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Mexico Ledger

Location

Mexico, Missouri, United States of America

Date

Dec 05, 1973

Page

2

Israelis claim downing of Israeli jet over Ismailia

Egypt said it shot down a Phantom over Ismailia near the Suez Canal. An Israeli spokesman denied the claim. A bus bombing wounded 15 civilians en route to Netanya. Two Israeli soldiers died and five were injured when their jeep hit a mine near the Cairo Suez road. Overall, heavy fighting and multiple casualties marked the tense Suez front amid cease fire tensions.

Associated Press Egypt Suez Canal Ismailia Tel Aviv Suez Cairo Cairo-Suez Canal West Bank Netanya Jerusalem Jordan

Energy Afirm Iowa Amish Thrive Amid Crisis

Iowa Amish live off grid in Old Order communities near Oelwein. About 125 families totaling around 700 people sidestep rising energy costs with windmill water pumps, horse powered transport, and century old farm machinery. They grow corn, raise cattle and hogs, cure pork, and rely on wood fuel for heating and cooking while maintaining strict anti fossil fuel beliefs.

America Dan Borntre- Ber Chris Robers Oelwein Iowa Borntreger Switzerland

Voter Registration Totals In Laddonia Reaches 254

Audrain County Clerk Glenn Barnes reports 254 voters registered in Laddonia on Tuesday with 184 from Laddonia and 70 rural registrants. Rural voters are urged to bring tax statements and Social Security numbers. Registrations occurred at Beagles and Rush Hill centers today and will move to Community R4 Scott's Corner and Benton City centers Thursday. Registration hours run from a.m. to p.m.

Audrain Glenn Barnes Laddonia Barnes Beagles Rush Hill Scott's Corner Benton City

Nixon reaches near million status amid tax and cash flow disclosure

Nixon's lawyers claim his net worth rose from about 300000 on Jan 1 1969 to 988000 by May 31. A cash flow shows added 12000 to hit millionaire level. figures stem from audit by Coopers Lybrand and presented at White House meeting with Senators Tower and Anderson.

Washington Nixon White House Kenneth Gemmill Philadelphia H. Chapman Rose Cleveland John Tower Texas Rep John Anderson Ilinois Congress Tower Associated Press New York Coopers & Lybrand California Florida Biscayne Fla C.G Bebe” Rebozo

Phelps Presides But Little Else In Missouri Senate

In Missouri the dispute over Lt Gov William C Phelps presiding in the Senate continues after a Supreme Court ruling. Senate President Pro Tem William J Cason refuses expanded duties while Phelps asserts a historic role of presiding and bills assignment. Tensions rise as sessions approach key bill handling and upcoming committee meetings.

Jefferson City William C. Phelps Supreme Court Senate Phelps William J. Cason Chamber Senate Journal Overnor Cason Rules Committee Cason Journal Vinita Ramsey

Disposable Diaper Plant For Maryville

Riegel Textile Corp of Aiken South Carolina will remodel a vacant 40000 square foot Maryville warehouse and hire 150 people to manufacture disposable diapers. Company president H W Thurlow said operations could start within a few weeks after discussions with Maryville business and civic leaders. Industrial Development Corp aided the relocation. no industrial development bonds are needed.

Maryville Riegel Textile Corp Aiken S.C H. W. Thurlow Riegel Townsend Co Industrial Development Corp

First Real Storm Of Season In State

The first real winter storm in Missouri and Kansas triggered cold temps, light snow in north and central Missouri, and icy roads in the northwest. Two fatalities linked to the icy conditions occurred in Missouri near Oregon and St. Joseph, while forecasts expect clearing skies and a warming trend into the weekend.

Kansas City Missouri Maryville Cape Girardeau West Plains National Weather Service Bootheel St. Joseph Lower Midwest Iowa Nebraska Charles P. Pattison Overland Park Kan U.S. 59 Oregon Pattison Arrowhead Iron Works, Inc Harold Raymond Scarbrough King City U.S. 169 Missouri Highway Patrol Nor

President Nixon to undergo physical checkup at Bethesda

President Nixon will undergo a physical examination at Bethesda Naval Medical Center in mid-December per the White House physician. Dr. Walter Tkach said Nixon is well, except at times tired, noting a history of annual complete physicals with excellent reports but a complaint that Nixon does not get enough exercise.

Washington Nixon Bethesda Naval Medical Center White House Walter Tkach Tkach

Quaker group urges Nixon impeachment in New York meeting

A committee of the New York Yearly Meeting of Friends called for President Nixon's impeachment, stating he and his aides betrayed democracy. The move, described as the first by a Quaker agency, was approved at a weekend session in Yonkers with about 6,600 Quakers in the region. Nixon, a member of an East Whittier California meeting, has faced pressure from some Quakers to resign. Separate note: Postmaster warns congressmen to avoid thick letters or books as letter bombs may be mailed from Canada. no bombs found yet.

New York Nixon New York Yearly Meeting Religious Society of Friends Richard Nixon House Walter Ludwig Yonkers N.Y Friends Agency New York Society New Jersey Connecticut California East Whittier United Methodist Church National Missions Board Social Action Washington Robert V. Rota U.S. Postal Service U.S Canada Postal Service

Truckers Testify On Hard Times During I-80 Protest

In Milesburg Pennsylvania truck drivers describe long hours and high costs as they block Interstate 80 to protest rising fuel prices and a 55 mph speed limit. They say 70 hours weekly and middle-class status do not ease their struggle. The actions drew attention to what they call burdensome fuel costs and government rules impacting their livelihood.

Milesburg Vietnam Bill Thiebaut van Wert Ohio Gail Bradly Richmond Kan Bradly Kansas State Capitol Topeka Oliver Morin Kennebunkport Maine Smokey Charles W. Henning Jr Ponconcake

Air Force halves flying time amid energy crisis

Air Force chief Gen George S Brown announced a about 30 percent cut in flying time due to the energy crisis. He warned pilots’ readiness would deteriorate, with simulates used around the clock to mitigate the impact and full effects expected in 60 to 90 days.

Norfolk Air Force George S. Brown Armed Forces Staff College Brown

Mideast Power Could Aid East

A Union Electric official suggested electricity from the Midwest could ease northeastern power shortages by winter surplus, noting Midwest pollution and coal reliance as limits. He spoke at the St Louis Electrical Board of Trade, stressing coal use continues if allowed.

ST. Louis United States Midwest Union Electric Co Gerald E. Dreifke Dreifke Union Electric Missouri Illinois St. Louis Electrical Board of Trade

General Dynamics to shut plant for holidays in Conne cticut

The electric boat division of General Dynamics Corp. will shut down four days at Christmas and New Year in Groton Connecticut. The move will give about 8,000 employees extra time off but without pay.

Groton, Conn Electric Boat Division General Dynamics Corp

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