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Newspaper

Mexico Ledger

Location

Mexico, Missouri, United States of America

Date

Dec 06, 1971

Page

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Cancer Virus Believed Found

Scientists in Los Angeles report a possible human cancer virus discovered in human cancer cells grown in a kitten. They seek confirmation via a costly months-long study requiring 7,500 gallons of fluid processed to isolate GS-1 antigen for injection into animals to test for human origin and antibody response.

Los Angeles Robert Huebner National Cancer Institute Bethesda Huebner Robert M. McAllister Childrens Hospital of Murray B. Gardner University of Southern California McAllister NCI

Queen Sells Christmas Apples At Sandringham Estate

London AP reports Queen Elizabeth II seeks higher pay amid rising monarch costs and turns to selling 30 pound boxes of apples labeled Christmas Apples from Sandringham, offering $3.75 per box. Proceeds aid the royal purse as Parliament debates a $2.45 million salary rise. Also noted, a $50,000 fire loss at the Daniel Boone Hotel in Columbia.

London Elizabeth II Sandringham Norfolk Columbia Daniel Boone Hotel

India and Pakistan war deepens as borders flare

India is recognized as the rebel government in East Pakistan and claims major battlefield success along the India Pakistan border. Pakistan cuts diplomatic ties in retaliation as both sides press military advances including moves into Kashmir. U.N. considerations rise as Security Council vetoes stall cease fire and withdrawal efforts. South Korea declares a state of emergency amid tensions with North Korea. Trudeau visits Washington to discuss a wide range of economic and international issues. Senate leaders foresee prompt approval of Lewis Powell Jr. to the Supreme Court with Rehnquist’s fate unsettled.

Associated Press India East Pakistan West Pakistan Pakistan Kashmir United Nations, N.Y United States U.N. General Assembly Security Council Huang Hua Jacob A. Malik Malik Huang Council

Rehnquist Controversy Still To Come

The article reports that Lewis J F Powell Jr is expected to win Senate approval to succeed Hugo L Black on the Supreme Court with an overwhelming vote, while opposition to William Rehnquist continues. Timing remains uncertain as opponents press for debate length. Bayh and allies wary of timetables, and the ACLU to oppose Rehnquist.

Washington Senate Lewis F. Powell Jr Hugo L. Black Supreme Court Asst. Atty William H. Rehnquist Rehnquist Lewis JF. Powell Jr Hugh Scott Powell Birch Bayh D-Ind Bayh William Rehnquist American Civil Liberties Union Robert J. Dole Kansas Memphis Dole Bayhs Kennedys Harts Cole

Dollar slides as markets fear new devaluation in crisis

The U S dollar hit record lows in Frankfurt and Tokyo while slipping in London and Zurich. Paris bucked the trend with gains amid government controls, and the pound rose to a postdevaluation high as dollar weakness persisted across major markets.

London U.S West Germany Japan Frankfurt Tokyo Zurich Paris

6.7 Million Chevrolets In Callback

General Motors confirms a recall of about 6.7 million Chevrolets and Novas from 1965 to 1969 plus 1967 to 1969 Camaros and some light trucks due to possible front engine mount failures. Restraints will be installed to prevent mount failure, with recalls beginning in late February after dealers receive devices. GM will notify owners by certified mail once ownership lists are available from state registrations.

Detroit General Motors Corp National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Chevrolet NHTSA

Kosygin Tests Rocking Chair in Aalborg During Denmark Visit

Soviet Premier Alexi Kosygin sits in a rocking chair at a Danish shop in Aalborg after arriving from Copenhagen on the third day of his Denmark visit. Lars P. Jensen, a former Danish agriculture minister, stands nearby as AP captures the scene on wire photo credit from Aalborg.

Alexi Kosygin Alborg Denmark Kosygin Copenhagen Lars P. Jensen

Corrections Academy Announced At Williamsburg

Atty Gen John N Mitchell announced the National Corrections Academy to train correctional personnel and to modernize the federal, state and local penal system. He spoke at the first National Conference on Corrections as a federal aid program was outlined. He urged expanded minority hiring in federal prisons and noted three federal projects including clearing houses for justice architecture and for correctional education.

Williamsburg John N. Mitchell Corrections Mitchell Federal Bureau of Prisons Law Enforcement Assistance Administration Criminal Justice University of Illinois Nixon Justice Department

Explosion at Iron Works Rips Dayton Plant

An explosion at the Dayton Malleable Iron Co plant in YRONTON Ohio injures nine as workers return from a three week strike. Officials say the blast hit a molten metal handling area and refuse to comment on the cause. Seven victims were taken by ambulance to Lawrence General Hospital while two burn victims walked in.

Yronton

Boot & Saddle Trophies To 33 Members

Thirty three members of the Little Dixie Boots & Saddle Club received trophies for horse show participation during 1971 at the club's year end banquet in Centralia. President Roscoe Olden of Harrisburg presented awards based on points. Read across age groups, top winners include Julie England 323 points Centralia, Suzie Rowland 267 Harrisburg, Jeane Grace 428 Centralia, and Roscoe Olden 387 Harrisburg with other high scorers and several under 50 point finishers from Centralia, Harrisburg, Columbia, Mexico and Hallsville. Special awards went to the Don Sexton family for sportsmanship and to Jeff Troyer for sportsmanship and family participation awards along with Omar Miller trophy recognition.

Little Dixie Boots & Saddle Club Centralia Roscoe Olden Harrisburg Julie England Mark Wells Les England Tad England Brian Reams Dennis Yager Hallsville Rona Rowland Mark Rowland Tim England Rosa Rowland Suzie Rowland Kurt Twillman Terry Reams Sherry Sanders Pam Strange Columbia Susie Sanders Tommie Ball James Jones Karen Palmer Jeane Grace Ken Wade Jan Wade Donald Anderson Mark Twillman Jeff Troyer Tom Parker Becky Parker Mexico Betty Parker Olden Gary Stanford Don Sexton Omar Miller

Neihardt Ailing at Boone County Hospital

Dr. John G. Neihardt, 90, professor emeritus and former poet laureate, is listed in fair condition at Boone County Hospital, reflecting a setback for the noted scholar and writer.

Columbia John G. Neihardt Boone County Hospital

Economist Dr. Paul Nadler to address Mexico group

Dr. Paul Nadler, a nationally known economist and Rutgers business professor, will speak at a Mexico breakfast hosted by the Commerce Bank of Mexico at the United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall. Nadler is a columnist for the American Banker and contributor to Banking Magazine.

Paul Nadler Mexico Commerce Bank of Mexico United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall Rutgers University American Banker Banking Magazine Nadler Stanler Graduate School of Banking Life Officers Investment Seminar Dr. Nadler Brown University University of Wisconsin New York University

One in Four Aged Under Two Thousand Yearly

Washington report for the White House Conference on Aging notes 4.7 million Americans over 64 live on 2000 dollars a year or less, an increase of 100,000 in three years. The Senate committee urges higher Social Security benefits and federal supplements to lift all seniors above the poverty line.

Washington Senate Special Committee On Aging White House

Couple Trade Shots and Wife Is Killed in Missouri

In Pemiscot County near Hayti Missouri Lula Gorman 38 was killed after an argument on a dirt road as her husband J C Gorman 45 fired a shot that struck her above the right eye both were armed with .38 caliber pistols Gorman drove her to Caruthersville Hospital where she died and he was held for questioning in the Pemiscot County jail.

Hayti Femiscot County Highway Patrol Lula Gorman J.C. Gorman Missouri Bootheel Gorman Caruthersville Pemiscot County

Castro Back From Chile Tour With Silent Return

Fidel Castro returned to Cuba after a 23 day Latin American tour, greeted by a large cheering crowd. Cuban radio said the trip was a triumph though he offered no speech, saying there is nothing left to say. The leader appeared tired but happy as workers and students welcomed him home.

Miami Fidel Castro Chile Latin America Havana Radio Castro Cuba

Questions and Answers on Phase 2 Price Rulings

Question and answer style guide on Phase 2 rulings from the Price Commission and Cost of Living Council under the Economic Stabilization Program. It covers base-period loss price adjustments, college tuition controls, quarterly reports, health insurance premium formulas, IRS district filing, and the transition of Phase 1 rules to Phase 2 with ongoing policy and interpretation authority after November 13, 1971.

Washington Price Commission Cost of Living Council Economic Stabilization Program Internal Revenue Service The IRS Office of Emergency Preparedness

Walsh On Muskie St Louis Committee Chairman

Gov Hearnes said his former legal assistant Eugene P Walsh of Town and Country Mo will chair the Citizens for Muskie in St Louis County The group endorsed Sen Edmund S Muskie of Maine for the Democratic presidential nomination in a joint statement by Hearnes and U S Sens Stuart Symington and Thomas F Eagleton Walsh a former Missouri House member now heads a Clayton law firm

Jefferson City Warren E. Hearnes Eugene P. Walsh Town and Country Citizens For Muskie St. Louis County Hearnes U.S Stuart Symington Thomas F. Eagleton Missouri Edmund Muskie Maine Walsh Missouri House of Representatives Clayton, Mo

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