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Newspaper

Mexico Ledger

Location

Mexico, Missouri, United States of America

Date

Jul 17, 1971

Page

5

Senators urge Nixon to extend Moscow trip to Russia

Two Democratic senators Humphrey and Cranston urged President Nixon to add a Moscow stop to his China trip to avoid straining Soviet relations. They warned rapid warming with China could imperil SALT talks, urging direct contact with Soviet leaders while noting mixed reactions abroad.

Washington Nixon China Moscow Soviet Union Sens Hubert H. Humphrey D-Minn Alan Cranston Dcalif Russia Humphrey U.S Helsinki Finland D-Calif

Polish American millionaire funds image campaign in Detroit

Edward J. Piszek, 54, founder of Mrs. Paul’s Kitchen, launches a $20,000 advertising drive in the Detroit Free Press to highlight Polish heritage and contributions. He cites a need to foster pride among Polish-Americans amid jokes and stereotypes, noting Detroit’s large Polish population and including a 13th century edict honoring equal protection for Jews.

Detroit Edward J. Piszek Piszek Mrs. Paul’s Kitchen Philadelphia Detroit Free Press America

Nixon set to visit China prompts global reactions

World reaction to Nixon's planned trip to Communist China spans newspapers across Hungary Poland and Egypt with terms like base ball diplomacy and shocking somersault. Cairo papers praise or condemn the move while IS Israel Abba Eban and Vietnamese FT Tran Van Lam weigh in. Western leaders welcome the thaw, Japan fears regional impact, and Asian allies consider the peace and balance shifts amid Moscow's silence.

Associated Press Nixon China Soviet Union Peking Cairo al Ahram Washington Egypt U.S al Gumhuriya Mideast Abba Eban Tran van Lam South Vietnam Red China Maurice Couve de Murville le Figaro Vietnam Formosa Eisaku Sato United States Japan Sato Asia

Bloodmobile Day at United Methodist Church Mexico

The American Red Cross Bloodmobile will be at United Methodist Church in Mexico from 12 noon to 5 p.m. next Wednesday, said Audrain County Red Cross director Mrs. Ralph Johnson. She notes summer collections are lower but blood needs remain high due to accidents and transfusions.

American Red Cross United Methodist Church Mexico Ralph Johnson Audrain County Red Cross

Monroe Street repairs to start next week in Columbia

City Manager Neil Nielsen announced that repairs to the two blocks of Monroe Street damaged by a water leak will begin next week. Missouri Cities Water Co. has a firm bid from Richardson and Baas for work from Jefferson to Calhoun Streets, including wedging, leveling, and a two inch hot mix surface. Monroe Street is open to traffic while Coal Street remains blocked due to Route 3 reconstruction. In other news, Mr and Mrs Charles A Bummy welcomed a daughter at Audrain Medical Center at 3:06 a.m. weighing 7 pounds 8 ounces. Grandparents are George and Mrs. Wilson of Hannibal, and the baby is sibling to Lora Ann Summy 2%. Mr. Bummy works at the Iron Works in Columbia.

Monroe Street Neil Nielsen Missouri Cities Water Co Richardson and Baas Columbia Contractors Jefferson East Calhoun Streets Neilsen Nielsen Coal Street Charles A. Bummy Liberty

Airport Meeting Called for Mexico Memorial Airport

City Manager Neil Nielsen announced an informal 7 30 p m meeting for all interested in the airport. About 60 letters were sent to regular users and others may attend. The aim is to gather ideas on operation and future development after years of runway and lighting improvements.

Mexico Memorial Airport Neil Nielsen

Plans For Fairgrounds At Mexico City Park Board Meeting

The Mexico Park Board discussed long range improvements for Fairgrounds Park including landscaping and facility upgrades. Proposals mention a swimming pool and tennis courts similar to other parks, with gradual work over up to ten years. A February meeting is expected to yield firm recommendations on retaining existing buildings and adding new park facilities.

Mexico Park Fairgrounds Neil Nielsen Mexico Nielgen

Celebration 150 Theme For Next Week's Pageant

The 1971 Miss Missouri Pageant opens with the theme Celebration 150 in honor of Missouri's Sesquicentennial. Miss Delaware Margo Ewing will sing Celebration. Glen Osser conducts the Miss Missouri Pageant Orchestra. The show adds the School of the Ozarks Quartet and features new final song Look At Her replacing There She Is.

Missouri Margo Ewing Glen Osser New York School of the Ozarks Leon Bradley Midwest

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