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Newspaper
Mexico Ledger
Location
Mexico, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1972
Page
1
The narrator recounts vivid scenes of procedures and patient care in China including needles, adrenaline, surgery on the throat and chest, nursing interactions, and post operative moments. A concluding note mentions forthcoming reports on acupuncture and a Chinese shot in the behind.
National Farmers Organization facing challenge to president Oren Lee Staley as a by law reform plan to limit presidency gains traction. Clayton Litchfield of For man North Dakota NFC says meetings in Nebraska Missouri and Iowa boosted support while no resignation pressure from Staley is noted in Jamestown.
Saigon AP reports a transport plane carrying four crewmen and a joint U S Vietnamese team crashed in bad weather on the central coast killing seven people including Maj Gen Tran Thanh Phong deputy commander of the 2nd Military Region. Five Vietnamese and two Americans died. Eight American generals and an admiral have died in Vietnam.
Communist forces shelled Bien Hoa air base before dawn killing a child and wounding nine Vietnamese and four Americans. Thirty rockets struck the base near Saigon with damage to aircraft and hangars, while nearby villages reported casualties. A government office in Saigon and a Navy compound at Cat Lai were also hit without major casualties.
Premier Tran Thien Khiem issued a secret directive to cabinet ministers and department heads to prepare for a cease-fire. South Vietnamese officials say the order circulated recently, timing possibly linked to Washington talks between President Nixon and Nguyen Phu Duc. US signals impatience and a push toward a final peace deal with North Vietnam despite Saigon’s stance.
A torch used in an unsuccessful safe entry at Bob George's Pontiac station 524 S. Clark St. caused burns to the door and floor. About $23.20 in change was taken from a cash register. Entry was gained by breaking a south window. police, including Patrolman Charles Jesse, documented fingerprints from goggles and torch found in the office. The scene was reported after an employee found the broken window and a partsman located the torch. investigation continues.
Washington AP reports five weeks after Henry Kissinger declared peace at hand the Vietnam settlement effort has yielded confusion and continued fighting. From Oct 26 to Nov 5 U.S. casualties rose with 27 dead and 42 wounded. one B52 was shot down as raids continued. Negotiations in Paris stalled after Nov 26, with Kissinger and Le Duc Tho set to resume talks Dec 4.
Mexico High School publications department reports both pep squad and student council will transport by bus to the Moberly basketball game tonight. Departures at 5:15 and 5:30 PM, with expected return about 10:45 PM. Dixie Grey Band sells almond chocolate bars for 50 cents at multiple shopping centers and on the Square. Volleyball results: Chiefs beat Triple HEW 15-13 and 15-12, Spikers take two of three from Non-Setters 15-8 and 15-3. Non-Setters score 15-9.
J P Kays of Saline County elected president at Jefferson City convention. Kays previously was third vice president as Glen Twidwell of Wayne County becomes first vice president James Hill of Reynolds County is second vice president and Dale Mitchell of Laclede County is third vice president. Jack L Duncan, Arcadia Democrat, named probate judge and ex officio magistrate of Iron County by Gov Warret E. Kearnes.
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