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Newspaper

Mexico Ledger

Location

Mexico, Missouri, United States of America

Date

Aug 25, 1972

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MacGregor Says He Needs No Check From Nixon

Washington AP report details Clark MacGregor describing his near identical political philosophy to Nixon and his readiness to act without consulting the President. It notes his rise from judiciary aide to campaign director and White House liaison, his daily talks with Haldeman, and his role as a vocal campaign spokesman while urging steady effort for a Nixon victory.

Washington Nixon Clark MacGregor MacGregor Richard Nixon Miami Beach Reelection Committee White House Judiciary Committee Senate Hubert H. Humphrey John Mitchell Martha iMitchell Minneapolis Segain.s Sen George McGovern Mitchell Oval Office H. R. Haldeman Haldeman Congress

Nixon seeks four more years for peace breakthrough

President Nixon, touring Chicago and Detroit en route to the Western White House, urged a second term to pursue a peace breakthrough with Peking and Moscow. The GOP convention in Miami Beach is likely to echo a Four More Years slogan as McGovern accuses Nixon of reshaping the economy for the privileged.

Ban Clemente Calif Nixon White House Peking Moscow Chicago Detroit Miami Beach Washington George McGovern United States

Homemaker Month Observed In Mid Missouri Region

The eight extension home economists in the Mid-Missouri Area declare September as Young Homemakers Month. A proclamation by Russell Blackburn Audrain County judge highlights about 24000 women in the region shaping family growth. Extension services remain tax funded and freely available to Missouri residents.

Mid- Missouri Russell Blackburn Audrain County Mid-Missouri Missouri University State of Missouri

Gas Roots Club Members Treated After CO Incident

Thirteen people were treated at St. Louis hospitals for carbon monoxide poisoning from a diesel engine malfunction on the 30th floor of the Media Club in the Laclede Gas Co. building. All were released after treatment and advised to see their physicians. About 40 guests felt dizzy as nine were found on the sidewalk. a muffler failure was blamed for the CO release.

ST. Louis Media Club Laclede Gas Co Donald Gunn John Hoeseler

Mexico Tech Enrollments Set For September Sessions

Enrollment for skilled and technical classes at the Mexico Area Vocational Technical School begins Monday night September 11 at 7 00. Mexico Evening School enrollment follows Monday night September 25 at Mexico High School. Courses aim to train adults 16 plus in Audrain and nearby counties, with State Department of Education approval and veteran training options. Reservations: 681 6684 or write 905 North Wade Street Mexico Missouri. Courses include Algebra I Amateur Radio License Preparation Auto Body Repair and many more. Basic Adult and High School Equivalency Diploma classes start Tuesday September 12.

Mexico Area Mexico Mexico High School Audrain State Department of Education North Wade Street Missouri

Shoulders Jr killed in car explosion near Branson Mo

Louis D. Shoulders Jr. 44, son of a former St. Louis police lieutenant, died when his Cadillac exploded on Table Rock Lake near Branson. Investigating Sheriff Lyman Cardwell said T. J. Harvill, 49, was seriously injured as he was entering the car. The cause remains undetermined. Shoulders, linked to the 1955 slaying of Bobby Gene Carr and later legal troubles, was an official of Laborers Union Local 42 in St. Louis.

Branson Louis D. Shoulders Jr St. Louis Bobby Greenlease Taney County Lyman Cardwell Shoulders T. J. Harvill Harvill Cox Medical Center Springfield Young Shoulders Bobby Gene Carr Edwardsville Ill Fort Wayne Ind Terre Haute Gateway Army Ammunition Plant Laborers Union Local No. 42 Cardwell Harvey Table Rock Lake Missouri Harvel Laborers Union Greenlease

Housing Authority pays taxes for birthday housing

The Housing Authority of Mexico paid 3158.50 in lieu of taxes to the city, county and Mexico School District. Executive director Max Berrey said 897.28 went to the city and 2261.22 to the county and school district, based on rents from low income units. Governor George C. Wallace returns to Montgomery to celebrate his birthday and continues physical therapy at Spain Rehabilitation Center after the May assassination attempt.

The Housing Authority of Mexico Mexico Max Berrey AVM EM Berrey Birmingham Ala George C. Wallace Montgomery Spain Rehabilitation Center

McCloskey sued for divorce in San Mateo County

Rep. Paul N. Pete McCloskey faces a divorce suit filed by his wife Caroline in San Mateo County Superior Court. The action centers on a marital dissolution with disputed assets and custody rights. Local coverage notes McCloskey’s political profile and the case proceeding in REDWOOD U11Y California.

Redwood U11y Calif Paul N Pete” McCloskey San Mateo County Caroline

California Extends Strict Smog Rules to 1966 1970 Cars

SAN FRANCISCO AP Nearly all pre 1971 cars in California face new strict smog controls. The Air Resources Board voted to require antismog equipment on 1966 through 1970 models within two years, despite warnings of overheating, possible valve damage and lower gas mileage. The devices aim to cut oxides of nitrogen by 40 to 50 percent but may raise engine temperatures. Vehicles must be retrofitted before 1974 registration. the effort follows earlier limits on 1955 1965 cars and shifts pollution control policy to nitrogen oxides, with federal rules in place since 1971.

San Francisco California State Air Resources Board

Nixon Cracks More Jokes During Campaign Swing

President Nixon, back on the campaign trail, joked publicly about reducing the voting age to 12 after a Utica high school dedication. At a San Diego airport rally Art Linkletter teased about meals and visits with Pat Nixon, prompting Nixon to intervene and humorously address the chatter.

San Clemente Calif Nixon Utica Midh San Diego Art Linkletter Miami Beach Camp David Maryland Catoctin Mountains Linkletter White House Pat

Youngsters To Wash Cars For Kit Bond Campaign

A large group of youths organize to support Kit Bond and other Republicans with a car wash at the Shell Store on East Liberty Street from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday. The $1 per car fee funds campaign work.

Christopher Kit) Bond Bond Bob Kennedy Mark Williams Shell East Liberty Street Young Kennedy Mexico High School Young Republican Organization

Falling Bridge Beams Crush Cars

Eleven people injured, two critically, when steel beams fell onto four lane U S 50 under construction east of Sacramento. Vehicles including two cars and a truck were crushed. three workers on site were unharmed. Cause of collapse unknown. beams supported concrete forms during overpass pouring.

Sacramento Calif U.S. 50 Highway Patrol California Division of Highways Ed Williams Williams Louis Brown

McElroy to Step Down From Procter and Gamble Board

Cincinnati AP report says former U S Secretary of Defense Neil McElroy will resign from P&G board citing health. He will stay on as employee and adviser to chair Howard Morgens. McElroy first joined the board in 1943, left 1959, then returned as president in 1959 and chaired the executive committee until 1971.

Cincinnati U.S Neil McElroy Procter and Gamble Co McElroy Howard Morgens Dwight D. Fisenhower Board of Directors

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