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Newspaper

Mexico Ledger

Location

Mexico, Missouri, United States of America

Date

Jan 15, 1971

Page

10

State Lotteries Push For New Federal Law Change

Washington AP reports lawmakers eye easing federal barriers on state run lotteries and interstate promotion. Rep. Emanuel Celler opposes change while Rep. Louis Wy man and New Jersey delegates push bills to exempt receipts and tickets from restrictions. Justice Department and FCC stance vary as debate continues.

Washington Congress Emanuel Celler House Judiciary Committee New York Celler Louis C. Wyman New Hampshire State Wyman New Jersey Ile Justice Department Warren Rudman Atty John N. Mitchell Rudman New York Daily News Manchester Mitchell Federal Communications Commission

Smut Laws Not Affected By Ruling

Washington AP report says Supreme Court struck down two postal obscenity statutes but left in place laws banning obscene mail and protecting against unwanted sexually oriented ads. Postal officials note only procedural impact and that criminal penalties for obscene mailing remain. The 1967 and 1979 provisions remain active for listing removals and advertiser opt outs.

Washington Supreme Court U.S. Postal Service Daves Postal Service David A. Nelson Kisimut Nelson

LBJ Suffering Viral Ailment

Former President Lyndon B. Johnson, 62, is being treated for probably viral pneumonia at Brooke Army General Hospital after a viral cold. Johnson is hoarse and miserable but officials say there is no cardiac issue and his stay is not expected to be extended.

San Antonio Tex Lyndon B. Johnson Johnson Brooke Army General Hospital Robert North

Shell Well Gushes Oil Into Gulf

NEW ORLEANS AP A Shell Oil Co well at a burning platform 10 miles off the Louisiana coast released an undetermined amount of oil into the Gulf of Mexico today. Shell planned to blast the steel casing with a 125 foot boom to halt pollution while several burning wells remained active and one more was expected under control by Tuesday.

New Orleans Gulf of Mexico Shell Oil Co Shell Louisiana Belle Pass Grand Isle

Duncan recalls home state as dog burial plane trip

Rep. John Duncan of Tennessee told a civic group he misses home as he recounted burying his 14 year old chihuahua. Asked who would bury a dog in Alexandria, Virginia, he said they brought the dog home by plane for burial.

Knoxville, Tenn John Duncan R-Tenn Alexandria Duncan

Churches and pastors listed in Vandalia and Wellsville notices

A column lists church names, pastors, and weekly schedules across Vandalia and Wellsville. Entries include Sacred Heart, First Baptist, Nazarene, First Christian, Trinity Lutheran, St Paul Baptist, Baptist, Resurrection, United Methodist Presbyterian, and others with service times, Sunday School, youth programs, and midweek events.

Vandalia Jack Abell Loyal Workers Moberly Will Pam Weldy Sandy Willis Wellsville Trinity Lutheran Church Denver Schrader O'Fallon St. Paul Baptist Church L. Bynum A. J. Briscoe Donzella Kemp Wellsville Baptist Church Quenten M. Boyd Wellsville Church Wellsville United Methodist Presbyterian Church Clarence Smith

Tarzan Works Shown As Public Library Donation Ceremony

In Tarzana California the Encino Tarzana branch of the Los Angeles Public Library received the complete works of Edgar Rice Burroughs from his heirs. A screening of the 1932 Tarzan film followed the presentation, highlighting a shift in library regard for Burroughs works and noting prior bans by other libraries.

Tarzana, Calif Encino-Tarzana Los Angeles Public Library Edgar Rice Burroughs Leirs Tarzan Johnny Weissmuller Maureen O'Sullivan Joyce Burgin Tarzana Burrough Robert Hudes Edgar Rice Burroughs, Inc Burroughs Los Angeles Downey Calif Hts Jane Hodes The Enterprises Hulbert Burroughs San Fernando Valley

Wellsville Walther League Ice Skating Plans

Trinity Lutheran Walther League met at the church near Wellsville with Mary Pat Wortman presiding and devotions by Sharon Freie. After the meeting, members skated at the Lawrence Wertman farm and planned a skating party for Sunday Jan 17 if weather permits with Grace Walther League invited. Attendees included Peggy Vedder Lillian Klingert Karen Weltman Willis Kleinsorge Darrell Nagel Steven Klingsorge Wally Spiers Ronnie Vedder and Eldora M Lowry counselors.

Trinity Lutheran Walther League Wellsville Mary Pat Wortman Sharon Freie Lawrence Wertman Farm Grace Walther Peggy Vedder Lillian Klingert Karen Weltman Willis Kleinsorge Darrell Nagel Steven Kleinsorge Wally Spiers Ronnie Vedder Eldora M. Lowry

Clark to fill bench of 8th District Court of Appeals

Former Supreme Court Justice Tom C. Clark, 67, will serve four days on the bench of the 8th District Court of Appeals in St. Louis to help with an overloaded docket starting next Tuesday. Clark, a former attorney general, has traveled widely since retiring from the high court in 1967.

ST. Louis Supreme Court Tom C. Clark 8Th District Court of Appeals Washington Thursy Clark Appeals Court U.S High Court

Great Lakes Study Calls For Cleanup

Washington report after a six year study says pollution in the Great Lakes harms health and property. The US Canada commission urges expanding the GWE to cover all basins, with 22 recommendations on detergents phosphorous control oil drilling and ship waste.

Washington United States Canada Great Lakes Lower Lake Erie Lake Ontario International St. Lawrence River Sci “5 Commission Great Lakes Basin Commission

Camps Turned Over To Vietnamese Under Vietnamization Plan

SAIGON AP The U S Command says 150 more installations from major base camps to small pumping stations will be turned over to the South Vietnamese as part of Vietnamization. Over 100 installations have already shifted to the Republic of Vietnam armed forces with cost estimates around 60 million for the 250 facilities. The process prioritizes use by another U S unit, transfer to South Vietnam, or to allied forces, with some facilities adaptable for housing families or dependents. Critics note some bases are too large for the South Vietnamese to manage and may fall into unauthorized hands.

Saigon U.S Republic of Vietnam U.S. and Marine Amphibious Force 1St Marine Division da Nan Vietnam

Community R-6 Chili Supper and Talent Show Set

SCOTT'S CORNER The Student Council at Community R-6 sponsors a chili supper and talent show. Jan 16 principal William R Daly announced. Chili served 5 30 to 7 30 p m talent show begins at 8 p m a cake auction features baked goods from four contestants Homecoming queen election to be held during the June period preceding Homecoming.

Scott’s Corner Community R-6 William R. Daly Bach

Vandalia Rebekah Lodge installs officers in ceremony

Personal News of Vandalia reports the installation of Rebekah Lodge officers with Mrs. Harvey Evans as secretary and Mrs. L.M. Dawson as treasurer. Other posts include warden Mrs. Floy Foster, conductor Mrs. Melville Hawkinson, colorbearer Mrs. Welton Williams, chaplain Mrs. Jim Orr, and guards. Past noble grand Lora Robinson and District Deputy president Frances Ellis were noted. Installing staff from Laddonia Lodge led the ceremony. A corsage was given to Mrs. Champ Sippley of Louisiana. About six Rebekahs and IOOF members attended.

Harvey Evans L.M. Dawson Warden Floy Foster Melville Hawkinson Welton Williams Jim Orr Outside Guardian Fredmoore Inside Guardian Clemmie Hudson Noble Grand Homer Rentfro Eli Diechman Vice Grand Pearl Cul Francis Champ Sippley Louisiana Rebekahs Independent Order of Odd Fellows

Carson’s Wife Seeks $7000 Weekly Alimony

New York AP report says Joanne Carson asks seven thousand dollars per week in temporary alimony from Johnny Carson. Grounds for divorce or separation include cruel treatment abandonment and adultery. Justice Walte schedules further papers until next Monday.

New York Joanne Carson Johnny Carson State Supreme Court Manhattan Wilfred A. Walte Walte

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