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Newspaper

Mexico Ledger

Location

Mexico, Missouri, United States of America

Date

Aug 21, 1970

Page

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Hearnes Warns of Medicaid Jeopardy Amid Tax Shortfall

Gov. Warren E. Hearnes told the state Optimist International convention that Missouri faces a dangerous shortfall in state income. He cited Medicaid funding cuts and reduced federal matching, warning of federal jeopardy under law if expenditures fall year to year. He linked the issue to the failed income tax measure on April 7.

Jefferson City Warren E. Hearnes State Convention of Optimist International Today Hearnes

Symington Urges Convention Focus on Youth Crime

U S Senator Stuart Symington urged Missouri convention attendees to address youth crime, arguing that many juveniles become offenders due to social forces and a lack of effective support from institutions. He advocated more research into crime causes and early prevention as a path to reduce delinquency.

Jefferson City U.S Stuart Symington Missouri Symington U.S. Senate

First Christian Church hosts Go-To-College Sunday

Gary Hagan, son of Mr and Mrs Joe N Hagan of Mexico Rt 1, will speak at the 10 45 am worship service as the church marks Go-to-College Sunday. Hagan will enter Theological Seminary in Indianapolis in September at First Christian Church with Jim Covington Tom Schroeder Curt Dearley Dan Satford Mike Ellis and Karla and Kathy Baker assisting as ushers candlelighters and readers.

Gary Hagan Joe N. Hagan Rt. 1 Mexico First Christian Church Hagan Houidi Christian Theological Seminary Indianapolis Ind Jim Covington Jay ‘Reader Tom Schroeder Curt Dearley Dan Satford Mike Ellis Karla Baker Kathy Baker

Coyote Bounties Abolished In Boone County

Boone County Court ends a 150 year bounty on coyotes in a bid to curb predator damage to livestock. Presiding Judge Jack Mustain says the plan failed to reduce coyote numbers and bounties have risen annually, proving the system ineffective.

Columbia Boone County Jack Mustain

Delta Upsilon Delegate From CMSC Heads to Winnipeg

Tom Durham son of Mr and Mrs Alfred R Durham of 515 N Western St will travel to Winnipeg Manitoba Canada tomorrow as a CMSC senior acting as official delegate at the National Convention of Delta Upsilon. He is one of four officers representing Central Missouri State College Warrensburg at the week long gathering and is a junior majoring in commercial art.

Tom Durham Alfred R. Durham N. Western St Delta Upsilon Social Fraternity Winnipeg Manitoba Canada Central Missouri State College Warrensburg CMSC

Hundreds Homeless After Sudbury Storm

Sudbury Ontario suffered a devastating sudden storm that killed at least four people and injured about 150. The Red Cross estimates 380 left homeless across Sudbury and Lively, with 86 homes destroyed and over 100 heavily damaged as torrential rain and 90 mph winds battered Lively Copper Cliff and Field.

Sudbury Ont Lake Huron Lively Copper Cliff Field Anc International Nickel Co Red Cross Livelyy

Navy Torpedo Near President’s Ship Recalls 1943 Incident

Washington AP reports a 1943 encounter during a gunnery drill near North Africa when a mock torpedo from the escort Porter nearly hit the battleship Iowa with President Roosevelt aboard. Cmdr Charles Pick Jr recalls the darting danger as the ship maneuvered and a crew officer yelled of a hit that never came. Admirals and generals watched, with Hap Arnold remarking on the peril and King on the bridge.

Washington Roosevelt Tol U.S Navy Frank Iowa Naval Institute Cmdr Charles F. Pick Jr Joint Chiefs Northier William D. Porter Africa Tehran Lence Joseph Stalin Bermuda Pick Thelstroyer

Hijacker Takes Jet To Havana

A stocky Peruvian hijacker on a Delta jet from Atlanta to Savannah diverted to Havana with 81 aboard. He claimed a bomb in his lap and refused cockpit entry. pilot Hedgecock avoided landing in Savannah and Cuba officials later questioned passengers and crew in Miami before the flight resumed to Savannah.

Miami Cuba Robert Hedgecock Hedgecock Atlanta Delta Alr Lines Atlan Savannah Ardess Judy Jamies Miami International James Havana Hedgegork Jose Marti Peru Dennis Owene PBI U.S Savanna

Vietnam and border talks in the news mix

Viet Cong and North Vietnamese forces near Phnom Penh fire mortars into Cambodian defenses as the capital sits within sight. A Cambodian spokesman says the shelling is a probe while most enemy troops remain about six miles away. A Senate vote targets U S troop support in Korea and Thailand amid Agnew’s Asian tour. Nixon and Ordaz announce a pact to end 122 years of border disputes with a shifted Rio Grande center and compensation rules. Spying allegations and dismissals color Washington briefings as U S military transport plans and aerial surveillance remain under debate.

Phnom Penh Cambodia Mekong Ae Washington Senate Spiro T. Agnew U.S Vietnam South Korea Thailand Agnew Puento Vallarta Mexico Nixon Gustavo Diaz Ordaz Rio Grande Gyuntriee

Na Hottal Student Association Chief Predicts Violence Rise

Navid Shin new president of the Na Hottal Student Association says more student violence is inevitable. He asserts his role is to seek alternatives to violence but admits little hope remains for reduction.

Texas researchers unveil water degradable polymers

Washington report states a Texas research team announced water degradable polymers that could increase the effectiveness of herbicides and insecticides while reducing environmental pollution.

Washington Texas

Boy Scouts survive Table Rock tornado campout at Indian Point

Troop 38 from a local area camped last week at Table Rock Lake of the Ozarks near Silver Dollar City. A small tornado struck their campsite Wednesday night, but no injuries were reported as the thirty boys and four leaders returned home Saturday.

Indian Point Table Rock Lake of Symington Lewis Brooks Jr

Putting Not Taking Says Man At Bank

Fulton night bank deposit turns tense as Pete Clark, co-owner of Saults Drug Store, tells officers I’m putting it in not taking it out during a burglary alarm scare at Callaway Bank at 9 PM. Police arrive after false burglary alert, readers learn from the Fulton Sun Gazette.

Fulton Pete Clark Callaway Bank Fulton Sun-Gazette Clark Saults Drug Store

Cosmos 358 Up MOSCOW Launch Report

The Soviet Union launched No 358 in its Cosmos satellite series as officially announced by TASS. Cosmos 357 followed the previous day, marking consecutive unmanned satellite launches.

Moscow Soviet Union Mass

Capital City Telephone Strike Ends After Settlement

A wage dispute between Capital City Telephone Co. and its striking maintenance workers was settled Thursday night. The workers return to their jobs and long distance operators from Southwestern Bell, who did not cross picket lines, also resume work. United Telephone Co., now owner of Capital City, will implement wage increases up to 35 cents per hour.

Jefferson City Capital City Telephone Co Southwestern Bell Telephone Co United Telephone Co Capital City Telephone

Two Reappointed by Governor Warren Hearnes today

Mrs. Jerome Duggan of St. Louis was reappointed to the State Library Commission. Bishop G Leslie DeLapp of Kansas City was named a commissioner of the Jackson County Sports Complex Authority.

Jefferson City Warren &. Hearnes Jerome Duggan St. Louis State Library Commission G. Leslie DeLapp Kansas City Jackson County

Adams Receives Legion of Merit From Missouri Governor

Maj. Gen. L B Adams Jr received the Legion of Merit from Gov. Warren Hearnes for his service as director of selective service in Missouri from 1959 to last November. Adams remains Missouri's adjutant general as the award recognizes exceptionally meritorious conduct.

Jefferson City L.B. Adams Jr Legion of Merit Warren H. Hearnes Selective Service Missouri Adams United States

Kirksville Attorney Joins Missouri Bar Board Members

Jefferson City Missouri Bar announces four new governors including Kirksville attorney Ed ward R. Jayne who will represent lawyers across 17 northeast Missouri counties. Other first term appointees are F William Human Jr George H Gangwere and Don B Sommers.

Jefferson City Edward R. Jayne Kirksville Missouri Bar Jayne J. Andy Zenge Canton Missouri All Missouri William Human Jr Clayton George H. Gangwere Kansas City Don B. Sommers St. Louis R. Leroy Miller Trenton A Lamkin James Marshall Robert L. Hawkins Gordon Boyer Lamar Jack L. Oliver Cape Girardeau Joseph K. Hoyts St Joseph John M. Goodwin Robert O. Hetage Ernest H. Fremont Jr J. Richard Roberts Hillsboro

Court Session Set Inside San Quentin Prison

SAN QUENTIN Calif AP court will sit Monday for the first time behind the walls of the 118 year old prison. Judge Joseph G Wilson of Marin County will preside an experimental move prompted by the Aug 7 San Rafael courtroom kidnapping shooting. Newsmen need press cards. the public faces searches ID checks and possible explanation of interest. Warden Louis S Nelson hopes the move tests the constitutionality of holding court in prison.

San Quentin Calif Joseph G. Wilson Marin County Superior Court San Rafael Louis S. Nelson Nelson

No Evidence Of Sniper At Kent State

Kent State University campus hearings reveal FBI found no sniper on May 4 1970. Guardsmen discharged on scene while witnesses noted a photographer on Taylor Hall roof. Researchers report water degradable polymers may boost herbicide efficiency and aid packaging with moisture triggered release.

Kent State Kent Ohio Commission FBI Washington Texas Kent State University George Warren Lansing Mich J Commission Warsten Thara Ware M. L. Beasley R. L. Collins Austin Science Associates Inc Science Bree Kenneth G. McIntyre Taylor Hall Salu Convey Warren

Conviction on Threat Reversed by Court of Appeals

In Richmond, a Court of Appeals judge voided a Nixon threat conviction, ruling a true threat must be made knowingly with intent to follow through. The 4th Circuit ordered a new trial for Patillo, who was convicted in Norfolk for threatening the president. Patillo, a Norfolk Naval Shipyard guard, denied recalling any Nixon remark.

Richmond, Va Court of Appeals J. Braxton Traven 4Th Circuit Court of Appeals Manald Douglas Patino Patillo U.S Norfolk Nixon

Linda In Seclusion At Mother's Home

Milford New Hampshire AP reported Linda Kasabian the prosecution's chief witness in the Sharon Tate slayings was in seclusion at her mother's home. Neighbors said the 21 year old mother of two drove away twice Thursday in the family car, once with her mother and again with two brothers. The Byrd home was almost dark at night as reporters received no response.

Milford N.W Lineda Kasabian Sharon Tate Los Angeles New Hampshire Kenneth Byrd Byrd

Fragmentary note on benign polymeric formations in medicine

The excerpt notes that benign polymeric formations would need to be proven before use in medicines. It presents a cautious line about the safety and applicability of such materials in pharmacology, reflecting early concerns in biomedical research.

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