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Newspaper

Mexico Ledger

Location

Mexico, Missouri, United States of America

Date

Aug 31, 1970

Page

3

Meany Defends Women and Youth in Labor Talk

Washington AP Meany, head of AFL CIO, defends women and youth rights amid debate over equal pay and job protections. He notes laws exist but progress is slow, cites coal industry limits, and criticizes the new generation’s stance on labor reforms. He stresses federal and state protections remain uneven.

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Meany Questions Youth Role in Labor and Equal Rights

In an interview, George Meany questions the younger generation's grasp of issues and doubts their ability to shape policy. He argues youth should gain experience before wielding major influence in the labor movement. He also resists pushing for an equal rights amendment without safeguards protecting existing protective labor laws for women.

Meany New York

Black recruitment and unions progress slow says Meany

Meany says black workers are getting more jobs but the pace is slow. He cites skilled apprenticeship aims in construction, notes recruitment limits, and stresses training for disadvantaged youth to gain wages and union membership. He doubts youth leaders’ influence and sees schools as educators, not unions.

Ledgerland Producers Triumph in State Fair Swine Show

Ledgerland breeding farms led the Missouri State Fair swine show with top placings across Yorkshire, Chester Whites, and Poland China breeds. Claude Robinson Jr. of Wellsville claimed the grand champion boar, while numerous relatives and other exhibitors from Montgomery City, Paris, Vandalia, New Florence, and Middletown earned high placements in January February and March boar and sow categories across junior and senior divisions.

Ledgerland Breeding Farms Ledgerland Claude Robinson Jr F Wellsville Charles Cobb Montgomery City Robin Ken Anderson Brad Anderson Paris Robinson Doug Riddle Montgomery City James Stephenson Holliday Claude Robinson Chester Moore Brothers Jeff Rudasill Mexico Moore Bros Gena Leonard Mike Leonard John Rudasill Jeffrey Rudasill Moore Jeff Rudartsill Paul Ray Vandalia Mike Ray Jim Ray Tommy Mor ‘Ty Tommy Forris Cardwill Schindler New Florence Poland China Alan Finke If Middletown

Sinatra and Lewis Aid Mitrione Family Benefit

In Richmond Indiana Frank Sinatra and Jerry Lewis headlined a benefit performance for the nine Mitrione children. A 4200 capacity crowd at Richmond High School Civic Center raised an estimated 90 000 to 100 000 from tickets priced 15 to 20 dollars.

Richmond Ind Frank Sinatra Jerry Lewis Dan A. Mitrione U.S Montevideo Uruguay Richmond High School Civic Center

Dollens Funeral Sunday Afternoon

Funeral services for Miss Lorene Mae Dollens were held Sunday afternoon at Precht Pickering funeral home with Rev Frank Park of the First Baptist Church officiating. Burial was in New Hope Church cemetery with pallbearers William F Dollens and Marvin Fair and others from Auxvasse and Centralia.

Lorene Mae Dollens Precht- Pickering Funeral Home Frank Park First Baptist Church New Hope Church William F. Dollens Auxvasse

Arms Robbery Strikes Navy Arsenal at Cecil Field

Gunmen, possibly three or more with at least one woman or wig, raided the Cecil Field Naval Air Station arming area for about 90 minutes stealing numerous hand guns and carbines while tying up sailors. FBI notes link to July 27 Jacksonville Armory burglary as investigators seek ties to the heist and a broader theft of weapons.

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Eckenbergers Return From State Fair Races

Mr and Mrs J R Eckenbergs have returned home from See Italia where they attended the Missouri State Fair Mr Eckenberger served as presiding judge of the horse races for the week Hampton Ferris of Jefferson City was an associate judge

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Agnew Explains Longer Sideburns In Guam Stop

Vice President Spiro T. Agnew says longer sideburns are to prevent gray hair from showing in photographs. He told newsmen in Guam during a stop on the way home from a Southeast Asia trip that the look is not an indication of baldness, but a photography aid.

Guam Spiro T. Agnew Southeast Asia

Personal News Of Paris Continued From Page Three

Local items report the death of a wife near Rocheport Missouri about three weeks ago. Russell Jackson president of Paris National Bank remained hospitalized in St. Louis for eye treatment. Royal Ambassadors and Bible study groups plan church events with 7 30 p m sessions for the Womens Missionary Society and Deacons. Lindeseys return from south Missouri. Three Paris women operate the Paris North Star service station on South Main Street offering Gulf Service Gas daily. Thorttas Azinger and family of Keokuk Iowa visited Paris with his aunt Mrs Frank Simon.

Rocheport Russell Jackson Paris National Bank McMillan Hospital St. Louis Hell Royal Ambassadors of the Baptist Church Womens Missionary Society The Deasons William T. Lindesey South Missouri Ozarks Paris Paris North Star South Main St Pearlie Lechister Qushard Alfred Lechister Mozelle Hildebrant Doris Mallory Gulf Service Gas Thorttas Azinger and Familly Keokuk Iowa Thurada Frank Simon

Maddox Joins Troopers In 1000 Foot Chase

Gov Lester Maddox and a highway patrol officer joined a pursuit Saturday in Macon Georgia as they chased and caught two youths fleeing on a highway The governor said he pursued for speed and stamina and no charges were filed after the capture.

Maddox Chase Macon, Ga Lester Maddox

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