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Newspaper

Mexico Ledger

Location

Mexico, Missouri, United States of America

Date

Jan 04, 1973

Page

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Losses and casualties rise in Vietnam air war

AP dispatch reports another B52 and an F111 bombers shot down or lost in the Vietnam air campaign. The tally of Americans killed, missing or captured in the last two weeks of 1972 hits 109, with 116 enemy attacks nationwide including 82 rocket and mortar strikes. Parachutes saved the B52 crew, while the F111 crew remained missing. The report notes escalating casualties and intensifying air operations around Hanoi and Haiphong, along with political sensitivity over bomb damage assessments.

Saigon U.S North Vietnam Hanoi Haiphong Panhandle U.S. Command Thanh Hoa Demilitarized Zone South Vietnam Laos Cambodia

Law Sought To Aid Flow Of Public News

Washington AP publishers urge Congress to enact unqualified privilege from subpoenas for news sources and unpublished notes. The ANPA draft covers federal and state cases, aiming to secure the free flow of information. Boston Globe publisher Davis Taylor cites reporters’ need to protect sources amid fears of subpoenas. NBC President Julian Goodman also backs the measure.

Washington Congress American Newspaper Publishers Association ANPA Stanford Smith Senate House Judiciary Subcommittee Smith Davis Taylor The Boston Globe Pear Taylor Julian Goodman National Broadcasting Company NBC

Moberly petitions seek repeal of blue laws

In Moberly Missouri petitions calling for repeal of blue laws restricting Sunday sales circulated at two groceries and drew over 1200 signatures. The drive targets state representatives and senators with the message that business should occur by individual conscience on Sundays. Five local store owners pleaded guilty in Moberly magistrate court for blue law violations, including sale of toy games phonograph records and light bulbs. Mrs John C Miller of 1511 S Western St was to undergo surgery at Boone County Hospital in Columbia today in Room 308.

Moberly Missouri John C. Miller S. Western St Boone County Hospital Columbia

Millers Win Auxvasse Christmas Lighting Contest

Auxvasse Lions Club announced the annual contest awards with Mr. and Mrs. Bill Miller on Highway 54 South taking first prize. Second went to Mr. and Mrs. Charles Hoover, third to Mr. and Mrs. Harry Lynch, and fourth to Mr. and Mrs. Paul Riechers. Cash prizes ranged from 15 to 2.50 dollars. Leo Burt chaired the committee with Ronald Kamper and Harry Anderson as associates.

Auxvasse Bill Miller Highway 54 Auxvasse Lions Club Charles J. Hooverer Harry Lynch Paul Riechers Leo Burt Ronald Kamper Harry Anderson

Probation For Two Boys In Rape Robbery Case

In Philadelphia, two boys aged 11 and 10 were placed on probation after pleading guilty to beating raping robbing and burning an 84 year old widow in a housing project last November. They faced charges including burglary robbery rape and aggravated assault.

Philadelphia Victor Arce Ronald Irby Common Pleas Court Vito N. Pisciotta Lewis P. Mitrano Arce Thomas Thomas Arce

Bank Call Issued On Bank Condition Reports

The comptroller of the currency issued a call for reports on the condition of all national banks as of the close of business December 31 1972. Similar calls were issued by the Federal Reserve Board for its member banks and by the FDIC for insured state banks not members of the Fed system.

Washington Comptroller of the Currency Federal Reserve Board Federal Deposit Insurance Corp Federal Reserve System

Farm Not A Farm (Continued From Page 1)

On a rural commune, a brigade bought a transformer for 8000 yuan with collective and reserve funds. Residents discuss income, land use, and production figures from 1971, noting private plots and average annual incomes around 120 to 135 yuan per person. The farm displays experimental planting, livestock, and a Maoist motto over pig pens as observers tour the manicured fields.

Chairman Mao John Hughes

Nye Outlines Ambulance Plan For Audrain County

Richard Nye assistant administrator at Audrain Medical Center spoke at Mexico Kiwanis about a proposed emergency ambulance service funded by federal money and supported by new laws. He noted 75 such ambulances exist in Missouri, with two way radios and 24 hour staffing, covering Audrain County except east of Highway 19, with delivery expected in February.

Richard Nye Audrain Medical Center Mexico Kiwanis Club Monterey Nye Audrain County Highway 19

Runge Speaks To Pachyderms At Audrain Club

Andy Runge a former Audrain Republican Chairman spoke at noon to the Audrain Pachyderm Club at the Air Park Pilot Lounge. He discussed what lies ahead for Republicans after the state and national election victories.

Andy Runge Mexico Air Park Pilot Lounge

Pieta to Return to Public Display at St Peter's

The Vatican announced Michelangelo's Pieta will be shown again at St Peter's Basilica at the end of February after a 10 technician, five month restoration following the May 21 vandalism by Laszlo Toth. The sculpture stands 6 feet 7 inches tall and weighs 6,700 pounds and will be protected by a glass shield in St Peter's chapel.

Vatican City Michelangelo St. Peter's Basilica Vatican Laszlo Toth Deoclecio Redig de Campos Vatican Museums St. Peter’s Chapel

Missouri Military Academy Cadets Invited to Inauguration Parade

Cadets Kevin Gregory and Robert Wyatt of Ledgerland and Montgomery City join MMA marching units for Governor elect Christopher Bond's inauguration on January 8 in Jefferson City. MMA bands and Fusileers have led inaugurations since 1953, with about 45 in the band, 31 Fusileers, and four in color guard.

Ledgerland Missouri Military Academy Missouri Christopher Bond Kevin Gregory Wendell 0. Gregory Middletown Robert Wyatt R.L. Wyatt Sr Montgomery City Gregory Wyatt Fusileers State Capitol Jefferson City Bond Charles Stribling III MMA Academy Govs. Phil Donnelly James T. Blair John M. Dalton Warren E. Hearnes

Too Cold To Check Nudist Operations

In New Jersey the Division on Civil Rights paused its probe of Sunshine Parks Nudist Colony over alleged sex discrimination, noting winter makes investigation hard. Ralph Bellafonte of Patterson filed that men paid higher rates and single men were discouraged. the case will resume with warmer weather.

Trenton New Jersey

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