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Newspaper

Mexico Ledger

Location

Mexico, Missouri, United States of America

Date

May 17, 1971

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Lull In Mideast Predicted By Associated Press

Israeli analysts foresee a lull in talks with Egypt amid Cairo political turmoil after Sadat purged rivals. Washington cannot push for Egyptian Israeli canal talks until Cairo clarifies, as Meir and Eban plan abroad. In Cairo Sadat defends peace efforts, while Arab deputy minister appointment signals shifts.

Associated Press Egypt Cairo Anwar Sadat Washington Suez Canal Golda Meir Scandinavia Abba Eban Africa Sa‘dat Defense Moshe Dayan Army Haron Yariv Sadat Israel Canal Jerusalem Saat

Hoffa Loses Another Round in Supreme Court

The Supreme Court refused to hear Teamsters Union president James R. Hoffa on his lengthy appeal of a 1964 jury tampering conviction. The 25-1 vote left Hoffa to serve eight years in federal prison plus a five-year fraud sentence after his Lewisburg, Pennsylvania, incarceration began in 1967.

Washington Supreme Court Teamsters Union James R. Hoffa Warren E. Burger John M. Harlan William J. Brennan Jr Hugo L. Black Harry A. Blackmun William O. Douglas Potter Stewart Byron R. White Thurgood Marshall Hoffa Federal Lewisburg Ater

Nationwide rail strike disrupts U.S. system today

AFL-CIO Brotherhood of Railroad Signalmen lead a 138,000 member picket on a nationwide shutdown marking the fourth such strike in half a century. AP reportsAdministration officials cite political maneuvering over Europe troop cuts and NATO contributions as well as hopes to restart a costly SST program. Missile fire targets a U S gunship in Laos as Saigon reports inbound threats noting regional instability. Israeli analysts foresee a lull in Egypt talks as Sadat purges political foes. The Nixon crime bill faces constitutional challenges, critics say it’s politically motivated.

Washington Afl-Cio Brotherhood of Railroad Signalmen

Hearing On But Stamps Are Now Eight Cents

The U S Postal Service defended ongoing postage increases at an opening hearing of the Postal Rate Commission. Officials outlined the shift from congressional to independent rate setting for the first time since 1792, with stamps eight to eleven cents and other rates up 20 to 30 percent. About 57 organizations representing major mailers, including publishers associations, prepared to testify.

Washington U.S. Postal Service Postal Service Independent Postal Rate Commission U.S Congress U.S. District Court Court of Appeals Supreme Court Postal Rate Commission Rate Commission Board of Governors

Holy Loch Subs Get Poseidons

The U S Navy confirms nuclear submarines based at Holy Loch Scotland are fitted with Poseidon missiles. The British government extends base use for subs carrying Poseidon. Cmdr Mark W Byrd notes ongoing base role despite local fears and protests easing in recent years.

Glasgow Scotland U.S. Navy Holy Loch Cmdr Mark W. Byrd

Nixon allies rally behind troop cut battle in Senate

President Nixon faces a tough Senate vote on a Mansfield amendment to cut U.S. troops in NATO counties. Secretary of State Rogers calls the plan dangerous, while Truman backs Nixon’s position and Javits proposes a Congress stronger role. Mansfield signals rising opposition.

Washington Senate Mike Mansfield U.S Europe Clark McGregor Nixon William P. Rogers NATO Rogers Florida Harry S. Truman Lyndon 8 Johnson Truman Dean Acheson Acheson NATO Alliance White House Eisenhower Kennedy Mansfield Jacob K. Javits R-N.y Sen. Mansfield Soviet Union United States Javits Congress Rodgers Leonid Breshnev Breshnev

Missiles Hit U S Gunship in Laos Spark Warning

US AC 130 gunship was fired on 93 miles inside Laos near Ban Karai pass as Soviet missiles struck the aircraft's vicinity. No planes were hit, but prior Laos losses in 1970 and enemy mortars and rockets targeted Lai Khe base and 178th Brigade positions with casualties reported.

Saigon U.S Laos Charles Johnson Ho Chi Minh Trail Johnson Panhandle Ban Karai Pass Dmz Lai Khe 178Rd Airborne

Senate Debates Billion Dollar SST Funding Fight

Senate leaders clash with Boeing over a one billion dollar price tag for restarting the SST program. Five hours of debate centered on funding estimates as a House action presses to add funds. White House aide Clark McGregor challenged Boeing chair William Allen on the figures and renegotiation of contracts.

Washington White House Senate Boeing Co Mike Mansfield House Clark McGregor Minnesota Capitol Hill Boeing William Allen McGregor CBS Allen

Father and Son Hold Unusual Bronze Palm Scouting Record

M K Bud Snook and his son Matt 14 share the Bronze Palm award above Eagle. Matt, a Mexico High School freshman, received his from John Stutsman at the United Methodist Church. Bud Snook earned his in 1944 from Troop 37 and later achieved Silver and Gold Palms, marking a historic first for Mexico Scouting.

M. K Bud) Snook Matt Mexico High School John Stutsman United Methodist Church J. W. Callison Mexico Mexico Methodist Church Snook Clark Gibbs Little Dixie P. Green Refractories Co North Kentucky Road Route 2

Check Casher Tries To Gyp Wrong Person

Clayton Missouri AP reports cashier Yvonne Beede aged 23 confronted a forged check passing attempt. Two identification cards appeared with the check and Beede's name in her wallet. Police arrested 22 year old Marie Fultz on forgery charges as the incident unfolded.

Clayton, Mo Yvonne Beede Downs Men’s Miss Beede Marie Fultz

Informer letter shows support for Kissinger kidnapping plot

Life magazine reports that FBI informer Boyd F Douglas wrote a letter expressing enthusiasm for the plan and offering to obtain a gun for the kidnappers. Sister Elizabeth McAlister, a defendant, was shocked by the letter and stopped discussing the idea. Douglas, in protective custody, allegedly sent the letter with one by Rev. Phillip Berrigan’s, while both were inmates.

New York FBI Henry Kissinger Life Magazine Elizabeth McAlister Boyd F. Douglas Life Douglas Phillip Berrigan Lewisburg Federal Penitentiary Berrigan Bucknell University Elizabeth Washington

Six Month Trial Nearing End in Panther Case

In New Haven the six month murder kidnap trial of Bobby Seale and Ericka Huggins nears completion. The state hinges on testimony by George Sams Jr. that Seale ordered Rackley’s execution. Seale faces capital charges plus conspiracy and related counts. Other witnesses describe Huggins involvement and Sams’ motives are debated.

New Haven Ericka Huggins Harold M. Mulvey Seale Huggins George Sams Jr Rackley Sams Yale University

MMA Cadet Band Plays at Fulton Dedication

John Reddick of Mexico is in the Missouri Academy Marching Band which joined the dedication procession for the Winston Churchill Memorial Statue in Fulton Missouri. The 40 member unit, directed by Major Paul Cherches, also played at Westminster and performed The Star Spangled Banner and God Save The Queen during the event.

John Reddick Mexico Missouri Academy Winston Churchill Fulton Westminster Paul Cherches

President Nixon Returns to Washington from Florida

President Nixon flies back to Washington tonight after a long weekend at his bayside Florida home. He travels with H R Haldeman Raymond Price Jr and Roger Johnson. In Key Biscayne he dined out and signed the marriage license of Mr and Mrs James Pearson at a local restaurant.

Key Biscayne Fla Nixon Washington Florida H.R. Haldeman White House Raymond Price Jr Roger Johnson Bayside Miami James Pearson Dye Mandel Pearsons

Family Planning Class For Expectant Parents Set

A Wednesday 7 30 p m public health office at 502 E Monroe St hosts a class for expectant parents on intrauterine development and family planning. Nurse Gayle Lierheimer leads with bi-monthly clinic help from Audrain Health Unit. University of Missouri students Donna Schreiner and Sue Goodman present baby growth guidance with audio visual aids. An exercise session follows. mothers to be should wear suitable clothing and bring a small pillow and blanket. fathers are encouraged to attend to assist with exercises.

Public Health Office E. Monroe St Gayle Lierheimer

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