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Newspaper

Mexico Ledger

Location

Mexico, Missouri, United States of America

Date

Jun 21, 1972

Page

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Silent Heart Disease: A Silent Killer Among Young Men

Navy doctor reports silent coronary disease is common among men under 40. In a study of 200 Navy volunteers, 19 showed 50 to 75 percent artery obstruction, with 40 having two risk factors: family history and high blood fats. Three attacks occurred in 30 months. one Marine case ran five miles before symptoms ceased.

San Francisco Navy Carl J. Pepine American Medical Association Pepine U.S. Naval Hospital Philadelphia Malcolm C. Lancaster Brooks Air Force Base Tex Air Force Vietnam

Dentists Screen Blood Pressure In Heart Study

A pilot program in Paramus New Jersey has dentists measuring patients blood pressure to detect undiagnosed hypertension a major heart disease risk. Fifteen volunteers will screen patients over two months then refer high readings to physicians.

Paramus N.J United States Charles L. Berman Bergen County American Dental Association San Francisco Campbell Moses American Heart Association Berman Takere

Jack Douglas Wins Slander Suit In California Trial

LOS ANGELES AP Jack Douglas television host and producer wins a $50,000 slander verdict from a Superior Court jury. The suit claimed a former partner S Roger Janis damaged Douglas by alleging he siphoned $100,000 from the travel series America, harming fundraising for other productions. The five day trial concluded with the verdict Tuesday.

Los Angeles Jack Douglas S. Roger Janis Douglas Janis Tald

McGovern dominates New York Democratic delegates

McGovern won 219 of New York's 278 delegates with 6 more likely, nearing a first ballot victory at the Democratic National Convention. Elizabeth Holtzman defeated Emanuel Celler. Bella Abzug lost to William Ryan amid reapportionment.

New York George McGovern McGovern Elizabeth Holtzman Emanuel Celler House Judiciary Committee Bella Abzug William F. Ryan Washington Democratic National Committee Chicago Richard Daley Miami Beach U.S. Court of Appeals Daley

Superstar to be shot in Jerusalem on Aug. 20

Universal Studios says Ted Neeley will play Jesus and Carl Anderson will portray Judas in the film version of Jesus Christ Superstar. Norman Jewison directs with Melvyn Bragg co adapting the script from the Lloyd Webber Rice rock opera. Production starts in Jerusalem on August 20.

Hollywood Ted Neeley Garl Anderson Jerusalem Universal Studios Neeley Jesus Anderson Judas Norman Jewison Jewison Melvyn Bragg Andrew Lloyd Webber Tim Rice

Gypsy Moth Restrictions On Vehicles Nationwide Quarantine

The Agriculture Department imposed interstate quarantine on mobile homes and recreational vehicles from gypsy moth infested areas. Vehicles leaving infested parks must be certified pest free by inspectors before moving to seven states including Missouri. The ban covers Connecticut Rhode Island Massachusetts and New Jersey and parts of Maine Vermont New Hampshire New York Pennsylvania Maryland and Delaware.

Washington Agriculture Department United States Missouri U.S Connecticut Rhode Island Massachusetts New Jersey Maine Vermont New Hampshire New York Pennsylvania Maryland Delaware

Jaycees Vote To Lower Age to 18

The U S Jaycees approved lowering the membership age from 21 to 18, aiming to boost a 325000 member base. President Ronald Au and outgoing leader said the change reflects updating priorities and should expand chapters on campuses and add military members, with Florida, Texas and Arkansas earning top state honors.

Atlanta, Ga U.S. Jaycees Jaycee Ronald Au Jaycees Florida Texas Arkansas Jaycees New Mexico

Fractures Hip in Fall at Home

Mrs. Carl R. Anderson of 903 S Jefferson St was admitted to Audrain Medical Center Tuesday after a fall last week caused a fractured hip. She is listed in room 273.

Carl R. Anderson S. Jefferson St Audrain Medical Center Anderson

MMA Friends Raise 45320 For Projects At MMA

Missouri Military Academy parents alumni and friends raised 45320 for progress projects in 1971 72, announced by Senator John Mullen of Nebraska City. Gifts totaled from 216 donors including 94 parents 50 alumni seven foundations and 35 past patrons and friends. Funds will support landscaping barracks remodeling administration building new athletic uniforms and other improvements. a trust gift by Ben J. Schaefer also contributed a major benefaction.

Missouri Military Academy John Mullen Nebraska City Neb Mullen Academy Charles Stribling III James Patrick MMA Ben J. Schaefer Mexico Missouri Power and Light Co Col. CR. Stribling Air Park Motel Air Park Restaurant Larney Barnes Arthur D. Bond Borden’s Motel Citizens Savings Association Cline Furniture Company Crown Laundry Company Wallace F. Feutz First National Bank Gamble Paint and Glass Company Garden Gate George Pontiac-Olds

Presbyterian Synods Meet In Liberty

The Synods of Missouri of the United Presbyterian Church and the Presbyterian Church U S begin their annual meeting this afternoon at William Jewell College in Liberty. Representing First Presbyterian Church of Mexico are ruling elder Howard R. Copeland and Rev. Robert R. Collins. Ned K. Beckes will attend for ordination examination and trial sermon Thursday morning. Main business is adopting a plan for a new regional Synod combining Kansas and Missouri with reports on colleges Presbyterian Children's Home Farmington Homelife for Senior Citizens Fulton Farmington and the Women of the Synod. The Synods convene at 2 p m today and adjourn at noon Friday.

Synods of Missouri United Presbyterian Church The Presbyterian Church U.S William Jewell College Liberty First Presbyterian Church of Mexico Howard R. Copeland Robert R. Collins Ned K. Beckes First Presbyterian Church Kansas Collins Farmington Fulton

Craft Rummage Sale To Aid Big Trek

Girl Scouts sponsor a Craft and Rummage Sale to raise funds for a two week trip to National Center West at Ten Sleep Wyoming in July. The sale runs June 22 to 24 from 8 am to 5 pm at 1716 EB Anderson St with items described as Interesting memorabilia. Proceeds support more than 20 girls and their trip with leaders Mrs William R Duncan and Mrs Charles Higgins.

Wyoming National Center West Ten Sleep Wyo Anderson St William R. Duncan Charles Higgins Big Treak Scouting Center Jay IGA

Gay Mothers Fear They Will Be Found Unfit

Seattle report on the Gay Mothers Union a loose group aiding lesbians raising children amid fear of losing custody. Ann and Beth describe social pressure and investigations of Beth as possibly unfit while recalling cases like Ellen and Carol where authorities removed a child. The piece notes weekly meetings and shared support as a coping mechanism despite insecurity.

Seattle Gay Mothers’ Union Ann Beth Ellen Carol

Different upbringing shapes modern motherhood in Mexico

Donna in her 40s describes becoming a second mother to her lover's child as six different approaches to child rearing create a free loving home. Ann adds they see themselves as better mothers than in marriage and deny raising their kids to be gay.

Donna Ann

Dishmans Attend Kiwanis Session in Atlantic City

Mr and Mrs Marvin Dishman and daughter Janet of 1222 Rosebud Street attend the Kiwanis International 57th annual convention in Atlantic City New Jersey. The event opened June 18 and continues through today with about 16000 Kiwanians and families present.

Marvin Dishman Janet Rosebud St Kiwanis International Atlantic City N. J

Son Born To Sgt and Mrs Ekern In Florida

David Fletcher Ekern, a son named David Fletcher, was born Tuesday at Jackson Naval Hospital in Jacksonville Florida to Sgt. David Fletcher Ekern and his wife Carol. The family previously lived in Mexico and now resides in Palatka Florida.

Carol Ekern David Fletcher Jackson Naval Hospital Jacksonville Fla Sgt. Ekern Mexico Palatka

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