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Newspaper

Mexico Ledger

Location

Mexico, Missouri, United States of America

Date

Aug 27, 1970

Page

8

U S and Soviet Peacekeeping Role Considered in Middle East

US officials say a joint peacekeeping force with Soviet participation could be possible under UN umbrella. Observers might monitor but real on the ground security is sought by Israel. Briefing noted as third in a five part series with emphasis on on scene peacekeeping and settlement terms.

San Clemente Calif United States U.S Middle East Israel U.N Security Council Soviet Union Vietnam

Missouri Military Academy Refurbishes Old Barracks and Buildings

Missouri Military Academy spent the summer refurbishing older barracks and key facilities as cadets prepare to return after Labor Day. Projects included tuckpointing on C Barracks, interior updates to the Administration Building, creation of an Alumni Visitors Lounge, new carpeting and repainting, and exterior painting plus improved drives and parking.

Missouri Military Academy Col Charles Stribling III Academy MMA C Barracks

National Plan For Health Care Is Proposed

Senator Edward M Kennedy introduces a comprehensive national health insurance bill to cover all citizens with broad services by mid 1973. The plan finances through a social security style trust fund with taxes on payrolls and individuals, aiming to pay about 70 percent of health expenditures while avoiding government owned facilities.

Washington Edward M. Kenner Kennedy Ralph Yarborough Texas John Sherman Cooper William B. Saxbe Ohio Senate Committee For National Health Insurance Walter Reuther America Nixon

Postmen Paint Home for Injured Neighbor in Mexico

Mexico post office staff volunteered to paint Mrs. William Roy Smith’s home at 1021 W Latney St after she suffered a broken hip. J W Toulson and Carl Adams organized the effort, with each worker contributing $2 for paint as they worked on days off. Adams said they may launch another annual project.

Mexico William Roy Smith Smith Post Office J.W. Toulson Carl Adams Adams

Wieners Lead Mexico School Lunch Menu First Day

Mexico Public Schools unveil Day One menus with hot dogs on buns for elementary and junior high, buttered beans and potato sticks for high school, plus milk. Weekly lunch tickets cost 1.75, daily 40 cents. teachers pay 50 cents. Federal funds subsidize half pint milk and meal costs under lunch program.

Mexico Hardin Ruth Stotler Food Service

National price plan sets free meal eligibility by income

A national income scale defines who may receive free meals with a seven member scale starting at 1920 for one person and rising to 6820 for eight, plus 450 for each additional member. Applications are in Presser Hall, and Mrs. Stotler notes reduced price or free meal students will be treated as paying students to keep payments confidential.

Presser Hall

Worst 'Copter Crash Kills 32 in Vietnam War

SAIGON AP reports a Chinook helicopter crash killed 32 Americans and left 90 missing. The same period saw lower U.S. combat deaths and North Vietnamese losses, with 52 KIA and 358 WIA last week. A separate CH47 incident near Kham Duc added to the toll, while Thailand discussed troop withdrawals and Missouri State Fair attendance rose to 32,555 on Wednesday.

Saigon Vietnam U.S Judy Toei Kham Due Khe Sanh Kham Duc Laos U.S. Command Indochina Mekong Delta Can Tho Northwes Cambodia Bangkok Thailand Sargon South Vietnam Thanom Kittika Hor United States Sedalia

Judge Orders Burial For Black Soldier In Desegregation Case

A federal judge ordered Hillcrest Memorial Gardens to bury Spec. 4 Pondexteur E. Williams with full military honors. The all white cemetery had refused interment due to Williams being Black. The temporary injunction becomes final, allowing Williams to be buried in Fort Pierce, Florida. Williams had already received a national funeral with a flag-draped coffin and vigil. The suit, backed by the NAACP and ACLU, also involves Mary Campbell and John Diehl, donors of the gravesite, and was supported by Attorney General Mitchell.

Miami Vietnam Pondexteur E. Williams Hillcrest Memorial Gardens Fort Pierce U.S. Dist William C. Mehrteng Williams National Guard Here U.S. Justice Department National Association For the Advancement of Colored People American Civil Liberties Union Mechrtens James Livesay

Mexico youths return tired from Missouri fair

Thirty five Sing Out Mexico youths journeyed from the Missouri State Fair in Sedalia after two days away. The group performed on Governor's Day and at the Governor's Breakfast with other Sing Out Missouri cast members. Chaperones included Mrs. Howard Copeland Mrs. James McKit terick Mrs. Robert Talley and Neil Nielsen. After rehearsals Tuesday the group enjoyed rides and food on the midway before two more performances planned for Coldwell Nursing Home and Benton City Senior Citizens Home. The troupe will limit appearances after school starts to four per month under Up with People guidelines.

Mexico Sing Out Missouri Sedalia Howard Copeland James McKitterick Robert Talley Neil Nielsen Coldwell Nursing Home Benton City

The Burial Of A Soldier Editorial

An editorial on Page 4 offers reflections on the burial of a soldier, examining themes of sacrifice, memory, and national duty within the contemporary context of ongoing conflicts.

Hospital Entrance Closed for Day at Audrain Hospital

The Jackson Street emergency entrance to Audrain Hospital will be closed tomorrow for a sewer line installation. Access to the ER will be via Monroe Street through an emergency entrance. If approaching from the west, use Love Street or Promenade to Jeffries, then Monroe and back to the hospital front.

Jackson Street Audrain Hospital Woodrow Lee Expos Oe Saturn Thareafer Lee Monroe Street Love Street Promenage Street Jeffries Street Monroe

Woman Clerk Shot Dead at Springfield Grocery

A female clerk, 50 year old Violet Brewer, was shot in the head and killed as she opened a Springfield grocery on the outskirts. About $50 was taken. A salesman found the body around 7:15 am. She died at Cox Medical Center.

Springfield Violet Brewer Cox Medical Center

Births in Arcadia Area Parents Welcomes Two New Babies

Mr and Mrs Clinton Schade of 1409 Arcadia greet a daughter born Thursday at 642 am weighing five pounds 13 ounces. Mr Schade works at A P Food Store. Mr and Mrs Darrell R Arndt of 908 E Promenade report a son born Thursday at 702 am weighing seven pounds 12 ounces. Mr Arndt is employed at A P Green Refractories.

Clinton Schade Arcadia Schade A&p Food Darrell R. Arndt E. Promenade Mr. Arndt A. P. Green Refractories

See Slowdown Nearing End

Washington reported a rise of 1.6 percent in the government's leading indicators for July, the largest monthly gain since April 1969, signaling potential recovery from the business slowdown. The index reached 116.1 percent of the 1967 average, up from 114.8 in June and 114.0 in May, following a wholesale price drop.

Washington Commerce Department

Plan For McMillan Pupils Safety At Route 1 Construction

McMillan PTA hears from Ken Quinlan and Neil Nielsen on safety plans for students during Route 1 work. The group will coordinate with city officials and the school superintendent, with five PTA meetings scheduled. Friday's carnival chairpersons announced and program details laid out for the year.

Ken Quinlan Missouri State Highway Department Hannibal Neil Nielsen McMillan Pta Highway Department Jack Viar PTA Woodrow Lee James Wilson Gary Spencer Howard Dillard Botts Cauthorn Robert Wyss Murray Purcell George Coil Gary

Jury Debates Fate Of Panther Lonnie McLucas

A 12-member jury resumes deliberations in the Lonnie McLucas trial in New Haven. McLucas faces charges of kidnapping resulting in death conspiracy to kidnap and murder and binding tied to the 15 month old killing of Panther Alex Rackley. Demonstrations outside the courthouse have subsided as jurors review the case.

New Haven, Conn Lonnie McLucas McLucas New Haven Green Alex Rackley Rackley New Haven

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