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Newspaper

Mexico Ledger

Location

Mexico, Missouri, United States of America

Date

Dec 20, 1973

Page

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Delegates Arrive For Conference In Geneva

Soviet Foreign Minister Gromyko and Egyptian Ismail Fahmy pledged to push for a successful Arab Israeli peace conference opening in Geneva. Abba Eban said Israel seeks a peace agreement ensuring coexistence and freedom of passage. Kissinger and Gromyko planned a dinner as King Hussein and Syria’s stance added tension. The talks are expected to begin ceremonially and may recess after three days, with disengagement on the Suez front a focal issue. Golda Meir reaffirmed Israel’s demand for defensible borders postwar.

Geneva Switzerland Ean Andrei A. Gromyko Soviet Union Ismail Fahmy Egypt Fahmy Abba Eban Israel Eban Tel Aviv Middle East Gromyko Henry A. Kissinger Palace of Nations Kissinger Hussein Jordan Syria SANA Damascus Suez Canal Golda Meir

Kissinger Holds Day of Talks in Paris on Vietnam and Mideast

Secretary of State Henry Kissinger met in Paris with Le Duc Tho on Vietnam cease-fire issues and declined plans for a new agreement. He also conferred with Georges Pompidou, Valery Giscard d Estaing, and Abdelaziz Bouteflika on U S French ties, oil crisis effects, and resuming ties with Algeria. He prepared for Geneva talks with Andrei Gromyko as joint chairmen of the Arab-Israeli conference.

Paris Henry A. Kissinger Hanoi le Duc Tho Vietnam Tho North Vietnam United States Kissinger Geneva U. S Madrid Congress Georges Pompidou Valery Giscard d’Estaing Soviet Union

Lawyer For Nader Played Tape At Cocktail Party

In a Washington court a lawyer admitted he played a portion of a White House tape at a Georgetown cocktail party. He described himself as embarrassed and said the act was a foolish mistake. The incident involved Ralph Nader's milk fund case and a guest from ABC News. The judge ordered a protective order on the material.

Washington (Ap White House William Dobrovic Ralph Nader Milk Fund Georgetown ABC News Kevin Delaney David Schoumacher Dobrovic Schoumacher U.S William B. Jones Justice Department Irwin Goldbloom Jones Justic Department Goldbloom Saftty Robert H. Rk

Snow Delivers Ledger Throughout Snowbound Roads

Six inches of drifting snow failed to halt Ledger deliveries as Ledgerland towns received their papers. Staff and See-To crew filled gaps with carriers biking walking and enlisting moms to drive. Photographers and drivers faced wind and snow with some cars off roads but only seven subscribers missed. Editor Robert White II praised the team for carrying on under tough conditions.

Ledger Ledgerland Mexico Richard Vance Martinsburg Wellsville Montgomery City New Florence Jonesburg Jacque Jones Centralia Sturgeon Robert M. White II

Peak chart toppers of the week across Cash Box survey

The nationwide Cash Box chart highlights top selling records of the week featuring hits such as Elton John Goodbye Yellow Brick Road Hello It s Me Todd Rundgren Leave Me Alone Helen Reddy The Most Beautiful Girl Charlie Rich Time in a Bottle Jim Croce Time in a Bottle Top of the World Carpenters Photograph Ringo Starr The Joker Steve Miller Show and Tell Al Wilson Show and Tell.

You Chicago Brick Road Elton Todd Rundgren Helen Reddy Charlie Rich Jim Croce Carpenters Ringo Starr Steve Miller al Wilson

Shovels Triggered Shooting by Off Duty Officer

ST LOUIS AP A dis disgruntled motorist was shot in the chest by an off duty patrolman after pulling behind the snowbound car. The man Robert Holt 52 said he was reaching for a shovel to dig out the car. the officer claimed Holt appeared to go for a weapon. Holt was charged with peace disturbance resisting arrest and assaulting a police officer as an investigation continues.

ST. Louis Robert Holt James Buchanan Buchanan Holt

Spanish Premier Carrero Blanco Killed in Blast in Madrid

Madrid AP reports Spain's premier Admiral Luis Carrero Blanco was killed when his car was blown into the air by an explosion outside his apartment. A chauffeur and a bodyguard also died. Officials cite possible gas odor and probe the scene while Torcuato Fernandez Miranda becomes acting premier amid terrorism speculation as workers face a trial for fomenting strikes nearby.

Madrid Luis Carrero Bianco Spain Francisco Franco Carrero Blanco Torcuato Fernandez Miranda Carrero

Service Stations Plan For Holiday Closings

A survey by motor clubs and industry groups shows a large share of the nation's 220000 gasoline stations plan Christmas and New Year closings with some possibly extending shutdowns. Reports cite Akron plans for a weeklong strike, while AAA found no widespread strike.

Associated Press Akron Ohio American Automobile Association AAA Marathon Oil Co David Hutchinson Nixon Jack Morgan Maryland Independent Retail Service Station Association North Carolina Pennsylvania Wisconsin Kentucky Georgia Wyoming Louisiana Oregon Arkansas New England New York State Thruway

St Louis Snow Shutdown Tests City Roads

Snowbound in St Louis city and county with 12 to 20 mile winds and 13 inch accumulation. Schools and businesses closed early as drivers faced impassable roads and overloaded highways. Lambert Field halted operations until noon while airlines cleared runways amid drifting snow. Hotels offered lower rates to stranded commuters.

ST. Louis Ot. Louis Lambert St. Louis Federal Aviation Adminstration FAA

C&H Transport Wins PSC Approval To End Several Bus Runs

C&H Transport which runs bus routes and a charter service from Mexico received Public Service Commission approval to cancel its runs to Laddenia Vandalia Bowling Green and Louisiana. The service has not been daily for some time and the company says it is unprofitable. The PSC decision leaves only the Mexico to Jefferson City route with two daily round trips. The attorney Andy Runge noted connections at Kingdom City with Greyhound Lines.

C&h Transport Mexico Public Service Commission Laddenia Vandalia Bowling Green Louisiana C&h PSC Andy Runge Jefferson City Kingdom City Greyhound Lines

Snowstorm Closes Schools and Roads Across Illinois

The blizzard leads to at least sixteen deaths, factory and school closures, and halted gas and power. Interstate 57 traffic backs up 45 miles, while Interstate 70 near Effingham sees a 1 1/2 hour truck delay. St Louis area officials extend holidays as Lambert Airport closes. mail delivery uncertain. Six deaths linked to the snow include two elderly men in St Louis and four in other accidents due to slick highways.

Illinois Effingham Til St. Louis Claude S. Bakewell Lambert St. Louis International Airport National Weather Service Mercury Springfield Missouri Iowa Conway Sullivan Rolla Vienna Licking St. Joseph Shelbina Iowa Line Macon Towa Line Chillicothe Dearborn

Missouri storm leaves drivers stranded in ice and snow

A Warrenton man described two pickup occupants as meanest he met after they pushed his car into a ravine and stole a window scraper. State patrol reports widespread ice packed roads, up to 13 inches snow, and many closures as temps stay in the teens.

Missouri D. H. Williams Warrenton Carl Hucke Hucke St. Louis The Highway Patrol

Hoffa Plans Teamsters Comeback Bid in 1976 Run

Philadelphia AP Hoffa announces a comeback bid for the Teamsters presidency. The 60 year old parolee says he will pursue the top post in 1976, contending a court can lift the post release work ban. He also plans a 1974 run for Teamsters Local 299 president to prep the path.

Philadelphia Jimmy Hoffa Teamsters Nixon Hoffa Justice Department Teamsters Local

Proxmire Slips on Ice in Capitol Jog

Wisconsin Democrat Senator William Proxmire slipped on ice during his routine jog to the Capitol as a nine inch snowfall layered streets. He suffered a cut above the eye and shoulder twist with one arm in a sling, according to an aide.

Washington William Proxmire Capitol Wisconsin Democrat Proxmire

Mondale Oil Price Control Amendment Tabled in Senate Vote

The 47-44 roll call to kill Mondale's proposal to keep crude oil and petroleum projects under price controls through June 30, 1975 included Democrats voting for tabling Symington Mo.

Washington Senate Walter F. Mondale D-Minn Democrats Symington

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