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Newspaper

Mexico Ledger

Location

Mexico, Missouri, United States of America

Date

Jul 13, 1971

Page

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Good Citizen Fund To Aid Kin Of Heroes

St Louis AP A new permanent fund is set up by the St Louis Grand Jury Association to aid families of citizens killed or injured while performing acts of heroism. A separate fund supports survivors of a church janitor killed while helping a friend fight off a robber. Elmer Rosenthal, president, said the fund has tax exempt status from the IRS.

Stolarczyk Elmer S. Rosenthal St. Louis Grand Jury Association Good Citizenship Fund, Inc Internal Revenue Service Rosenthal Brand

Contempt ruling on CBS and Vietnam peace talks

AP dispatches report CBS held in contempt over rejecting a committee chairmans campaign as Hanoi pushes the seven point peace plan. Senators urge Nixon to pursue Communist peace proposals for South Vietnam while Meo fighters seize the Plain of Jars with CIA support.

Washington CBS United States Hanoi Senate Nixon South Vietnam Saigon U.S Central Intelligence Agency Plain of Jars Laos Vientaine

Grand Jury May Act On 3 Newspapers

A federal grand jury in Boston probes possible charges against three East Coast papers The Washington Post The Boston Globe and The New York Times over publication of secret Pentagon documents The Post cites unnamed sources and says details remain secret Attorney General John N Mitchell notes the Supreme Court decision does not bar prosecution Daniel Ellsberg admits leaking the papers and is charged with unauthorized possession of classified documents Ellsberg not involved in the Boston case

Washington Boston Pentagon Washington Post the Post The New York Times Boston Globe Post Atty John N. Mitchell Supreme Court Daniel Elisberg Vietnam Ellsberg Nntive Boston

Nixon Tops Kennedy In Poll

NEW YORK AP Nixon leads Kennedy 44 to 36 in a Louis Harris poll testing 1972 options with Wallace at 13. The survey of 1614 likely voters June 8 to 15 shows Kennedy strong among blacks at 71 percent, Kennedy leading under 40 at 45 to 37 for Nixon, Nixon ahead over 50 at 54 to 27, with regional splits Nixon in West Midwest South and Kennedy in the East.

New York Nixon Edward M. Kennedy D-Mass Alabama George Wallace Louis Harris Richard Nixon Edward Kennedy Harris Kennedy Wallace Midwest

Washington’s only female police captain McCall Fulton

Miss Frances McCall, sister of Monroe McCall of Fulton, is the sole woman holding the rank of captain in the Washington Metropolitan Police Department. She has served with the department for 23 years.

Deborah Carol Nacol William Woods Mitchell Nacol Wichita Falls Tex Nacol William Woods College Deborah Alpha Phi Sorority Captain McCall Fulton Frances McCall Monroe McCall Fulton Metropolitan Police Dept Washington, D. C Department

Morocco Roundup Suppresses Coup Attempt At King Hassan II Palace

In Rabat the government announced 10 army officers were executed for the failed bid to topple King Hassan II. Gen Mohamed Medbouh led the revolt at Skhirat, where 1,400 rebels held guests and killed many advisers. Casabalanca port and airports were tightened as a nationwide crackdown followed.

Rabat Morocco Hassan I Mohamed Medbouh Skhirat Medbouh Hassan Casablanca Raat Radio

Bomb Blast Hits Stanford Official's Home

A bomb exploded in the backyard of the personnel director Robert M. Nelson at Stanford University, tearing through a daughter's bedroom wall. Debbie Nelson, 18, a Stanislaus State College student, was shaken but unharmed. Police say the device was planted behind the house and declined to link the blast to Nelson’s dismissal of five hospital employees during April unrest.

Stanford Calif Stanford University Debbie Nelson Robert M. Nelson Stanislaus State College Nelson Stanford University Hospital

Draft Bill Waits On Laird Talk

Washington AP reports congressional delay on a draft extension bill as Senate leaders push for a statement from Defense Secretary Laird. The dispute centers on a nine month withdrawal deadline and resistance from House conferees who reject any fixed date, while Mansfield wavers on essential backing to end a filibuster.

Washington Defense Melvin R. Laird John C. Stennis Armed Services Committee Laird Stennis Senate U.S Vietnam House Armed Services F. Edward Hebert D-La Mike Mansfield Mansfield Hebert Congress United States

FTC Orders Auto Makers To Prove Ad Claims

The Federal Trade Commission ordered seven auto makers to submit documentation supporting advertising claims. General Motors Ford Chrysler American Motors Volkswagen Toyota Nissan must respond in 60 days. FTC will publish results but not judged adequacy. inadequate docs could trigger false advertising probes.

Washington Ford Ltd FTC

Northern Natural Gas Plans Offering

Northern Natural Gas Company directors approved offering about 682000 shares of common stock to stockholders to finance expansion. The plan includes a debentures issue near 60 million dollars to be completed in 1991, with Blyth & Co. Inc. expected to manage the debentures. Northern serves midwestern states as a natural gas wholesaler.

Omaha Neb Northern Natural Gas Company Northern George L. Mazanec Mazanec Blyth & Co. Inc New York

Outboard Boat Races Slated for Poplar Bluff

Boat racing fans are invited to the seventh annual Outboard Motorboat Races on July 25 at 2 00 p m. on the Black River near Poplar Bluff. Local spectators will watch fast action as competitors navigate the river course.

Poplar Bluff Black River

End to Gaudy Gas Eaters Sparks Auto Shift

Washington AP reports Victor Reuther says Americans reject gaudy cars and welcomes smaller imports. He retires May 1 after 36 years with the UAW, noting the industry now begins to meet Japanese competition with models like GM Vega and Ford Pinto. His brother Walter led the UAW until his death.

Washington Detroit Victor Reuther Pioneer Auto Union Brothers U.S Reuther United Auto Workers UAW Walter Reuther Roy Walter General Motors Vega Ford

25 Murder Counts On Juan Corona

A Sutter County grand jury indicted Juan V. Corona on 26 counts of murder in the peach orchard killings of transient field workers. Corona, a 37 year old farm labor contractor, remained in hospital as the indictment was handed to a Superior Court judge. No arraignment date was set.

Yuba City Calif Juan V. Corona Sutter County Robert Hunt Superior Court John Hauck Corona

New Hampshire Shifts Primary Date to March First

Concord New Hampshire moves back to number one in presidential primary scheduling. Governor Walter Peterson signed the bill shifting the state primary from the second Tuesday in March to the first Tuesday in March 1972, aligning with Florida’s recently approved date.

Concord N.H New Hampshire Walter Peterson Granite State Florida

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Miss Missouri Diane Louise de Simone MU Independent Charles de Simone St. Louis Missouri University Diane Good Citizen Fund Kin of Heroes Sansoucie Joseph Stolarczyk St. Liborius Catholic Church San Clemente White House David K. E. Bruce Paris House of Representatives World Bank Agha Mohammed Yahya Khan East Pakistan India Afl-Cio Organized Labor Sixon Administration Poticries Reykjavik Iceland NATO Keflavik Moust Charm Gift Shop Spud Sade McHales Navy AIR Force Earnest Borghine Cheyenne Social Club Waben Beal Viegipen Northern Natural Gas Plans Dustin Hoffman Panavision Juan Corona Citizens Savings Citizens ‘Savings~ Association Jefferson and Liberty Sts Mexico
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