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Newspaper

Mexico Ledger

Location

Mexico, Missouri, United States of America

Date

Jan 20, 1975

Page

3

Chou En-lai Warns World War Possible From U S Soviet Clash

TOKYO AP Premier Chou En-lai warned the U S Soviet rivalry could lead to world war someday in a Jan 13 speech to China’s National People’s Congress broadcast by Peking radio. He said Chinese U S ties have improved modestly while Sino Soviet tensions deepen, urged fighting colonialism and superpower hegemonism, and called for honest talks to ease border and arms disputes.

Tokyo Chou En-lai Fourth National People’s Congress Peking Radio Chou China Soviet Union United States Congress Chow U.S Richard M. Nixon U.s.china Ford

Trusty Aids Escape At Harrisonville

Six prisoners escaped from Cass County Jail in Harrisonville with the aid of a trusty who got the jail keys. One was recaptured early today while five remained at large including Steven and Ronald Webster, Thomas Howell, Jimmy Herrell, and George Barton. The escapee crew stole money guns and a walkie talkie as a manhunt with highway patrol aircraft planned at dawn.

Harrisonville Cass County Thomas C. Howell Stillwell Kan Jimmy Lee Herrell Peculiar George J. L. Barton Belton

Carryover Commodities Revised Up

The Agriculture Department raised its end of year carryover range for 1974-75 corn to 295-315 million bushels and cut soybean crush, with rice exports rising to a record supply level of 121.9 million hundredweight and expected exports around two thirds of the crop. Cotton faces weak demand abroad and domestically, with year end inventories seen up to 6.3 million bales from 39 million at season start.

Washington Agriculture Department Outlook and Situation Board U.S

China Charter Seen as Mao Victory in 40-Year Battle

AP analysis argues the new Chinese constitution solidifies Mao Zedong control over the People’s Liberation Army while reshaping state power toward a post-Mmao era. It notes Teng Hsiao-ping’s rise, Chou En-lai’s continued influence, and Mao’s absence from congress as the charter promises peaceful coexistence and limits on aggression.

John Roderick Associated Press TOKYO China Mao Tse-tung People's Liberation Army Communist Party People’s Republic of China Mao Chinese Communist Party Lin Piao Soviet Union Chou En-lai National People’s Congress Party Chou Teng Hsiaoping Politburo Teng Congress Central Committee Peking

Ruby Keeler Returns Home After Brain Surgery

GREAT FALLS Montana AP Actress dancer Ruby Keeler has recovered from brain surgery and returned to her Laguna Beach home California A Columbus Hospital spokesman said Keeler 64 was admitted November 20 to correct a bulge in a brain blood vessel She was on the critical list and in intensive care until December 4 and was released January 13

Great Falls Mont Ruby Keeler Laguna Beach Calif Columbus Hospital Miss Keeler

Cape Girardeau Student Wins State VFW Voice of Democracy

Michael Renfro, a 17 year old Central High School senior from Cape Girardeau, won Missouri’s state Voice of Democracy contest. He receives 200 in savings bonds, a school plaque, and a five day trip to Washington, D.C., for the national competition in March. Nancy Breeden finished second, Britt Thedinger third, Teresa Beyer fourth, and a tie for fifth between Ronald Lee Mason and Michael Wakeland. The theme was My Responsibility as a Citizen, with about 2400 entrants statewide.

Nancy Breeden Washington, MO Britt Thedinger St. Joseph Teresa Beyer Peculiar Ronald Lee Mason Hickman Mills Michael Wakeland Ferguson Voice of Democracy

Congress Plans Probe Into FBI Personal Files

Congress to investigate the FBI over claims it kept personal files on lawmakers including details about girlfriends and drinking habits. Rep. Kastenmeier will call FBI officials to testify within three weeks, urging a probe likened to Watergate.

Washington FBI Senate House Robert W. Kastenmeier D-Wise House Judiciary Subcommittee Kastenmeier Clarence Kelley

Threaten To Plow Up Wheat In Kansas

Wright Kansas AP reports wheat farmers threaten to plow under winter crop due to plummeting grain prices. Don Crane NAWG vice president and local farmer says overproduction would be regretful and cites alleged manipulative practices by the federal government and several grain firms after NAWG meeting in Amarillo.

Wright Kan Don Crane National Association of Wheat Growers NAWG Amarillo Tex

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