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Newspaper

Mexico Ledger

Location

Mexico, Missouri, United States of America

Date

May 12, 1975

Page

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Boston School Plan Could Close Two High Schools

Boston federal judge Garrity warned he may close South Boston High School and Hyde Park High to head off violent racial tension tied to his integration plan. Hearings set for Wednesday will probe antibusing demonstrations as possible violations of court orders while Supreme Court review of a related circuit ruling remains pending. The plan would raise bused students from 17,000 to 21,000, including about 12,000 in elementary grades, and has drawn White’s critique of ongoing hostility citywide.

Boston U.S. District Court W. Arthur Garrity Jr South Boston Hyde Park Garrity Wedeeday U.S. Supreme Court Washington U.S. Circuit Kevin H. White U.S. Circuit Court U.S W. “Arthur Garrity Boston School Committee South Boston High Supreme Court White Circuit Panel Circuit Court

Nixon Rejected Offer Of Compromise On Tapes

AP report recounts Leon Jaworski offering to reduce demand for 64 White House tapes to 18 and to withhold Nixon’s unindicted co-conspirator status. Nixon reportedly rejected the compromise after meetings with Haig and St. Clair. disclosures tied to the June 23, 1972 conversations and Nixon’s resignation followed. Theodore H. White’s Breach of Faith excerpt confirms details.

Washington Leon M. Jaworski White House Richard M. Nixon Supreme Court Nixon Jaworski Jawarkal Central Intelligence Agency FBI White John F. Kennedy Haig

William Woods to honor Colonel Stribling with LLD degree

William Woods College will confer the Doctor of Laws on Colonel Charles R. Stribling at 9 30 a m Saturday in the Campus Center Auditorium. He is president of the Missouri Military Academy and serves on multiple boards in education and commerce. The 105th commencement will feature the largest graduating class in the college's history.

Fulton R.B. Cutlip William Woods College Charles R. Stribling Colonel Stribling Missouri Military Academy William Hungate Service Academy Audrain County Historical Society Commerce Bank of Mexico Mexico Chamber of Commerce Missouri Chamber of Commerce Missouri Visual Rehabilitation Center Missouri Junior Chamber of Commerce Gerhardt Missouri Jaycees Mexico Jaycees Mexico University of Missouri Missouri Independent School Association Association of Military Colleges and Schools of the United States

Butterfield asserts Nixon approved Watergate crimes

Alexander Butterfield, former White House aide and Senate Watergate witness, says Nixon gave approval for the Watergate break in and cover up. Butterfield, who led White House security and later headed the FAA, believes Nixon knew of the burglaries and that the affair involved a broader scheme.

Washington (Ap White House Richard M. Nixon Alexander P. Butterfield Nixon Pho Butterfield Federal Aviation Administration Air Force John W. Dean III

FBI Into Illinois Mystery

The FBI joined the investigation into the slaying of millionaire John Shakespeare owner of Shakespeare Oil Co and heir to Shakespeare Rod and Reel Co Police Chief Simon Franklin said no suspects yet and a break was expected soon Shakespeare was found in his home boiler room handcuffed with rope and a towel over his head shot in the head authorities consider robbery as a possible motive

Centralia, I FBI John Shakespeare Simon Franklin Shakespeare Oil Co Shakespeare Rod & Reel Co Shakespeare Franklin

National Hospital Week TV Panels Air on Channel 12

See-Tv Channel 12 airs National Hospital Week programs tonight Tuesday and Wednesday at 6 00 pm A Medicare panel tonight features Dr Peter Ekern Mra Alice Schrier Audral Medical Center supervisor Jan Clark public health and Mra Ken Vore AMC medical records Tuesday panel includes Dr Zaki Ajans mental health Dr Gerald Hoxworth radiology and Dr John Boyce pathologist Wednesday presents a taped look at Audrain Medical Center emergency services

See-Tv Channel 12 Peter, Ekern Mra Alice Schrier Audral Medical Center Jan Clark Public Health Ken Vore AMC Medica Records Tuesaday Zaki Ajans Gerald Hoxworth John Boyce Audrain Medical Center

Queen Elizabeth Visits Japan Shrine During State Visit

Queen Elizabeth II toured a shrine in TOBA on the fifth day of her Japan state visit. She was escorted by a priest into the unpainted wooden structure rebuilt every 20 years. She did not view the sacred mirror associated with the sun goddess or the first Japanese emperor.

Toba Japan Elizabeth II

Two Hearings Tonight Before City Council

The city council meets at 7 30 p m with a long agenda including two public hearings on a proposed eastern area rezoning and Alvin Freeman's proposal to start a second taxi service. Also up for final approval are the 1975 summer street improvement program and the F and F Subdivision, plus a resolution opposing sales tax on swimming pool receipts. Liquor license actions include renewals for Corner Market at 1103 N Western and a liquor by the drink license for Charles Cox at 109 W Monroe.

Alvin Freeman F&f N. Western Charles Cox W. Monroe

Group Proposes Troop Cutback and Budget Shift

Six House Armed Services Committee members released an alternative 29.3 billion dollar weapons budget, six point four billion below Ford’s request, proposing troop draws from around the world and scrapping the B1 bomber and Trident submarine production. The plan targets Korea, Thailand, and Europe for cuts, while leaving site selection to the secretary of state. Representatives Lea Aspin, Robert Carr, Ronald Dellums, Thomas Downey, James Lloyd, and Patricia Schroeder authored the proposal.

Washington U.S House Armed Services Committee Ford Korea Thailand Europe Lea Aspin Wisconsin Robert M. Carr Michigan Ronald V. Dellums California Thomas J. Downey New York James F. Lloyd Patricia Schroeder Colorado

Refugee ships bring more to crowded Guam

Refugees from South Vietnam continue to pour into Guam by the thousands despite a limit on departures to the United States. The population of the camps neared 50,000 as arrivals continued while departures slowed. Four ships with 16,000 aboard neared Guam as the Midway carrier, loaded with fighters and helicopters, passed by. About 3,400 refugees were to depart Guam today, with later pacing at about 1,000 daily. Overcrowding reported at camps in Arkansas and Florida, with Ft Chaffee reaching 20,000. Red Cross distributed toys to refugee children at Eglin, while Pendleton's count rose toward 19,000.

Agana Guam South Vietnam United States Pacific Island Steve Morrison Midway Morrison Arkansas Florida Ft. Chaffee Ark James King State Department David Pryor Red Cross Eglin Air Ford Base Daytona Beach Camp Pendleton California

Senate aims to clear backlog with expanded schedule

Missouri Senate will press an extended work week to finish its backlog of bills before tackling House measures. The House also adds two night sessions as it nears month’s end, resuming debate on a modified no fault car insurance proposal. The jobless benefit waiting period elimination heads the Senate agenda alongside early budget bills from the Appropriations Committee.

Jefferson City Missouri Senate House Senate Appropriations Committee Insurance Committee Truman Wilson Dst Joseph

Volkswagen Seeks Partner In US Markets

Volkswagen aims to form a U.S. manufacturing partnership after its first loss, says new chairman Toni Schmuecker. He pledges action with a partner, with an information visit to the United States planned by Schmuecker and the finance chief next weekend.

Wolfsburg Germany Volkswagen United States Toni Schmuecker U.S.A Schmuecker

St Charles Teacher Files for Congress in Democratic bid

St Charles County educator Ken Maurer filed as a Democratic candidate for Congress in the Sth district. The Orchard Farms R-5 teachers association leader said his run aims to inject new, citizen focused leadership, distancing from professional politicians in Washington.

St. Charles County Orchard Farms R-5 Teachers Association Congress Sth Ken Maurer Cong. Hungate Mr. Maurer Missouri National Education Assn Common Cause Young Democrats St. Charles Democratic Club Committee On

Anti Castro Group Claims Bombings in Washington

An anti Castro organization claims responsibility for blasts at the Mexican chancery and Soviet Aeroflot offices in Washington. No injuries, damage is minor with broken windows. A note signed “E] Alacran” says the group targeted Venezuelan and Mexican representations and the Soviet Aeroflot. police report no bombing at the Venezuelan embassy.

Washington Fidel Castro

Minnesota Fats Loses in Prison Exhibition

Minnesota Fats, billed as the World’s Greatest Pool Player, lost a prison eight ball exhibition at Menard Correctional. Inmate Kin singer defeated him after a sharp bank shot, and several other inmates also edged the hustler in a lively event. Fats, born Rudolph Wander, recalled a storied career and rivaled questions about high stake games.

Fats Kinzinger Kinsinger William Youngblood Detroit Fellows Youngblood Rudolph Wander New York City Dowell Minnesota Fata

Filipinos Propose Clark Base To Become University Complex

Manila reports Teodoro Valencia asserts Clark Air Base could become a large university zone under a Philippine plan amid U S withdrawal. He envisions a new city around Clark with airport access, highways to Manila, and repurposed Clark and Subic land for agriculture as Manila region institutions move out.

Manila Philippines Clark Air Base America U.S Teodoro F. Valencia Ferdinand E. Marcos Clark Valencia Subic Naval Station Marcos Cambodia South Vietnam China Soviet Union United States Subic Saigon Philippine

FBI Checks On Dallas Photo Linked To JFK Case

FBI photo analyst traveled to Dallas to inspect a newspaper image tied to the Rockefeller Commission inquiry into CIA involvement in President Kennedy’s assassination. Activist Dick Gregory claimed the photo shows E. Howard Hunt and Frank Sturgis at the scene. Hunt and Sturgis deny being in Dallas that day. Commission staff director David Belin said no credible evidence links the CIA to the killing.

Washington FBI Dallas Tez Rockefeller Commission CIA John F. Kennedy Dick Gregory E. Howard Hunt Frank Sturgis Gregory Hunt Sturgis David Belin Commission Warren Commission

Publicity No Bar To Murder Trial

Magistrate Robert Russell ruled pretrial publicity did not bar trial of Carl Hardin 20 on a first degree murder charge for the stabbing death of local sign painter Jesse Rembrandt in Warrensburg Missouri The defense had argued publicity prejudiced jurors during Hardin’s preliminary hearing and another suspect Leon Taylor Howarter was also charged in the April 2 stabbing death samenwerking

Warrensburg Robert Russell Carl Hardin Hardin Jesse ‘‘Rembrandt Leon Taylor

Race Track Stock To Hoffa Family After Union Loan

Baltimore Sun reports Charles Town race track received a $4 million loan from the Teamsters Union 11 months before stock valued at $1.2 million was transferred to James R. Hoffa’s daughter and son in law. Hoffa, then Teamsters president, was jailed for jury tampering and pension fund fraud. The transfer was approved by the racing commission on Sept. 12, 1967. No comment from Kavens or Crancers. Hoffa unavailable.

Baltimore, Md Charles Town W.va Teamsters Union Irvin Kavens James R. Hoffa Baltimore Sun Hoffa Teamsters International Calvin Kovens Irvin Irvin Kovens Maryland Marvin Mandel the Sun Kovens Robert Barbara Crancer Shenandoah Corp Crancers Kavens Crancer The Sun Racing Commission Central States Teamsters Union Pension Fund Central States Fund

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