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Newspaper

Mexico Ledger

Location

Mexico, Missouri, United States of America

Date

May 08, 1972

Page

7

U S Planes Bomb targets Near Hanoi in new raid

US carrier based planes again struck targets in the Hanoi area. They bombed storage depots barracks and training facilities aiding the North Vietnamese invasion. Navy fighters claimed several MIG interceptors shot down in dogfights as Washington reported limited strikes in the DMZ region.

Hanoi Saigon U.S South Vietnam Radio Nam Danh City Nam Danh Peking New China Tokyo Vinh Linh Tonkin Gulf Washington Pentagon Jerry W. Friedheim Friedheim Red River Nixon National Security Council Dmz

Hungate Urges Full Cannon Dam Funding For 1973

U S House subcommittee hearing heard Congressman Hungate urge full funding for Cannon Dam and Long Branch Dam projects. He sought 8 million for Cannon and 2 million for Long Branch for fiscal year 1973 and praised prior 500 thousand for Long Branch. Also Sen Cason pressed Truman Reservoir aid for flood control power and recreation.

Hungate Bill Hungate House Public Works Appropriations Clarence Cannon Long Branch Cannon Dam Corps of Engineers Missouri Macon Warren G. Lee Monroe City Jack Briscoe New London Carroll M. Blackwell Paris R.L Scoop) Usher Earl Switzer Barry Redhage William J. Cason D-Clinton Public Health, Welfare and Environment Committee Missouri Senate Public Works Committee U. S. House and Senate Cason Truman Dam

Missouri Billboard Law Wins Federal OK for Highway Funds

Missouri’s billboard control law received approval from U S Transportation Secretary Volpe. Federal funds withheld since 1965 are restored for Missouri highways after agreements and a finding that the law complies with the Highway Beautification Act.

Billboard Law UK Jefferson City Missouri U.S. Department of Transportation Warren BE Hearnes John A Volpe Volpe

Hopes Dimmer for 58 Still in Sunshine Mine

In Kellogg Idaho reporters state rescue efforts for 58 trapped miners dimmed as a underground fire renewed heat and smoke. 35 men have died. Rescue teams paused at 3700 feet with the hoist shaft hoped to reach lower levels. Union officials pressed for congressional inquiry and faulted company on escape routes and equipment.

Kellogg Idaho Sunshine Marvin Chase Mile Deep Chase Steel Workers of America Frank S. McKee

Emma Stevens 88 dies in Centralia nursing home

Emma J Stevens 88 longtime Mexico resident and licensed practical nurse at Audrain Hospital died after a long illness at Sherwood Arms Nursing Home Centralia She was born September 18 1883 near Greensburg PA married Michael Stevens in 1908 He died in 1946 She leaves two brothers a son a daughter and three grandchildren Funeral services Tuesday at Maupin Funeral Home Auxvasse with burial in Auxvasse Cemetery The family will receive friends after 5 PM today

Emma J. Stevens Sherwood Arms Centralia Stevens Mexico Audrain Hospital Greenburg John Calvin Cathrine Snyder Miller Michael Stevens Concord Richmond Maupin Funeral Home Auxvasse

National Hospital Week Celebrations at Audrain Medical Center

Audrain Medical Center joins National Hospital Week May 7 to May 13 with 7 000 hospitals nationwide. AMC sponsors activities including a volunteer recognition event Tuesday 2 00 to 4 00 pm at the Stribling House. In 1971 volunteers and Candy Stripers logged over 20 000 hours in twelve services.

Audrain Medical Center Stribling House AMC Vandalia Rotary Club National Hospital AMC Board of Trustees Mexico Rotary Club Mexico Ministerial Alliance Mexico Audrain

Today's Smile Captures Father Dog Dinner Moment

A father asks a waitress to wrap the steak for the dog during a family meal. The small son exclaims joy at the idea, turning a simple restaurant scene into a lighthearted moment.

Nixon Huddles Top Aides On Vietnam Strategy

President Nixon and the National Security Council met for three hours in secrecy to discuss possible new directions in Vietnam policy as U S air strikes renewed near Hanoi. The agenda was not disclosed and officials suggested plans were underway for the Moscow summit while Saigon reports said raids targeted fuel depots and other military targets on the Hanoi edge.

U.S North Vietnam Hanoi Nixon National Security Council Washington South Vietnam South United States Vietnam White House Gerald L.warren

Suspense And Speculation In Washington AP Analysis

Washington eyes grow tense as President Nixon convenes the National Security Council amid extraordinary measures. The case hinges on Vietnam policy, Moscow timing, and a possible new diplomatic surge with Rogers and Kissinger traveling amid North Vietnamese advances and stalled Paris talks.

Lewis Gulick Associated Press Washington (Ap Nixon Washington South Vietnam White House South Hanoi Soviet Union Southeast Asia Paris Henry A. Kissinger North Vietnam le Duc Tho

Jaycees Sponsor Cleanup Picnic After Litter Pickup

Ron Moore, Gipson, Kropf, Whittaker, Gibson, Tiller, and Tiller led about 40 Jaycees in a Falstaff Brewing Co sponsored litter pickup. Ben McAllister, Falstaff distributor, supplied large litter bags and after the work the group, with their wives, enjoyed a post event picnic.

Parking Change Bill To Council

Parking removal proposals go to the council tonight at 7 30 PM in City Hall. The plan includes removing parking on the east side of W Clark Street from Promenade to Monroe and undivided north side parking on W Monroe from N Western to city limits. Residents plan to attend with a petition against the changes.

City Hall Planning and Zoning Commission Council W. Clark St Promenade St Monroe St W. Monroe St N. Western St

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