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Newspaper

Mexico Ledger

Location

Mexico, Missouri, United States of America

Date

Dec 24, 1971

Page

6

Cancer Panel Sees No Quick Miracle

President Nixon named Benno C. Schmidt to head the Cancer Panel as the National Cancer Act launches a multibillion dollar drive. Schmidt warns against short term miracles while Nixon promises full government and voluntary support, with 1.6 billion dollars to accelerate NIH and NCI programs.

Washington Nixon Crusade Against Benno C. Schmidt Presidents Cancer Panel New York Schmidt National Cancer Institute National Institutes of Health National Cancer Advisory Board

Panthers Trial Verdicts Convict Nine in LA Case

Los Angeles AP report says nine Black Panthers were convicted on conspiracy to possess contraband weapons related to a 1969 shootout with police. Eight acquitted on the most serious charge of conspiracy to murder officers. others acquitted on assault counts. two defendants acquitted on all charges. Jury deadlocked on one count for eight defendants, mistrial declared. Six police and three Panthers wounded. Saundra Pratt, pregnant wife of Saundra Pratt, slain. her body found in a sleeping bag.

Los Angeles Jesser The Panthers Green Beret Elmer Pratt Panther Saundra Pratt Pratt

Ozark Murder Investigation To Continue

Ozark Missouri sheriff says investigation continues into the December 12 death of William Griffins, 36, of Oregon. Griffins was found in his car on a Christian County gravel road, ruled a gunshot wound from a high powered rifle. A witness spoke of a white late model car near the scene. the sheriff discounted any link and plans polygraph tests on three men and a woman.

Ozark le, Lamb Christian County William Griffins Oregon Griffins Lamb

Families Will Join Missilemen For Christmas Dinner

In Cheyenne Wyoming missiles will be ready as usual on Christmas Day but launch control officers at 20 remote sites have permission for their families to join them for holiday dinners this year. Fresh turkey will replace the usual frozen meals.

Cheyenne Wyo

Cattle Swindle In Ida County Nets $20 350 Loss

Ida County sheriff reports 51 head of cattle valued at 20 350 swindled from farmer Wayne Steinbeck. A fictitious Nebraska firm Weston Farms issued a bogus 20 350 cashier’s check drawn on First National Bank of Lincoln. Cattle delivered to Hershey stockyards but not recovered. Two men approached Steinbeck after an ad to sell cattle. FBI and state bureau join the investigation, similar to other regional swindles.

Garfield Towa State Bureau of Criminal Investigation FBI Ida County Fred Colshaw Nebraska Wayne Steinbeck Colshan Missouri First National Bank of Hershey Neb Steven Weston Steinbeck

Special Trees Wind Up On Damp Newburyport Display

In Newburyport Massachusetts the Junior Chamber of Commerce sent two members to a Christmas tree farm north of Lewiston Maine to secure two 25 foot blue spruces for display. Dr Daniel Appleton and Peter Kovach delivered the trees to Appletons front lawn before calling public works to remove and dump the felled trunks.

Newburyport Mass Chamber of Commerce Lewiston Maine Daniel Appleton Peter Kovach Appleton Public Works Department

Phone Calls Home To Double Normal Volume

Southwestern Bell manager Philip Adams urged Christmas callers to use non peak periods from 9am to noon and 6pm to 10pm to avoid delays. Reduced interstate rates apply 5pm Christmas Eve through the weekend with one plus direct dialing offering faster, cheaper long distance. Mexico expects double usual calls on Christmas Day.

Philip Adams Southwestern Bell Adams Mexico

Cuba Today One Man As Poor As The Next

In Havana AP correspondent Joaquin Martinez assesses Fidel Castro's 14 years in power. He notes universal jobs and free health care but critiques housing maintenance, limited consumer goods, and a growing black market. While wages are low, education and social programs remain.

Joaquin Martinez Associated Press Havana Cuba Fidel Castro Castro United States Puerto Rico Venezuela

Leone elected Italy's sixth president after bruising deadlock

Giovanni Leone, a Christian Democrat, won Italy's presidency on the 23rd ballot with 518 votes, ending a 15 day stalemate that sparked fistfights in Parliament. So cialist Pietro Nenni was runner up as disorder continued amid a 16 day election record.

Rome Giovanni Leone Italy Naples Leone Pietro Nenni Christian Democratic Party Democratic Socialists Husky Christian Democrats Chamber

Stolen Christmas Cards Reported in Kansas City

Mrs Harry E Endler told police 58 stamped Christmas cards left at her doorway for the postman were taken from her Kansas City apartment building.

Kansas City Harry E. Endler

Judge Howard Killed In Six Car Pileup

Kansas City AP report states Fred L. Howard 54 presiding judge of the Missouri Court of Appeals died after a six car crash on U S 71 in south Kansas City. He had been Christmas shopping at Truman Corners Shopping Center and was returning home when a northbound car crossed the median. Howard served 1964 appointment, elected 1966 to a 12 year term ending 1978. He leaves widow Jean and his parents and two sisters.

Kansas City Fred L. Howard Kansas City Court of Appeals U.S. 71 Truman Corners Howard Court of Appeals John M. Dalton James W. Broaddus Cape Girardeau County Columbia Robert L. Howard University of Missour U.S Dalton Missouri Missouri Highway Reciprocity Commission Jean Erma Baltz Washington Jane Turnbull Monticello Utah

President Nixon Christmas Message Highlights World Peace Hope

President Nixon predicts 1972 will mark a major step toward world peace and hails Pope Paul VI's peace efforts as a potential best Christmas gift. He urges giving, forgiving, and reflection, stressing universal human bonds and the season of goodwill.

Washington Nixon Pope Paul White House

Public notices uphold citizen rights to notice of legal matters

A general notice statement asserts that public notices printed in newspapers fulfill the citizen’s constitutional right to due process by notifying individuals of matters affecting them or their property.

Notice of Letters Testamentary Granted in Audrain County

In Audrain County Probate Court at Mexico Missouri Daisy M Webber deceased Estate No 3289 executor Lakenan Barnes of 115 S Jefferson Mexico MO 581-2742 and attorney Pro Se 115 S Jefferson Mexico MO 581-2742 all creditors file claims within six months or be barred court will determine successors in interest to personal and real property first publication December 17 1971 Bernice Adams Clerk Probate Court Seal

Missouri Audrain Audrain County Mexico Daisy M. Webber Lakenan Barnes Jefferson Street Bernice Adams Mary Elizabeth McIntire Edythe Draffen Guardian Bouchelle Columbia Paul M. Peterson Guitar

Notice of Final Settlement in Audrain Estate

Notice is hereby given that a final settlement and petition for determination of successors and distribution of Arminda Amelia Fair estate will be filed January 17 1972 in Audrain County Probate Court Missouri by Philip A Grimes attorney and executors Ronald B Fair and Marilyn P Jones. Objections must be in writing within ten days after filing.

Missouri Audrain Audrain County Mexico Arminda Amelia Fair Philip A. Grimes First Nat'l Bank & Trust Co. Bldg Columbia Ronald B. Fair Centralia Marilyn P. Jones Auxvasse State of Ralph M. Toalson Henry E. Klusman Andy Runge E. Jackson St Mary E. Klusman Executrix

Notice of Administration Details in Mexico Missouri

The document lists the date January 6 1972 and names Larney Barnes attorney located at 115 S Jefferson St Mexico Mo with phone 581 2742. It also names Carleton and Toulson Administratrix at 614 Eastholm Mexico Missouri with phone 581 4171.

Estate of Henry E Klusman Deceased Opens Settlement

In the estate of Henry E Klusman deceased Estate No 3189 the court set January 24 1972 or such settlement date G Andy Runge attorney 123 E Jackson St Mexico Mo 681-2211 Mary E Klusman Executrix Route 4 Mexico Missouri 581-2674.

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Missilemen Logan Pharmacy Kirby MFA Soybean Mill Center Judge Howard Larney Barnes S. Jefferson St Carleton & Toulson Eastholm Lawrence Drive-In Pharmacy Larry Kimbei Farm & Home McMonigle Tangora Agency S. Jefferson
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