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Newspaper

Mexico Ledger

Location

Mexico, Missouri, United States of America

Date

Jun 16, 1972

Page

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Mexican Attack Surprises Capitol During Visit

Mexican President Luis Echeverria opened a state visit with sharp criticism of U.S. policy toward Mexico and other nations. He spoke before Congress and later met President Nixon at the White House, outlining grievances over Colorado River salt content and calling for broader cooperation.

Prise U.S Mexico Congress White House Nixon Echeverria United States Colorado Senate Mike Mansfield Moscow

First Lady Pat Nixon to Attend South Dakota Memorial

First Lady Pat Nixon will attend Sunday's flood memorial in Rapid City, flown from Los Angeles. The disaster now lists 207 dead, 192 identified, with 600 plus missing. Graveside services are planned for four family members at Black Hills National Cemetery.

Rapid City 5.D Pat Nixon Nixon Los Angeles White House Black Hills National Cemetery Ralph Sampsill Sampsill Marline Bill Michael Rapid Creek South Dakota Adj Duane L. Corning Richard Kneip Black Hills Kneip

Bond calls for immunity law in Missouri

Christopher Kit Bond Missouri auditor and GOP gubernatorial candidate urged witness immunity legislation to fight organized crime. He cited the St Louis grand jury probe into the murder of Edward Steska, asserting juries are hampered without protection against later prosecution fueled by testimonies.

Bond ST. Louis Christopher “Kit” Bond GOP Missouri Concord Township Republican Club Edward Steska

Nixon-Echeverria dinner signals friendly ties at White House

Mexico's president Echeverria on day two of state visit emphasized deeper relations beyond surface warmth in a Congress speech. At a White House dinner, Nixon and Echeverria exchanged compliments as etiquette held.

Youth Center Reactivation Planned for Summer in Mexico

The Mexico Youth Center reopens for summer activities after January closure. The board discussed summer programs, board reorganization, and center purpose. New appointees include Robert Deason Robbie Deason Gerald Valet Kathy Erdel and Ron Kent. re-appointed are John Tsikalas Charley McIntosh Robert Pasley and Mark Fine. Reservations and donations info provided.

Mexico Youth Center Robert Deason Robbie Deason Gerald Valet Kathy Erdel Ron Kent John Tsikalas Charley McIntosh Robert Pasley Mark Fine Youth Center

McGovern Near 1,000 Delegates in AP Poll

AP poll shows Senator George McGovern with 998.8 delegate votes toward the Democratic National Convention in July. Humphrey 370.1, Wallace 365, Muskie 182.55. Wallace gains from Texas and jostling continues as pre convention shifts occur. Nixon leads Republicans with 938 delegates ahead of the Miami Beach convention.

Washington George McGovern Associated Press South Dakota Miami Beach McGovern Hubert H. Humphrey Minnesota Alabama George C. Wallace Edmund S. Muskie Wallace Texas Humphrey Nixon Miami Heach

Missouri to Launch Occupational Alcoholism Program

A new program to curb on the job alcoholism will start July 1 in Missouri. Funded by a 50000 grant from the National Institute of Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, the project will be headquartered in Jefferson City and staffed by two professionals. Dr Ray R Knowles notes labor management and government groups will help build an industry based approach with private industry and public agencies. Robert Hubbard will lead government agency work, while Mrs Joan G Bartholomew will assist private businesses and industries.

Jefferson City Missouri Division of Mental Health National Institute of Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism Robert Hubbard St. Joseph State Hospital Joan G. Bartholomew Columbia

Emprise Chief On Witness Stand

Emprise Corp president Jeremy Jacobs testified to Congress denying ties to crime and accusing Rep. Sam Steiger of misusing his office to sink the company. Jacobs said Steiger’s allegations were unfounded and aimed at driving Emprise from business, while presenting letters supporting the family’s reputation.

Washington Jeremy Jacobs Emprise Corp Sam Steiger R-Ariz House Select Committee Steiger Buffalo, N.Y Emprise Underworld Jacobs House Committee

Female Terror Leader Caught in Germany Arrest

Ulrike Meinhof, co leader of the Baader Meinhof gang, was arrested at Hannover airport arriving from West Berlin. Police say she carried a bomb in a cosmetic case and a weapon heavy luggage including a submachine gun revolvers magazines and bomb making tools. Andreas Baader was seized in Frankfurt two weeks earlier and 14 of 22 core members are in custody.

Hannover Germany Ulrike Meinhof West Germany West Berlin Andreas Baader Frankfurt

Tax Agents Stripped Held Hostage In Dispute

Hudson, co owner of a dry cleaning firm, held four tax agents at gunpoint, stripped three of them and bound a fourth, during a dispute over back sales taxes. He demanded a meeting with Gov. Dunn and communicated with police through a door slot and window. The governor’s spokesman said Hudson spoke of black community frustrations and tax pressures.

Memphis, Tenn Winfield Dunn LaSaunders Hudson Dunn Tennessee Hudgon Hudson Memphis Don Duncan Nashville Duncan Vince Tuminello Tuminello Lee Mullins John Mabile Mabile Mullins State Revenue Department

Senate votes no funds for anti board in budget fight

Senator Ervin and Senator Proxmire challenged the Subversive Activities Control Board as the House already approved related spending. The seven-member SACB, created 22 years ago to identify communist fronts, faced constitutional limits and criticism that its work amounted to little more than salary and meetings. Nixon expanded its remit via executive order, and the panel has since updated its list while advocates push for more duties.

Senate Sam Ervin Jr D-N.c House Washington Nixon The Weatherman Black Panthers SACB Ervin William Proxmire D. Wis Departments of State, Justice and Commerce Federal Judiciary Supreme Court Communist Party Sace

Sinatra Rejects Lead in The Little Prince Film

Frank Sinatra declined starring in The Little Prince after discussions in London. Harold Davison said the retired singer faced too many unresolved issues for a satisfactory production despite the Lerner Loewe script by the My Fair Lady team.

London Frank Sinatra Harold Davison Sinatra Alan Jay Lerner Frederick Loewe Davison

Busch Workers Back On Job

In St Louis, 4000 production employees returned to work at Anheuser Busch Inc under a federal court order after a two day shutdown sparked by a union walk out by Brewers and Maltsters Local 6 and Beer Bottlers Local 187. The unions blame a contract interpretation dispute while the company cites a jurisdictional clash. A temporary restraining order had been issued by U.S. District Judge James H Meredith to halt the strike.

St, Louis Anheuser Busch Inc Brewers and Maltsters Local 6 U.S James H. Meredith

Pleads Guilty to Murder in Wright City

Irvin Francis Gwens pleaded guilty to the first degree murder of Wright City storekeeper Myrtle Logan who disappeared from her shop and was found dead four days later. Judge George P. Adams set pre trial steps and July 6 sentencing. Gwens, in custody since Jan 4, admitted the killing in a Jan 10 statement in the sheriff and prosecutor presence.

Warrenton Irvin Francis Gwens Myrtle Logan Wright City George P. Adams Owens Walter D. McQuie Montgomery City Melvin Twiehaus Darryl Hicks

Sky-Go Will End Dairy Operations

Sky-Go Farms Inc. president Henry Danuser announced the dairy firm's suspension of operations this fall after 25 years of premium products. He blamed health authority lagoon construction, manpower shortages, strict regulations, and economic pressure, adding the move to shift to a cow and calf beef operation in mid Missouri.

Fulton Henry Danuser Sky-Go Farms Inc Danuser Mid- Missouri

Honor Roll List At University Of Oklahoma Norman

Lee Hayward Danser of Mexico is among 5 789 students on the University of Oklahoma Norman spring semester honor roll for 1971 72. To qualify a student must hold a 3 6 GPA or higher in at least 12 credit hours and have no failing or unsatisfactory marks.

Lee Hayward Danser Mexico University of Oklahoma At Norman

New Band Director Named at Central Methodist College

Keith House has been appointed director of bands and supervisor of music at Central Methodist College. He comes from Lee's Summit High School near Kansas City and will assume duties July 1. He replaces Paul A. Montemurro who resigned last month to lead Oklahoma State University's marching band and jazz ensembles in Stillwater.

Fayette Central Methodist College Keith House Lee's Summit High School Kansas City CMC House Paul A. Montemurro Central Oklahoma State University Stillwater

Missouri Muskie delegate count fuels DNC jockeying

In St Louis Muskie backers claim 40 to 50 of Missouri’s 61 uncommitted delegates could back the Maine senator as McGovern supporters cite only about 10 Muskie delegates. An AP poll shows 55 uncommitted, 12 for McGovern, five for Muskie, and one for Humphrey.

St, Louis Missouri Sandmund Muskie Maine St. Louis George McGovern Associated Press Sen. McGovern Hubert H. Humphrey Joseph Roddy Gov. Warren &, Hearnes

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