iCambodia Airlift Flights Continue Amid Phnom Penh Tension
U S defense analysts say Phnom Penh airport remains open and vital for supply runs despite Khmer Rouge threats. An airlift resumed after a World Airways DC-8 was damaged on the ground, with U S Marines and the Okinawa carrier ready for possible evacuation if needed. Pentagon officials deem the strike a lucky hit and not crippling to airlift operations.
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Washington
Phnom Penh
Mekong River
World Airways
Okinawa
Cambodia
U.S
James R. Schlessinger
Ford
Henry A. Kissinger
Fune
Kissinger
United States
House Foreign Affairs
Schlesinger
Pouchentong
Pentagon
Khmer Rouge
Local Kaiser Plant Wins Safety Award
Kaiser Aluminum and Chemical Corp president Cornell Maier announced the Mexico Plant won the President's Award for safety, marking the second safety honor in two years after last year's Progress Award. Works manager H L Sonny Humphrey praised staff but urged continued effort for 1975 and the Kaiser Cup in the future.
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Cornell Maier
Kaiser Aluminum and Chemical Corp
Mexico
H.L
Sonny) Humphrey
Slain Social Worker May Have Been Abducted
Police seek clues in the murder of aura Michele Dinwiddie 23 of Greenwich Conn found slain in a north St Louis apartment. Investigators say she may have been abducted at knifepoint and possibly sexually molested before she was killed. A blue knit cap and a hardback novel belonging to Dinwiddie were found at the entrance to the building. Evidence suggests she was accosted on arrival Monday with no sign of forced entry. Autopsy cites a slashed threat as cause of death and inconclusive rape tests. A man seen near the scene is being sought. Dinwiddie worked with Volunteers in Service to America in St Louis.
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ST. Louis
Aura Michele Dinwiddie
Greenwich
Conn
Miss Dinwiddie
America
North Side
Colorado
Wholesale Prices Slip for Third Month in February
Wholesale prices fell for the third straight month in February led by farm products. The Labor Department index dropped eight tenths of one percent from January, with farm prices down 84.6 percent and processed foods and feeds down 2.8 percent. Consumer prices did not yet reflect the wholesale decline. The report coincides with Ford administration proposals for a $2 billion summer jobs program and extended public service jobs.
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Washington
Labor Department
Congress
Ford
White House
Ron Nessen
House
Appropriations Committee
Carl Albert
Appropriations
George Mahon
White Elected to Commerce Bank of St. Louis Board
Robert M. White II editor of The Ledger was elected to the board of directors of the Commerce Bank of St. Louis. The slate includes Charles Ruprecht chairman Andrew Baur president James W. Gessner Missouri Pacific G. Watts Humphrey National Steel Jerome Rubenstein and others with White already serving on multiple boards such as Commerce Bancshares Associated Press and Journalism Center.
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Robert M. White II
the Ledger
Commerce Bank of St. Louis
Charles M. Rupprecht
Andrew N. Baur
Robert E. Frane
Consolidated Grain and Barge Co
James W. Gessner
The
Missouri Pacific Railroad
G. Watts Humphrey
National Steel Corp
James M. Kemper Jr
Commerce Bancshares Inc
Parsons Receives Technical Institute Art Certificate
Amarillo report states John E. Parsons son of Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Parsons 519 Eugene Mexico Missouri has completed a two year commercial art in advertising program at Texas State Technical Institute in Amarillo and earned a certificate of completion.
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Amarillo
John E. Parsons
Lewis Parsons
Eugene
Mexico, Mo
Texas State Technical Institute
State Tech
Brinker Family Welcomes Six Pound Five Ounce Daughter
Heather LeAnne Brinker and Leroy H. Brinker of Martinsburg welcome a daughter born at 3:20 a.m. February 28 at Audrain Medical Center. Grandparents include Mrs. F.C. James of Laddonia and Mr. and Mrs. Elroy Brinker. Great grandmother is Mrs. Rosie Brandon of Farber. Mr. Brinker works as a carpenter.
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Heather LeAnne Brinker
Leroy H. Brinker
Martinsburg
Audrain Medical Center
F.C. James
Laddonia
Elroy Brinker
Rosie Brandon
Farber
Brinker
US Attorney Skeptical On Kennedy Film
The Justice Department asked an assistant U.S. attorney to review any new Kennedy assassination information. Kenneth Mighell has not sent items yet. Readings include Zapruder and others filmed on November 22, 1963. Groden claims the film shows a front shooter, but Mighell doubts the evidence and cites possible doctored timing.
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Dallas
Justice Department
U.S
John F. Kennedy
Dallas Morning News
Asst
U.S. Atty
Kenneth Mighell
Washington
Mighell
Abraham Zapruder
American Broadcasting Co
Groden
Lehr Reports on Prison Drugs Policies in Missouri
State Auditor George Lehr urged corrections officials to formalize inmates rights to refuse medications after an inmate died at Fulton State Hospital from a behavior modifying drug reportedly given against his will. The inquiry found seven refusals over five months, no written refusal policy, and dosages within professional guidelines.
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Jefferson City
George Lehr
Lehr
Misssouri House
Mhé
Jesse Lang
Kinloch
Fulton State Hospital
Lang
American Society of Hospital
Josendale Joins MMA Board of Visitors in St Joseph
James E. Josendale industrialist and Wire Rope Corp of America chairman has been elected to the Missouri Military Academy Board of Visitors. He has served as deputy postmaster general and holds roles on boards including U S Military Academy West Point and Missouri Chamber of Commerce. The MMA board aids leadership and independence.
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James E. Josendale
St. Joseph
Missouri Military Academy
LC. Hansen
Josendale
Wire Rope Corporation of America
John Josendale
U.S. Military Academy
West Point
Missouri Chamber of Commerce
Tarkio College
Chicago Great Western Railroad
Harvard Business School
Hansen
A.B. Chance Co
Centralia
MMA Board of Visitors
Oklahoma Supreme Court
St. Louis Globe-Democrat
MMA
Senior Citizen Lunch Program Receives $800 Boost
The senior citizen lunch program in Mexico has collected 800 from churches organizations and individuals to expand operations. The funds will allow serving 50 more lunches monthly through July when new state and federal funds are expected. The Mexico Kiwanis Club contributed 250, joining gifts from First Presbyterian Church First Christian Church Church of Christ Scientist and many local supporters.
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Mexico
Martha Stephenson
East Central: Missouri Mental Health Association
First Presbyterian Church
The
First Christian Church
Church of Christian Science
Ministerial Alliance
Church Women United
W.M.U
Lillian Horton
Maurice Isman
Margaret Story
Louise Johnson
Marseng- Johnson
George Robertson
Chapple
Lewis
Kathleen Reed
Lawrence King
Harry J Moore
E. Dinsmore
Helen Ellsworth
Art
Dralia
Stephenson
Merrell Hamlett Here Tuesday Morning
The Mexico Area Chamber of Commerce Legislative Committee sponsors its second legislative breakfast Tuesday at 8 a.m. at the Royal Cafe. State Senator Norman Merrell and State Representative Ray Hamlett will review General Assembly actions and take audience questions. Reservations advised. Breakfasts continue monthly while the Assembly is in session.
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Mexico Area
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Aaron
Raymond Bybee
John McKenzie
Nessen
Office of Management and Budget
Kenneth A. Gibson
Newark
N.J
San Juan
Carlos Romero
National League of Cities
Little Dixie
Liberty
MR. Ricco
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Board of Commerce Bank of St. Louis
John Parsons
Russell Niedergerke
Merrell
Picador Lounge
Jerry Hord
Ledger
East Liberty
Andon Knight
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