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Newspaper

Mexico Ledger

Location

Mexico, Missouri, United States of America

Date

Jan 14, 1972

Page

10

Kennedy Won't Go As Delegate In Democratic race

Senator Edward M. Kennedy says he will not head Massachusetts delegates to the Democratic National Convention in Miami but will stay active in the process. The move follows his affidavit disavowing candidacy to remove his name from the Massachusetts primary ballot. The piece notes other candidates, including Wallace, Humphrey, Hartke, Jackson, McGovern, Lindsay, McCarthy, Muskie, Nixon, and Ashbrook, as the primary race unfolds across Florida, Wisconsin, New Hampshire, and beyond.

Edward M. Kennedy White House Kennedy Boston Miami Massachusetts George Wallace Hubert H. Humphrey Alabama Florida Wallace Humphrey Minnesota Jacksonville Vance Hartke Indiana Hartke New York New Hampshire Wisconsin Henry M. Jackson Washington Nixon Jackson Iowa State University Ames George McGovern South McGovern McCarthy Edmund S. Muskie Maine Muskie Berlin N.H John Ashbrook Ohio R-Calif Congress Lawrence F. O’brien O’brien Kansas City

Personal News Of Perry Continued From Page Three

Reports from Perry social club include thanks to Mrs. Stanley Goss, a General Federation Club Woman report by Mrs. Ralph Williams, and refreshments at social hour. A baby named Joyce Dawn born January 7 at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Hannibal joins three siblings. grandparents are Ollie Graves and other former Perry residents. Local house moves include Harold Hicklin area, new homes built by Sam Tredway and Everett Ray. contractors Richard O’Brien. Eastern Star event honors Mrs. Mae McLaughlin with visiting guests from multiple towns.

Stanley Goss Ralph Williams General Federation Club Woman Magazine Goss Harold Hicklin Herman Kuda Perry St. Elizabeth Hospital Hannibal Joyce Dawn Ollie Graves Farber Parry Jim Fry Johnny Mac Sam Tredway Everett Ray Bob Cotton Sean Richard O’brien Center Smith Lakeview Mae McLaughlin Masonic Hall McLaughlin Order of Eastern Star Perry Area LaBelle Canton Bowling Green Shelbina Monroe City Santa Fe Paris

Nixon asks Bolshoi to perform Swan Lake in Moscow

Mrs Richard Nixon requests the Bolshoi Ballet stage Swan Lake in Moscow during the May visit with President Nixon. She specifies the traditional version and, according to Soviet Cultural Minister Yekaterina Furtseva, her wish will be granted after a White House discussion.

Washington Richard Nixon Bolshoi Ballet Russia Nixon Katerina Furtseva White House

Dispute Over Hughes Book Moves to Court in New York

In Manhattan, Rosemont Enterprises sues to enjoin publication of a touted Hughes autobiography. The suit targets McGraw-Hill Time Inc Dell Publishing and author Clifford Irving, claiming Rosemont owns exclusive life rights from 1965. A hearing is set and court orders production of documents.

New York Billonaire Howard Hughes Rosemont Enterprises Nevada Manhattan McGraw-Hill Publishing Co Time, Inc Life Magazine Dell Publishing Co Clifford Irving Irving Hughes McGraw-Hill Time Inc Rosemont Davis Random House John Keats Rosermont State Supreme Court Harry B. Frank

Seven Million Dollar Hashish Seized in Volkswagen

Customs agents seized 1,330 pounds of hashish, the largest haul in history, hidden in a Volkswagen pickup with camper bed and fender wells at a Portland dock after shipment from Karachi. Wholesale value nears 2 million, street value over 7 million. Three California men were arrested pending investigation.

Portland Ore Karachi Pakistan Customs Bureau California

Wellsville Club News Highlights Community Activities

Wellsville president led the personal news meeting with notes on a Junior Club handbook and a Sophomore Pilgrimage from the Missouri Clubworman. Reports covered the Christmas Wreath project, Wellsville Day Care Center, and plans for a Yeast bake sale. Reading of invitations, WSCS quilting acknowledgments, a prayer life program, and hostesses were noted alongside a Bloodmobile visit next month.

Missouri Saak Mary Wilhoit Wellsville George Lipscomb, Jr Burton Buddy) Smith L’etude Club MFWC AFS Anderton Jack Krier WSCS United Methodist-Presbyterian Educational Matthew Clarence Smith Henry Kraftzeck D.C. Lehnen LeRoy Pease W.H. Walls Mick Macmullan The State Hospital Roger O’leary Roger Scott M.W. Berger

Butz Sees Farm Prices Rise. Campaign Impact Claim

Secretary of Agriculture Earl Butz told the Kansas Agricultural Convention in Topeka and the Salina Chamber of Commerce that farm prices will improve so much they won’t be an issue in next fall’s presidential campaign. He criticized Democrat senators and candidates over the dock strike, saying it cost farmers about 1 billion dollars last year. He noted meat prices and beef demand, urging larger family farms to support families. Gov. Robert Docking introduced him in Topeka and Frank Carlson in Salina, with about 1,000 in attendance.

Salina Kan Earl” Butz Kansas Butz Kansas Agricultural Convention Topeka Senate Labor Committee U.S Secretary of Agriculture Census Bureau

Area Vo Tech enrollment for 26 classes Monday

26 Skilled and Technical classes open at 7 p m Monday night at Mexico Area Vocational Technical School. Adults in Audrain and nearby counties may enroll in courses approved by the State Department of Education. Some courses limited. reservations or more info via Davis Hart 581 5684. Courses include air conditioning algebra amateur radio license prep auto body repair automobile mechanics industrial electricity II basic electronics I and II advanced electronics radio and TV repair welding nursing aide LPN charge nurse prep residential wiring and wiring II supervision surveying and foremanship. Business Education offerings include accounting I II bookkeeping typing shorthand secretarial training and office machines.

Mexico Area L.P.N

Volkmer Addresses Life Underwriters Meeting in Mexico

Rep Harold L Volkmer of Hannibal spoke Monday at the Mexico Association of Life Underwriters monthly meeting at Air Park Restaurant. As a member of the insurance committee he outlined bills set for this legislative session.

Harold L. Volkmer Hannibal Mexico Association of Life Underwriters Air Park Volkmer

Baton Rouge Schools Close After Gunfight Violence

Baton Rouge public and private schools closed today amid tension after last Monday's gunfight between police and militants. Two officers and two Black Muslims were killed. the shooting halted high school events and led to a curfew, now lifted. About 700 National Guardsmen were sent home.

Baton Rouge

Vandalia Personal News Details Flight Tour And Meeting

Personal News of Vandalia reports a meeting led by Mrs. Charlotte Schwab that closed with a prayer by Rev. Darrow and refreshments served by Mrs. Pam Baker. John Nation of Wellsville guided a Vandalia Perry and Montgomery City group through tours of Lambert Airport’s control tower and local weather and air traffic facilities on Thursday evening. Attendees from Vandalia included Merle Culwell Howard Whiteaker Merrell Epplesheimer Bill Dempsey Donnie Epplesheimer John Ziegler Bud Lonergan Earl Cordry Richard Lewis and Junior Holt.

Charlotte Schwab Darrow Pam Baker John Nation Wellsville Perry Montgomery City Vandalia St. Louis Merle Culwell Howard Whiteaker Merrell Epplesheimer Bill Dempsey Donnie Epplesheimer John Ziegler Bud Lonergan Earl Cordry Richard Lewis Junior Holt

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