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Newspaper

Mexico Ledger

Location

Mexico, Missouri, United States of America

Date

Jul 10, 1972

Page

3

Wallace Runs Stop McGovern Push From Wheelchair

Wallace directs convention strategy from a wheelchair as he lobbies uncommitted delegates for the Democratic nomination. He invites state delegations to chartered buses to reach his 20th floor hotel suite while aides withhold the identity of another visiting candidate. Jackson says defense is the key issue, and the two discuss national security.

Miami Bisach Pia George C. Wallace Charles Snider Wallace Henry M. Jackson Washington George McGovern South Dakota Snider Jackson

Globe backs Bond Teasdale for Missouri governor nomination

The St. Louis Globe-Democrat endorses Christopher Bond for the Republican nomination and Joseph Teasdale for the Democratic nomination. Bond is the Missouri auditor and Teasdale the Jackson County prosecuting attorney.

St, Louis St. Louis Globe-Democrat Christopher Kit) Bond Missouri Globe Joseph Teasdale Kansas City Jackson County

Phones Handy For Delegates At Democratic National Convention

Delegates at the Democratic National Convention will use telephones to be recognized. A phone at each delegation chair seat lets them ring the rostrum with their reason, passing the message to the presiding officer who decides recognition. A second network links 300 positions with hotels, party offices, and media outlets across the hall.

Miami Beach Fla Trum

Cannon's Successor At Convention In Hot Seat

Rep. James G. O'Hara, the Michigan congressman and new convention parliamentarian, faced intense scrutiny at the Democratic National Convention. His ruling on what constitutes a majority for procedural matters boosted Sen. George McGovern's bid and drew opposition from other candidates. O'Hara, a legal expert on rules, rose from Detroit suburban district politics to lead a rules commission after 1968 and now consults colleagues on amendments that challenge House leaders.

Missouri Clarence Cannon Cannon James G. O'Hara Miami Beach Michigan O'Hara Congress Lawrence F. O’brien George McGovern Credentials Committee McGovern California O'Brien O’hara Detroit

Reagan On Tour Paris Meeting With France Premier

California Governor Ronald Reagan will meet French Premier Pierre Messmer in Paris as part of his European tour. The visit marks the first meeting between an American figure and the new premier since Messmer took office, reflecting Reagan’s role as an emissary for President Nixon.

Reagan Paris California Ronald Reagan Pierre Messmer France Nixon Messmer

Judge Takes Over Quiz Of Ellsberg Jury

In Los Angeles AP report says Judge William M Byrne Jr will personally pose all juror questions in the Pentagon Papers case, barring attorney questioning to speed selection. Ellsberg and Russo argue the move limits defense screening as trial opens with potential political topics raised.

Los Angeles Daniel Ellsberg Anthony Russo U.S. District Court Wiliam M. Byrne Jr Elisberg Russo Byrne Kent State Ellsberg

Personal News of Wellsville Reunion Plans for 1977

A Wellsville social item lists guests including Ron Forbis and son from St. Charles and several Wellsville, Columbia, Middletown, and St. Louis residents. Read letters came from Bill Vaughn in Boston and Don Deichman in South America. The class voted to hold a 10 year reunion in 1977.

Bruce Stevenson St. Louis Loyd Finke Middletown Bob Stoddard Robert Clark James Kleinsorge Wellsville Bill Vaughn Boston Mass Don Deichman South America

Personal News of Paris Continued from Page 4

Frank Pemberton of Paris visited University Medical Center in Columbia for examination and returned home the same day. Mr. and Mrs. Devenport and family visited Paris relatives en route to their California and Texas homes, with a Paris stopover and Ava, Missouri connections. Tuesday marks Ladies Day at Mark Twain Country Club with a carry-in lunch and afternoon golf and cards. Salem Club met at Mark Twain Cafe with July program on pin money and patriotic themes, led by Mrs. Bula Simon and Mrs. Frank Simon.

Greece Frank Pemberton Paris University Medical Center Columbia Paris Locker Raymond L. Devenport Turlock Calif Mike Devenport Houston Tex Bess Baker Grace Devenport Madison Ava Mark Twain Country Club Grant Dickson Howard Kizer Salem Club Jack Orton Mark Twain Cafe

Watermelon Attack Causes Serious Injuries in Los Angeles

Los Angeles police sought 25 year old Orena Jones after she allegedly dropped a 51 pound watermelon from a second story window, injuring her boyfriend O.C. Henry. Henry, 29, suffered a broken shoulder two broken ribs and a punctured lung and is hospitalized at Martin Luther King Jr. General Hospital. The intact melon was held as evidence.

Los Angeles Orena Jones O.C. Henry Henry Martin Luther King Jr. General Hospital

Hannibal Death Toll Rises to Eight in Missouri Crashes

A weekend of crashes across Missouri left at least eight dead, including eight teen victims. In Hannibal a 79-year-old woman, Mrs. Elmer Hagood, was killed when her husband’s car turned left into traffic near Huckleberry Park. Other victims died in single car incidents in Springfield, Fort Madison, Farmington, Albany, Millersville, Elgberry, and Troy.

Associated Press Missouri U.S. 61 Hannibal Elmer Hagood Huckleberry Park Danny Henderson Springfield Earl Edwin Deihl Fort Madison Iowa Peter Shoemake Farmington Bobby Fountain Albany Richard L. Crites Millersville Charles Richard Baker Elgberry Doris I. Cooper Troy

Randy Farrah Recovering After Car Collision

Randy Lee Farrah, 3, is recovering from surgery at University Medical Center Columbia after a light concussion from being struck by a car in the 200 block of Clay Street on July 2. He is the son of Everett L. Farrah of 212 Alabama Street and is in Room E715.

Randy Randy Lee Farrah University Medical Center Columbia Clay St Everett L. Farrah Alabama St

Nixon To Meet Rogers And Connally

President Nixon will meet in San Clemente with Secretary of State William P. Rogers and former Treasury Secretary John B. Connally who are returning from overseas missions. Caspar Weinberger will arrive for a Tuesday budget conference with Nixon on money matters.

San Clemente Calif Nixon William P. Rogers Treasury John B. Connally Rogers Connally Caspar Weinberger Office of Management and Budget

Bond Secrecy Criticizes Missouri Open Meetings Push

State Auditor Christopher Bond told a Shelby County GOP gathering that Missourians have lost confidence in state government and secrecy around major policy decisions. He urged passage of an open meeting law and end to government behind closed doors. The Citizen's Lobby last week failed to secure enough petition signatures to place its open meetings proposal on the ballot.

Shelbina Christopher Bond

Dalton Buried At Kennett

John M. Dalton Missouri's governor from 1901 to 1965 was buried at Oak Ridge Cemetery in Kennett. Funeral services at Jefferson City's First Presbyterian Church featured a praise and thanksgiving service with remarks by Rev. Jerry Bohn, praising Dalton's church work, youth interest, and education. State officials from both parties attended alongside friends, legislators, and political candidates who knew Dalton.

Kennett John M. Dalton Missouri Oak Ridge Cemetery Dalton Jerry Bohn Jefferson City First Presbyterian Church Bohn

Illinois Group To Go To Russia Trade Mission Announced

Gov. Richard B. Ogilvie says Illinois will send a trade mission to the Soviet Union early this fall with federal assistance. The Illinois group, expected to number about 12, has been working since last fall to obtain clearance for the mission.

Chicago Richard B. Ogilvie Illinois Soviet Union Ilinois Group Illinoiis

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