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Newspaper
Mexico Ledger
Location
Mexico, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Mar 23, 1968
Page
7
Polk County Commission in Bartow Florida on Friday ordered a curtain installation around jury boxes to obscure the legs of short skirts wearing jurors. The action aims to preserve decorum during trials and address courtroom distractions.
Fire Chief Tom Merritt and Captain Bill Rawlings are snowbound in Memphis Tennessee, where they have been attending the 40th annual fire instructor conference. County Attorney John Dowell notes the disruption caused by a high number of female jurors amid snowy conditions.
Jack Viar of 702 Woodlawn has been named to the Missouri Association for Mental Health state board, serving as representative director from the local chapter. He directs East Central Missouri Mental Health Center and will aid fund raising and educational efforts statewide.
Audrain County 4-H plans a fair August 12 and 13 at the Fairgrounds open to 4 H members from Audrain and neighboring counties with free gate access to exhibitions, horse and dog shows. Beef cattle swine and sheep shows plus home economics exhibits will run, as city officials explore purchasing the grounds with a federal grant aiding half the price.
The council plans third reading for a Florsheim Shoe Factory site purchase bill and an annexation plan after citizens committee input. Public hearings will cover west underpass urban renewal area changes and zoning near the west and south city limits, plus related engineering and subdivision actions.
The AP reports mixed public reaction to a British researcher Elizabeth Coope proposal to photograph 1,000 female legs to test if leg shape reveals personality. Women in New York Seattle Chicago and Washington express skepticism or humor about linking looks to intellect, with several calling the idea baloney.
AP dispatch reports Westmoreland faces possible snub as Johnson considers a successor. Generals argue his role and war strategy in Vietnam, whileJohnson moves to deepen control and shift policy with Abrams as a favored option.
The AP reports that per-capita cigarette use has declined slightly while overall smoking rises as more Americans reach smoking age.
President Johnson confirms Wheeler will stay beyond his four year term and Admiral Sharp will remain until July 2 to await a successor. He notes no fixed plan for Vietnam troop levels though hints at a possible 30 000 more. Nixon calls Westmoreland shift constructive as a towboat opens the Missouri River season in St. Louis ahead of schedule.
Jerome Seigfreid was chosen by acclamation as the new Mexico Rotary Club president at yesterday's meeting held at the Mexico Country Club. New officers include Bill Nowell as vice president E J Hotep as secretary and Ray Hag an as treasurer. New board members are Lester Miller Dr Peter Ekern and Glen Torreyson. The club heard wrestling coach Bob Gooch discuss the sport with demonstrations by wrestlers Mike Yarvil and David Levingston.
General Westmoreland will leave Vietnam to become Army chief of staff in Washington as President Johnson announced a change in top military leadership. Abrams is speculated as his replacement. Westmoreland praises Vietnam’s people and notes leaving before the battle is over.
In Fort Worth Texas AP report Mrs Jan Kilian placed a Star Telegram personal ad seeking a mate for her female skunk Sweitz. Calls revealed women with marriage on their minds or curious men misreading the ad. The quest continues.
Vice President Hubert Humphrey opened two days of campaigning in Wisconsin for President Johnson, defending the administration as the peace candidate. He answered four hecklers at a rally and at a hotel, while praising domestic and foreign records and urging a peace with honor in Vietnam. He clarified that a long review of Vietnam policy has been ongoing, with exhaustive military and diplomatic scrutiny.
A brief aphorism notes that chances slip by if not seized, warning readers that opportunities pass quickly and that others may grab what one overlooks. The line emphasizes timely action and the value of initiative.
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