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Newspaper

Mexico Ledger

Location

Mexico, Missouri, United States of America

Date

Jan 05, 1971

Page

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Jarring Pursues Fresh Mideast Peace Efforts

In New York talks resumed between Israeli ambassador Yoséf Tekoah and U N envoy Gunnar V Jarring with Jarring forwarding a report on the status of peace efforts. Both sides maintain hard line positions on troop withdrawals as U S, Britain, France, and the Soviet Union press for progress. Sadat denounces compromise as he rallies support in Tanta while Jordanian Parliament endorses Wasfi Tell’s pledge against a Palestinian state west of the Jordan River.

Middle East Yosef Tekoah U.N Gunhar V. Jarring Jarring U.N. Security Council Israel Reypt Jordan Abba Eban Egypt Tekoah New York Mohammed H. El-Zayyat Anwar Sadat U.S William P. Rogers Darling U Thant Rogers United States Britain France Sovet Union Sadat Tanta Nile Delta Cairo Alexandria Suez Canal Mahmoud Riad London Edward Heath Alec Douglas- Home Amman Wasfi Tell Jordan River

Housing Projects Must Work to Ease Segregation

The 3rd U S circuit court ruled federal housing programs must study impact on racial integration before new projects. Judge John J. Gibbons said action under the Civil Rights Acts of 1964 and 1968 requires weighing alternatives to avoid concentrating minority residents. The decision reversed a district court order approving federal financing for a 110 unit project in North Philadelphia where residents argued it would raise low incomeblack concentration and injure investments. The project was completed and is now occupied by low income tenants.

Philadelphia U.S. 3Rd Circuit Court of Appeals John J. Gibbons Supreme Court Edwin W. Wolf Lawyers Committee For Civil Rights U.S. District Court

Nixon cites Vietnam vote as top White House achievement

President Nixon, in a radio and TV appearance, touted the dwindling American vote in Vietnam as the major success of his two years in the White House. In Cambodia, South Vietnamese troops clashed with North Vietnamese and Viet Cong at five locations. A Philadelphia appeals court ordered federal housing programs to prove they promote integration before funding any project. United Nations report noted.

Washington Nixon Vietnam White House

Rev Trotter's Sister Dies

Fort Lauderdale health officials declare an influenza epidemic after a week of 13,000 cases and 18 deaths in the resort city AP report noting the sudden outbreak and its impact on local public health measures.

Fort Lauderdale Fla

St Louis area sees 2.7 billion in year end expenditures

The Regional Industrial Development Corp forecasts 2.7 billion in 10 year expenditures in the St Louis area with plans for a new Mississippi rock dam at Alton and a downtown convention center. RIDC expects about 6,000 jobs from projected programs as talks on a bi state transit system resume.

C. A. Trotter Mexico Jackson Tenn Bertha Lee Hall Ilinois D. Reid Ross RIDC

Night's Vigil Earns A-1 Tag in Carolina DMV Rush

Truck driver George Keith of Charlotte, 44, endured a 22 hour wait in 43 degree cold to secure the A-1 North Carolina license tag as the DMV opened for the new year. He braved the chill largely for his grandchild Sondra, his daughter Geraldine in Sacramento and her Air Force husband, who still has a local registration and wanted the A-1 tag for the infant.

Charlotte N.C George Keith North Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles Keith Sondra Geraldine Sacramento Calif

Five Point Fighting In Cambodia Reported By AP

Saigon reports heavy actions at five points in eastern Cambodia with South Vietnamese forces clashing with North Vietnamese and Viet Cong units. A U.S. Air Force Phantom was shot down over southern Laos with two crewmen missing. In South Vietnam a convoy on Highway 20 was ambushed leaving one American dead and one wounded. No further details available on the Svay Duan Keo attack.

Saigon Cambodia U.S Laos Air Force South Vietnam Highway 7 Phnom Penh Bassac Mekong Svay Duan Keo

Harrold Carswell Returns to Private Law Practice

G. Harrold Carswell, previously rejected for the Supreme Court and defeated in a Senate election bid, has resumed private legal practice in Tallahassee Florida. He returns to the practice after departure from public roles.

Tallahassee, Fla G. Harrold Carswell U.S. Senate Supreme Court Senate

Chile to Recognize China and Sever Ties with Nationalist Regime

Tokyo AP reports Chile and the People's Republic of China have established diplomatic relations. Chilean authorities recognize the PRC as sole legal government of China and take note of Taiwan's status, while the Nationalist Chinese Embassy in Santiago cuts ties. Chile plans to exchange ambassadors with China soon and may also recognize North Korea, North Vietnam, and East Germany.

Tokyo China Chile Peking Formosa People’s Republic of China New China News Agency Taiwan Canada Santiago Salvador Allende Cuba North Korea North Vietnam East Germany Allende

Former Mexican Dies in Colorado

Mrs. Ned Florence Holt aged 80 of Longmont Colorado formerly of Mexico died in Longmont in November after a period of illness. She was a daughter of Mr and Mrs Robert Fry who ran a suburban grocery on W Breckenridge St before moving to Longmont over twenty years ago. Survived by husband of the home a daughter Virginia McClue of Longmont a brother Nolan Fry also of Longmont and several grandchildren A daughter Delia preceded her in death.

Ned Florence) Holt Longmont Colo Mexico Holt Robert Fry W. Breckenridge St Hart Crawford Virginia) McClue Nolan Fry Delia

Three Suspects Face Multiple Robbery Charges in Columbia

James Dolan and George Purdin, both from Columbia, face a preliminary hearing January 15 after arrests on burglary and larceny charges for Roger's House of Zenith and Williamson Holiday Inn Gulf. A third crime includes assault with intent to kill a police officer. Bonds were set at 50,000 each, with Boone County arraignments noting 10,000 bonds for burglary and larceny and 2,000 for the assault. Police recovered rings and loot from a late model Cadillac.

Columbia James Arthur Dolan Jefferson City George Noble Purdin Roger Zenith Inc Garth Avenue Walnut Street Williamson Holiday Inn Gulf 1812 Business Loop 70 West Purding Robert Gordon Woodstock Gordon Dolan Purdin Fulton Boone County Sheriffs Office Callaway County Claude West West Boone County Temple Margett Zenith Williamson

Tornadoes in Missouri Reach 37 in 1970

Thirty seven tornadoes were recorded in Missouri during 1970, injuring 19 people. Peak activity occurred in June with 15 tornadoes. no deaths occurred. In 1970 there were injuries in Mississippi County Ellington near Poplar Bluff Sedalia Macon Alton Holden with multiple events across the state.

Columbia Missouri Warren M. Wisner Grant L. Darkow University of Missouri Atmospheric Science Department Wisner Darkow Mississippi County Ellington Poplar Bluff Sedalia Macon Alton Holden

Highway Commission orders districts report roadside pollution

Jefferson City AP reports the State Highway Commission directs district engineers to report any potential roadside pollution to state environmental control agencies, aiming to safeguard waterways and public health.

Jefferson City State Highway Commission

State Patrol Aids Muskogee Police Amid City Turmoil

In Muskogee Oklahoma Governor Bartlett ordered eight state troopers and two Crime Bureau agents to aid a weakened police force protecting two dozen city officials after a fire damaged Councilman Frank Brock’s record shop. Police Chief Kennedy warned of a plot to seize control of city government and said eight officials faced threats as the council prepared to authorize an auxiliary force. Damage from the fire ranged up to 100000 dollars with arson suspected but not confirmed.

Muskogee Okla Highway Patrol State Crime Bureau Oklahoma City Dewey Bartlett Crime Bureau National Guard George Kennnedy Kennedy Frank Brock Brock

Everything But Cannon Mailed Home By Soldiers

The Customs Bureau reports a sharp drop in illegally mailed drugs weapons and explosives by American troops overseas since a government crackdown begun last spring. A spokesman said the situation is now controllable with effects seen after Pentagon restrictions cut interceptions from a peak of 418 last March. Three fourths of seized items were illegal drugs.

Washington Customs Bureau United States Bureau Southeast Asia Pentagon

Psychology course for parents offered by East Central Missouri Mental Health Center

The East Central Missouri Mental Health Center will offer an evening course titled The Basic Principles of Behavior Modification taught by Dr. Bill Peel. Six weekly sessions begin Jan. 19 at 7:30 p.m. at the Drain Medical Center. The $15 fee includes a textbook Living With Children and access to films and case histories.

East Central Missouri Mental Health Center Bill Peel Jack B. Viar Viar Gaid F.udrain Medical Center

Nixon Talks On Revenue Sharing

Washington, RP. President Nixon met with leading Republican governors and White House advisers to discuss revenue sharing and welfare reform. Attending were Louie Nunn of Kentucky, Raymond Shafer of Pennsylvania, and Nelson A. Rockefeller of New York. Nixon said an expanded revenue sharing proposal would be central to his State of the Union address to Congress on January 22.

Washington Nixon White House Louie Nunn Kentucky Govs Raymond Shafer Pennsylvania Nelson A. Rockefeller New York Congress

Clarksville Man Dies In Fire

Clarksville Missouri William McIntyre age 63 died early today in a fire that consumed his two room home. Fire officials said the cause of the blaze was not immediately determined.

Clarksville, Mo William McIntyre

Man Charged With Rape Hangs in Kansas City Jail

Samuel Franklin aged 30 who faced murder and two rape charges hanged himself in an isolation cell of Jackson County jail after medical staff isolated him due to an infected hand. The case linked to the Friday stabbing death of Larry George, 20, during an intruder fight. Franklin was arrested after seeking hospital treatment.

Kansas City Samuel Franklin Jackson County Franklin Larry George George Kenneth ‘Carnes Carnes

Farmer Finds Rose Bowl Balloon Near Salem Illinois

Donald Quick a farmer northwest of Salem Illinois believes he found the record setting Tournament of Roses balloon. In a field Monday he discovered a polka dot balloon labeled Victory Park Pasadena California. If sent before last Friday's Ohio State Stanford Rose Bowl game it could have traveled east about 2400 miles over three days at roughly 33 miles per hour.

Salem, Ill Donald Quick Here Quick Victry Pasadena

Okie Out and Sooner Name Debate in Oklahoma

Oklahoma City AP reports on the nickname debate as Governor‑elect David Hall faces a shift away from Okie. Officials consider Sooner or Buckeye alternatives, noting Okie associations with low-life and the Sooners tradition tied to land rush entrants of 1889.

Oklahoma City David Hall Dewey Bartlett Hall Oklahoma Harry Wilson Wilson University of Oklahoma Benjamin Harrison

First under new auto law two thousand claim only

WESTFIELD Mass AP A 21 year old bank clerk Miss Maribe Holcomb was injured when her car was rear ended in West Springfield on Jan 2. She collected a $50 personal injury payment Monday from Aetna Life Casualty, the first under the Massachusetts no fault law for claims under 2000 dollars.

Westfield Mass Massachusetts Maribe Holcomb West Springfield Miss Holcomb Aetna Life & Casualty Co

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