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Newspaper

Mexico Ledger

Location

Mexico, Missouri, United States of America

Date

Mar 22, 1973

Page

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Fulton College Players stage colorful Macbeth amid reform debate

Washington AP reports President Nixon proposes the Criminal Reform Act of 1973, overhauling federal crime rules including obscenity and drug penalties, plus a tough insanity standard. In Fulton, William Woods Westminister Theatre presents Macbeth with strong performances by Brad Bellamy and Buckner Gibbs, praised for production design and pacing despite some hearing issues. Tickets are $2 for a two hour show running at 7:30 PM through Saturday at the William Woods Center.

Washington Ime Scongress Paar Srough Congress Sen John McClellan D-Ark L. Patrick Gray III FBI Nixon William Woods-Westminister College Theatre Mexico Nan Allman Elizabeth Bass Lady Macbeth Christopher Waugh Macduff Nan Wade Patrick VanHorn Thane Lenox Jeff Brain Malcolm Jack Findley Fulton William Woods Center R.N

ITT executive says company turned down CIA Chile plan

ITT senior VP Edward J. Gerrity testified before a Senate subcommittee that the firm rejected a CIA plan to induce economic chaos in Chile in 1970. The plan urged delaying credits, hindering shipments, pressuring lenders, and withdrawing technical aid. Gerrity noted fears of property expropriation if Allende’s presidency proceeded.

ITT CIA Chile Washington International Telephone & Telegraph Corp Edward J. Gerrity Senate William V. Broe The Central Intelligence Agency Gerrity Salvador Allende Chile Telephone Co

Souvenirs of Downed Planes Enter Hanoi Shops

In Hanoi gift shops and department stores sell mementos from U S war planes including ash trays cut from F4 Phantom skins and aluminum chopsticks. Stamps issued to mark downed aircraft draw collectors, while Hanoi adds items like parachute silk scarves and shrapnel collages. The scene follows POW releases and long televised ceremonies that echo emotional mileage for both sides.

Saigon Hanoi Hilton International Commission of Control and Supervision Hanoi California Hong Kong North Vietnam U.S North South Vietnam Gia Lam Clark Air Base Ho Chi Minh

Sewer Water Bill Heads For White House

The Senate is set to require President Nixon to release 120 million for rural water and sewer projects, part of broader battles over spending. The House approved the aid 207 to 54, with similar opposition expected in the Senate. House Democrats oppose tight federal aid regulations they say would slash aid for day care, elderly, addicts, and others, arguing the rules exceed Congress' directive. Weinberger says regulations seek order in a chaotic situation by targeting welfare recipients.

Washington Senate Nixon White House Congress House House Democrats Donald M. Fraser Dminn Democratic Caucus Kraser Kep Ogden K. Reid D-N.y Administration Fraser Reid Health, Education and Welfare Caspar W. Weinberger

Secrecy on plane stirs suspicion over attack

Washington reports secrecy surrounds an unarmed U.S. Air Force C130 on an unspecified mission over international waters near Libya when two Libyan jets attacked in daylight. Cannon fire missed. plane escaped to base. State and Defense officials refuse to reveal mission details or crew size.

Washington U.S. Air Force Mediterranean U.S Libya Rhines William P. Rogers Tripoli Defense Department State Department Sinai Charles W. Bray

Horsemeat Store Is Sold Out in Portland

Portland, Oregon AP report says Ed Carroll's J and H Market, the citys only horsemeat store, sold out as demand surged after a front page Oregonian story. Carroll hired his sister and two high school helpers to cope and plans to reopen on March 8.

Portland Ore Ed Carroll J&h Carroll The Oregonian Edward Rooney

Earl Jones Named Civil Defense Director in Mexico

Earl Jones appointed city civil defense director as part of the merged public safety department led by Chief Don Bolli. He will attend a three day emergency preparedness seminar in Warrensburg April 3 5, sponsored by the Federal Defense Civil Preparedness Agency and the State Disaster Operations Office at no cost to local subdivisions.

Earl Jones Mexico Jones Department of Public Safety Don Bolli Federal Defense Civil Preparedness Agency State Disaster Operations Office Warrensburg State Office of Disaster Operations

Searches For Cat Fail Updates On Brave EightYearOld Boy

David Harlow eight years old continues rabies treatment after a golden yellow cat that scratched him two weeks ago was never found. His mother Mrs James E Harlow says many calls and searches by neighbors and local police failed to locate the cat. The scratch occurred near Love Street between Calhoun and Woodlawn during playtime.

David Harlow David James E. Harlow N. Craig Sr

Mexico Lions Club Donates to Cerebral Palsy School

At a Wednesday meeting of the Mexico Lions Club the group voted to give 500 to the Cerebral Palsy School. Members planned their door to door sale of brooms and other items made by the blind for April 30 to May 2 to fund eye glasses for needy children and annual gifts to the Missouri eye tissue bank in Columbia. Elmer Morris presided with 98 percent attendance.

The Mexico

Chou En-lai Drops Out Of Circulation

TOKYO AP reports Premier Chou En-lai, age 75, has suddenly dropped from public view amid unclear reasons. The Chinese leader last appeared at a tea party on International Women’s Day in Peking March 8, with no further official mention since then. The absence from public life is unusual for a leader famed for tireless work and late hours, though earlier reports noted continued activity ahead of travels and meetings.

Tokyo China Chou Henry Kissinger Nixon Peking Great Hall

Subpoenas blocked in Watergate information case

A federal judge halted President Nixon's re election committee from subpoenaing officials and reporters from The Washington Post The Washington Star News Time and The New York Times in Watergate civil suits The ruling cites risks to free flow of information and cites figures Liddy Hunt and McCord awaiting sentencing in the break in and bugging case The suits seek 3 2 million from the committee and Maurice Stans.

Washington (Ap Nixon U.S. District Court Charles R. Richey Washington Post Washington Star-News Time Magazine New York Times GOP Democratic National Watergate G. Gordon Liddy E. Howard Hunt James McCord Richey Democratic Party Lawrence F. O’brien Maurice Stans

Why Diamonds At Pilcher's Jewelry Store

Pilcher's presents a spring promotion for engagement and wedding rings highlighting diamond quality factors explained by a professionally trained expert. The ad notes changing ring settings from six to four prongs, emphasizes diamonds as symbols of romance, and cites affiliation with the American Gem Society for assured expertise in diamonds.

Pilcher's American Gem Society Better Jewelers and Gemologists

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