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Newspaper
Mexico Ledger
Location
Mexico, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1970
Page
3
New York AP columnist Hal Boyle offers a humorous home test of mental health. He lists quirky questions about loyalty, vanity, trust in doctors, and memory to distinguish normal from unbalanced. The piece playfully suggests self-critique amid a chaotic era.
In Bangkok Vice President Spiro Agnew assured Thai readers he will push to implement the Nixon Doctrine. Foreign Minister Thanat Khoman said Thailand would consider sending troops to Cambodia only if the threat grows acute. Talks with Agnew covered broad principles as Thailand seeks continued U.S. aid and possible repayment in kind for support. Agnew's Asia tour ends this weekend.
Camille D. Betts, 58, of Jefferson City, died in a two car crash at the junction of U.S. 54 and Business Route 54 in Lake Ozark. Ronald Reis, 22, of St. Louis, the other driver, escaped injury, state highway patrol reported.
In Los Angeles AP reports defendant Susan Atkins suddenly fell ill during the Sharon Tate murder trial delaying testimony. Atkins, dressed in a denim jail uniform, asked to stop proceedings claiming side pain and dizziness, while co-defendants Susan Krenwinkel and Leslie Van Houten remained at the table. The group, led by Charles Manson, faces charges of murder conspiracy in Tate’s death and eight others.
Mrs Illingworth holds AB and MA degrees with extensive graduate work. She has traveled across the United States Canada Mexico and makes regular trips abroad. Active in district and state affairs she has been a delegate to the National Education Association Annual Meetings. A teacher of English at MHS she began teaching in Mexico in 1967.
Cape Girardeau Republican Gary Rust asked the Office of Economic Opportunity to stop federal funding for the South Cape Community Progress Center. He questioned the center’s impact and urged funds be redirected to the Cape Girardeau Civic Center, noting $15,000 in aid for the year ending Sept. 30.
President Nixon announced his wife Pat is feeling much better and nearly recovered from a summer virus after two days of illness. White House doctor recommended rest, and Nixon noted Pat’s usual resilience and strength, remarking that women are generally stronger.
Stephanie Clark, 19, representing the District of Columbia, won the 1970 Miss Black America title before 4,000 spectators at Madison Square Garden. The Ithaca College sophomore earned 3000 cash, 5000 in personal appearances, and a Caribbean trip. She aims to entertain troops in Vietnam and emphasized fulfilling traditional roles.
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