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Newspaper

Mexico Ledger

Location

Mexico, Missouri, United States of America

Date

Jun 01, 1972

Page

12

Submachine Guns Guard Israel Airport

Border guards armed with submachine guns patrolled Tel Aviv airport after a terrorist massacre that killed 23 and wounded 70. Israel urged tougher security at major airports, with Air France confirming enhanced checks and Rome airport defending its procedures.

Tel Aviv Israel Lebanon U.N. Security Council Beirut Popular Front For the Liberation of Palestine Golda Meir Security Council Air France Rome Shimon Peres Paris

Front Porch Full Of Money Found In Japan

Kusuta Nakahara found 400000 yen on his porch at 6 am while leaving for work. He turned it over to police. Owners have six months to claim it. if none, Nakahara may keep the money.

Kurashiki Japan Kusuta Nakahara Nakahara

Sun And Amish Rise Together In Rural Missouri

A Columbia AP report portrays Amish life north of Sturgeon Missouri where horses and manual labor predominate. The piece notes limited use of gasoline motors, no electricity, and schooling through eighth grade. It covers buggy upkeep costs, community church life, and parenting discipline, with quotes from Levi Hochstetler and a remark on aging family members.

Robert 'T. Nelson Columbia Tribune Associated Press Columbia Sturgeon Levi Hochstetler Hochstetler

Wells Villa expansion praised at community ceremony

Reverend Donald Hobratschk urged better senior housing as Wells Villa grows from 12 to 16 units with two donated lots by Walter Kniepfel. Judge Lehnen, county officials and board members praised donors, contractors, and architects while 163 citizens belong to the corporation. Coffee and cookies followed the event.

Donald Hobratschk Lutheran Church Pensacola Fla Boyd Hintz D.C. le Dale Doty Stanley Gibson

Police Memorial Day Observed in Missouri

Gov. Warren E. Hearnes urged Missourians to pause in memory of officers who gave their lives in defense of the law. The Missouri Police Chiefs Association urged making June 1 an annual national observance honoring fallen officers.

Jefferson City Warren E. Hearnes

Mills Bill Would Alter Loopholes

Washington AP reports Rep. Wilbur Mills proposes gradual reform or abolition of 54 tax loopholes over three years starting 1974. The bill targets oil depletion, accelerated depreciation, capital gains, sick pay exclusion, corporate surtax exemption, and deductions for aged, blind, children, charitable gifts, and nonbusiness taxes. Coxed by Mansfield in Senate, passage doubtful in an election year.

Washington Wilbur Mills House Ways and Means Committee Senate Mike Mansfield Congress Mills

Ten Americans killed in week of fighting in Vietnam

U S command reports ten Americans killed in action last week with 11 missing and 35 wounded. Total American casualties in two months of the offensive reach 416, while South Vietnamese losses rise to 764 killed. Enemy dead mounts to 5,218 as allied totals show broader war tolls. The report notes the largest single troop withdrawal since the offensive began.

Saigon U.S Minaing Pha Anale Hatana Allied Commanda

MU Loses Plea On Sales Tax

In Columbia Missouri the University of Missouri faced a city suit to compel collection of Columbia one cent sales tax at MU locations like the bookstore and student union. Circuit Judge John Cave overruled MU’s motion to dismiss and gave 30 days to respond to a mandamus writ issued March 28 ordering tax collection.

Columbia, Mo University of Missouri-Columbia Columbia John Cave Cave State Revenue Department University

Water bed aids labor in San Jose hospital ward

In Valley Medical Center San Jose a $1000 waterbed has been used in the maternity ward for two weeks. Dr. Robert Goodlin, associate director of obstetrics, says expectant mothers are enthusiastic and have had no trouble adopting the new equipment to ease labor pains.

San Jose Calif Robert Goodlin Valley Medical Center

Worcester Lottery Winner Seeks Lump Sum Payout

Lufkin, a 62 year old retired soldier from Worcester Massachusetts, who won 100000 in the state lottery, plans to meet with Dr William Fr Perrault to urge changing the rule that pays 10000 yearly for ten years. He argues a lump sum would net about 42000 after taxes, vs 7500 annually.

Worcester Mass Lufkin Massachusetts William Fr. Perrault

Man Faces Demand for Help Amid Gift Funds Mentioned

A spokesperson described distributing more than half of a $42,000 fund to friends, while noting a remaining $7,800 and a friend needing $5,000 immediately to assist his family. The remarks signal ongoing requests for aid and financial strain among associates.

Lufkin

Mrs Dev Celebrates 94th Birthday At Áras An Uachtaráin

Sinead De Valera wife of President Ea mon De Valera marks her 94th birthday with a quiet day at the presidential palace. The widow, who has 62 years of marriage, is noted for writing 40 children's books in native Irish and staying out of the spotlight.

Dublin Sinead de Valera Eamon de Valera

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Sva. Coun Wells-Villa Wells Villa, Inc W.K. Hintz Ralph Debo C.W. Conover Lester Blackshaw James Ganaway Mike Shire Raymond Peveler Albert Kleinsorge D.C. Lehnen Shell Gas Harry Kroger Store E. Liberty Mexico SIX Flags H.R. Pufnstuf American Express BankAmericard Allenton St. Louis Mid-America
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