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Newspaper

Mexico Ledger

Location

Mexico, Missouri, United States of America

Date

Dec 22, 1972

Page

3

Nixon Suspends Meat Import Lids

President Nixon suspended 1973 meat import quotas to curb rising supermarket meat prices. Treasury Secretary George P. Shultz said the action may raise foreign share to about eight percent and total meat supply could rise three percent, mostly from domestic production. Quotas may be reinstated if markets change, with review every three months.

Washington Nixon Treasury George P. Shultz Shultz Australia agShultz America Secretary of Agriculture New Zealand U.S

Nixon Wins Re election Vote Totals Show Record Margin

Official AP tallies confirm Nixon defeated McGovern by 17 971 294 votes and 60.7% of the national total. Johnson’s 1964 share was 61.1% with 47 042 924 Nixon and 29 071 629 McGovern. Minor candidates collected 1 345 504 votes. The electoral count remains 521 for Nixon and 17 for McGovern.

Washington Nixon George “McGovern Hubert Humphrey Lyndon B. Johnson Barry Goldwater Associated Press McGovern District of Columbia Jjohnson Franklin D. Roosevelt Alfred M. Landon Alaska Virginia John Hospers Massachusetts John G. Schmitz American Party Benjamin ‘Spock People’s ‘Party Linda Jenness Evelyn Reed Socialist Workers Party Louis Fisher Socialist ‘Labor Party Communist Party Gus Hall Earle H. Munn Hosspers

Fund-Cutting Changes Ahead For Big CIA

Washington officials predict a tightened budget and stronger control at the Central Intelligence Agency under new chief James R. Schlesinger. The Nixon administration signals a move to curb spending while keeping the agency’s traditional discretion and secrecy.

CIA Washington Central Intelligence Agency James R. Schlesinger U.S Silent Service Nixon Schlesinger Atomic Energy Commission AEC Helms Pentagon Defense Intelligence Agency National Security Agency

Nurses Help Farmer Home For Christmas In Minnesota

A 62 year old Backus, Minnesota farmer hospitalized since a June tractor fire returns home for Christmas. Nurses at University of Minnesota Hospital organized gifts and transport with aid from a Navy chaplain, hoping he can be home through early February.

Minneapolis Minn Michael Kish University of Minnesota Hospital Station 42 Kish Katherine Hokanson Kishi Ronald Cuny Navy Reserve Marine Reserve Ft. Snelling Backus Glen J. Gullickson Jr Gullickson Minnesota

Police Hunt Third Man

Police in St. Louis searched early today for the remaining suspect in a Tuesday night beating that killed two children and wounded their mothers. Kevin Dean and Charles Bonner, both 19, surrendered at a housing project after telephoning indicate willingness to turn themselves in. Horace Bonner, 25, initially offered to surrender but did not appear for a scheduled meeting with Police Chief Eugene Camp.

ST. Louis Kevin Dean Charles Bonner Bonner Horace Dean Eugene Camp

Dealey ransom tied to Dallas Morning News chief kidnap case

Joe M Dealey Sr paid 250000 ransom for his daughter in law Amanda Mayhew Dealey 22 who was abducted and freed unharmed after two and a half days. The affair drew FBI investigators to Dallas University Park and Highland Park as police and sheriff units pursued leads.

Dallas Dallas Morning News Joe M.dealey Amanda Mayhew Dealey Felix R. McKnight Dallas Times Herald Dealey Joe M. Dealey Jr Dallas Morning Galveston News McKnight Dealey Jr University Park Dealey Sr FBI Washington Dallas County Clarence Jones Highland Park

O'Hare Delays Strand Travelers

About 1,325 people landed at Kansas City Airport after Chicago O'Hare crash and weather disruptions. Airlines paid hotel rooms and meals in Kansas City and St. Joseph, with buses organized to move travelers. many sought Amtrak trains or buses to Chicago but space was limited. One Braniff spokesman said a special train request was denied. flights to Chicago remained delayed due to limited runway and marginal weather. AArkansas couple described missed connections and lingering uncertainty as they waited.

Kansas City Kansas City International Chicago O’hare St. Joseph Amtrak Braniff Airways Lester Roberts Winslow Ark Fayetteville KCI

New Judge Ravitz Stir Controversy in Detroit Court

Detroit AP reports 32-year-old Justin Ravitz, a new recorder court judge and Marxist-leaning lawyer, faces salary penalties and tenure complaints after refusing to recite the Pledge of Allegiance. He touts lawfulness and progressive aims, cites past reforms to jury selection, and urges around-the-clock sessions to curb pre-arraignment detention and reduce bond releases.

Detroit Detroit Recorder’s Court Criminal Court Justin Ravitz State Judical Tenure Commission Ravitz Recorder’s Court Michigan Supreme Court

Marxist views marked by Ravitz quoted in Mexico MO ledger

The page quotes Ravitz calling many American criminals victims of economic systems and endorsing Marxist ideas. He argues crime stems from unemployment and underpayment and asserts he has radical, Marxist politics.

Ravitz

Evans plans February Kansas visit by Apollo astronaut

Apollo 17 commander Ronald E. Evans, a former St. Francis and Topeka resident and University of Kansas graduate, will visit his home state in February. He disclosed the trip during a phone call with Governor Robert Docking after staying in moon orbit aboard the command ship America while Eugene Cernan and Harrison Schmitt explored the lunar surface.

Topeka Kan Ronald E. Evans Kansas Navy America Eugene A. Cernan Harrison H. Schmitt St. Francis University of

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