Troop Withdrawal Halts In Vietnam
The United States suspended troop withdrawals in Vietnam as Hanoi delays releasing more American POWs. The cease-fire breach over SAM missiles at Khe Sanh prompted protests and potential air strikes. Negotiations stalled with no new POW lists and intensified U.S. pressure through the International Commission.
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Saigon
United States
Vietnam
Hanoi
U.S
North Vietnamese
South Vietnam
North Vietnam
International Commission of Control and Supervision
Commission
Joint Military ‘Commission
North
Gilbert H. Wood‘ward
Joint Military Commission
Khe Sanh
U. S
Nixon
Camp ‘Alpha
Tan Son Nhut
Ellsworth Bunker
Nguyen van Thien
Frederick C. Weyand
Hoang Hoa
Bui Tin
Hoa
Tin
Missouri appeals court allows divorce over wife's honeymoon denial
The Missouri Court of Appeals in St. Louis ruled that a husband can obtain a divorce because his wife refused sexual relations on their honeymoon. Judge James D. Clemens wrote the opinion, saying sexual intercourse is an inherent marital right and that denial can be an actionable indignity.
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ST. Louis
Missouri Court of Appeals
James D. Clemens
Clemens
Appeals Court
Prisoner Tells Of Friendly Guards In Vietnam War
Air Force Captain Lynn Guenther said he bathed daily and shaved twice weekly while held in a North Vietnamese POW camp. He formed friendships with guards during 14 months and spoke with reporters at Travis Air Force Base. Other POWs discussed My Lai, bombing missions, Calley, reparations, and freedom of speech.
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Associated Press
Air Force
Lynn E. Guenther
North Vietnam
Travis Air Force Base
California
Guenther
Calley-My Lai
Robert B. Purcell
Louisville
William Calley Jr
Wright Patterson Air Force Base
Ohio
Purcell
Calley
Terry M. Geloneck
Beale Air Force Base
Calif
United States
U.S
Congress
Radio
Hanoi
Dougherty Thieves Take Heads Audrain Old Uniforms Broadcasting And $3 Bill
W Earl Dougherty elected president of Audrain Broadcasting Corp succeeding Walter G Staley who sold his interest. Board named Byrnes Hawthorne VP, Warner Williams secretary, Miss Romberg treasurer amid a four stockholder group. Uniform theft also reported at Faneuil Hall Ancient and Honorable Artillery Co museum with medals and a $3 bill taken.
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Dougherty
W.earl Dougherty
Audrain Broadcasting Corp
Walter G. Staley
Staley
Mr. Dougherty
Dorothy Romberg
A.P. Green Refractories Co
B. Turner Williams
Byrnes Hawthorne
Warner Williams
Miss Romberg
Kxeo
Missouri Broadcasters Assn
National Assn
Mexico Kiwanis Club
Kiwanis
Boston
Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company
Faneuil Hall
Louis Whittemore
Lafayette Bank of
Local Couple Welcomes Son Kris Eric Brandenburg
Kris Eric Brandenburg is the newborn son of Mr. and Mrs. James R. Brandenburg of Louisville Kentucky born at 934 PM on Friday February 23 weighing five pounds four ounces. Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Jett of Mexico Route 5 and John Brandenburg of Williamsburg. Father works at J W Ford Tytographers Louisville.
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James R. Brandenburg
Louisville
Kris Eric
Kelly Elizabeth
Elmer Jett
Mexico
Route 5
John Brandenburg
Williamsburg
Brandenburg
J. W. Ford Tytographers
Antique Car Club To Meet On Sunday
The Mexico Antique Car Club with 22 signed members plans a 2 p.m. Sunday meeting at the Show Me Room, First National Bank. They will discuss obtaining a charter. a Fulton club member will speak. Joe Belcher is president and Mrs. J.R. (Mar valee) Farris is secretary. Some members own no antique cars.
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Antique Car Club
Mexico
First National Bank
Fulton Club
Joe Belcher
J.R
Mar~ Valee) Farris
Rotarians to Hear Director of Nurses at Club Meeting
Mrs. Jean Thompson will speak at the Rotary Club luncheon at the Mexico Country Club. She serves as director of nursing services at Audrain Medical Center. Woodrow Lee chairs Friday's program.
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Jean Thompson
Rotary Club
Mexico Country Club
Audrain Medical Center
Woodrow Lee
Rural Fire Meeting Set For Saturday in Mexico
The Mexico Rural Fire Association will hold its annual meeting at 2 p.m. Saturday in the Show Me Room at First National Bank. Edwin Lierheimer and Clyde Berry’s three year terms on the board expire. A key topic is forming a rural fire district to cover Salt River, South Fork and parts of Wilson Linn and Loutre townships, funded by a tax to provide better equipment and services.
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The
Mexico Rural Fire Association
First National Bank
Edwin Lierheimer
Clyde Berry
Salt River
South Fork
Gold Market Shifts as Dollar Weakens in Europe
The US dollar eased and gold rose on early European trading while Tokyo markets showed a stronger dollar for the second day, closing at 289.60 yen from 266.90. In London and other European centers the dollar fell, with dealers noting nervous markets as money flows settle after February's dollar devaluation.
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London
U.S
Japan
Tokyo
Europe
Paris
Zurich
Frankfurt
Brussels
Milan
Amsterdam
Man 78 Calls Vietnam Vets To Say Thanks
Alf Thompson a 76 year old Mattoon resident started calling Coles County veterans honorably discharged from the Vietnam era to thank them for their service. He has spoken with about 100 Illinois veterans and another 100 elsewhere, reporting warm responses and a rewarding experience despite national division.
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Thompson
Ilinois
Tulsa
Okla
Mattoon
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