Israel Denounced For Downing Plane
World leaders condemned Israel after Libyan Airways 727 was shot down near Sinai, killing many aboard. Egypt questioned pilot contact, while Israel claimed disobedience forced the landing. The incident followed earlier raids in Lebanon as international outcry grew.
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Nixon
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Mordechai Hod
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Presley applauded for routing heckler in Las Vegas
Elvis Presley received a standing ovation at the Las Vegas Hilton after four men rushed the stage during his act. A hotel spokesman said Presley used a karate like chop to dislodge one intruder, a band member tackled another, and two others fled. The men were booked for investigation of drunkenness.
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Ruling Today In Pentagon Papers Trial
In Los Angeles the government faces a decision on releasing CIA agent Samuel Adams statements the defense says are vital. Judge Byrne warned a failure to surrender could bar evidence on a secret Vietnam volume and strike a Indictment count against Ellsberg and Russo.
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Ellsberg
Anthony Russo
Morning-after Pill OK For Emergencies
FDA plans to approve the drug DES for emergency use as a morning-after birth-control pill. Emergencies include rape or incest. Commissioner Edwards spoke during hearings led by Senator Kennedy’s health subcommittee. He said fresh scientific panel evidence shows DES is safe in a one-time small-dose use but may pose unborn cancer risk if misused.
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Charles C. Edwards
Edward M. Kennedy
Edwards
Orange Squeezer Sets Quick Juice World Record
New Port Richey Florida retiree Herb Risley 70 squeezed a quart of juice from about twenty four oranges in two minutes to claim a world record win a $25 savings account and a handshake from organizers.
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New Port Richey
Fla
Herb Risley
Haliday
Hudsons Hope For Apartment Or Small House
Mr and Mrs Clarence Hudson a Mexico couple aged 87 and 84 escaped a fire that destroyed their mobile home on Sunday now seek a small house or apartment to rent until permanent housing can be arranged. The Ledger appeal brought clothing and some items but they need household furnishings especially bedroom furniture. People with available rental space should call their sons David at Route 1 Auxvasse 386 5147 or James in Mexico 581 2604.
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Clarence Hudson
Mexico
Hudsons
Ledger
David
Auxvasse
James
Widow Fights Off Gang Of Three
TORONTO AP The Ontario Criminal Injuries Compensation Board awarded 250 to 74 year-old widow Annie Hornby who fought off three youths trying to grab her handbag in December. She sustained a gash above her right eye and broken glasses, after one assailant struck her head with a pistol. The widow reported kicking one attacker in the groin and the trio fled without the bag. The board praised Mrs. Hornby for her courage.
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Ontario Criminal Injuries Compensation Board
Annie Hornby
Hornby
Massive Cease-fire Violations Hit Laos As Towns Fall
VIENTIANE Laos AP North Vietnamese and Pathet Lao forces seized two towns in southern Laos after the cease-fire began at noon heavy attacks hit government positions south of the Plain of Jars reports said government troops retreated toward the Mekong River evacuating Paksong at 12 15 p m The North Vietnamese 8th Regiment pushed them from Muong Pha Jane Savannakhet and further attacked Gen Vang Pao's Meo force near the Plain of Wars U S air raids surged in response to alleged Saigon era complicity but no clear resumption of fighting was announced.
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Pathet Lao
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Battle Over Spending For Foreign Aid
Washington AP Senate Foreign Relations chief Fulbright urges limiting emergency foreign aid funding to one month as House backs four month stopgap for foreign aid Labor and HEW. Senate likely to agree to curb aid while continuing CR approach. current authority ends next week. Senate also revives low interest rural electrification loans by 69 to 20 vote.
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Flip Wilson Wins Paternity Suit
In Los Angeles, a Superior Court judge ruled Flip Wilson is not the father of a baby boy alleged by dancer Mabel Robinson. Judge Harry L. Hupp stated the ruling was based on the evidence presented and did not explain further.
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Flip Wilson
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Harry L. Hupp
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Mexico Ledger Subscription Rates and Hours
Mexico Ledger lists publication details including daily schedule except Sundays and holidays, address at 300 N Washington Mexico MO 65265, and mail and carrier rates for various regions. Rates include $2.00 per month by carrier and yearly dues by county, with armed forces rate at $1.25 per month. Office hours span 8:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. weekdays and 3:00 to 3:00 p.m. Saturdays.
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Audrain
MHS Honor Initiation Is Tonight
Twenty six seniors will be initiated tonight as National Honor Society members with a 7:30 ceremony in Emmons Hall. An illustrated lecture on Nasada, Herod the Great fortress, was given to senior English classes by Dr. Alfred Illingworth of the Missouri School of Religion, noting Nasada as a top archaeological site. The See-Tv show will air at 6 p.m. featuring Randy Ezell and Benny Given, with sports and news segments. Tuesday GAA basketball results: Love Jones 10 Superstitious 6, Super Fly 12 Slaughter 6.
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Emmons Hall
Herod the Great
Dead Sea
Lois Ilingworth
Alfred Illingworth
Missouri School of Religion
Columbia
Nasada
MHS
Randy Ezell
Benny Given
Love Jones
Slaughter
Monsters Are In Rock Wanes On College Campuses
Cincinnati reports at the National Entertainment Conference that college talent booking shows blues and classical rises, hard rock wanes, radical speakers fade, conservatives gain. A monster booth offers campus horror viewings and a broker teams for a full circus. Lucy Lapage notes a cultural swing.
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Cincinnati, Ohio
National Entertainment
Lucy Lapage
Royce Carlton
Inec
New York
Purple martin housing size and nesting tips from Griggsville
Griggsville experts say nest compartments should be 6x6x6 inches with a 2 1 8 inch hole. Six compartments attract martins best. more is better. Openings facing any direction, place in open area at least 25 feet across with few obstructions. Sparrows and starlings are hard to keep out. aluminum houses may deter them. Spring arrivals March 10–15, depart August 15–20.
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Griggsville
Martin
Police Fighter Must Shine Shoes in Court Order
A Niagara County Court judge fined Glenn W. White 250 dollars and ordered him to spend one day shining police shoes. White, 38, of Niagara, pleaded guilty to resisting arrest after a 1971 confrontation with several policemen. The judge cited his apparent lack of respect for officers and ordered reporting to Niagara Falls police headquarters with rags and polish.
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N.Y
Niagara County Court
Glenn W. White
Niagara
White
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