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Newspaper

Mexico Ledger

Location

Mexico, Missouri, United States of America

Date

Aug 20, 1970

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US Response Draws Mideast Reactions

Artillery from Lebanon killed five Israeli soldiers and wounded four at the frontier as Israel and Arab guerrillas dueled near Mt. Hermon. Beit Shean and Jordan were also targeted with sporadic fire. The United States faced mixed Israeli reactions to its stance on Egyptian cease-fire violations, with some praise and some criticism, while Egypt accused Washington of pressuring Zionist interests. Israel released aerial photos alleging Egyptian missile deployment near the Suez Canal and pressed for Western pressure on Cairo and Moscow.

Associated Press Lebanon Mt. Hermon Jordan Beit Shean Sea of Galilee Jordan River U.S Israel Egypt Jerusalem Post Foreign Ministry Washington Davar Middle East Hatsofelt Soviet Union Suez Canal Cairo Moscow Jerusalem Pravda State Department Robert J. McCloskey McCloskey Tel Aviv Great Bitter Lake Ismailia Cannal Ripei Ner Missouri Trai Traffic Police Administration Flc Institute Northwestern Uni Americaniversity E. J Mike) Hocka Highway Patrol Evanston United States Nixon Netanya

Walker Trooper Receives Training Aid at Traffic Institute

Trooper Walker, 30, native of Lee's Summit, receives support for training at the Traffic Institute through the office of Robert E. Burgess, Director of the Missouri Division of Highway Safety, funded under the Highway Safety Act of 1966. Walker joined the patrol in 1966 and has served in Montgomery City and Mexico. his father, Sergeant Herbert Walker, is stationed at Troop A headquarters in Lee's Summit.

Walker Traffic Institute Robert E. Burgess Missouri Division of Highway Safety Lee's Summit Highway Patrol Montgomery City Mexico Iterbert Walker The Troop A Lee’s Summit

W. D. McGhee Dies in Missouri

W D McGhee 4 a banker and prominent Missouri Democrat died in a Poplar Bluff hospital after a long illness. He spent most of his life in Piedmont and earlier worked in the land tide business. Survived by widow in Piedmont nursing home two sons R C McGhee Piedmont and D E McGhee St. Louis five daughters Mrs Mary Potts Jefferson City and Miss Bernice McGhee Atlanta Ga

Poplar Bluff W.D. McGhee McGhee Piedmont Land Tide R.C. McGhee D.E. McGhee St. Louis Mary. Potts Jefferson City Bernice McGhee Atlanta

Nation responds to cease-fire violations in Middle East

A mixed U.S. response lists Cairo and Moscow charges over cease-fire breaches while Egypt accuses Israel. Authorities report ABC Nevada test site contamination by plutonium as the Pentagon debates amnesty for troops using illegal drugs. Viet Cong overrun a Cambodian village near Phnom Penh as U.S. security policy shifts toward an all volunteer army debate and border talks with Mexico begin. Linda Kasabian ends lengthy Tate murder trial testimony and seeks nature retreat with her children.

Israel Israe Washington Egypt U.S Ment Atomic Energy Commission Cairo Moscow Ail ABC Nevada

Patrolman Shot Dead Writing Traffic Ticket in Berkeley

Ronald T. Tsukamoto a Berkeley patrolman 28 shot to death while writing a traffic ticket during early morning hours. He died two hours later after being struck in the head by an unknown assailant who fled in a nearby car. The killing mirrors prior San Jose and San Francisco incidents where officers were targeted during traffic stops.

Berkeley Calif San Francisco Ronald T. Tsukamoto Richard Berger San Jose Tsukamoto Berger

Street Map Parodies Mix Myths and Military Names

A playful street game uses fictional intersections like Union Schopp and Love Mansfield along Teal Lake Road. It blends mythical place signs with real names including Omar Bradley West Moreland and Hollywood stars such as Tony Curtis Julie Christie and James Stewart, in a quirky map puzzle.

Mexico Schopp and Hord West-Moreland Omar’ Bradley Jackson Washington Tony Curtis June Allison Jack Lemon Tim Holt Dale Evans Julie Christy Jack Carson Rory Calhoun Rod Taylor Ringo Starr James Stewart Omar Shariff Mary Pickford Spring Byington Bette Davis Craig Stevens Miss Allyson Mr. Lemmon Miss Christie

Lloyd Myers Killed in Automobile Accident

Lloyd Myers 32 of Roodhouse Illinois died Tuesday night in a car crash near Roodhouse. Born September 18 1938 at Rush Hill he was son of Ruth Talley and E K Myers. Survived by his wife two daughters his mother four brothers and four sisters. Funeral Friday 2 p.m. at Wulf Funeral Home with burial in Roodhouse. Uncles Harry Talley and Joe Talley of Mexico will attend.

Lloyd Myers Roodhouse Ruth Talley E.K. Myers Rush Hill Mr. Myers Wulf Funeral Roadhouse

Bookmobile Schedule for Aug 24 to Aug 28

The Mexico Audrain County Library released the weekly bookmobile itinerary for Aug 24 through Aug 28. Stops include Strother 9 9:45 a m Naylor 10 10:45 a m Fox 11 11:30 a m Tuesday Laddonia 10 10:30 a m Farber 11 11:30 a m Vandalia 1:30 2:30 pm Beary Wednesday and Thompson 9:30 10:30 a m Thursday.

Mexico-Audrain the Beary Thompson Stop

City limits annexation hearing enters third day

Steven Kelly of Black and Veatch testified as the city pursues a declaratory judgment to extend its boundaries. The Kansas City firm's proposal to double the city size by annexing surrounding areas is under review in Audrain County Circuit Court. Other witnesses included Eldon det of the state highway engineers commission and James Gallaher of Gallaher and Kent real estate, among others. The session ran until 6 30 p.m. yesterday.

Steven Kelly Black and Veatch Audrain County Kansas City Eldondet State Highway Engineers Commission James Gallaher

5000 Tons Explosives Sink To Sea Floor Off Maryland

A U S Navy ship loaded with 5000 tons of obsolete explosives began sinking 135 miles off the Maryland coast at a depth of 7200 feet after opening sea valves at 730 am. The vessel left Sandy Hook Wednesday, was towed to the site, and the sinking was moved from the Barnegat Light area due to public opinion. The payload includes conventional explosives shipped from Army installations. mustard gas storage remains offshore from May 1967 site.

Earle N.J Maryland U.S. Navy Tols Sandy Hook Barnegate, Light Navy Barnegat Light

Zsa Zsa Gabor seeks $500000 ring recovered in theft claim

In New York Zsa Zsa Gabor complains of a jewelry theft involving a 38 carat diamond ring valued at $500000 and other high value pieces. She notes the ring and two men took a $100000 pair of earrings and a $20000 turquoise ring during a morning incident. The actress describes the elaborate jewelry as unsafe and vows never to wear it again.

New York Gabor News-City de Lindsay Brooklyn San Francisco

Top Red Leaders At Moscow Summit Session

AP reports East European communist chiefs meet in Moscow to hear a Kremlin report on a Soviet West German accord and assess implications for East West relations. Attendees include Ulbricht Ceausescu Husak Gomulka Kadár Zhivkov and Brezhnev. The one day session may wrap tonight or Friday.

Moscow

Arrow Rock Lyceum Players Open Angel Street in Columbia

The Arrow Rock Lyceum players present Angel Street at the Hall Theater in Columbia Friday at 8 15 p m. The production showcases local talent in a period suspense play setting.

Arrow Rock Lyceum Players Columbia The Angel Street Hall Theater

FHA Committeemen Hold Session Here

Farmers Home Administration committee members met at the REC Coop on Highway 54 east for a session on duties and responsibilities. Alvin E. Boise directed the meeting with county supervisors from Ralls Pike Monroe Lincoln St. Charles St. Louis Montgomery and Audrain counties in attendance.

Farmers Home Administration FHA Rec Highway 54 East Alvin E. Boise Ralls Pike Monroe Lincoln St. Charles St. Louis Montgomery Audrain Joseph T. Raine Mexico William Martin New London Robert Craft Bowling Green Jerry L. Finley Paris Robert Ray Benton City Glenn Varice Centralia Leslie Freyer Jr Laddonia Montgomery County Charles Lauter Rhineland Charles Kleinsorge Wellsville Allen Sutor Jonesburg John Lowry

Maid for Day Business Is Success

Fred Arnold a former San Quentin inmate started Maid for Day, a house cleaning service in San Diego. After an $1,300 loan and door to door effort with wife Zella, the firm grew to 49 employees and about $130,000 monthly income. The BBB enrolled him early, and Brokers Financial backed expansion into a subsidiary with strong growth potential.

San Diego Calif San Quentin Fred Arnold St. Louis Arnold Henry Jackson Zella Fred Arold San Diego State College Arhold Better Business Bureau Jackson Brokers Financial Corp

Pheasant Upswing Report Boosts Nebraska Numbers

Lincoln, Neb. After several years of steady declines, Nebraska's ringneck pheasant populations are on the upswing. The improvement comes after seasons of lower counts and is welcomed by hunters and wildlife officials seeking a rebound in the gamebird population.

Lincoln Neb Nebraska

Strobel Joins Symington Campaign in Audrain County

J. E. Jack Strobel accepts appointment as assistant coordinator for Missourians for Symington in Audrain County. He will chair the county headquarters at 109 S. Washington St. The campaign office is open with contact number 581-2223 for information.

J. E Jack) Strobel Symington Audrain County Lewis Brooks Jr Strobel S. Washington St Brooks

Barbecue Bond Fundraiser Attracts State Figures

The Rus tian County Pachyderms sponsor a Friday barbecue to support Kit Bond with many Republican dignitaries from around the state attending. Expected speakers include State Senator Don wens and State Repregabenire Rasph Ubhlaut along with C.M. Bassman and Ray James. Max Dyers, former state representative and long-time funder, chairs the State Bond or Auditor Committee. G Andy Junge will MC. The event occurs at Knights of Columbus Hall on Highway 15 north of Mexico.

Rustian County Pachyderms Mexico Don Wens Rasph Ubhlaut C.M. Bassman Ray James Max Dyers Appropriations Committee House Naw State Bond Miss Court Society of Certified Public Accountants Prief G. Andy Junge Audrain County Knights of Columbus Hall Highway 15

Schroeder Home On Leave from Army

Kenneth Schroeder son of Mr and Mrs Ray Schroeder of St Louis and brother of Martin Schroeder of Wellsville is spending a 30 day leave from the US Army with his family. He has returned from Viet Nam where he served four years with the 101st Airborne Division as a combatantialtractor pilot. His next assignment is at Fort Knox Ky. Schroeder attended Wellsville schools and is a former Wellsville resident.

Kenneth Schroeder Ray Schroeder St. Louis Martin Schroeder Wellsville US Army Viet Nam 101St Airbourne Division Fort Knox, Ky Schroeder Wellaville Wellevilla

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