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Newspaper

Mexico Ledger

Location

Mexico, Missouri, United States of America

Date

Jul 09, 1970

Page

2

Gasoline Lead Ban May Be Stopped by Wording

Washington AP report says House passed Clean Air Bill could be blocked by a tightening amendment from Rep. David Satterfield. HEW officials warn the language would prevent banning lead in gasoline despite health concerns. Senate action awaited.

John S. Lang Associated Press Washington David Satterfield D-Va Department of Health, Education and Welfare HEW National Air Pollution Control Administration Congress Senate Nixon Administration Satterfield Richmond Ethyl Corp Dupont Sattenfield

Sinatra Joins Reagan Campaign As Cochairman Supporter

In Sacramento Frank Sinatra, a lifelong Democrat, becomes cochairman of a campaign committee backing Governor Ronald Reagan for re-election. He cites citizen duty and declares his shift to oppose the other party's candidate. Sinatra has long supported Democrats at fundraisers and shows dating to FDR's era.

Sacramento Calif Frank Sinatra Ronald Reagan Sinatra Franklin D. Roosevelt John F. Kennedy Robert F. Kennedy Jesse Unruh Reagan

Senator Smith Undergoes Hip Replacement Surgery

New York AP Margaret Chase Smith 72 the only woman in the Senate underwent a joint and socket replacement of her right hip at Columbia Presbyterian Medical Center Harkness Pavilion. A spokesman said the surgery for severe arthritis went well and she came through in fine shape.

New York Margaret Chase Smith Rlaine Senate Harkness ‘Pavilion Columbia Presbyterian Medical Center

Beulah Wilson Undergoes Major Surgery

Miss Beulah Wilson of 118 North Mississippi Street underwent major surgery yesterday at Boone County Hospital in Columbia. She remains in intensive care today.

Vietnam War Missing General CaseY and 6 Americans

The US Command says Maj. Gen. George W. Casey and six other Americans are missing in Casey’s helicopter since Tuesday morning. The White House plans a two-agency environmental overhaul and the House is expected to back the measure. A World Youth Assembly opening at the UN features fights and protests. Boeing wins a defense contract for an airborne warning system. Secretary Rogers says China is key to Indochina’s future, while Nixon considers a quick settlement with a $20,000 annual limit on not growing crops.

Saigon George W. Casey U.S. 1St Air Cavalry Division Casey

Bank Bill Heads Into Floor Fight

Washington AP A heavily lobbied measure to regulate bank holding companies moves to a Senate floor battle. Sen Wallace Bennett notes insurance travel computer and accounting interests push to keep House restraints. The bill requires divestiture within five years with possible extension and preserves preexisting holdings as of March 24 1970 or binding deals.

Washington Senate Wallace Bennett Utah Banking and Currency Committee Federal Reserve Board Bennett Onebank

Teléphone Directory Listings Up 10 Percent in Mexico

The July 1970 Southwestern Bell Telephone Co directory for Mexico shows about 6600 listings, excluding the yellow pages, up from roughly 5700 in 1960. Benton City and Rush Hill were added in 1961, indicating a gain over census years.

Mexico Southwestern Bell Telephone Co Benton City Rush Hill

Agnew Can't Recall Hickel's Name At Taos Pueblo Meeting

Washington AP report notes Vice President Spiro Agnew briefed reporters after a White House session with Taos Pueblo Indians. He listed Elliot Richardson as HEW secretary but hesitated on the other cabinet member, Walter Hickel, then interior secretary who had recently criticized Agnew. The White House transcript later identified Richardson and Hickel among attendees.

Washington Nixon White House Spiro T. Agnew Elliot Richardson Health, Education and Welfare Tye Interior Walter J. Hickel Agnew Richardson HEW Hickel

No 10 Downing To Be Redecorated

LONDON Edward Heath Britain's new prime minister has commissioned attractive Mrs Jo Pattrick to redecorate No 10 Downing St his official residence Heath a bachelor previously employed Mrs Pattrick an architect's wife to decorate his private flat in an exclusive London apartment house

London Edward Heath Britain Jo Pattrick Downing St Heath

Asbury Park Calms After Racial Disturbances

In Asbury Park New Jersey calm returns after four days of unrest. Black leaders and city officials wrap a marathon meeting with an agreement. At least 165 injured 92 shot and 130 arrested with damage over 1 million dollars. Willie Hamm Rutgers assistant led talks and presented results to the black community.

Asbury Park N.J Joseph Matthe Willie Hamm Rutgers University Hamm

Father And Son Seek Same Office in Cheyenne

In Cheyenne Wyoming Red Kelso newspaper man learns his 21 year old son Richard filed for Democratic nomination for state representative from Laramie County. Kelso jokes about money for the filing fee and files in the Republican column to race his son. The Kelsos are among 31 candidates for 11 House seats.

Cheyenne Wyo Red Kelso Kelso Capitol Richard Laramie County Kelsos

Red China Is Key says Secy Rogers in Tokyo

Secretary Rogers told NHK and Japanese officials that Communist China is the key to the future of Indochina but progress toward talks has been very slow. He said China could enable a quick peaceful settlement if it talks sensibly and stated the U.S. would not need a large Asian military presence if China ceased belligerence. Rogers stressed cooperation with Thailand Laos Cambodia and South Vietnam to maintain independence and discussed postwar Okinawa and trade issues with Japan while noting no imminent approach to China about Indochina.

Satherfield Nixon Congress Capitol Hill John J. Adams Satterfield Adams Bureau of Mines Richard Glogan Engelhard Industries Toyo William P. Rogers China Indochina Washinton Peking Tokyo Ofj Rogers NHK Japan Broadcasting Corp U.S Asia Washington Thailand Laos Cambodia South Vietnam Southeast Asia South Korea United States Japan Okinawa Lonon

Mayor Evers Tallies Up Year's Work in Fayette

Mississippi's first black mayor Charles Evers marks a second year in Fayette describing progress in industry and public services. Three new plants are opening or planned, creating about 200 jobs. The city now has four fulltime doctors, ambulance service, and two police cars, as he notes improved race relations and community trust.

Fayette Miss Charles Evlars Mississippi Evers International Telephone and Telegraph Co Lavender House Inc Mississippi Chemical Company

Four States May Lose Welfare Aid Over Regulations

Department of Health, Education and Welfare will begin enforcement action that could cut federal welfare aid for Indiana, Nebraska, Arizona, and California. John D. Twiname, federal administrator of social and rehabilitation services, will announce compliance hearings today, according to department sources.

Washington Department of Health, Education and Welfare Iour John D. Twiname Indiana Nebraska Arizona Calorni

Connally Accuses GOP Tale Of Falsehood In Nixon Era

Former Texas governor John B. Connally denies a book claim that he aided Nixon in 1968 behind the scenes with an eye toward secretary of defense. The author contends Connally shifted to Humphrey late in the race to protect Texas, while Connally criticizes the book as inaccurate.

Washington John B. Connally Texas Nixon Richard Nixon Jules Witcover Connally Hubert H. Humphrey Humphrey Floresville Tex

Mexico Ledger Page Two July 9 1970

Ledger brief from Mexico Missouri edition highlights page two items including local briefs, community notes, and small notices. No major events detailed in accessible OCR.

Mrs. Scott Named Bond Treasurer for Missouri Committee

Christopher Kit Bond the Republican candidate for state auditor announced the appointment of Mrs. Della C. Scott of Mexico as treasurer of the State Bond for Auditor Committee. Scott is active in women’s clubs, long employed by A. P. Green Refractories, and serves in church and hospital auxiliary roles in Audrain County.

Christopher Kit) Bond Della C. Scott Mexico State Bond For Auditor Scott Missouri Federation of Business and Professional Women’s Clubs, Inc Business and Professional Women’s Club of A.P. Green Refractories Company East Central Missouri Association For Mental Health Audrain County Hospital First Christian Church of Mexico

Nixon’s Class Will Reunite In Capital

Whittier College class of 1934 plans a reunion in Washington. Richard Nixon, who graduated second in the class, could not attend the last fall gathering. Forty two of eighty five members will travel to see the White House and meet the President and Mrs. Nixon, with the reunion set for Monday.

Whittier Calif Whittier College Richard Nixon White House Washington Nixon

Women Drinkers Can Stand Up in Massachusetts Bar

Massachusetts enacts a law allowing women to drink standing at bars after an appeal to the Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission. The previous rule requiring seating was held discriminatory by supporters seeking equal rights for women in public drinking spaces.

Boston Massachusetts State Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission

10,000 Injured by Fireworks Over Fourth of July Weekend

Boston AP reports about 10,000 people, mainly children, were injured by fireworks during the Fourth of July weekend, roughly matching last year’s casualties. The National Fire Protection Association released the figures today.

Boston National Fire Protection Association

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