Cutback Threatens Veteran Benefits
Washington AP reports that the Nixon administration intends sharp cuts to veteran pension, education, and medical programs. Key lawmakers and veterans organizations oppose the plan, risking Don Johnson’s VA leadership and prompting court action over college recruiting funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Con ‘Dregs
Don
EB. Johnson
Iowa
Veterans ’Administration
White House
Johnson
House
Senate Veterans Affairs
Veterans’ Organizations
Congress
National Association of Collegiate Veterans
U.S. District Court
Dickeys Escaped Injury After Hit and Run Crash
Mr and Mrs Charles H Dickey Jr of Route 3 Mexico escaped serious harm when a hit and run driver rear ended their car on Highway 54 about 40 miles west of Bowling Green at 630 pm Sunday They were returning from Louisiana after attending a Scottish Rite dinner Mrs Dickey received minor injuries and was later released from a Jefferson City hospital The other vehicle fled the scene.
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Charles H. Dickey Jr
Route 3
Mexico
Highway 54
Bowling Green
Nixon praises Irene as a family hit at National Theater
President Nixon and his family attended a pre Broadway run of Irene at the National Theater. He called Debbie Reynolds a superstar and said Irene is a great show with fun for the whole family. He noted it will likely be a hit in New York and praised Reynolds' range and dancing.
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Washington
Nixon
Irene
National Theater
New York
Debbie Reynolds
Irene O’dare
Westside
Manhattan
Miss Reynolds
Family Survives Two Days Adrift At Sea Off Florida
The McCrary family from Kingsport Tennessee were rescued by the Coast Guard after two days aboard a 19 foot boat swept 75 miles into the Atlantic. Larry McCrary 32 and his wife uncle and four children and a jug of water endured rough seas before being picked up by Cape York. They received a Coast Guard citation for negligent operation and overloading and shared relief at being alive noting no fish were caught during the trip.
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Key West
Fla
Atlantic Ocean
McCrary
Tennessee
Larry McCrary
Kingsport
Tenn
Coast Guard
Cape York
Paul Conway
Ynew
Bruce McCrary
Kenny Woods Earns Eagle Scout Award at Court of Honor
Kenny Woods, son of Mr and Mrs William Woods of 114208 Coal St, received the Eagle Scout Award from Boy Scout Troop 38 in a Court of Honor at the First Presbyterian Church. Hal Randolph presented the award after a covered dish supper. about 50 parents and scouts attended. badges and patches were also awarded to troop leaders and other scouts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenny Woods
William Woods
Coal St
First Presbyterian ‘Church
Hal Randolph
Robert E. ‘Besalke
Russ Haerer
First Presbyterian
Richard Vance
ICCS investigates copter shooting in Vietnam
The International Commission of Control and Supervision opened its first probe into the February 16 helicopter downing near Saigon. Five crewmen were burned and one, Spec. 5 James L. Scroggins of Mulberry Grove Illinois, died in Okinawa. The United States blamed Viet Cong forces for the attack and said the craft lacked proper peacekeeping markings. The U S also accused Hanoi of hindering other probes while not cooperating with SA Vietnamese investigations at Sa Huynh and Duc Co.
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Saigon
International Commission of Control and Supervision
U.S
Bien Hoa
ICCS
Joint Military Commission
International Group
International Commission
United States
James L. Scroggins
Mulberry Grove
Okinawa
Vietnam
Sa Huynh
Duc Co
If War Over How Come They Did What They Did
In Mulberry Grove Illinois Army Spec. 5 James Scroggins died from injuries when a Chinook helicopter was shot down north of Saigon amid Vietnam combat after cease fire. His father questioned the war’s end while recalling his son’s second tour and last letters home. Residents raised funds to support his wife and two daughters as the family awaited his remains home next week.
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Mulberry Grove
Leland Scroggins
Army Spec
James Scroggins
Saigon
Vietnam
Scroggins
Aurelia
Theresa
Tracy
Illinois
James
Okinawa
Two Die In Plane Crash Near Republic Missouri
REPUBLIC Mo AP two men died when a light Beech Bonanza crashed late Thursday afternoon striking the edge of a house and catching fire. Victims were Noel Atkinson 42 Hollister Mo and Harry T Tom Cooper 48 Blue Springs. The plane hit a car shed and power line while attempting to land three blocks from the Foust home.
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Republic
Missouri
Highway Patrol
Noel Atkinson
Hollister
Harry T “Tom” Cooper
Blue Springs
Atkinson
Dolly Foust
Point Lookout
Eufala, Okla., Enterprises
Springfield
Mexico Ledger Publication and postal pricing data
The Mexico Ledger lists publication details including daily except Sundays and holidays, address at 300 N. Washington St. Mexico Mo. It notes postage rates, carrier and mail subscriptions by region, and office hours. Rates include several yearly, semiannual, and quarterly options with varying prices for in-state, out-of-state, and military subscribers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington St
Mexico
Audrain
County Zoning Meetings Explained by Audrain Association
Audrain Betterment Association plans to inform citizens about county planning and zoning with meetings led by Robert Simonds and University of Missouri extension specialist Paul Lutz. April 24 voting date set. meetings in Vandalia February 28, Mexico March 7, Scotts Corner March 15 with open speaker slots for organizations and volunteers.
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Audrain Betterment Association
Audrain County
Don Schutte
L.E. Kohl
M. Lewis Stephenson
Highway 15
Mexico
Scotts Corner
Robert Simonds
Paul Lutz
University of Missouri
The
Betterment Association
Schutte
Lutz
Audrain
Boone
Monroe
Marion
Ralls
Callaway
Vandalia
Head Start Names Social Service Worker for Program
Mrs Jewitt Henderson the Head Start teacher director announces the hiring of Mrs Sheldon Silk as social service specialist. Silk will work with Head Start families and coordinate community services for the children in the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jewitt Henderson
Sheldon Silk
President Nixon enjoys job report with veterans group
President Nixon received the annual Jobs for Veterans program report in Washington and joked that most government reports are dull while praising the illustrated pages. He held up the document to reporters and noted its pictures.
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Washington
Nixon
Press
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Ronald W. Stoeckle
Reese Airforce Base
St. Elizabeth's Hospital
Lubbock
Tex
William Todd
Stoeckel
Lynn Parks
Amy
William A. Parks
Perry
Theodore Schoneboom
Dickeys
Thomas Austin
Amarillo Slim
Preston
Amarillo
Las Vegas
Eagle Scout
Mexico Ledger
Mary Guess
Chicago
Mexcco
City Hall
Committee Against the
Virginia M. Arnold
Mr. President
Marquis Brougham
Liberty
Parents Magazine
Mat
MGM
Margaret O'Brien
Herbert Marshall
Dean Stockwell
Gladys Cooper
Ella Lanchester
Brian Roper
Reginald Owen
Pete ‘N' Tillie
Pete'n
Tillie
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