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Newspaper
Mexico Ledger
Location
Mexico, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jan 12, 1971
Page
1
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A new cease-fire between Palestinian guerrillas and the Jordanian government in Amman collapsed within an hour as artillery and machine-gun fire erupted. Both sides disputed who started the fighting as residents fled and police sought to restore order. Kuwait suspended a $38 million subsidy again to pressure Husain’s government to honor the peace accord. In Gaza, Israeli border police engaged guerrillas, wounding a resident and detaining another, while Jarring pressed Arab leaders in New York over Israel’s peace plan.
Bethlehem Steel, America's No. 2 producer, raises prices on piling structural shapes and carbon plates used in shipbuilding by 11 to 13 percent, effective Feb 16 and Mar 1. The change ends a yearlong no-price-change guarantee and may raise costs for construction and consumer goods.
Washington AP Rep John B Anderson a moderate GOP leader faces a challenge from Ohio Rep Samuel L Devine for the third ranking House GOP post Devines backers urge representation of middle of the road Republicans They cite Andersons alleged lack of loyalty to Nixon while Anderson defends his record with a scorecard showing 72 percent support for Nixon in 1970 He supports welfare reform and revenue sharing Anderson is a fiscal conservative who took over the leadership after Melvin Laird became defense secretary
In San Jose, the Santa Clara County Fire Chiefs Association warns that improper use of water beds can be deadly. Fire Marshal John W. Baker cites unapproved heating units that overheat beds, short out, or burn holes. Officials notified the FDA and state Bedding Bureau about the risks.
Police say two men, one armed, held up the IGA food store in Kennett Missouri early today and fled with more than 1500 dollars in cash. An attendant was forced to open registers as the bandits took only bills.
Nixon announces new depreciation allowances aimed at a $2.7 billion tax break with no congressional action needed. Reports highlight misuse of federal funds for impoverished Indian education, a DC abortion law case to be heard, rising teen smoking, and protests over Soviet harassment. Also: UN mediation on Israel peace, Brazil’s hostage ransom note demand, and Jordanian-Palestinian cease-fire actions.
Monsignor Joseph T. Bugler, pastor of St. Marys Church in Shelbina, was named Episcopal vicar for northern Missouri by Bishop Michael F. McAuliffe of the Jefferson City diocese. The 65 year old native of St. Louis has led Hannibal deanery since 1946 and was made a monsignor in 1962. He succeeds the late Father Richard L. Kaiser as rector of St. Thomas Seminary Hannibal and is the first to hold the post in the diocese.
Cambridge AP reports President-elect Derek Curtis Bok of Harvard aims to elicit broad enthusiasm from young people during times of great change. Bok, approved by the Harvard Board of Overseers to become the 25th president, succeeds Nathan M. Pusey on July 1 as Pusey leaves after 18 years to lead the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation. Bok, 40, Harvard Law School faculty member since 1958 and dean since 1968, is known for student rapport and expertise in labor and antitrust law.
Jefferson City AP reports A fire protection district can, with voter approval, establish and operate an emergency ambulance service. It could levy up to five cents on each one hundred dollars assessed value to fund the service, absent express legislative authority for fees. Attorney General Danforth provided the ruling for State Rep. Bra nom, noting the service must be available district wide to all persons, not only residents.
In Folkestone England six bodies were recovered and 12 missing after the 2700-ton West German motorship Brandenburg sank in fog. Channel pilots believe Brandenburg hit the hulk of the Panama tanker Texaco Caribbean, which exploded and sank Monday after colliding with the Peruvian freighter Paracas.
There is always something to be saved and earned in buying household supplies, as emphasized by Ledger advertisements warning alert readers about good deals and savings opportunities.
The Associated Press nominates directors for its annual meeting in New York on April 19. Listed are Otis Chandler James Gallivan Arthur Sulzberger and others from Times Union Ledger and newspapers across Los Angeles San Diego Honolulu Salt Lake City Washington Cleveland Greenville Worcester and more. One candidate from a city under 50 000 population is included and five directors will be elected from the general membership. Nominees are to be listed alphabetically.
An explosion beside a gasoline truck on Interstate 81 in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania damaged the cab and lighting, but driver Allan Root was uninjured and guided the vehicle to the roadside. The 6200 gallon load was later towed away after a black box with a wire and detonator components were found near the scene. A state police spokesman cited a detonator cap set off by an electrical charge.
Three men were arrested in the St. Louis area as U S Secret Service seized more than 250000 in bogus currency. Vincent Gallo 31 Bel-Ridge Mo named mastermind with Nelson Macke 53 printer and Henry Castillo 42 Normandy cited as pusher. Authorities also recovered an offset press camera plate maker and uncut Bank of Nigeria notes.
Federal agencies FHA and VA reduced the maximum insurable mortgage rate from 8% to 7% for new applications received after today’s close of business. The change does not affect about 70 billion dollars of outstanding FHA mortgages. Existing firm and conditional commitments at prior rates will be honored, with downward adjustments encouraged when possible.
Dr Harry S Still of Macon becomes the first osteopathic physician elected to lead the Missouri Board of Registration for the Healing Arts. A psychiatrist at Kirksville College of Osteopathy and Surgery, he was elected Saturday, the board formed in 1959.
Sen. Birch Bayh proposes a revised direct election amendment removing a 40 percent runoff. If no candidate tops the vote, House and Senate would jointly pick between the top two, and the Electoral College would be abolished. Passage remains uncertain in Congress for the 1972 election.
The United Auto Workers issued a strike deadline to Chrysler Corp giving until 1 a.m. on January 19 to sign a new contract or face a walkout. About 120,000 Chrysler hourly and salaried workers would be affected as all 48 plants in the U.S. and Canada could shut down if no agreement is reached. Key issues include retroactivity of the first year wage increase and salary employee pay scales. Chrysler proposed a weekly increase of 19.60 dollars or 15.60 plus 3 percent of base, while the union seeks 19.60 or 13 percent. The union notes wage patterns match General Motors and Ford settlements.
The newly completed Harry S. Truman elementary school in Rolla opens featuring five pods and a center library hub replacing traditional closed classrooms. It houses 14 teachers and 244 students.
Two researchers from Los Angeles say 29 pilot whales died after following spawning squid into shallow water near San Clemente Island. Navy biologist Bill Evans and Marineland curator John Prescott contend the whales misread approaching water due to their built in sonar failing to detect the shallow incline at Pyramid Cove.
Loren zo Merriweather II, a 22 year old candidate for mayor in East St. Louis, was charged with seven offenses after a shooting at the police station. Authorities say he entered with a revolver and knife demanding a prisoner’s release, fired two shots, resisted booking, and struck officers. Charges include aggravated assault, illegal firearm use, destruction of city property, and related city ordinance violations. He was ordered to a psychiatric ward for evaluation.
Gov. Warren E. Hearnes asks Union Electric Co. of St. Louis and its Operating Engineers Local 148 to meet with Daniel C. Rogers, chair of the State Mediation Board, to settle the dispute. In a telegram Monday night he urged continuous negotiations if needed for the public interest.
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