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Mexico Ledger

Location

Mexico, Missouri, United States of America

Date

Jul 02, 1971

Page

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Three Cosmonauts Cremated in Kremlin Wall Burial

In Moscow three cosmonauts Geo rgy Dobrovolsky Vladislav Volkov and Viktor Patsayev were cremated and interred in three niches in the Kremlin Wall after their Soyuz 11 mission aboard Salute. Officials praised their historic flight and the openings it promised for space exploration.

Kremlin Wall Georgy Dobrovolsky Valdislav Volkov Viktor Patsayev Outer Space Trud G. Dobrovolsky Volkov Earth Yantar Dobrovolsky Ground Control

Nixon Aims to Probe Motive Behind Viet Cong Plan

AP reports Washington officials weigh not just acceptance or rejection of the Viet Cong peace proposal but the underlying motive. Speaker Carl Albert cites confidential information from Nixon as movement toward ending the war noted in the administration.

Washington House Carl Albert Nixon

Stafford Attends Funeral for Nixon

American astronaut Thomas P. Stafford arrived in Moscow to attend the funeral for the Soyuz 11 cosmonauts. He was greeted at the airport and stood four times at the honor guard beside the urns holding the ashes. Stafford then traveled from Belgrade, where he helped with Cosmos for Peace, and planned to return for American Day events on July 4.

Moscow Thomas P. Stafford Nixon Central Army Hall Earth Stafford Belgrade Yugoslavia

Five Tennessee men indicted in Kansas City drug case

A federal grand jury indicted Larry E. Vance and four others for conspiring to transport and sell 85 000 amphetamine tablets and 5000 phenobarbital tablets in a Kansas City hotel on June 16. Two additional indictments charge Columbia Missouri drug sales on April 29 and May 3.

Kansas City Tennessee Larry E. Vance Eugene P. Vance Glen Massey Michael Harrel Memphis Franklin Jefferson Malone Ite Clarksville Columbia Terry Moore Rancho Mirage Calif James Harry Stith Bobbie Lynn Lucas Cynthiana Charles K. Lober Andrew R. Beckham

MU Dean's List honors Lon Daniel second semester

Lon Daniel son of Mr and Mrs Charles Daniel 1208 N Jefferson Sr has been named on the Dean's Honor List for the second semester at the University of Missouri in Columbia He plans to return this fall to MU to resume studies in the School of Education as a second year student.

Lon Daniel Charles Daniel N. Jefferson Sr University of Missouri Columbia Daniel School of Education

Average federal pay climbs as civil servants reach new highs

The AP reports federal salaries have risen toward private industry. The average federal employee earned about 11,085 last fiscal year, with a 6 percent raise likely this year. GS-18 pay doubled to 36,000, and the federal payroll surpassed 50 billion yearly. The Kennedy era program aimed to attract top talent, boosting pay, pension, and benefits, while raising concerns about local variance and fringe advantages.

AP News Don McLeod Associated Press Washington (Ap Kennedy Civil Service Commission Bureau of Labor Statistics Little Rock Chicago New York

Jaycees Hold Orientation Meeting At Moose Club

Five Laddonia Jaycees and 30 Mexico Jaycees attended an orientation meeting at the Moose Club. Paddy Robinson, former Mexico chapter president, said five orientation meetings are held annually to acquaint new members with the Jaycee organization. Mexico president Dr. Robert Peak led the orientation committee with officers Rex Johnson, Mr. Robinson, Charles Peck, Ron Gipson, Chris Weakley, Lee Gibson, Lewis Brooks and Bill Hilton.

Mexico

No Sweat for Two Tunnel Explorers

Ken ny Smith and Brad Barber, aged 13 and 10, explored drainage tunnels at the Harry S. Truman Sports Complex and triggered a police and newsman search. After being guided by Kenney back into the tunnels, they found a newsman missing, prompting a patrolman to pursue him while the boys insisted they were not lost.

Kansas City Kenny Smith Brad Barber Harry S. Truman Sports Complex Brad James Barber Kenney

Television to Air in Columbia in September

Kebj Tv Channel 17 will begin broadcasting in Columbia in September with a new studio to be built on the Seventh Street side of the Tiger Motor Hotel owned by Louis W Shelburne. In Sedalia, Newton E Foster was fined 100 for disorderly conduct after biting a dog brought to court by Lulu Mae Scroggins. Foster plans to appeal.

Columbia ABC Television Richard Koenig Kebj-Tv Channel ‘17 Inc Tiger Motor Hotel Louis W. Shelburne Sedalia, Mo Newton E. Foster Sedalia Lulu Mae Scroggins Scroggins Foster Lawrence Englund

Adair Nursing Home District Approved Amid Housing Vote

Adair County voters approved a nursing home district in a special election with 1,699 for and 733 against, while rejecting a low income housing expansion by 874 to 831. An Aug. 3 election will select a six member district board. Kirksville Housing Authority had planned 100 elderly units plus 100 for low income families. the broadened project was voted down.

Kirksville Adair County Posal

St Louis Man Found Guilty of 1969 Halloween Slaying

An all male jury recommended the death penalty after finding 31 year old Edward L. Johnson guilty of the Halloween 1969 murder of Willie Rohs, 29. Rohs was bound and gagged and stabbed 18 times in the West End.

ST. Louis Edward L. Johnson Willie Rohs West End

Halloween killer Johnson gets life for Rohs murder

Johnson was sentenced to life in prison last fall after being found guilty in the death of Rohs wife Marilyn 23. He and his mother were stabbed to death. Circuit Judge Michael J. Scott deferred the sentence pending a 30 day appeals period.

Johnson Rohs Marilyn Michael J. Scott

No Distribution On Military Base

A group of 16 young people including six soldiers Wert apprehended at Ft. Lewis Washington while passing out copies of the Declaration of Independence near the main post exchange. Army officials said distribution requires proper authority, civilians were escorted off the post and the servicemen returned to their units. The group spokesman said they demonstrated in behalf of free speech.

FT. Lewis, Wash Ft. Lewis Seattle Harry Hawke Army

FTC orders smoke ads warnings after six month window

The Federal Trade Commission issued a 3-1 ruling with one abstention as a six month deadline to require cigarette ads to carry a clearly displayed Surgeon General warning expired. Six tobacco firms faced complaints for inadequate or absent health warnings in print ads, while radio and TV bans remain in place.

Washington U.S Federal Trade Commission Gerald Thain Food and Drug Advertising FTC Bureau of Consumer Protection Liggett and Myers Brown and Williamson R.J. Reynolds P. Lorillard Phillip Morris Thain Winston-Salem N.C Reynolds Screen General Congress Commission

West Germany Finishes Marshall Plan Debt Repayment

West Germany closed its books on Washingtons postwar aid by repaying the final 93.16 million dollars installments to the central bank. The Economics and Finance Ministry praised the plan as a significant step in rebuilding the war torn economy with 3 billion dollars granted through 1951.

BOM Germany West Germany Washington Economics and Finance Ministry Central’ Bank

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