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Mexico Ledger

Location

Mexico, Missouri, United States of America

Date

Dec 01, 1971

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Nixon Eyes New Hampshire Victory As China Visit Looms

AP Analysis notes Nixon’s seven days in China from Feb 21 to 28 shapes the early 1972 campaign. Nixon plans to announce a second term and enter a pledged slate of 14 convention delegates in New Hampshire, with filing due Feb 6. The strategy targets a landslide to quell McCloskey’s insurgent challenge and secures ballot access in Florida on March 14.

Walter R. Mears Washington (Ap Nixon China New Hampshire White House Henry A. Kissinger Lane Dwinell Paul N. McCloskey Califor Nia McCloskey Eugene J. McCarthy Lyndon B. Johnson McCarthy Johnson Florida

Longhair student back in classes in Carthage

Tad Dunn an 18 year old Carthage high school student suspended November 10 for hair length returns to class after filing a federal suit in Joplin alleging violation of civil rights. The school board's attorney recommended rescinding the suspension.

Carthage Tad Dunn Dunn Richard Dunn Federal District Court Joplin George Flannigan

Nixon seeks aligned Western stance before Moscow Peking trips

Berlin deal Okinawa return and Britain's EC entry shape Kissinger's briefing as Nixon aims unity with allies. Peking trip seeks mutual understanding not wartime settlement. Finance ministers report sun of Group of Ten nearing monetary crisis settlement. Nixon admin accused of aging conference politicking over nursing home funding. North Vietnam offensive renews along Cambodian front. Phnom Penh appeals for more U S air support while South Vietnamese forces push three summer offensives.

Washington Nixon United States Moscow Peking Henry A. Kissinger Kissinger Berlin Okinawa Japan Britain Saigon Phnom Penh U.S Cambodia

Doctors To Finance Loan For Hospital Expansion

A group of Boone County Hospital doctors plan to form a non profit corporation to guarantee a 2 to 244 million dollar loan for a 50 to 60 bed nursing unit. Twenty doctors have signed, with nine more considering joining. The plan, led by Dr Trevor Watson and Dr Leland Pfefer, would lease or sell the new wing back to the hospital and possible bond backed expansion would follow. The hospital board has not committed, and the corporation would dissolve if agreement cannot be reached or if the hospital buys back the addition.

Columbia Boone County Hospital Columbia Tribune Trevor Watson Leland Pfefer Watson David B. Rogers Physicians of Boone County Hospital Inc Rogers Jack Estes the Tribune

Holy Land Tour Being Planned by Perry Church

The Perry Baptist Church pastor Rev Woodrow Wilson announces a Holy Land tour sponsored by Missouri Baptist College Hannibal with Wilson assisting host Rev Kenneth Moore. Reservations due by December 4. The trip covers seven to eight days in Israel with stops at Nazareth Jerusalem Dead Sea area Bethlehem and other biblical sites plus two days in Athens Greece. Weather quoted as 75 to 80 degrees. Round trip from New York with all arrangements first class. Total cost 599 dollars.

Perry Woodrow Wilson Perry Baptist Church Holy Land Missouri Baptist College Hannibal Wilson Kenneth Moore Israel Nazareth Jerusalem Dead Sea Area Bethelem Bible Land Athens Greece New York

Newcomers Basinger Family Arrives in Mexico

Mr and Mrs Richard Basinger and their son Jim moved to Mexico in September as he became manager of the local Sears Roebuck. They reside at 608 W Pearson St. from Olathe Kansas. he has 62 years with Sears. Lucretia Corky is in the Newcomers Club. Jim is a 17 year old senior at Mexico High School and works at Wal Mart. The family attends the Baptist church and Mr Basinger belongs to the Mexico Kiwanis Club.

Richard Basinger Jim Mexico Basinger Sears Roebuck Co W. Pearson St Basingers Olathe Kan Sears Lucretia Corky Mexico High School COE Wal- Mart Mexico Kiwanis Club Baptist Church Richard Vance

Abernathy Attacks Nixon as Do-Nothing President

SCLC leader Ralph David Abernathy in Kansas City labeled President Nixon racist and uncaring to blacks and the poor. He urged the nation to confront persistent unemployment, token political representation, and ongoing segregation while criticizing Nixon for seeking to shift court rulings and reverse progress.

Kansas City Southern Christian Leadership Conference Ralph David Abernathy America Rome Nero Hitler Germany Abernathy Y.M.C.A Nixon U.S Harvard Yale Lewis Powell William Rehnquist Supreme Court Haynsworth Carswell

Girl Dies Of Cat's Scratch In Missouri

In Wyaconda Missouri seven year old Julie Edmondson died from regional lymphadenitis a rare cat scratch disease Coroner Delbert Shaffer said she became ill after a cat scratch two weeks earlier Her hospitalization in Quincy Illinois ended for Thanksgiving Shaffer noted only about sixty US cases exist with most being fatal and urged calm among cat owning families.

Kahoka Missouri Clark County Delbert Shaffer Shaffer Julie Edmondson Wyaconda Quincy Ill United States

Fourteen Students Hurt When Bus Is Hit In Collision

Willow Springs Missouri AP Fourteen students aged 12 to 17 aboard a Willow Springs school bus were slightly injured in a three vehicle crash Tuesday after a car struck a pickup truck and then the bus. Driver Wilbert Shockley escaped injury and students were treated and released at St Francis. The collision occurred near Mountain View about 20 miles from West Plains.

Willow Springs Highway Patrol Wilbert Shockley Montier Evan Owen Mountain View James D. Sharp Sharp St. Francia Hospital Owen St. Francis West Plains Missouri

Bond Asks Increased Appropriation For Audits

State Auditor Christopher Kit Bond told the Senate Appropriations Committee he will provide a comprehensive report on audited agencies when the legislature reconvenes. He asked for about 156000 more for county audits and noted potential completion of the Department of Community Affairs audit this month. Water Resources Board officials defended its essential role in protecting Missouri water rights amid questions of overlap with other agencies.

Jefferson City Christopher “Kit Bond Senate Appropriations Committee Department of Community Affairs State Water Resources Board Missouri Haysler A. Poague Clinton Clifford L. Summers The Water Resources Board Missouri River

Greene County approves zoning law after court ruling

Greene County voters approved the county zoning laws by 4954 to 4190. The measure, first adopted in 1964, was revisited after a court ruling found a fault in the original zoning ballots.

Springfield, Mo Greene County

Nader urges federal charting agency to curb corporate power

Consumer advocate Ralph Nader told an Iowa State audience General Motors could buy Delaware if Du Pont sold it, calling Delaware a Corporate Reno and urging a federal charting agency to modernize corporate laws. He criticized oil industry ties to the Interior Department and said prices rose five cents a gallon, arguing free enterprise is challenged.

Ames Iowa Ralph Nader Iowa State University General Motors Delaware du Pont Nader Department of the Interior America Augustana College Rock Island Ill Mlinois

Kansas bill to curb billboards under beautification act

The chairman of a Kansas legislative committee drafting a bill to harmonize state law with the U S Highway Beautification Act says about half of the state's roadside billboards would have to come down, with work likely starting July 1.

West Of Pecos play at A l North Callaway High

Senior class will present the play West Of Pecos in the high school auditorium Saturday at p. m. Lily Langtry’s appearance can save Orin Powers from hanging. cast features Terry Burt, Zeraida, Debbie Jones, Janet Graham, Nancy Hosenfelt and others. Admission $1 adults, 50 cents students. Joe Barks handles sound. Mrs Virginia Willis directs.

Kingdom City North Callaway High School Pecos Roy Bean Orin Powers Lily Langtry Langtry Texas Orin Lily Terry Burt Zeraida Debbie Jones Powers Patty Young Oates Pam McCully Hayes Kathy Gruer Snow Feather Rose Pitt Ranger Jerry Spradlin Montana Carol Woods Johnny Bill Blansett Spurs Glen Jones Badman Mike Kennon Betty Rhoades Beverly Smith Socrates Fogg David Craighead Fogg Linda Barnes Joe Shryock Caye Claiborne Steve Adams Janet Graham Nancy Hosenfelt Pewtree Rusty Gowin Louise Gretta Deardorff Joe Barks Virginia Willis

Iraq Breaks Diplomatic Ties Over Gulf Islands

Iraq declares it will sever diplomatic relations with Britain and Iran accusing Tehran of collusion in occupying Abu Musa and the Greater and Lesser Tunbs. Baghdad Radio urges Arab governments to also break ties with Britain and Iran.

Iraq Beirut Britain Iran Persian Gulf Abu Musa Baghdad

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