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Newspaper

Mexico Ledger

Location

Mexico, Missouri, United States of America

Date

Jan 28, 1972

Page

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Nixon Aide Plans for Indochina Aid Up to 2.5 Billion

Washington officials disclosed that North Vietnam might receive up to 2.5 billion of a potential 7.5 billion five year postwar reconstruction package for Indochina following a peace settlement. Administrations strategists say Hanoi must decide if South Vietnam can defend itself without U.S. troops and gauge U.S. public support for Nixon's eight point peace offer. Nixon aides cited Kissinger’s Paris disclosures and Hanoi’s nine point plan, noting that reparations demand was rejected and the aid outline was given separately.

Washington North Vietnam U.S Indochina Nixon Hanoi Viet Cong South Vietnam United States William P. Rogers Paris Henry A. Kissinger Vietnams Cambodia Laos Agency For International Development

Morris Seeks Fresh Start for Missouri Governorship

Clayton Missouri Lt. Gov William S Morris a Democratic candidate urged a fresh look at state problems. He called for Blue Cross regulation, no fault auto coverage, tax relief for seniors, local school control, adequate education funding, and streamlined government to cut waste and duplication.

Clayton, Mo William S. Morris Morris Clayton Township Democratic Club

Chief Seeks Driver Training for Clinton Township Police

Clinton Township Chief Jack W. Mast proposes enrolling his 27 member force in driver-training school after noting 61 department accidents and 43 wrecked patrol cars over three years. About 60 percent of crashes were their fault, with insurance costs rising from 200 to 500 dollars per squad car. officers on duty face on duty traffic immunity in Michigan.

Mt, Clemens Mich Jack W. Mast Clinton Township Mast Michigan

Nixon peace talks and U S air losses in Vietnam

The report notes a possible $25 settlement, while Hanoi negotiations loom. The 20th U S air strike of the year losses two planes to mechanical failure. In the central highlands Fire Base 5 faces encirclement amid revival of a siege from last spring.

Saigon North Vietnam Central Highlands

Corn Here Usually Lacks Enough Water

Audrain County's 47th annual Soils and Crops Conference elected a new committee: Roy Popp Loutre Township, Paul Gallaway Cuivie, Elmer Kohlman Saling, Roy Mongler Salt River. Farmers reported 1971 crop experiences. Dr. Horrocks noted water use in corn, stressing tasseling to kernel needs and drought effects. He urged irrigation strategy, earlier planting, and row width changes. results showed narrower rows boosting yields and the value of long June daylight for moisture stress days.

Audrain County Roy Popp Loutre Township Paul Gallaway Cuivie Elmer Kohlman Saling Roy Mongler Salt River Fred Kohl Wayne Shellabarger Kid Hesterberg Terry Hill Audrain Dwain Horrocks

Gee Whiz Says Rabies Conqueror in Lima

Matthew Winkler marked his first rabies recovery anniversary and eighth birthday at St. Rita Hospital with Snoopy balloon cake gifts and pizza. He survived after bat bite infection treated with rabies vaccine, later praised by Dr. C. John Stechschulte as in beautiful shape.

Lima Ohio Matthew Winkler Matthew St. Rita Hospital Pat Stamford C. John Stechschulte Stechschulte

Fulton High lifts hair rule ban with board action

The Fulton School Board ends restrictions on student hair length following court decisions. The board allows faculty supervising extracurricular activities in athletics music speech drama and debate to set grooming standards for participants.

Fulton Fulton High School

Names and addresses of honored servicemen for Valentine notes

Here are the readable names and addresses of ledgers and servicemen offered for remembrance from home folks on Valentine’s Day. Addresses and numbers are as given to ensure cards or notes arrive, including APO and FPO destinations for entry mail.

Senators Seek To Halt Filibuster

In Washington AP reports a petition to end Senate debate on a bill tightening a civil rights rule to curb job discrimination was filed with bipartisan support. A 12:30 p.m. Tuesday vote requires two thirds of those voting, and 18 senators signed. Leaders Mansfield and Scott expressed support, while further action could follow if this fails.

Washington Senate Harrison A. Williams Jr D-N.j Jacob K. Javits R-N.y Hugh Scott Pennsylvania Mike Mansfield D-Mont Mansfield

Johnson urges six year presidential term limit

Former President Lyndon B. Johnson told CBS in a Cronkite interview that campaign contributions pose a serious problem and proposed limiting presidents to one six year term. He argued the reform could be in the nation s best interests though he doubted its near-term passage.

Washington Lyndon B. Johnson Johnson John F. Kennedy CBS News Walter Cronkite

McDonnell Douglas Reports 2.71 Per Share Earnings

McDonnell Douglas Corp. reported after tax earnings of 80.9 million dollars and earnings of 2.71 a share. The company is a major aero space firm and government contractor, involved with Phantom jets and DC series aircraft including DC-10 DC-8 and DC-9.

SY. Louis James S. McDonnell

Chamber backs Lambert airport use over new sites

St Louis Chamber aviation committee reports 77.5 percent of 2063 members favor expanding and keeping Lambert-St Louis airport through 1990, with many supporting land for a new regional airport while Lambert remains active. Illinois-side members split, with 54 percent favoring a Waterloo-area airport. Also notes a total lunar eclipse and McDonnell Douglas financials and backlogs for 1971.

ST. Louis Illinois St. Louis Chamber of Commerce Lambert-St. Louis International Chamber Lambert-St. Louis William L. Behan Jr Missouri Waterloo Greater

Rubinstein Turns 85 Still Plays On Across World

New York AP reports pianist Artur Rubinstein celebrates his 85th birthday by continuing concert tours. He says performing keeps him vital and loves audiences, noting he played Mozart D minor and Schumann with Minnesota Orchestra recently. He plans to keep playing despite age and doubts.

New York Artur Rubinstein Minneapolis Minnesota Orchestra California Rubinstein

Putnam Judge Named For Putnam County Probate Post

Gov. Warren E. Hearnes appointed W. C. Rose of Unionville as Putnam County probate judge and ex-officio magistrate, succeeding the late N. V. Lane, also of Unionville.

Putnam Jefferson City Warren E. Hearnes W. C. Rose Unionville Putnam County N. V. Lane

Jury selection for Berrigan case progresses slowly

Prosecutors and defense lawyers aim to choose 46 potential jurors from an expanded pool of 75, then pick 12 jurors and six alternates. Philip Berrigan and six co defendants face charges including kidnapping Kissinger bombing tunnels and draft office raids. The panel includes varied views on war and peace as names are kept confidential by order of Judge R Dixon Herman.

Harrisburg William Lynch Philip Berrigan Henry A. Kissinger Phillip Berrigan Lynch Berrigan Kissing R. Dixon Herman Ramsey Clark Lyndon B. Johnson

Spainhower Pledges Proper Money Use

Former Missouri legislator James I. Spainhower seeks the Democratic nomination for state treasurer with a seven point plan to curb self-serving interests in banking. He would take over state collection accounts, audit current depositories, propose a Missouri Plan for depository selection, and publish treasurer records to assure public scrutiny. He warns that without drastic changes state government will lose influence on public policy.

Marshall, Mo James I. Spainhower Spainhower Treasury Missouri

Eight Elected To Council On Extension

Four new Audrain County Extension Council members were elected along with four new Audrain 4-H Foundation Board members. New council members are Lois Thomas Linn Township Dale Hunt Salt River Alfred Bohlmeyer Wilson and Mrs Carl Reynolds Saling. Terms start March 1 and organize February 24. Council and Foundation ballots totaled 507 and 242 with a joint certification by five officials.

Audrain County Extension Council Audrain 4-H Foundation Board Gil Rhodes Lois Thomas Linn Township Dale Hunt Salt River Alfred Bohlmeyer Wilson Carl Reynolds Saling Paul E. Gallaway Curvie Township John Sonwalt Prairie C. T. Lierheimer South Fork Norman Gastler Loutre Gastler Lierheimer 4-H Foundation Newell Sanders James Woolfolk Lawra Wilson Jr Wilson Township Louis B. Clithero Cuivre Bennie Salisbury Joe Becker Truman Coolley Charles Wilson Martin Lee Maxweil

Area MU Honor List Honors Ten Audrain County Students

Ten Audrain County college students named University Scholars for the current academic year at the University of Missouri at Columbia are Nancy E. Teller Karla Kay Baker Martha Jean Dubbert Carol Jane Lankford Lewis Eugene Melahn Nancy J. Schoeppel James Worstell Gary Lane Beatty Richard Popp and Janelle K. Fitzgerald. The honor, in its third year, recognizes academic excellence and is funded by the University Board of Curators.

Audrain County College University of Missouri At Columbia Nancy E. Teller Oak Lane Drive Karla Kay Baker Lakeside Place Martha Jean Dubbert S. Western St Carol Jane Lankford Park Circle Lewis Eugene ‘Melahn Westminster Place Nancy J. Schoeppel Elm Tree Drive James Worstell Mexico Gary Lane Beatty Woodlawn St Richard Popp Martinsburg Janelle K. Fitzgerald Vandalia University Board of Curators

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