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Newspaper

Mexico Ledger

Location

Mexico, Missouri, United States of America

Date

Dec 04, 1970

Page

10

Testimony details Calley firing on My Lai victims

AP reports from Fort Benning where Phc. Dennis Conti describes Calley ordering the killings and Meadle firing into screaming groups of men women and children. Conti says Calley later told him to kill the people. Meadle invokes immunity and refuses to testify.

Benning William Calley My Lai Calley Phc Dennis Conti Providence R.I Conti Pfc Paul David Meadle Terre Haute Ind Meadle Lt. Calley Allen Boyce Orwin Talbott Boyce John A. Kesler United States Kennedy Kesler CBS Meedle

Small Loan Rate Cut By 3 Banks

Three major banks reduced rates for typical small loan borrowers amid a downward trend in money costs. The Chase Manhattan Bank joined with about a half percent across the board cut on consumer installment loans up to $5,000 following Bank of America and Wells Fargo in San Francisco. Other banks reportedly considering similar actions, affecting small business, home improvement, vacation and personal loans.

Associated Press Chase Manhattan Bank of New York San Francisco Bank of America Wells Fargo Bank

Juvenile Cases Total 25 in Month

Joseph L. Moag juvenile officer of the 12th Judicial Circuit says 25 reports were investigated in November across Audrain, Montgomery and Warren Counties. Referrals included traffic, vandalism, disorderly conduct, runaways, larceny and two dependency neglect cases. eleven may face petitions and five children were detained pending investigation.

Joseph L. Moag 12Th Judicial Circuit Audrain Montgomery Warren

To Live To Ripe Old Age You Go Thru Middle Age

HAL BOYLE discusses middle age as a prelude to old age, noting how signs creep up quietly. The piece lists common midlife annoyances, from fine print distrust and偏 political wrong, to dwindling friendships, plans delayed, and renewed fears. It ends with urging relaxation to reach true serenity.

Hal Boyle New York

Star System Alive For Paul Newman

Paul Newman asserts the star system endures amid industry talk of decline. His Newman-Foreman company has WUSA in release, Some Times a Great Notion near completion, and projects They Might Be Giants and Puzzle of a Downfall Child finished or in progress, with cost-saving and selective spending highlighted.

Bob Thomas Associated Press Hollywood (Ap Paul Newman Newman-Foreman John Foreman WUSA Newman George C. Scott Joanne Woodward Faye Dunaway Butch Cassidy Universal First Artists Co Barbra Streisand Sidney Poitier Miliantsu Washington Rachel Henry Fonda Lee Remick Oregon

Paris Christian Church to Host December Meetings and Programs

Dr. Paul Carpenter, president of District II Christian Churches, will speak at Paris Christian Church Sunday morning. The Christian Women's Fellowship meets Thursday December 3 at 7:30 p.m. A 3 p.m. youth meeting Sunday December 6 follows the Hannibal youth retreat. Gleason Club hosted a turkey supper, and families joined in games. Visitors from St. Louis and Paris area attended weekend visits and holidays.

Louis Atkins Mexico Virgil Atkins Elbert Atkins Tammy Laddonia Clifford Pease Bruce Ross Sinkelear Bradanderry Leon Pease Debbie Perrigo Paris Mark Spears St. Louis Paul Carpenter Canton Michael McAlwrath Dennis Simpson Gus. Voehl F. A. Barnett Raymond Neiderschulte Boonville

Vandalia Honors Roll Listing by Grade Levels

The article lists students on Vandalia honor rolls across ninth, eighth, and seventh grades. Notable names appear in each group including Rebecca Bontz, Karen Christian, Mike Deppe, Garrett Doak, and Kristy Wormsley, with many more peers named by grade level.

Fuller Bobby Gooch Kathy Haynie Sharon Kay Heaton Kerry Hesse Donna Hogue Barbara Hrihar Garrett Johnson Johnny Kohl Toni Laird Wally Lynn Cathy Maiden Susan Omohundro Susan Shumate Bill Steiner Janie Thomas Marilyn Tipton Regina Tipton Steve Trower Rhonda Wasson Cathy Watson Janis Werner Rebecca Bontz Jean Britton David Carlson Karen Christian Mike Deppe Garrett Doak Robert Easley Vicki Fowler Crystal Frankhouser Rhonda Gish Judy Graves Mark Hale Patti Lange Marsha Middletown Mike Miller Carla Morris Denise Pease Georgia Stone Marla Stubblefield Lori Sutton Danny Tipton Pam Weldy Karen Wilson Kristy Wormsley Sherri Basinger Bruce Carlson Janet Dougherty Jack Ellis Kathy Flynn Penny Lent Bruce Lynn Susie Moore Brenda Nolan Karen Traynor Teresa Wasson Niki Young Dinah Bent Jane Cahill Ellen Caldwell Michael Clithero Carl Ehrlich Becky Gooch Michelle Goodin Dana Hayden Mary Ann Kohl Nancy Powell Patty Williams Debra Workes

Women shift to pantsuits across government offices

Washington report shows government women moving from skirts to pantsuits for comfort and style. FBI chief Hoover bans them. White House policy unclear. Health, Education and Welfare allows pantsuits in good taste, State Department notes Saturday use began two months ago and spread through the week. Pat Nixon has worn a yellow pantsuit at Camp David, while White House policy remains unsettled.

Washington State Department Pentagon FBI J. Edgar Hoover White House Department of Health, ‘Education and Welfare Pat Nixon Camp David Ronald L. Ziegler

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