Sas U.S Koaygin

Grand Jury To Look Into Late Returns

In Pemiscot County Missouri a grand jury will investigate irregularities in last Tuesday's primary election after Holland precinct judges failed to deliver ballots and tally hooks within 20 hours of polls closing. Judge Ragland ordered county grand jurors to probe the election and other county matters. Attorneys for five unsuccessful candidates said they would file motions to contest the results.

Caruphersvillg Missouri Pamigeot County William Ragland Holland Precinals Was Demeanor Ragland Clyde Orton

Tate Trial Lawyers Squabble in Manson Case

In Los Angeles AP reports a rift among Tate murder trial lawyers as three accuse Charles Manson ally Kanarek of pressuring key witnesses. Kanarek defends cross examination while judges rule immunity for Linda Kasabian stands. Kasabian testifies amid distress, recalling the 1969 killings of Sharon Tate and others.

Los Angeles Sharon Tate Charles M. Manson Manson Elan Miss Tate Kanarek Linda Hkasahian Iwito Air Mansson Paul Fitzgerald Ranarek Atricia Krepwinksl Fitzgerald Dave Shinn Busay Atkins Kassen Sid Migs Donald Hughes Leslie van Hovlen Penanen Kanarsk Hughes Newamen Huagerlald Kasabian Fitzgerald Spid Ater

Mass of disparate AP briefs from Vietnam to U S reform

AP dispatches recount threats in Brazil and a kidnapped official, North Vietnamese bombardment near the frontier, nerve gas trains en route to sea burial, a constitutional equal rights amendment advancing in the House, intensified U S air strikes in Cambodia, and protests around Northern Ireland Prime Minister Chichester-Clark after a Unionist party crisis meeting.

Belfast Northern Ireland James Chichester-Clark Unionist

Israeli Air Attacks Sweat Gaza Front as Ceasefire Halts

Israeli planes bomb guerrilla positions on Lebanon's slopes amid cease fire in effect since Friday. U S and Soviet satellites assist ceasefire monitoring while UN observers near the Suez Canal watch for shifts in military buildup. Jordan backs New York as site for Middle East peace talks with Mohammad Jarra authorized to represent the government.

Lebanon Heymon Pel Aviv Leban Firiday Gamal Abdel Nasser Middle East Issam Saratawi Action Organization For’ the Liberation of Palestine Hisroup Arab Palestinerganization Nasser Israel Egypt Suez Canal U.S U.N Amman Jordan Gunnar V. Jarring New York Mohammad Jarra

Sack of Checks Finally Shows Up

INDEPENDENCE MO AP A sack of 2,200 Social Security checks totaling 191400 was lost last week and not received at the Independence Post Office. A new batch was issued and delivered while the first sack was later found and sent back to Washington.

Independence Independence Post Office U.S. Treasury Department Washington

Pacifist Pastor Joins Draft Board in Redding California

The Rev. John V. Albright, a 44 year old pacifist Methodist minister from Redding, joins the Redding draft board. He says he will uphold the law while expanding conscientious objector latitude but may deny CO status to those not meeting legal standards. Albright, a former CO candidate due to WWII Japan service, emphasizes conscience within legal limits and will vote on cases as required.

Redding Gailf California John V. Albright Albright Japan Tadochina Shasta County Buparity Court Richard W. Be United Methodist Church Rededing San Francisco

Patrolman Recalls Chasing Thurmond Through Red Light

Washington AP reports a police officer pursued Sen. Strom Thurmond for about 10 blocks after a red light violation claim. Thurmond said no chase and no violation, noting he drove on as the officer followed with red lights, later saying the incident was blown out of proportion.

Washington Sen Strom Thurmond Thurmond James C. Johnson Johnson Shanen South ‘Carolina Tft Maurice McDonald Congress

VFW Dance Honors New Citizen Darrell Marking

About 200 attendees at the VEW dance honored Mrs. Darrell Sheila Marking who became a United States citizen. U S District Judge John K Regan presented her citizenship certificate at the U S Court and a Governo House in St Lots along with 21 others. She received a rose from the Red Cross and a flag from the American Legion. refreshments followed in court. She regretted no photo could be taken in federal court and emphasized becoming an American citizen legally.

Darrell Sheila) Marking United States U.S John K. Regan Marking United States Court Gustomg House St. Lots American Red Cross American Legion Red Cross

Grant for Planning To Two Regionals

Jefferson City AP reports the State Department of Community Affairs was notified today it has been awarded 35000 by the Federal Department of Housing and Urban Development for comprehensive planning assistance to Boonslick and Northeast non-metropolitan regional councils. Boonslick Council covers Lincoln Montgomery and Warren counties while Northeast comprises Clark Knox Scotland Adair and Schuyler counties.

Jefferson City State Department of Community Affairs Federal Department of Housing and Urban Development Boonslick Northeast Lincoln Montgomery Wareren Clark Knox Scotland Adair Schuyler

Summer Reading Party Clown Card Admission

The city PTA council and the Mexico Audrain County Library sponsor a summer reading program. Children who read 20 or more books are invited to a party at the Lawrence Shelter in Plunkett Park Friday from 2 to 4 p.m. Bring clown cards for admission.

PTA Council Mexico-Audrain County

Women's Rights Bill Faces Delay and Doubts

Washington AP Rep Martha Griffiths pushes a constitutional amendment for equal rights for women. After a 850-14 House victory, the effort faces possible Senate delays and needs approval by two thirds of the states. Chisholm voices concern that opponents seek limits on women.

House Martha Griffiths de Mich Senate Washington Michigan Bak Shirlay Chisholm D-N.y

Teamsters Strike UPS Shuts St Louis Office in Protest

About 440 Teamsters Local 688 drivers at United Parcel Service walked out and set up picket lines at the St Louis office over contract terms. The strike targets wage increases and better fringe benefits as negotiators face a funding standstill and stalled settlement talks.

Ned Parcel Service Teamsters Local Ontlay United Parcel

Cosmos 356 Up MOSCOW Satellite Launch Report

The Soviet Union launched another Cosmos satellite aboard Cosmos 28K, with scientific equipment reported functioning normally. Tass announced the mission, noting its predecessor lifted off on March 16, 1962.

Moscow Soviet Union Tass Cosmos

Ford deflects polish claim over Colier chair years

Rep Gerald Ford of Michigan acknowledges possible polishing needed but notes Colier had 20 years as committee chairman. Only Rep Leonor Sullivan absent from a vote and she stayed away deliberately to avoid embarrassing colleagues. She opposes the amendment while some men fear it would end protections for women. 81 cosigners of the Benale version did not expect passage and now face a tight spot.

Pion i Gerald Ford Michigan Ford Colier Leonor K. Sullivan D-Mo

Washington DC May Get Congressman

The District of Columbia residents would gain a nonvoting representative in the House next year as two bills clear the House by wide margins. One measure would grant DC a voting delegate with full House seats, while the other provides only for a nonvoting delegate. The Senate has not yet approved a House nonvoter and conferees will reconcile the two versions.

Washington District Columbia House Senate Eee

Law Officers Meet Across States In Mexico Conference

Twenty one law enforcement officers from fifteen towns in north east Missouri and western Illinois attended the Bi State Law Enforcement Intelligence Conference at Mexico City Hall. hosted by Mexico police chief Hari Jonsara with Forest Bill Duncan as moderator. A five year old group, meeting monthly to exchange crime information, plans next gathering in Winfield, Missouri on September 14.

Missouri Illinois Mexico City Hall Hari Jonsara Arca Forest Bill Duncan Shout Crimes Winfield

Attendance Falls At Boone Co Fair

Attendance at the Boone County Fair in Columbia fell short of expectations due to rainy weather. About 89,000 attended, roughly 2,000 fewer than 1989, with financials expected to break even. Boone County Fair Association president Coy Agalin said the drop and possible loss will not affect efforts to relocate the fair site begun in December 1969.

Columbia Stanley Welbern Fair Bualnesa Welbern Aes Mately Mair Coy Agaln Boone County Fair Aasoaiation

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