Times Abides By Court Order
New York Times suspends publication of material from a secret Pentagon study of the Vietnam war under a federal court restraining order. Judge Murrey Gurfein cited serious constitutional questions about press freedom and state secrecy while allowing no surrender of Pentagon documents. The case raises issues of prior restraint, classifications, and potential criminal violations, with hearings set for Friday.
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Mansfield Says Vietnam Report Will Be Disclosed
Senate Democratic Leader Mike Mansfield insists a secret Vietnam study will be made public through hearings even if court blocks NYT publication. He cites a right to know how American involvement began and escalated, with hearings possible before Foreign Relations or Armed Services committees.
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Vietnam War Funding Battle Reaches Senate Vote
Instant news notes a secret Pentagon study on Vietnam as a court hearing looms over government and press. Senate considers a 250 million loan for Lockheed amid broader bailout talks while Clark Clifford clarifies Hanoi prisoners deadline. Medina pretrial hearing on My Lai charges, Chicago priests censure Cardinal Cody, and Mexico City mayor resigns over Falcon squad accusations.
Benton City truck driver ill on Highway 63 near Columbia
Carl Stuart, a transport delivery truck driver from Benton City, fell ill yesterday while driving on Highway 63 near Columbia and was taken to Boone County Hospital in Columbia for observation.
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Grumman Says F14 Cutback Appropriate In Cost Row
Grumman Aircraft supports halting F14 funding as cost overruns mount to about 2 billion dollars. House Armed Services Chair F Edward Hebert aims to remove 806 million from a 21.9 billion weapons bill, with potential restoration if a satisfactory solution is delivered. Rep Otis G. Pike says cutback could force contract renegotiation for more money but fewer planes. Pentagon notes possible reduction from 710 F14s.
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Sam Helm Pleads Guilty to Theft
Samuel Edward Helm of Route 1 Mexico pled guilty to second degree burglary and theft in Judge Samuel Semple's court. He faced charges for the May 21 1970 burglary of Francis M Hudson's home in northwest Audrain County and theft of a color set two shotguns a rifle and other items. Sentencing is set for July 21 in Moberly on a change of venue.
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Perot donates 5.44 million in Electronic Data Systems stock
H Ross Perot gave 80 000 shares of Electronic Data Systems stock to 19 charities and schools in Dallas Fort Worth area including Boy and Girl Scout groups the U S Naval Academy and four Texas colleges. Donations supported recreation rooms and arts and education programs while beneficiaries sold shares for about 68 each. Grace Slick to undergo plastic surgery after car crash on Golden Gate Bridge approach.
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Newsboy Cap Fashion Note At Fall Millinery Show
A fall millinery showing featured newsboy caps in velvet patchwork bunny fur and fake mink among other styles. Designers included Adolpho Mr John and Don Marshall with about 20 designers present. Industry voices noted fewer young women wore hats at a luncheon while youth purchases revived demand in recent months.
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Ekedahl Undergoes Back Surgery in Columbia
Charles Ekedahl underwent back surgery at Boone County Hospital in Columbia. He is reported to be recovering satisfactorily. Mrs. Ekedahl spent the day with him in Room 657.
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Brezhnev Sees Hope For Treaty Progress At Berlin Talks
Soviet party chief Leonid Brezhnev told East Berlin's Communist congress that the Big Four talks on West Berlin have moved to examining concrete proposals for a possible agreement. He urged ratification of recent East Bloc treaties and praised Western states some with which Moscow seeks closer European security cooperation, while criticizing imperialist wars.
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Priests Vote For Censure Of Cardinal Cody
In Chicago the Association of Chicago Priests voted 144 to 120 to censure Cardinal Cody and five Chicago auxiliary bishops for their silence at the Detroit National Conference of Catholic Bishops. ACP cited disunity and criticized the bishops for appointing four U.S. bishops for the Rome synod and for not reporting a sociological survey on optional celibacy. Cardinal Cody did not attend and sent a statement expressing sadness over church disunity.
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Mexia Ledger Publication and Subscription Rates
The Mexia Ledger is published daily except Sundays and holidays at 300 N Washington St Mexico Mo with single copies 10c. Carrier in Mexico and nearby towns 2.00 per month. Mail rates vary by region with 13.00 yearly in Audrain and adjacent counties, 19.00 nationwide, and special military rates 1.25 per month. Office hours are 8:00 to 5:30 weekdays and 8:00 to 3:00 Saturdays.
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Rusty Death Stalks Old Battlefield in Poland
In Poland the Rusty Death hints at a deadly mine problem from World War II. A metal object found by children triggered a blinding blast, one of many mine incidents as authorities battle thousands of buried explosives. Officials report 360,000 mines unearthed last year and many fatalities among children.
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Shoup Elected President Of Laddonia Cemetery Association
Clyde Shoup was elected president of the Laddonia Cemetery Association Inc at the board meeting. Faye Welch was named vice president and Merle Parker secretary for one year. Anna Glennon and Joe Teague won four year terms on the board, with Glennon as treasurer.
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