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Newspaper
Mexico Ledger
Location
Mexico, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jul 13, 1972
Page
11
AP reports the United States launched the heaviest raids in over a week against North Vietnam in the Hanoi Haiphong region. More than 340 strikes were flown, with Haiphong-area targets within a mile of the city. Hanoi claimed waves hit inside and outside Haiphong, killing dozens and destroying about 200 houses. An RF4 reconnaissance plane was reported shot down.
Arthur A. Houghton Jr., 65, a wealthy New Yorker and leader in industry, donates his Sutton Place town house to the U.N. Association of the U.S.A. for sale to the United Nations. Kurt Waldheim and his family now reside in the Carlyle Hotel while the donation is arranged.
Personal News of Centralia reports the July 16 gathering of the Rebekah and Odd Fellows groups with dignitaries from Columbia and Mexico. The meeting featured a program honoring 26 past noble grand members, a playlet, and refreshments, plus upcoming events and community notices.
Vandalia notes name Beulah Culwell of Vandalia as grandmother and mention Battison a farmer at CE Refractories near Farber. Tri County Nursing Home reports 55 residents with no new admissions and no current hospitalizations. Ida Franke turns 92 on July 20. Worship services were held July 19 by Second Christian Church and July 16 by Southside Baptist Church of Vandalia.
New York AP reports Vice President Spiro T Agnew in a motorcade accident near LaGuardia Airport during a Sunday event. A Secret Service agent and the motorist were hospitalized with injuries. Agnew remained unhurt and later attended a luncheon address.
Recognition for birthdays of Mrs. Osborne Stidham and Mrs. Yaeger accompanied by thanks to Mrs. James Armstrong Mrs. Clarence Seivers Mrs. Stanley Yaeger Mrs. Russell Armentrout and Mrs. Larry Mann as part of a community development gathering.
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