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Mexico Ledger

Location

Mexico, Missouri, United States of America

Date

May 22, 1975

Page

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Kissinger renews stand to allies at CENTO meets Ankara

Secretary of State Kissinger urged allied unity at the CENTO conference in Ankara, stressing America's reliability to friends while pursuing a Cyprus settlement. He outlined efforts to restore defense ties with Turkey, noted Laos personnel reductions, and pressed for a federated Cyprus with concessions to Turkish Cypriots.

Ankara Turkey Henry A.kissinger Central Treaty Organization United States CENTO Austria Germany America Kissinger Newsmen Cyprus Suleyman Demirel Ihsan Sabri Caglayangil U.S. Senate Caglayangil U.S Laos Washington

Shelepin Fired From Soviet Trade Union Post

Moscow radio announced Alexander Shelepin, former head of the Soviet secret police, is relieved of duty as head of the all-union trade unions. The move follows his earlier removal from the Communist Party politburo, signaling a fall from power once linked to Brezhnev. Viktorov will replace him.

Moscow Radio Alexander N. Shelepin Soviet Secret Police Shelepin Leonid I. Brezhnev Communist Party Central Committee of Trade Unions Politburo Britain Nikita Khrushchev Presidium Khrushchev All-Union Central Council of Trade Unions Brezhnev Alexei V. Viktorov Trade Union Council

Three From Here To Hannibal LaGrange

Rocky Dean Rivers son of Mr and Mrs Ramon W Rivers of Thompson is admitted to Hannibal LaGrange College as an education major for the fall term Ivy Bell Newbrough daughter of Mr and Mrs Steven Richard Hogan 1016 MacFarlane is admitted for August as an elementary education major Sharon Lee McCann of Mexico is admitted to Hannibal LaGrange College beginning in August with a psychology major and is a daughter of Mr and Mrs Herman Lee McFarling 1124 Adams St

Rocky Dean Rivers Ramon W. Rivers Thompson Hannibal-LaGrange College Hannibal Ivy Bell Newbrough Steven Richard Hogan MacFarlane Sharon Lee McCann Mexico Hannibal- LaGrange College

Marquette Loyalists Press For George III Acknowledgment

Milwaukee AP report on Marquette University Loyalist Bicentennial Committee led by history professor John Krugler. The group seeks recognition for American Loyalists, proposes Thomas Hutchinson on a commemorative stamp, and argues Loyalists were marginalized in U.S. history. They promote debate, study, and a public reappraisal of Loyalist views.

Milwaukee Marquette University Brooks Memorial Union George III Great Britain George John D. Krugler Marquette Krugler Thomas Hutchinson Massachusetts U.S Postal Administration Stamp Advisory Board United States Hutchinson

Fear Insurance Hike Without Fire Marshal

Missouri fire marshal program faces possible abolition as the Senate cuts funding. Senator Truman Wilson notes the program deterred arson and aided investigations, with 505 fires in 1974 and over 750 in 1975 planned. Chief Deputy Richard Dyer links rising economically driven arson to downturn and cites 20 million in property loss in 1974 plus 22 fire related homicides last year.

Jefferson City Missouri Truman Wilson St. Joseph Senate Appropriations Committee House Senate Wilson Richard Dyer Dyer Monroe City Stover Osceola

Merrell To Talk At Memorial Day Vandalia Event

Senator Norman Merrell will speak at a Memorial Day ceremony at Tri County Recreation Park Vandalia. A Vandalia veterans memorial monument will be unveiled at 2 p.m. Monday with a VFW color guard ceremony. Four Memorial Day programs will be held at area cemeteries Monday morning with arms ceremony color guard firing squad bugler and ministerial in vocation.

Vandalia Norman Merrell Tri-County Recreation Park Veterans of Foreign Wars Farber Cemetery Evergreen Memorial Gardens Vandalia Cemetery

Why Arizona Town Got Its Name Why

Why is a tiny hamlet in far southwest Arizona near the Mexican border with about 90 residents year round and up to 600 snowbirds in winter. The name arose 25 years ago after residents sought a post office and, with guidance from the attorney general, settled on Why to reflect the remote location. Peggy Kater helped push the naming idea amid curiosity about why anyone would live there.

Ariz Arizona Bureau of Land Management Rocky Point Junction U.S Peggy Kater Statehouse Attorney General’s Office

Nixon aide rose Mary Woods kept Nixon office shrine

McCall's magazine reports Rose Mary Woods endured harsh treatment after Nixon's resignation. She was confined to his old Executive Office Building hideaway, barred from the White House, and reportedly kept the room as a shrine until February when it closed and she moved nearby.

New York Rose Mary Woods Ford Administration Richard M. Nixon Washington McCall's Magazine Nixon Miss Woods Executive White House Lafayette Square Rose McCall's

Mrs. Ford Impressed By Refugee Visit

First Lady Betty Ford visits a Camp Pendleton refugee camp to meet Vietnamese and Cambodian families awaiting resettlement. She vows to inspire more sponsors, questions processing delays, and commends the camp’s work with about 18 000 refugees.

Washington Betty Ford Camp Pendleton Calif

Secret Testimony On CIA Wrongdoing

Washington AP CIA Director William Colby testified under oath about activities outside the law. Sen. Frank Church said assassination plots were a central issue and that Colby would return for more questioning on Friday about Phoenix and domestic spying appendices.

Washington CIA William Colby Senate Intelligence Committee Frank Church Didaho Church Phoenix

Clark Street Bridge Closes for $38,700 Repair Project

The Clark Street Bridge will be closed to vehicles starting Tuesday as Prost Builders Inc. begins a $38,700 repair and repainting job. Acting city manager Gilbert Patrick urged motorists to detour via Morris, Jefferson, Calhoun, Green Boulevard or Muldrow Street underpasses, with the closure running into early July.

Clark Street Prost Builders Inc Jefferson City Gilbert Patrick Mexico Patrick Mexico Crossings Morris, Jefferson and Calhoun Streets Green Boulevard Muldrow Street

Loophole For Lawyers Heads To House

Jefferson City Missouri AP Senate approves a measure shielding politicians earned income sources from public view by a 22 to 12 vote. The bill would require only income beyond services rendered to be disclosed and is criticized as special privilege legislation benefiting lawyers. Sponsor Sen. John Schneider says it fixes quirks in the campaign finance law approved by voters. The Missouri Elections Commission has urged amendments to income disclosures.

Jefferson City Senate House Donald Grabke Grabke Raymond Howard St. Louis John Schneider D-St. Louis Missouri Elections Commission

Dog Endorses Jim Symington After 2 Bites

Rep. James Symington, a Missouri Democrat considering a run for the Senate seat held by his father, won an endorsement from a Great Dane owned by Rep. Andrew Jacobs of Indiana. The dog, named C-5, has twice bitten Symington on the hand, yet Jacobs says the dog will present an autographed endorsement photo to Symington. Symington’s father, Stuart, 73, will not seek a fifth term in 1976.

Washington James Symington Missouri Andrew Jacobs D-Ind Symington Jacobs

Strip Mining Bill In Doubt

Washington AP report says backers of a strip mining bill vetoed by President Ford may lose an override battle as House votes were postponed until June 10. Democrats blame White House and coal industry lobbying for defection of many Republican supporters. Republicans accuse environmental groups of heavy lobbying. Rep Morris Udall says the override seems in doubt.

Washington Ford House White House Coal and Electric Utility Morris K. Udall D-Ariz

23 Copter Casualties Excluded From Mayaguez Rescue

The Pentagon says 23 Americans killed in a Mayaguez related helicopter mission are not counted as combat casualties. Eighteen were Air Force security police en route from Nakhom Phanom to Utapao, while five were crew or a mechanic. Officials cite the mission as preparation, not part of the execution plan.

Washington Mayaguez Pentagon Thailand Air Force Nakhom Phanom Utapao Air Base Cambodia

New Battalion Head On MMA Tv Program

Cadet Paul Gant, battalion commander designate for 1975 76 at Missouri Military Academy, will guest on MMA Presents at 5 00 p m today on See Tv Channel 12. Cadet Ron Block moderates with a current events newscast. Repeats Friday at noon. This is MMA Channel 12’s final program for the year.

Paul Gant Missouri Military Academy MMA See Tv Channel 12 Ron Block

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