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Newspaper

Mexico Ledger

Location

Mexico, Missouri, United States of America

Date

Jun 26, 1971

Page

5

Government Seeks Court Ruling Over Pentagon Papers Case

The AP reports the government argues publication of the secret Pentagon war study challenges its ability to govern, invoking national function beyond free speech. Justices consider secret briefs. Ellsberg warrant issued. papers publish parts while awaiting ruling.

Washington Supreme Court Today Pentagon Erwin N. Griswold New York Times Washington Post Griswold Warren F. Burger Burger The Times the Post Daniel Ellsber Ellsberg U.S Indochina High Court Los Angeles Times St. Louis Post-Dispatch

Warrant Out for Ellsberg For Possession of Secrets

Justice Department issued a warrant for Daniel Ellsberg charging unauthorized possession of top secret government documents and failure to return them. The material includes 47 and 18 volume Xerox sets of a study on United States Vietnam relations 1945 to 1967.

Washington Justice Department Daniel Ellsberg United States Vietnam Washington Post New York Times U.S Vietnam Supreme Court Venette S. Tassopulos Los Angeles Ellsberg Carol

First Landing Without Much Planning Revealed

The Los Angeles Times cites a secret Pentagon study noting a 3500 troop deployment to Da Nang was made with little planning or fanfare. It contrasts this with the long deliberation behind bombing North Vietnam and pacification policy debates, highlighting the swift decision.

U.S Britain Los Angeles Times Vietnam da Nang the Times Maxwell D. Taylor Joint Chiefs of Staff Saigon William C. Westmoreland Post-Dispatch Pentagon Defense Robert McNamara South Vietnam Johnson St. Louis Los Angeles Times The North Vietnam

McMillan PTA to address Route J crossing at city council

McMillan School P T A co presidents Mr and Mrs Woodrow Lee will speak at the Monday 7 p m session on the proposed Route J school crossing. The PTA has met with a Missouri Highway Department traffic engineer and the city manager to discuss crossings and speed limits near Agricultural Street. The council also handles old business including Teal Lake Rd no parking and Westwood Terrace rezoning, with first readings on building code updates and weed control regulations. The city may issue quit claim deed for old Central School title and leases with A P Green Refractories Co for street shop and storage. Representatives from the Mexico Housing Authority will outline planned public improvements for the West Underpass area. The council adjourns for the Audrain Betterment Committee organizational meeting.

McMillan School Parent Teachers Association Woodrow Lee McMillan Missouri Highway Department Neil Nielsen Agricultural Street PTA Neilsen Teal Lake Rd Westwood Terrace Mexico Old Central School Mexico Board of Education City of A. P. Green Refractories Co W. Boulevard St Morris St Mexico Housing Authority Audrain Betterment Committee

Mrs Tom Merritt Dies at 63

Funeral services set for Mrs. Elizabeth Robertson Merritt 63 wife of Mexico fire chief at Precht Pickering funeral home Rev Jeff Marsh to officiate She died Friday at Audrain Medical Center from a heart condition Born September 8 1907 in Smithland Kentucky she moved to Mexico in 1944 Surviving husband son Dr William D Merritt three brothers five sisters and four grandchildren Friends may call after 7 p m Saturday

Thomas B. Merritt Mexico Lakeview Rd Precht Pickering Funeral Home Jeff Marsh Joe Robertson St. Louis Frank Robertson Hopkinsville Alberta Payne Nell White Paducah Mary Piglawski

President Nixon reviews budget at Camp David retreat

At Camp David Nixon and top economic aides examine the budget amid inflation pressures and Congress actions. Press secretary Ziegler says no decisions are expected this weekend. Nixon battles Congress to curb government spending as proposals are rejected or increased.

Thurmont Nixon Camp David Mountain Ronald L. Ziegler Congress White House

School Insurance May Be Continued In Mexico

Mexico School Board weighs continuing accident insurance for students amid attorney general concerns that schools cannot act as insurance agents. Superintendent Buford Thomas notes past success and possible legislative clarification. Some districts route coverage to parents or insurers. a 1980 bill to authorize school insurance stalled. Kent Barker says many districts will require parental proof of coverage.

Mexico John C. Danforth Buford Thomas Thomas Community A-6 High School Scott's Corner Kent Barker State Board of Education

Betterment Group Will Meet Monday

The Audrain Betterment Committee will hold its first general meeting at 8 p m Monday at the 4 H Center on Route D south of Mexico. About 135 county organizations were invited to join a citizens group aimed at good government sound economy and a desirable environment. Sponsored by the county court with the Missouri Division of Commerce and Industrial Development, the panel will be divided into six sub committees including business and industrial rural organizations civic labor political and general.

Audrain Betterment Committee Route D Mexico Missouri Division of Commerce and Industrial Development

Israeli Jets Fire On Two Egyptian Planes

Israeli antiaircraft guns opened fire on two Soviet built Sukhoi 47 jets over the Suez Canal positions. The planes were not hit, marking the sixth such incident since the August cease-fire. A UNTSO complaint followed as Israel alleged a standstill violation. In Cairo and Riyadh, King Faisal and President Sadat declared peace demands tied to liberation of Jerusalem and Palestinian rights, amid broader Arab backing for Egypt’s stance.

Associated Press Suez Canal Tel Aviv Israel U.N. Truce Supervision Organization Faisel Saudi Arabia Anwar Sadat Egypt Middle East Jerusalem Cairo Riyadh

Three Intelligence Teams Wiped Out Near Khe Sanh

Reports from field informants indicate three American led intelligence teams were wiped out behind enemy lines in South Vietnam and Laos. Two Americans and 23 to 25 Montagnard tribesmen were killed June 6 at the Hickory outpost one mile north of the abandoned Khe Sanh base after two days of combat. The U.S. Command did not confirm details on intelligence activities.

Saigon South Vietnam Laos Associated Press Michael Putzel Khe Sanh Putzel South Vietnam Hickory U.S. Command

Airport Screening Stops Five Hijacks and Lots of Dope

FAA testimony shows five hijack attempts foiled in progress and 1.5 million dollars in narcotics seized from October 1969 to May. About 408 arrests occurred at airports with 110 weapons and grenades seized and 130 thousand dollars in cash recovered. Harper notes weapons found in potted palms and calls for 53 million dollars to fund 1200 sky marshals.

Washington Federal Aviation Administration U.S FAA Houge Clark Harper Atlanta New York Kennedy International Los Angeles International Kennedy Harper

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Chicago Sun-Times Central Intelligence Agency Southeast Asia CIA Lyndon B. Johnson J. Edward Murray American Society of Newspaper Editors Ute Tom Merritt Camp David Betterment Group Madonna Faisal Sadat East William P. Rogers
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