Truman's Condition Fluctuates in Serious State
Kansas City AP report on former President Harry S Truman, 88, remaining in serious condition with heart and kidney issues. Doctors note fluctuating vital signs, but a blood pressure of 114 56 and temperature 101 at 10 a.m. EST. He was admitted after congestion symptoms and shows responsiveness to verbal stimuli without active speaking. No visits by Bess Truman or daughter Margaret Truman Daniel on Tuesday.
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Kansas City
S. Truman
Sie
Truman
Sai Truman
John Dreves
Poliie Relations
Bess Truman
Margaret Truman Daniel
Warns Against Drug Hysteria in School Films
Washington AP Richard Earle head of the National Coordinating Council on Drug Education says most drug abuse films create fear and hysteria. The council reviewed 220 films and found only 34 suitable for schools and churches. Seven films aimed at minority groups are deemed totally unacceptable. Panelists include William Buckley Judith Crist Peter Fonda and Jerome H Jaffee from the White House office for Drug Abuse Prevention.
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Washington
Richard Earle
National Coordinating Council On Drug Education
Council
William Buckley
Judith Crist
Peter Fonda
Jerome H. Jaffee
White House
Special Action Office For Drug Abuse Prevention
Students Fly Red Flags At Heidelberg University
In Heidelberg Germany two hundred students invaded a lecture hall hung red flags and painted slogans. A gray haired professor tried to restore order but left in disgust. Students called Heidelberg University no longer their private property as protests spread.
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Heidelberg
Germany
Heidelberg University
Sigmund Romberg
Law
Jury Convicts McNally of Air Piracy
A federal jury in St Louis convict McNally of Wyan dotte Michigan on two counts of air piracy for hijacking two American Airlines jets at Lambert-St Louis Airport on June 23. He showed no emotion, thanked Judge Regan, and will be evaluated by federal officials before sentencing within 90 days. The penalty ranges from 20 years to life. An appeal was planned by his court appointed attorney.
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ST. Louis
USS. District Court
Martin J. McNally
Wyandotte
Mich
American Airlines
Lambert-St. Louis International
McNally
John K. Regan
U.S
Recall of faulty Ova II pregnancy tests by FDA
The FDA announced a nationwide recall of Ova II pregnancy test kits sold with the slogan when you want to be the first to know. Hundreds of thousands may have been distributed in two years. La Mar Laboratories of Oceanside manufactures for professional use, while Faraday Laboratories of Hillside distributes through drug stores. Faraday will withdraw the kit until FDA questions are resolved. The firm argues the kit is accurate when used as directed.
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Washington
Food and Drug Administration
FDA
la Mar Laboratories
Oceanside
N.Y
la Mar
Faraday Laboratories
Hillside
N.J
Faraday
Arnold Suresky
Suresky
Old Grain In Storage To Be Released Next Summer
Farmers retain ownership of 242.7 million bushels of wheat and 2.4 million bushels of corn under the Agriculture Department reseal program, which ends with 1973 loan maturities. Wheat from 1968 will enter the market, and 1970 71 wheat stored commercially. Corn from 1969 70 and 1971 warehouse grain will be released. Barley oats grain sorghum and rye from recent crops also to be called. Loan program tightened with max loans cut from 35000 to 25000 and no financing for oxygen limiting silo structures. Moisture limits 15.5 percent for corn loans. wet corn in sealed silos can reach 20 percent.
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Washington
Agriculture Department
Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Service
Staley Faces NFO Convention Amid Split Over Leadership
In Kansas City the National Farmers Organization opens with a schism over Oren Lee Staley’s presidency. Don Kimball, an Amarillo farmer, challenges Staley, arguing for debate while officials discuss expulsions of six directors. Staley dismisses the dissidents as a minority and defends current governance and accounting.
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Kansas City
National Farmers Organization
Oren Lee Staley
Municipal Auditorium
Staley
NFC
Don Kimball
Amarillo
Tex
Farmer
Kimball
Rea. Mo
Kimble
Texas
Kansas
California
South Dakota
NFO
Corning
Iowa
Oren Lee
MHS News Activities Back Into Full Swing
Mexico High School resumes activities after a weather day with plans for a Student Council party at 3 p.m. in the high school cafeteria and a Spanish Club Christmas party featuring six Spanish-speaking guests from MMA. Vocal students will carol tomorrow night at Stribling House and other town homes. Parking near the square was risky as an ice-laden Chinese Elm shed limbs. Members attended a drive-in conference on Current Issues in Education in Columbia, Missouri.
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Mexico
Mhs’ers
MMA
Mexico City
Venezuela
Stribling House
Town
Dorothy Atkins
Lola Miller
Sylvia Ollis
Les Runnels
CTA
Missouri State Teachers Association
Ramada Inn
Columbia, Missouri
Milster Daughter Born in Anchorage Alaska
Lisa Maurene Milster is the daughter of Sgt. and Mrs. Frank E. Milster of Anchorage. The newborn weighed 7 pounds 1 ounce. Grandparents are Gene Milster and the late Maurene Milster, and Jack and Mrs. Kent of Centralia. Great grandparents are Ollie Chandler Sr. of Centralia and Andrew Kent of Coastsville. Sgt Milster is stationed with the U S Air Force in Anchorage.
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Frank E. Milster
Anchorage
Alaska
Lisa Maurene
Gene Milster
Maurene Milster
Jack Kent
Centralia
Ollie Chandler Sr
Andrew Kent
Coastsville
Sgt
Milster
U. S. Air Force
Mexico Ledger Mail Rates And Office Hours
Mexico Ledger lists publication details with pricing by mail and carrier, including rates for Audrain and neighboring counties, other Missouri counties, out of state, and armed forces. Office hours are 8:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. weekdays and 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Saturday.
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