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Mexico Ledger

Location

Mexico, Missouri, United States of America

Date

Jul 16, 1970

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Hint of Youth Push Inside Soviet Power Struggle

AP analysis notes Brezhnev reversed plans for a 1970 congress, then set it for March 1971, hinting at internal pressure from younger officials. Historical statutes show repeated violations and potential reorganizations aimed at replacing older leaders, with top ages averaging 61 and few younger figures ready to rise.

William L. Ryan Kremlin Leonid Brezhnev Communist Party Tags Brezhnev Nikita Khrushchev Khrushchev Central Committee Presidium Politburro Politburo

Army Trial Ruling Due In 3 Weeks

In Atlanta, a federal panel weighs whether the Army may court-martial two soldiers in the My Lai killings. Spc Esequiel Torres and Spec 4 Robert W. Tsouvas ask delay. judges suspend pretrial hearings three weeks as decision nears. Torres faces four murders and attempted murder. Tsouvas charged with two counts.

Atlanta, Ga Marti My Lai Spt Esequiel Torres Brownsville Tex Robert W. T.souvas San Jose Calif Griffin Bell Gircuit Court of Appeals Army Torres T’souvas

Boone REA Co-op Lowers Electricity Rates

Boone Electric Co operative board approves a blanket rate reduction totaling 84000 dollars for Boone County residents. New rates take effect with bills due September 1, affecting about 8645 customers in the area.

Boone Rea Co-op Columbia Boone County Boone Electric Co-operative

Dump Trucker Union seeks immediate 20 percent rate hike

A group of 85 dump truck operators asked the Missouri Public Service Commission for an immediate 20 percent rate increase while the PSC weighs their request for a 40 percent boost. They had previously seen up to 6 percent raises last May, but say higher costs and reduced coverage require a larger increase.

Jefferson City Missouri Public Service Commission PSC

Moberly Votes on School Tax Hike and Election Date

Moberly officials propose a 25 cent school levy increase with Aug. 18 set for a special election. Ten cents would fund teachers and 15 cents instructional needs, boosting the total levy from 3.90 to 4.15. The current 3.90 levy has been in place since 1965 after high school bonds.

Moberly

Vietnam oil quotas eyed amid talks and protests

AP dispatches report potential settlement through continued oil import quotas. Cambodian troops position near Kiri Rom plateau as Prince Charles and Princess Anne visit. Justice Department approves antipollution suits against Bridgeport firms. Early estimates hint at slight Q2 economic upturn, easing recession fears. Senate Armed Services Committee backs U S financing of raids in Cambodia amid peace prospects.

Phnom Penh Kimi Rom Washington Prince Charles Anne U.S Nixon Justice Department Bridgeport Conn Cleveland Ohio Congress Senate Armed Services Committee Cambodia William P. Rogers South

Senate approves $1 billion land aid for Alaskans

The Senate passed a bill granting Alaska natives 10 million acres of land and $1 billion for housing education welfare and investment. It directs distribution to descendants of early hunter and fisherman communities and includes a competitive bidding amendment on mineral rights on all federal lands in Alaska. Interior Secretary Hickel hailed the measure as a victory for Americas first citizens.

Washington Senate Alaska Interior Walter J. Hickel Henry M. Jackson D-Wash

No Babies Girl Chooses Adoption Dream

SAN FRANCISCO AP Stephanie Mills 21 former 1969 Mills College valedictorian who said she would have no children now says she might lie to adopt one someday She from Phoenix Arizona rose to fame during national publicity that helped ecology work but made her life fast and unstable She has worked with Planned Parenthood and Earth Times and remains unemployed since Earth Times suspended publication last June

San Francisco Stephanie Mills Stephanie Phoenix Ariz Exclusive Mills College Oakland Planned Parenthood Association Earth Times

Symington urges funds for Missouri medical school

Senator Stuart Symington urges Senate subcommittee to approve funds for a new medical school in Kansas City. He says Missouri’s need is clear and his plan features innovative education techniques that could pilot national health manpower aims.

Washington Stuart Symington D-Mo Senate Missouri Kansas City Symington Senate Labor Health Education and Welfare Appropriations

Angered Car Worker Kills 3 In Plant

DETROIT AP An auto worker, James Johnson, 35, held for questioning after three men were shot at the Chrysler axle plant. Union official says Johnson resented a colleague with less seniority getting his assignment. He had been suspended earlier in the day for insubordination.

Chrysler Corp James Johnson Tenahin

New Exams May Add To State Medics

Jefferson City AP report states the Missouri State Board of Healing Arts announced a special exam for MD and osteopath licensure in Jefferson City on Sept 18 with a possible March session. A nationwide and international interest arose after a 196?465 Attorney General Danforth ruling struck Missouri US citizenship requirement, prompting temporary permits and unlicensed foreign doctors to seek licensing. The board expects the exams to expand Missouri healing arts personnel significantly.

Jefferson City State Board of Healing Arts Missouri John Harley Hailey United States John C. Danforth

New Party Organizers Seek Ballot Access Nationwide

Washington AP discloses two youths revitalizing a 1968 era movement to form a new party around Bob Terpstra and Bot Kinet with honorary chairs Benjamin Pork and Gore Vidal. They aim to run and promote protest politics, seeking ballot access across states and fielding federal and state candidates amid voter discontent on war pollution and foreign policy.

Washington Bob Terpstra Bot Kinet New Party Benjamin Pork Gore Vidal Terpstra Eunst Kunst Eugene J. McCarthy D-Minn Dick Gregory Arizona Florida Massachusetts Delaware Colorado Iowa Ohio Texas Illinois

City of St Louis May Grow To 500000 Population

St Louis may become a city of 500000 as census figures show a 19 percent drop to 606078 from 1960. Prof George J Wendel argues population decline may shift the city’s role toward commercial cultural and tourist functions while Daniel Schlafly notes migration slowed after the 1950s and school enrollment falls are expected to accelerate.

ST. Louis St. Louis University Center For Urban Programs Mes Mt Evins George J. Wendel Nnit Daniel B. Schlafly St. Louis County

Ralls 4-H Fair Under Way in Vandalia

The Ralls County Junior 4-H Fair runs today and tomorrow at Center Grade School with exhibits open until Friday at 10 p.m. Events include a beauty contest at 6:30 p.m. Thursday Horse Show at 7:30 p.m. Thursday Swine 10 a.m. Friday Sheep 11 a.m. Friday Talent Show 6:38 p.m. Friday and Trophy presentations Friday evening. Fifteen girls entered the beauty contest. Liberty and Brice 4-H Clubs participate.

Vandalia Ralls County Cernter Liberty and Brice L. E. Kohl Raymond Motley Roger Motley Mayme Davis Pike County Hospital John Weiser Gina Lynn Austin Tex Sean Lloyd Browning

Notable Apollo 11 Capsule Display Fours At City Museum

The display notes detail the four sections of the Apollo 11 capsule and outline visiting hours from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. through Monday, with city-specific venue dates. A separate Q&A offers guidance on birth certificates, including required full birth names, dates, and purpose, plus a $1 fee.

Pee City A. Aptis Office of Vital North Vietnam American Red Cross Democratic Republic of Vietnam Hanoi National Red Cross Politi Cians Red Cross

Martinek Dies in Drowning Near Jefferson City

Jefferson City AP report says Cole County coroner Dr. Lawrence Giffen ruled Robert Martinek a 30 year old Columbia man died from drowning with no sign of foul play. His naked body was found in the Moreau River mouth east of Jefferson City after his clothes were located near the I-70 Missouri River bridge near Rocheport about 40 miles west of Columbia.

Jefferson City Cole County Lawrence Giffen Robert Mamtinek Columbia Martinek Missouri Penitentiary University of Missouri Moreau River Missouri River Rocheport

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