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Newspaper

Mexico Ledger

Location

Mexico, Missouri, United States of America

Date

Jul 07, 1970

Page

7

Angkor War Unhurt As Enemy Pulls Out

Phnom Penh reports say communist troops withdrew from the Angkor area, with Angkor Wat and the ruins largely undamaged after a month of occupation. Cambodian patrols found the main Angkor Wat area clear, while fighting eased in other Cambodian battle zones and in South Vietnam with casualties and air support continuing.

Phnom Penh Munist Angkor Eee Angkor Wat Siem Reap South Vietnam Kompong Thom Svay Rieng Ing U.S Saigon Hue 101St Airborne Division Wil Vaan P. Rogers Tokyo U S U.S. Army Stanley Resor Creighton W. Abrams Vietnam Abrams Ats Angkor Complex Angkor En Agence Khmer du Presse Bernard Grostier National Commission For the Restoration of

Health Security Program For All Americans Urged

Washington AP reports a citizens committee proposes a nationwide health security plan funded like Social Security. It would cover doctors, hospital care, nursing homes, psychiatric services, drugs, and eventually dental care for all, financed by federal taxes and employer and employee contributions. The group, led by Leonard Woodcock, cites insecurity from the health crisis and aims to provide high quality care to all without government control of hospitals or employment of health professionals.

Washington Citizens’ Committee Committee For National Health Service Walter P. Reuther United Auto Workers Leonard Woodcock Petih Woodcock Nixon

Preacher Billy Richardson to resume Trail of Tears walk

Cape Girardeau Missouri AP A Crawford Nebraska preacher Rev Billy Richardson will begin the second half of his 1200 mile Trail of Tears walk tonight at Cape Girardeau from Murphy North Carolina to Tahlequah Oklahoma. He aims to speak at McKendree Chapel Church near Jackson before starting. He plans stops at Fredericktown Farmington Rolla Lebanon Springfield Cassville Arkansas and Tahlequah with a July 30 completion. He seeks to memorialize Cherokee victims and establish an Indian youth home in Alliance Nebraska.

Cape Girardeau, Mo Cratvford Neb Cape Girardeau Billy Richardson Murphy N. C Tahlequah Okla North Carolina Richardson Billy United Methodist Church of Crawford, Neb Otahki Tyall of Tears State Park Nebraska Crawford McKendree Chapel Jackson Mississippi River McKendree Georgia Montana Alliance Fredericktown Farmington Rolla Lebanon Springfield Cassville Arkansas Mt. Vernon Southeast Missouri State College Navy

Mrs Walter Stratton Dies At 71 In Missouri

Mrs Walter Stratton, longtime educator and church organist, died at Benton City Road home at 6:30 am aged 71. Born December 3 1898 in Wheaton Illinois, she taught in Audrain County schools from 1943 to 1961, later at Mexico and Wellsville. Survived by husband two children Rev Edward Stratton and Mrs Gaylord Taylor, brother Lynn Kimball, four grandsons. services Friday at Mexico United Methodist Church with burial at East Lawn Memorial Park.

Walter Stratton Audrain County Wellsville Auxvasse Benton City First Christian Church Mexico United Methodist Church Jeff Marsh George Wraith East Lawn Memorial Park Cemetery Ruth Lenora ‘Stratton Wheaton Til Wheaton Academy Wheaton College Kirksville Martinsburg Lawder Cauthorne Farber Hatton Daly School Jesse Mexico

Fieldhouse transformed for Miss Missouri Pageant setup

The Jaycees spent over 10000 dollars and 15000 man hours to install scenery and a 40 by 32 foot stage in the old Florsheim Shoe factory, moving the set to the fieldhouse last week. Under Bob Barnes and with lighting by Bernard Steinman, the simple geometric design features a long red carpeted runway and hundreds of white lights. Bleachers and 2200 chairs will seat the audience for Thursday through Saturday shows. Jim Rigby says all Miss Missouri 1970 contestants will appear on See-Tv at 6 p.m. tonight for interviews and talent previews.

Missouri Military Academy Jaycees Ledger Richard Vance Florsheim Jim Burchfield Wally Brashear Burchfield Bob Barnes Unamouth Bernard Steinman Charles Peck Jim Rigby Channel 12 See-Tv

Union Strikes Three Railroads National dispute halts services across 16 states

The United Transportation Union shut down major operations on Baltimore and Ohio Louisville and Nashville and Southern Pacific railroads in 16 states over elimination of 12000 firemen jobs. UTU cites bad faith bargaining. management seeks emergency board. About 18 000 union members are directly affected with services curtailed in multiple states.

Associated Press United Transportation Union Ronald L. Ziegler White House National Railway Labor Conference Labor Department Chicago UTU Charles Luna Baltimore & Ohio Louisville & Nashville Southern Pacific Congress Luna Maryland West Virginia Pennsylvania Illinois Texas California Florida Indiana Ohio Kentucky Oregon Arizona Louisiana Utah Alabama New York W. H. Gilbert Cleveland L&n Louisville John T. Hiltz Washington

Firebombers and Looters Rampage in Asbury Park

In Asbury Park New Jersey a second night of arson and looting damaged the Negro district with estimates up to 1 million dollars. About 65 arrests and over 40 injuries were reported as 10 buildings were destroyed and police sealed 21 blocks. Officials cited no clear trigger but noted unemployment and lack of recreation as possible factors.

Asbury Park N.J Thomas 5. Smith

Miss Louisiana Joins 1970 Miss Missouri Pageant Contingent

Miss Louisiana USA Carol Lynne Almand 18, daughter of Mr and Mrs C T Almand of Haynesville La, will attend the Miss Missouri Pageant. A Northwestern State College sophomore with vocal training, she performs medley from Oklahoma and has been active in many clubs and organizations.

Carol Lynne Almand Louisiana USA Miss Almand C. T. Almand Haynesville Northwestern State College Oklahoma Carol

Hooks Lost Line with Fish On It

Blackfoot Idaho AP Mrs Pat Ramey a Blackfoot housewife has a fish story that may win. While fishing a reservoir near Blackfoot she hooked the line from a lost pole and her husband hauled in a three pound 16 inch rainbow trout on the other end.

Blackfoot Idaho Pat Ramey Ramey

Dye School Votes On R-6 Merger To Community R-6

Dye School District to vote Saturday at 2 p.m. on annexation to Community R-6 District. District valuation $193,657, tax levy $1, six grade pupils and two high school students in R-6 or Mexico. Community levy $4.10. Also reports birth: Mr. and Mrs. Mike Davis, 8 lb 14 oz son at Audrain Hospital.

Dye Mexico Mike Davis Elmwood Dr Audrain Hospital Davises Courtney Michelle Davis A.P. Green Refractories Co Linda Sue Haworth Clarence Haworth Richard Davis Columbia

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