Mansfield Pushes for Cutback in European Troop Forces
WASHINGTON AP Sen Mike Mansfield urges phased U.S. troop reductions in Europe, arguing the 7th Army is overstaffed and hindered by drugs race and many dependents. He says cuts could reduce forces to two divisions by mid decade and to one division by 1976, underscoring a shift in NATO burden and European defense capacity.
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Washington
Senate
Mike Mansfield
Europe
Montana
U.S
Mansfield
7Th Army
Rhine
Manafield
Eisenhower
Prisoner Ellis Escapes Again From Court Custody
A prisoner named Robert Eugene Ellis, 26, of Kirksville, fled from custody as he was being returned from court to Audrain County Jail. He was traced to the old Central School building near the courthouse and captured with deputies and officers nearby. Ellis faced charges of burglary and stealing, was arraigned in front of Special Judge Frank Conley, and a jail-escape count was added. Authorities noted staffing limits and ongoing street repairs around the courthouse area.
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Aindrain
Robert Eugene, Ellis
Kirksville
Old Central School
Jim Littrell
Ellis
William Burton Hayes
Don Hamilton
Frank Conley
Columbia
Howard Dillard
Audrain
Thomas I. Osborne
Mexico
B. F. Goodrich
Mo-Con Inc
Monroe Street
Littrell
City Hall
Pearl Motor Co
Coal and
Monroe Sts
Glass
Griffin
Dennis Herndon
Gordon Hale
Bobby Lee Lawson
Callaway County
Sulgrove
Talks Will Probe Peace Proposal In Paris Talks
In Paris, the United States and South Vietnam will examine the Viet Cong seven point peace package at the weekly talks to see if it offers a real opening to end the war. No quick decision is expected as diplomats review withdrawal, prisoner release, and a postwar political solution.
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Paris
United States
South Vietnam
Nguifen Thi Binh
North Vietnam
Mrs. Binh
U.S
Hanoi
Saigon
Binh
Youre Invited To Party At The Ledger
Miss Laurene Miller longtime Ledger society editor retires after 35 years. A reception in her honor will be held tomorrow at 4 30 p m in the Ledger newsroom with a memory book at the front counter for signing. Refreshments will be served and the public is invited. Channel 12 will air a half hour program about the party at 6 p m Thursday.
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Ledger
Laurene Miller
Ledger Society
Miss Miller
Ledgerland
See Tv
Channel 12
Mrs Stephenson Heads Mexico Housing Board
Mrs M L Stephenson was elected chairman of the board of commissioners of the Mexico Housing Authority at the annual meeting last night. Max Berrey executive director said today. Charles Cockelreas was elected vice chairman. Other board members include John R Hopkins James Ote and Howard Cope.
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M. L. Stephenson
Board of Commissioners of
The
Mexico Housing Authority
Max Berrey
Charles Cockelreas
John R. Hopkins
James Ote
Howard Copeand
Steel Negotiators Won't Comment On Nixon's Plea
Washington AP report on first round of steel contract talks under a news blackout. President Nixon urges a constructive settlement while avoiding inflation and a strike. Union and industry leaders refuse comment as negotiations proceed toward an Aug 1 deadline.
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Washington
Nixon
Shoreham
I. W. Abel
United Steelworkers
Heath Larry
U.S. Steel Corp
White House
George P. Shultz
Office of Management and Budget
Shultz
General Motors
Tot Swept In Aqueduct Comes Out OK
Little Rolland Diaz, son of Mr. and Mrs. Joe Diaz, tumbled into a north side irrigation ditch and was swept 60 feet through an aqueduct. His father fished him out and applied artificial respiration, reviving the unconscious child. He was checked at a local hospital and suffered no injuries. Mrs. Diaz said the family, recently from Texas, were terrified. They are staying at a motel and seeking a home in Fort Collins.
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Fort Collins
Colo
Rolland Diaz
Joe Diaz
Nixon Warns US Of Rome's Fate
President Nixon warned the United States could decline into decadence, likening America to ancient Greece and Rome on the eve of collapse. He urged editors and opinion leaders to emphasize America's positive traits to restore moral and spiritual strength during a two week stay at the Western White House.
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San Clemente
Calif
Nixon
United States
White House
Vietnam
Kansas City
Greece
Rome
America
Middle East
California
Richard Helms
Central Intelligence Agency
Major Street Plan Update Planned by Mexico Commission
The Mexico Planning and Zoning Commission proposes updating the city’s major street plan, last approved in 1966. The 1970 Urban Transportation Study and annexation work shaped the update, including Belaire subdivision north of Kentucky Road and rezone of Clark's Addition from general commercial to heavy industrial. The commission also recommended vacation of an eight foot alley between Allison and Maple between Clark and Jefferson.
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Mexico
Belaire
Kentucky“Rd
Harris Maddox
Clarks
Mexico Housing Authority
Water Company
Telephone Company
Muldrow
Allison
Maple Sts
Clark
Jefferson Sts
Miss Missouri Pageant Runway Moved to Academy Venue
Mexico Jaycees assemble the Miss Missouri Pageant runway at Missouri Military Academy fieldhouse for July 22 to 24. The move took seven hours to relocate a 40 by 48 stage and 32 foot runway with 8 by 18 scenery panels and 120 drums. Ticket chair Bob Kirgan reports over 700 season tickets sold.
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Mexico
Jaycees
Jim Wilson
Bob Barnes
Gary Spencer
Ken Heaton
Florsheim
Missouri Military Academy
Bob Kirgan
Gary Duffy
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de Gaulle
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Robert Eugene Ellis
Highway Patrol
Arthur Riley
Coal Street
Gilbert Patrick
Pines
Love Street
Jackson Street
Promenade
Jackson
Patrick Sald
Salgor
U.a
Mmey Binh
Stephenson
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