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Newspaper

Mexico Ledger

Location

Mexico, Missouri, United States of America

Date

May 20, 1974

Page

1

Rebozo Calls Subpoenas a Witch Hunt in Watergate Suit

Charles G. Bebe Rebozo accused the Senate Watergate Committee of humiliating him by subpoenaing records from every financial institution and business since 1968. He charged investigators with false testimony and leaking stories while claiming a campaign contribution was improperly handled.

Washington Nixon Charles G Bebe” Rebozo Senate Watergate Committee Today Rebozo Miami Banker Watergate Committee U.S. District Court A.D. Davis Winn Dixie Davis

Blood drive in Audrain County falls short of goal

Audrain County missed its two day Red Cross Bloodmobile goal by 62 pints, ending with 164 pints collected of a 226 pint target. Thursday yielded 68 pints and Friday 96 pints with two donors rejected on Thursday and nine on Friday. Twenty five first time donors boosted totals, with several local residents noted for milestone gallon donations.

Audrain County Red Cross Bloodmobile Fay O. Hinton Charles E. Rolle James Marley Don Dick Robert Arens Leo Schafer Virginia ‘Pettebaum James Quinlan Dorothy Goodman Mary Lou Raboin Judy Koellting Gary Rahmeyer

220-Inch Jump Wins For Frog at Calaveras Jubilee

In Angeles Camp California AP report E Dynamic Denny the bullfrog jumped 18 feet 4% inches to take first in the Calaveras County Jumping Frog Jubilee sponsored by Santa Clara housewife Kay Guzules who won $300. The event traces back 120 years to Gold Rush days in Sierra Foothills. The winner was calculated after three jumps. Mrs Russell Kaiser Sr attended the Missouri Baptist Library Convention in Jefferson City with the theme Sharing His Word Through the Media Center.

Russell Kaiser Sr Lakeside Place Missouri Baptist Library Convention Jefferson City

Freedom Forum Scholarships Open At Missouri Academy

Four days remain to apply for A P Green Refractories Co scholarships to the 13th annual Missouri Freedom Forum at Missouri Military Academy June 23 to 27. Open to sophomores, juniors, or seniors from any area high school, with full tuition housing meals and materials covered. Applications due by May 24. forms available from John Waggett, manager of employee services.

A. P. Green Refractories Co Missouri Freedom Forum Missouri Military Academy John Waggett Waggett Green Company Forum Missouri Chamber of Commerce Missouri Farm Bureau Federation The Academy

Narcoleptic Poodle May Aid Human Sufferers

Stanford researchers report Monique a silver ray poodle with severe narcolepsy cataplexy showing hundreds of attacks daily. They plan to breed her with a normal brother to study brain regions causing narcolepsy and pursue a potential cure for about 150000 Americans affected.

Stanford Calif Monique United States Merrill Mitler Stanford Medical Center Mitler Couny

Degrees To 8 At Northeast Mo State University

Degrees were conferred May 10 at Northeast Missouri State University Kirksville. Recipients include Delores Welschmeyer Magna Cum Laude Karen Dubbert and Sharon De Tienne with education degrees along with Joyce Anita Wilson and William Crews in education and related fields Students held various campus roles and scholarships confirming their honors and activities

Northeast Missouri State University Kirksville Delores Welschmeyer Joe Welschmeyer Martinsburg Missouri State Teachers Association Association For Childhood Education Karen Dubbert Joseph Dubbert Route 1 University Players Sharon de Tienne Wesley S. de Tienne Jr Wellsville Regent’s Accounting Club Joyce Anita Wilson Raymond Erb Perry Tim Wilson Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine Delta Zeta Macon County New Cambria William Robert Crews H.H. Crews E. Promenade St Mexico The Historical Society Nmsu College Republican Club Missouri Inter

Reinecke's Dismissal Move Fails

Washington AP Lt. Gov. Ed Reinecke of California has his bid to dismiss a perjury indictment or move the trial denied. U.S. District Judge Parker ruled the defense failed to prove promises of leniency or improper coercion. Trial set for July 15 on charges tied to statements about San Diego convention funding and meetings with John Mitchell. Reinecke seeks governor run in June 4 primary against Houston S. Flournoy.

Washington Ed Reinecke California U.S Barrington Parker Reinecke Parker Senate Judiciary Committee

Miller couple welcomed newborn at Audrain Medical Center

Mr and Mrs Charles L Miller of Route 1 Holliday welcomed a seven pound five ounce son born at 12 57 p m Saturday at Audrain Medical Center. Mr Miller farms.

Charles L. Miller Route 1 Holliday Audrain Medical Center

Poll Shows Confidence In Future

Princeton AP reports the Gallup Poll taken amid discontent shows 68 percent of 1,537 adults surveyed March 2 to April 1 express quite a lot of confidence in the nation's future. The breakdown includes 68 percent with high confidence, 19 percent some confidence, 10 percent very little, 2 percent none, and 1 percent no opinion.

Princeton N.J Congress

Bank Raises Rate to 11 3 4 Percent

First National Bank of Chicago, the ninth largest commercial bank, raises its prime lending rate to 11 3 4 percent from 11 percent effective Tuesday. The move places it above other major banks and signals potential easing in the near term. Chauncey E. Schmidt, president, notes expected easing soon.

New York First National Bank of Chicago Bank of America First National City Chase Manhattan Chauncey E. Schmidt Chicago Bank

Deposed Portuguese Leaders Flee to Brazil for Asylum

Premier Marcello Caetano and President Americo Thomaz left Madeira for Brazil where they were granted political asylum, as Rio sources confirm. The exiled leaders followed the April 25 coup led by General Spinola that toppled the regime.

Lisbon Portugal Marcello Caetano Americo Thomaz Madeira Brazil Rio Caetano Thomas An- Wily Spinola

Tall Blonde Miss Illinois Is Miss USA 1974

Miss Illinois Karen Morrison, 20, a 5 foot 10% inch college student from St. Charles, Illinois, won Miss USA 1974 over 51 entrants. Runner-up was Miss New York Barbara Cooper, with Miss Wisconsin Mary Cook third runner-up. semifinalists included Miss California Gayle Gorrell and Miss North Carolina Marcia Burton. Morrison aims to model and act. measurements 36 25 36. Also notes Norfolk and Western president John P. Fishwick will speak at Moberly Chamber banquet May 23, introduced by William S. Lowe.

Niagara Falls N.Y Karen Morrison U.S.A St. Charles Ill New York Barbara Cooper Wisconsin Mary Cook California Gayle Gorrell North Carolina Marcia Burton Miss Morrison Robin Utterback District of Columbia Linda Dryden Nevada Dorothy McElveen Missouri Debra cd South Dakota Karen Hoff Louisiana Carlys Peterson Arizona Cynthia Zach Florida Moberly John P. Fishwick Norfolk and Western Railway Moberly Chamber of Commerce William S. Lowe Mexico A. P. Green Refractories Co N&w

Mexico Jaycees win 11 state honors at Cape Girardeau

At the Missouri Jaycees convention in Cape Girardeau, the Mexico Jaycees earned 11 first and second place awards for projects in membership, crime and corrections, leadership, ways and means, and more. John Shireman was elected state president, with Dennis D. Henson named first VP and other officers from Cape Girardeau, Chillicothe and Jefferson City. Over 1,500 Jaycees and guests attended.

Mexico John Haralson Lewis Brooks Jr Frank Boyle Missouri Jaycees John Shireman Kansas City Lee Gibson Wade McArthur Don Painter Dave Clark Bob Peak Bill Hilton Bob Barnes Jack Creason Elmer Martin Wallace Brashear Fritz Nowlin Mike Hill Mike Floyd E. Ray Hackworth Arnold Bud Oltman Joplin Dennis D. Henson Cape Girardeau W.L. “Butch’’ Shafter HI Chillicothe Robert Girard Jefferson City

Hoffmann name chosen for Montgomery City newborn

Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth W. Hoffmann of Montgomery City welcomed Shane Michael Hoffmann born at 8 03 am Tuesday at Audrain Medical Center weighing seven pounds. Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Hoffmann of Montgomery City and Mr. and Mrs. Cecil R. Hawkins of Mexico with great and great great grandparents listed in Ballwin Fulton Troy Barnesville Ohio Winfield. Clara Wiebe of Ballwin is a great great grandmother. Mrs. Hoffmann was formerly Mary Hawkins of Mexico.

Shane Michael Kenneth W. Hoffman Montgomery City Audrain Medical Center Arthur Hoffman Cecil R. Hawkins Mexico Willie Wilson Winfield Marvin Hoffmann Troy S.W. Hawkins Fulton Charles H. Fr

Cinderella Liberty praised by Caan and Mason

Review praises James Caan as the Navy man John Baggs Jr and Marsha Mason as Maggie in Cinderella Liberty. The film, described as witty and entertaining, showcases strong performances and direction by Mark Rydell. It notes the movie’s sensitive handling of hardship and family, with Mason singled out for her award-worthy portrayal.

Mexico James Caan Marsha Mason Maggie Caan John Baggs Jr Navy Miss Mason Mark Rydell Liberty Theater D.K

Top Newsmen Testify For William Farr

In Los Angeles AP report Walter Cronkite and other top reporters testify to support William Farr a Los Angeles Times reporter facing potential re imprisonment over refusing to reveal confidential news sources in the Manson trial. The case centers on whether Farr respected ethical journalist duties amid a gag order.

Los Angeles Walter Cronkite CBS Cronkite William Farr Los Angeles Times Farr Nbc-Tv White House Tom Brokaw Washington Jack Nelson New York Times San Francisco Wallace Turner Nelson Turner Manson Charles H. Older Los Angeles Herald-Examiner Older

Legislator Quarles Charged After Officer Incident

Missouri State Representative Raymond G. Quarles, 46, from St Louis, was charged with striking a police officer and other offenses after a traffic stop in North St Louis. The officer, Pat Griffin, was injured while inspecting a bulge in Quarles coat. charges include running a stop sign destruction of city property resisting arrest and striking and wounding a police officer. Griffin received hospital treatment for his injuries.

ST. Louis Missouri Raymond G. Quarles D-St.louis Quarles 63Rd Pat. Thomas Griffin Griffin North St. Louis

McClure Family Welcomes Baby Boy Mark Christopher

Mark C McClure Sr and Mrs Glen McClure of Ft Hood Texas are parents of a second son born May 43. The baby is named Mark Christopher. They also have a son Glen Shelton Jr age 2. Lt McClure hails from Mexico. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs John McClure of Columbia.

Glen §. McClure Ft. Hood Tex Mark Christopher Glen Shelton Jr McClure Mexico John McClure Columbia

What Kind Of People? Continued From Page One

The article follows a student who traveled to Vacaville and DeFreeze while discussing Hed China and adopting a Che Guevara persona. He joined the Maoist Peking House commune in Berkeley, quit school, and reportedly sold hot dogs.

Vacaville DeFreeze John Che Guevara Wolfe Peking House Berkeley

Mizmoon Miz Moon of Berkeley Becomes Militant Feminist

Patricia Monique Soltysik known as Mizmoon left Goleta after high school and moved to Berkeley where she joined feminist activism. She shed sweaters for coveralls in 1972 to work as a library janitor, contribute a photo essay on elderly San Francisco women, and write to prisoners.

Patricia Soltysik Berkeley Goleta Calif Mizmoon Fred Soltysik Berkeley Public Library San Francisco

Miss Soltysik and Candy Hall Linked in Berkeley Move

Friends say Miss Soltysik met and lived with Cand y Hall, lone survivor of Rev. George F. Hall of St John s Lutheran Lincolnwood, Mich. Hall moved to Berkeley in 1971 after social work in Minneapolis, worked as a maintenance worker for the East Bay Regional Park District, and participated actively yet peacefully in antiwar and women s liberation efforts. Joyce Halverson recalled her strong desire to contribute meaningfully to society.

Miss Soltysik Candy" Hall Miss Hall George F. Hall St. John's Lutheran Church Lincolnwood Berkeley Minneapolis East Bay Regional Park Joyce Halverson

Also Mentioned on This Page

Applications Open For Freedom Forum Miller NMSU Musette Logan Robert Logan East Love St Paul D. Zeigler Harold G. Zeigler Eagle Dr Wary L. Windmann Leslie H. Windmann Agriculture Club Karen Duthbert Delores Welschmeyer Miss Ilinois Fishwick Jaycees Shane Michael Hoffmann Mason Cinderella Liberty Little Dixie Showtime West Plaza Anne Ledger Mark C. McClure Patricia Monique Soltysik Camilla Candy) Hall Mite Bill Karrenbrock P.O. Box Farmers Elevator Farmland Life Code Mutual Insurance Co. Insurance CO Fat Many Industries Dae Olin Kerns Wellsville
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