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Newspaper

Mexico Ledger

Location

Mexico, Missouri, United States of America

Date

Jul 27, 1970

Page

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Bond Eyes Governor Race in 1972 Hearnes Says

Christopher Bond of Mexico is named by Governor Hearnes as a possible 1972 gubernatorial candidate. The St. Louis Globe-Democrat reports at the Democratic birthday dinner Hearnes acknowledged three Republican hopefuls, naming Bond along with Rep. Bus King and Sen. Richard Webster. Bond, state auditor candidate in 1968, has criticized the revenue department and Hearnes administration, arguing the auditor should protect the people from government inefficiency.

Christopher Kit) Bond Mexico Warren E. Hearnes Les Pearson St. Louis Globe- Democrat Heames Rep R. J Bus King Clayton House Richard M. Web Ister Carthage Beac Gop Haskell Holman Heamnes Haskell Jorman Genesis Tae Hearnes Webster Globe-Democrat Cau Ae Bond William Hungate Troy Revenue Department Hearnes Administration

Hearnes’s Wife Says She Is Considering 1972 Governor Bid

Jefferson City Mrs Betty Hearnes wife of Governor Warren Hearnes told the Jefferson City News Tribune she is seriously considering running for governor in 1972 noting the idea is months away yet. Gov Hearnes said he is not committed to support her and Lt Gov Morris may run. About 1500 Democrats attended a birthday dinner raising over 40000 for the party’s general election fund.

Jefferson City Betty Hearnes Warren E. Hearnes Jefferson City News-Tribune Hearnes Will Morris C-hansas City Thomas A. Walsh D-St. Louis Walsh Buildings and Construction Trades Union Warren £. Hearnes Democratic Party Delton Houtchens Democrat le State Committee

Court of Honor And Watermelon Feed For Troop 38

At Thursday night Court of Honor for Boy Scout Troop 38 sponsored by First Presbyterian Church 130 merit badges are expected to be awarded. Of these 97 were earned at Thunderbird Cairo this month a new all time high for the troop. A watermelon supper will follow the award presentation at 7 p.m. Lawrence Shelter in Plunkett Park. R E Besalke is scoutmaster and Dr James A McKitterick committee chairman in charge of arrangements. Families of the scouts are expected to attend.

First Presbyterian Church Thunderbird Cairo Lawrence Shelter Plunkett Park R. E. Besalke James A. McKitterick

Jets disrupt St. Louis Municipal Opera performance

Officials of the St. Louis Municipal Opera express upset after two jets flew over during Saturday night’s show of Man of La Mancha. Actor Dale Malone reportedly lost his pitch mid song as the jets roared overhead. President Robert Hyland said they will seek a friendly understanding and will confer with Lambert Airport officials, noting no prior noise problems.

ST. Louis St. Louis Municipal Opera Dale Malone Robert Hyland Lambert

Middle East peace talks stumble as actions diverge

The Jordanian cabinet accepts the US cease fire plan to restart talks but warns guerrilla activities will continue. Israel delays a decision after a lengthy meeting, likely to grant guarded approval. Soviet and West German ministers open talks on a nonaggression pact, while Moscow hints at a strategic missiles agreement with Bonn.

U.S Middle East Israel Moscow Bonn Eastern Europe

Sooner Grid Star Killed At Ripcord

AP report from Lisbon states Antonio de Oliveira Salazar, Portugal’s premier and longtime dictator, died at 81 after a long illness. The stroke in 1968 left him paralyzed and retirement followed. a kidney infection worsened in the final days. President Americo Thomaz, abroad in Africa, was notified and expected to return.

Lisbon Antonio de Oliveira Salazar Portugal Europe Salazar Americo Thomaz Africa Saigon U.S Oklahoma University South Vietnam Thim James Robert Kalsu Oklahoma City Kal ‘Su 11Th Artillery 101St Airborne Division Andrew Lucas 506Th Infantry Lucas Seattle Wash Maj Kim Tanner Schweiker Pittsburgh Tien Tanner Angola Mozambique Guinea Eurrope Santal Comba Dap University of Twe Ag Son Summer Palace Thomaz Marvello Quetano

Physicals Flawed Inductees Cited By Schweiker Calls For Screening

Senate Republican Richard Schweiker urged improved military physicals after a GAO report showed many inducted men were unfit due to defects or missing limbs. Cases included a Marine with a partial thumb and a Air Force member with major kidney surgery scars. He pressed for Pentagon to tighten pre induction screening.

Washington Richard S. Schweiker Schweiker General Accounting Office Armed Services Richard Pennsylvania Republican Pentagon Air Force

No Change In Korea Exit Stated By Pentagon

Seoul reports say the United States will modernize South Korea's forces before any troop withdrawal. Defense Minister Jung Nae hiuk says talks on reductions are postponed until modernization plans are set. Korea to receive a squadron of SB reconnaissance planes. US air units may shift to longer rotations without increasing total warplanes.

Seoul South Korea Washington Senate Nixon Sovi- Lisbon Antonio de Oliet United States Jung Nae-hiuk Honolulu David Packard Jung National Assembly Foreign Affairs and Packard U.S Korea Defense Department Pentagon

Emergency Training Unit Set Up at Audrain Hospital

Audrain Hospital hosts a July 29 training program for 20 persons including nursing staff police fire and ambulance drivers. The course on the hospital Mental Health Center ground floor is run by Audrain physicians with the University of Missouri Medical Center Extension Service and coordinated by Hillis B Crowell. It covers prehospital emergency care and emergency medicine for injured patients and is recommended by the American College of Surgeons trauma committee.

Audrain Hospital University of Missouri Medical Center Extension Service Emrgency Medica Services Hillis B. Crowell

Missouri petition drive to legalize pari mutuel betting fails

Secretary of State James Kirkpatrick said the drive to legalize pari mutuel betting at Missouri horse races did not secure enough signatures. The effort failed in five of ten congressional districts, with the count abandoned early, though the 2nd district in metropolitan St Louis met its target. The petitions were submitted July 2 and will prompt calls to tighten initiative laws.

Jefferson City James Kirkpatrick Missouri Netl Ciitions Toons Pell St. Louis Kirkpat Kilpatrick Missouri Horse Breeders Association Jack Hackley Oak Grove Association Secretary of State

Signatures Needed Across Districts for Ballot Measure

Hackley says he will try to file more signatures to move the measure to the ballot. He questions whether the current petition can be revised to meet the required signatures across six districts, including 12 246 in the 6th and 1 491 of 16 679 in the 4th.

Diglritts Hackley Ange John C Ion Pore

Pollution Vs Lochs Monster Falls To Pollution Threat

British scientist Douglas Drysdale warned Loch Ness could be dying from heavy pollution from rivers and streams feeding the loch. He cautioned Nessie might not survive, but the Loch Ness Phenomena Investigation Bureau questioned the claim noting continued Nessie sightings after the warning.

London Brit- Douglas Drysdaleish College of Naturopathy and Osteopathy Loch Ness Scotland Drysdale Loch Ness Phenomena Investigation Bureau Nessie

Higher Docker Pay May Settle Strike Report

London AP reports a court of inquiry backed higher guaranteed weekly time and holiday provisions and modernization of operations. The proposal, affecting about 47,000 British longshoremen, fell short of the strikers’ demands but could pave the way to ending a three day dock strike.

London

Jerry Ray Jailed After Shooting

Jailed in Savannah after a 16 year old white teenager was shot in the chest at the National States Rights party headquarters. The wounded youth, a party member, was in critical condition at Memorial Hospital. Jerry Ray, 35, tied to James Earl Ray, is the campaign manager for J B Stoner and has worked with the party in Georgia and Missouri.

Savannah Jerry Ray Martin Luther King Jr Chatham County Ray Memorial Hospital James Earl Ray King Georgia J.B. Stoner St. Louis National States Rights Party Stoner

Ringo Starr says turning 30 is fine after 20 days

London AP reports Beatles drummer Ringo Starr has been 30 for 20 days and finds it not bad. He recalls thinking 30 would be the end of the world at 19, but now says it’s okay. He spoke to Daily Express interviewer about aging.

London Ringo Starr The Daily Express

Attended Convention by Sheriff Sulgrove in Cape Girardeau

Audrain County Sheriff Harold D. Sulgrove and his wife attended a two day Missouri Sheriff's Association convention in Cape Girardeau on Friday and Saturday.

Audrain County Harold D. Sulgrove Missouri Sheriff's Association Cape Girardeau

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