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Newspaper

Mexico Ledger

Location

Mexico, Missouri, United States of America

Date

Jun 05, 1972

Page

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California Foes Disagree On PWs

In a televised confrontation Senators Humphrey and McGovern clash over POW negotiations with North Vietnam and defense cuts. They spar over sending a special emissary to Hanoi or demanding total U.S. withdrawal, while debates touch Israel aid, Middle East risk, and campaign spending.

Los Angeles Hubert H. Humphrey George McGovern U.S North Vietnam Humphrey Nixon Hanoi McGovern Israel Sam Yorty New York Shirley Chisholm Taylor Hardin Alabama George C. Wallace California New Mexico John B. Connally Treasury John Connally Jack Chestnut New Jersey South Dakota Congress of the United States

Litton Spending Question Raises Campaign Expense Claim

Keytesville Missouri Democratic candidate Robert V. Williams accuses rival Jerry Litton of potential primary spending excess. Williams cites Litton renting about 100 billboards for four months at an estimated $70 per month, totaling roughly $28,000, claiming it far exceeds half of the $50,000 limit.

Keytesville Congress Missouri Robert V. Williams Title Insurance Jerry Litton Chillicothe Williams Litton

Miss Tracy Graduates From Blessing Hospital School of Nursing

Miss Tracy daughter of Mrs. Viola Tracy of 415 North Western Street graduated from Blessing Hospital School of Nursing at Quincy Illinois in a ceremony held June 1 at Vermont Street Methodist Church.

Kathy Tracy Viola Tracy Western St Blessing Hospital School of Nursing Quincy, T Vermont Street Methodist Church

Daylight rocket hits Cambodian ministry killing two

In Phnom Penh a direct rocket strike on the Cambodian Defense Ministry killed two and wounded at least two as ballots were counted in Cambodia's first presidential election. Long Nol led unofficial returns around 51 percent.

Phnom Penh Cambodia Defense Ministry Lon Nol

Dale Kasper Keeps Perfect Attendance At R-3 School

Dale Kasper son of Mr and Mrs William Kasper Route 5 Mexico recently completed his eighth year of perfect attendance. He transferred to R-3 School in the fourth grade after moving from Lockport New York where he attended St Dennis School. His favorite subjects are English and science.

Dale Kasper William Kasper Route 5 Mexico Kaspers Lockport Dale St. Dennis School

UN Chief Blasts Armaments as Pollutions at Stockholm Summit

UN Secretary General Kurt Waldheim labeled armaments the ugliest pollution and urged global reduction and suppression of militarization. Delegates from 112 nations attended as talks aimed to launch a new UN agency to fight environmental harm. Strong indicated the agency could start early next year and Soviet bloc participation was being sought.

Stockholm United Nations U.N Kurt Waldheim Waldheim Maurice Strong Newsmen U.N. General Assembly Soviet Union Czechoslovakia Poland Hungary Bulgaria East Germany Strong Earthwatch

Poll shows steady party leader rankings in Democratic surveys

The Columbian Tribune reports a random telephone poll of 103 Democrats and 56 Republicans. Among Democrats McGovern leads with 35 percent, Wallace 24 percent, Humphrey 16 percent, Teasdale 59 percent, Morris 19 percent, Blackwell 7 percent, and Dowd 6 percent. Among Republicans Bond leads with 75 percent and King 18 percent.

Columbia The Columbian Tribune McGovern Wallace Humphrey Teasdale Morris Blackwell Dowd Bond King

Britain’s Legal Drug Program Gets Shake-up

A London clinic case highlights Britain's system that treats addicts as patients under the National Health Program. Reforms reduced known addicts, especially among youths, while curbing abuse and easing black market profits. Experts question US applicability as new laws tighten penalties for dealers and ease them for users.

Fred Coleman Associated Press London Britain U.S John N. Mitchell United States New York City Health Department United P.H. Connell Maudsley Hospital

Jaycees Plan 75000 For Camp Wonderland

The Missouri Jaycees Executive Committee approved a 75000 budget for Camp Wonderland for the next fiscal year. Darrell Stick announced the plan during a two day workshop that drew nearly 300 presidents and officers from 168 chapters. Camp Wonderland at the Lake of the Ozarks serves to aid handicapped children, with land donated by Charles J. Miller.

Columbia Missouri Jaycees Darrell Stick Kirksville Missouri Lake of the Ozarks Jaycees Charles J. Miller Juvenile Concern Jefferson City Mexico Bill Hilton U.S

Anti Abortion Home Counters Liberal Law

Hawaii story follows 15 year old Sandra who foregoes abortion and plans to have her baby. Robert Pearson funds a antiabortion home offering shelter education and prenatal care to girls contemplating abortion, with 20 residents now and plans for a 100 capacity facility.

William Helton Associated Press Honolulu Sandras Maui Island Sandra Robert J. Pearson Hawaii New York Pearson

18 Horses Perish At JC Fairgrounds

Jefferson City fire at the Jaycee Fairgrounds destroyed the horse barn killing an estimated 18 of the usual 23 horses. Firefighters from multiple departments battled the blaze for about an hour. Investigators work to determine the fire’s origin.

Jefferson City Fairgrounds Donald Schneiders Country Club Lane Schneiders Cole County Centertown Joseph Ford

Hey Rube Fight Prompts Police Car Deployment

ST Louis AP Six patrol cars responded to a traveling carnival disturbance after a fight between carnival employee Thomas Hardy and a customer. Hardy, 20, received head injuries and was treated at a county hospital. Ronald Robinson, 23, was arrested for assault with intent to harm. A crowd tried to free him from custody. Earlier a woman and her son were seriously hurt when thrown from a ride at the Royal American Shows carnival.

St, Louis Thomas Hardy St. Louis Ronald Robinson Robinson

Nielsen Presides At State Meeting In Missouri

Neil Nielsen, Mexico City manager and president of the Missouri City Management Association, presided over the summer session at Black River Lodge in Lesterville near Arcadia. Thirty city managers attended as discussions covered revenue sharing and the Missouri transportation bond issue affecting highways rapid transit airports and bridges.

Nielsen Neil Nielsen Mexico Missouri City Management Association Black River Lodge Lesterville Arcadia Missouri

Spainhower Urges Youth to Lead Missouri Voter Turnout

James I. Spainhower of Jefferson City urged Missouri student leaders at the University of Missouri to mobilize youth for active participation in elections. He told them they are the peer leaders of thousands reaching voting age in the next few years and predicted a new era of progress through youthful impact at the polls.

Columbia James I. Spainhower Jefferson City Missouri Association of Student Councils University of Missouri Spainhower Missouri

Audrain to send 10 4-H delegates to State Week at Missouri

Audrain County 4-H will send a 10 member delegation led by two state council officers to State 4-H Club Week starting tomorrow at the University of Missouri. Delegates include David Duff and Jeff Rudasill with eight others as part of a group of 800 attendees. The event runs through Friday with speakers such as Gov. Warren B Hearnes and Dr Tex Sample addressing youth involvement in community affairs.

Audrain County University of Missouri David Duff Charles Duff Centraliate Jeff Rudasill John Rudaaill Mexico Jeff David Susan Kroeger Centralia Rte. 1 Arthur Koreger Beth Smithey Rte. 4 James Smithey Lois Erdel Laddonia Rte Douglas Erdel Diane Newbrough Carl Newbrough Leigh Ann Greer Laurence Greer Helen Mechlin Harold Mechlin Gary Schutte Benton City Robert Schutte Jack N. Wills Western St Clemie Moody Tex Sample St. Paul’s Theological Seminary Kansas City Sample Warren B. Hearnes Frederick List W. Francis Pressly National 4-H Foundation Washington, D.C James N. Thompson

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