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Mexico Ledger

Location

Mexico, Missouri, United States of America

Date

May 16, 1972

Page

6

Wallace Shot At Campaign Rally In Maryland

George C. Wallace, a candidate for the Democratic presidential nomination, was shot during a campaign event in Laurel Maryland. Doctors report multiple wounds including a bullet near the spine and Wallace remains in critical condition but is alive and under care at Holy Cross Hospital.

Silver Spring George C. Wallace Wallace Nixon Walter Reed Medical Center White House Arthur Herman Bremer

US Planes Hit Hanoi Area Air Defense Hub

US fighter bombers struck Bach Mai air field on the south edge of Hanoi destroying several structures and cutting the main pipeline feeding tanks on the northern front. The 7th Air Force reported destruction of the Dragon's Jaw bridge at Thanh Hoa and the North Vietnamese rail links as U.S. air strikes intensified. Officials cautioned effects on southern offensives would take about 30 days to become clear.

Saigon North Vietnam Hanoi South Vietnam U.S Bach Mai Air Field Bach Mai Nixon China 7Th Air Force Thanh Hoa

Connally Quits Cabinet Shifts in Nixon Administration

Washington AP President Nixon announces secretary of the treasury John B Connally resigns after 18 months Connally says politics did not drive the decision and hints at possible future role while Nixon nominates George P Shultz to succeed him at Treasury and Caspar Weinberger to lead OMB The 4 H center seeks donations to finish a 60 by 96 foot multipurpose barn with a $3500 gift and additional contributions for completion before Aug 11 12 in Audrain County Missouri

Washington Nixon Secretary of the Treasury John B. Connally The Wallace F. Feutz Route D Mexico Clemie Moody Martin Maxwell 4-H Foundation Monroe Callaway White House George P. Shultz Labor Office of Management and Budget Connally Shultz OMB Caspar Weinberger Treasury

Mrs. Lillie Bradley 80 Dies in Mexico area

Mrs. Lillie M. Bradley, 80, of 212 East Pleasant Street, died at 10 10 a m at Audrain Medical Center after hospitalization since February 10 She was lifelong Molino and Mexico area resident born July 9 1891 in Molino daughter of William Walker and Elizabeth Mundy She married Charles M Bradley December 28 1909 in Mexico He died June 9 1956 Survived by daughter Mable Peery Vandalia two grandchildren Jackie Cline Mexico and Alfred Lang Elliott Maryland a stepgrandchild Lana Goodhart Vandalia a sister Willie Carroll Fayetteville Ark a sister in law Martha Mundy Hannibal and several nieces and nephews member of First Christian Church Preceded in death by daughter Dorothy Elliott a granddaughter two brothers and two sisters Funeral services pending Arnold Funeral Home Elmwood Cemetery.

Lillie M. Bradley E. Pleasant St Audrain Medical Center Bradley Molino Mexico William Walker Elizabeth Ann Goodnight Mundy Charles M. Bradley

Pools To Open Memorial Day In Mexico Parks

The Mexico Recreation Commission announced that Plunkett Park and Garfield pools will open on Memorial Day May 29. Plunkett Park offers two daily sessions plus Wednesday and Saturday evenings. Garfield pool operates daily except Mondays with evening hours. Admission varies by age and option, with season and 24-visit tickets available. Red Cross swimming classes start June 12 13 and 14 for boys and girls, six weeks. The multi-courts area opens June 4, and summer programs run June 5 to July 28 including dance drama arts bicycle safety golf tennis track basketball and weight lifting.

Plunkett Park Garfield Mexico Garfield Pool Red Cross Park Pool

Shot Dumped By Hitchhiker At Wentzville New London Man

A New London man was shot in the throat and thigh and dumped along the highway at Wentzville early today. The hitchhiker he befriended was captured later on Highway 54 south of Kingdom City. Marvin Ray Rickey Jr. 19 of Camdenton is held in Callaway County jail for St. Charles County authorities. Charles Phelps 23 of New London was taken to Hannibal hospital in good condition.

New London Wentzville Kingdom City Callaway County Fulton St. Charles Marvin Ray Rickey Jr Camdenton Charles Phelps Hannibal St. Charles County

17 Year Olds May Vote In August Primary

Missouri Attorney General John Danforth ruled that 17 year olds may vote in the August primary if they will be 18 by November 7. The League of Women Voters serves Mexico and Audrain County students with the guidance through the schools. The opinion extends the prior 21 age voting rule to the 18 year old standard and allows registration for those turning 18 by election day.

John Danforth Mexico Audrain County League of Women Voters Service Committee Danforth Missouri

Bremer Quizzed by Law At Wallace Rally Last Week

Kalamazoo police said a man later held in Maryland for wounding Gov George Wallace was questioned here Saturday on a suspicious person report hours before the rally. Arthur Bremer, 21, described as quiet and unsure, wore a Wallace campaign button and claimed he was waiting to secure a seat.

Kalamazoo Mich Maryland George C. Wallace Alabama Wallace National Guard Armory Edward Gooding Arthur H. Bremer Gooding Wisconsin Bremer Michigan Milwaukee Wis Arthur

Wallace bullet may require more surgery for removal

Washington report states Gov George C Wallace has a .38 caliber bullet lodged on the spinal column and may need additional operation. One surgeon said the bullet has caused some paralysis in his legs, but it is unclear if this will be permanent.

Walter Reed Wallace Alabama Air Force Earler Nixon White House William Lukash Washington George C. Wallace Joseph Schanno Schanno

Shock and outrage after Wallace shooting shocks nation

Leaders across party lines react with shock and dismay after Albania Gov. George C. Wallace is shot in Laurel Maryland. Nixon calls, McGovern Humphrey cancel campaigns, and lawmakers denounce political violence as a vigil is held in Montgomery with religious leaders condemning the act.

Albania George C. Wallace John F. Kennedy Martin Luther King Jr Robert F. Kennedy Laurel George McGovern Hubert H. Humphrey Wallace Nixon McGovern Gov. Wallace

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