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Newspaper

Mexico Ledger

Location

Mexico, Missouri, United States of America

Date

Mar 05, 1973

Page

3

Shriver Says Nixon Lacks Guts To End OEO Programs

In Washington AP report Sargent Shriver, former Peace Corps head and 1972 Democratic VP candidate, argues Nixon will not kill the Office of Economic Opportunity though it may be buried. He cites expanding poverty and criticizes New Federalism while defending OEO as a wartime effort needing funding rather than elimination.

Washington Nixon Office of Economic Opportunity Sargent Shriver OEO Howard Philips Phillips Lyndon B. Johnson Great Society Shriver VISTA Peace Corps France Iit

Rupture Care Ad Promises Easy Support Gaining Trust

In Kansas City Missouri a medical appliance ad touts a discreet rupture support belt optional with a 30 day trial. It claims thousands benefited last year and offers a $4.95 truss as a bonus for trying, with free descriptive circular.

Kansas City Pitt Physicians Appliance Company Koch Bldg W. 75Th St

Army Major Shaw Retires After 20 Years of Service

Key Biscayne Florida AP Army Maj William Shaw a helicopter pilot who has flown all presidents since Eisenhower has retired after 20 years of service President Nixon expressed regret at the loss Shaw 41 will begin flying for IBM Corp.

Key Biscayne Fla Army William Shaw Dwight D. Eisenhower Nixon Shaw Shaw IBM Corp

Allende Fees Claim Victory In Election

Chilean election updates show the opposition retaining control of the Congress with about 53.6 percent of house votes and 56.8 percent in the Senate, while Allende’s Popular Unity claims strong showing. Christian Democrats and allies hoped for a two thirds Senate majority to curb the president. Former President Frei calls it a clear victory for the opposition as polling centers stay peaceful under military guard.

Santiago Chile Salvador Allende House of Deputies Christian Democrats Senate Allende Popular Unity Coalition Eduardo Frei Christian Democrat

Arab World Withholds Support From Khartoum Guerrillas

Beirut reports show Libyan, Syrian and Iraqi media offered little public support for the Black September squad that seized the Saudi Embassy in Khartoum and killed two American diplomats and one Belgian. Egyptian press blamed U S Israel conflict but no open backing. King Hussein approved death sentences for 20 Palestinians including Mohammad Daoud Qdeh in Jordan. The group, calling itself The Abu Daoud Squad, had demanded Daoud’s release. Beirut papers forecast tighter guerrilla presence in Sudan.

Beirut Khartoum Libya Syria Iraq Israel Arab World Jordan Hussein Mohammed Daoud Qdeh Ahmed Lozi Abu Daoud Daoud Sudan

Freed POWs Welcome Home Flight Echoes Of War

At Clark Air Base the 106 released American POWs talked about life in prison and hopes for peace as they flew from Hanoi. They joked with nurses, marveled at fashion changes, and reflected on Nixon and the war while surrounded by cheering crowds and media satellites.

Clark Air Base Philippines Hanoi U.S Air Force Playboy Sears Nixon Clark

Sammy Davis Tells PW Welcome Plans

Washington AP Sammy Davis Jr after a White House show with President Nixon says both men plan special welcomes for returning Vietnam POWs. Davis will star in a gala show for the POWs with proceeds for families of missing men. Nixon plans a White House homecoming party for the POWs.

Washington White House Sammy Davis Jr Nixon Davis

Gaullists Lose Votes In First Round In France Elections

In Paris, the Communist Socialist alliance made strong gains in the National Assembly first round. Gaullists face a runoff after securing far fewer seats than in 1968 and 1967, with 40.5 percent to 38.1 percent for Gaullists and reformists trailing.

Paris France Georges Pompidou National Assembly Charles de Gaulle Gaullists Reform Movement Gaullist

John Scali Weds Time Staffer in Washington

John Scali the U S ambassador to the United Nations married Denige St Germain a Time magazine staffer in a private Washington ceremony. Guests at the reception included George Bush William Rogers and Alexander Haig Jr. The couple's backgrounds link journalism diplomacy and intelligence work.

Washington John Scali U.S United Nations Denige St. Germain Time Sas Sumlaya Friends Mire Raymond Brophy George Bush Scali U.N William Rogers Army Alexander Haig Jr Associated Press American Broadcasting Co Central Intelligence

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