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Newspaper

Mexico Ledger

Location

Mexico, Missouri, United States of America

Date

Aug 20, 1970

Page

3

Cambodian Village Overrun Amid Cambodian War Fires

Viet Cong and North Vietnamese forces overran a Cambodian village nine miles from Phnom Penh, advancing toward the capital amid heavy fighting and air strikes. Reports detail casualties on both sides, with U S and allied forces conducting raids and planning withdrawals as Australia and New Zealand announce troop pullouts.

Phnom Penh Cambodia Frek Tameak Mekong Prek Tameak Saigon U.S South Vietnam 10St Airborne Division Barnett Quang Tri Fuller U.S. Strategic Air Command Laos U.S. Command Australia New Zealand Vietnam Malcolm Fraser Canberra Jakallan Si Welungtun Prime Minster

Sea Find May Be Real Santa Maria

Two marine archaeology experts will travel to Haiti to verify a suspected wreck off Cap Haitien that, if confirmed, could be the Santa Maria, Columbus's flagship. Fred Dickson of West Palm Beach supports the claim. trains from the wreck are said to date to the Columbus era, with the ship run aground on Christmas 1492.

Santa Maria Miami Haiti Santa Maria Fred Dickson West Palm Beach Cap Haitien Herman W. Kitchen Columbus New World

Shriver Calls Agnew a Great Divider in Kansas Rally

R Sargent Shriver labeled Vice President Spiro Agnew the nations great divider and urged Americans to speak out against insults. Speaking at a rally for Lt Gov James DeCoursey, Shriver cited names like Fat Japs and rotten apples, urging unity and noting 1776 showcased voices that sparked the revolution. He led a new Democratic effort to elect more congressmen in Kansas third district.

Shriver Agnew Kansas City Kan Spiro Agnew R. Sargent Shriver Polock James DeCoursey Kansas 3Rd

Delay Hickman Mills School Levy Fight Likely

Suburban Hickman Mills schools push for a lower levy than 5.86. Even with a 4.86 operating levy on Sept. 1, legal action could follow if voters approve or reject. District funds, including reserves and federal, state, county, and local contributions, would cover expenses. earliest opening date remains Aug. 31. contracts cannot be mailed until funds are secured.

Kansas City Hickman Mills Tom. V. Foraker Washington Joseph M. Green

Last Of The Horse Soldiers In U S Army Boots And Saddle Traditions

FT MYER Va AP The last horse soldiers in the U S Army uphold boots and saddle customs at Arlington cemetery Across the Potomac from Washington the Caisson Platoon of the Old Guard carries flag draped coffins along a rolling parade of gray and black mounts The tradition recalls presidents and generals and remains a ceremonial bridge to cavalry heritage through frequent funerals and military pageants.

FT. Myer U.S Arlington Cemetery of Heroes Aeerie River Wash Robert E. Lee John F. Kennedy Lee Abraham Lincoln Capitol Franklin D. Roosevelt Herbert Hoover Douglas MacArthur Dwight D. Eisenhower Nd Infantry Old Guard Oklahoma Texas Elie Pfe Daniel O’donnell Baker, Mont Fort Meyer

Indians Want Their Own Schools

PEMBROKE North Carolina April AP Lumbee Indians in Robeson County advocate abolishing desegregation plans to keep Indian schools. Lumbee writer Lou Barton says some Indians fear children will lose their identity if sent to mixed schools outside their neighborhoods.

Pembroke N.C Robeson County North Carolina Lou Barton

Clergyman Nominated For Senate In Connecticut Race

Duffey built a grassroots campaign from McCarthy remnants to challenge U S senator Thomas J Dodd in Connecticut as Dodd runs as an independent after 1966 censure. Duffey faces an uphill battle against both Dodd and Republican contenders amid unaffiliated voter strength.

Dodd Hartfors U.S Webker Americans For Connecti- Democratic Action Cit el- West Virginia Coal Miter Duffey Eugene J. McCarthy United Church of Christ Alarmmann Ince Thomas J. Dodd Senate

Fulton Bazaar Showcases Local Crafters Saturday

Craftsmen and artists from Fulton prepare for the first Bazaar of Arte on Saturday. The open-air market will line Court Street one block off Highway 54, with displays and sales of handmade wares.

Fulton Court Street Highway 54

Democrats nominate Duffey in Connecticut primary win

In the statewide Democratic primary Duffey defeated Alphonsus J. Donahue of Stamford who had party convention backing and Edward L. Marcus of New Haven the state Senate Majority Leader.

Connecticut Duffey Alphonsus J. Donahue Stamford Senate Edward L. Marcus New Haven

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