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Mexico Ledger

Location

Mexico, Missouri, United States of America

Date

May 25, 1974

Page

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Plan To Break Ulster Strike

AP dispatch from Belfast reports Merlyn Rees returning with plans to end the 11 day general strike crippling Northern Ireland. Britain expected to move troops to deliver gas and oil before nightfall amid threats of a power blackout by Protestant militants. Terrorists bombed two Belfast service stations and rampaged in Ballymena and Balleymoney. Two Roman Catholics were killed in Ballymena. Prime Minister Wilson held an emergency cabinet meeting and vowed to crush militants blocking shipments and crippling industry. Strike leaders the Ulster Workers Council vowed to continue the action.

Belfast Northern Ireland Merlyn Rees Britain Ballymena Balleymoney Harold Wilson London Ulster Workers Council

Weinberger Says He'll Stay in Nixon Era

Caspar W Weinberger, then secretary of Health, Education and Welfare, said he is prepared to be the last of President Nixon's loyal men despite noting very depressing aspects of the Watergate scandals. He argued the administration's policies have high potential benefit for Americans and others worldwide and that leaving the scene would not serve any cause.

Washington Caspar W. Weinberger Nixon Weinberger

Missouri plan outlines decade of MU engineering scope and cuts

University of Missouri president outlines the final draft of the role and scope plan guiding teaching over the next decade. The document, developed after three years of hearings, calls for expansion at St Louis and Kansas City while Columbia remains flagship. reductions are planned where enrollment declines.

Columbia, Mo University of Missouri C. Brice Ratchford St. Louis Kansas City Columbia Kolla Ratchford Rolla UMKC University of Missouri-St. Louis Independence Residence Center Independence Center Central Missouri State University Warrensburg University Hospital Extension Service Aerospace Atenate Um-Columbia AWS UMECU Um-Kansas City Um-Rolla UMSL Columbia Engineering School

Paris Seniors Receive Honors and Scholarships

Paris High School named Irma Workman valedictorian and Kathryn Stamp salutatorian at an awards assembly. Multiple seniors earned scholarships from NMSU Kirksville, Central Methodist, Culver Stockton, Moberly JC, and other institutions, while several also received leadership, band, and citizenship honors from local and national groups.

Paris Irma Workman James L. Workman Paris R Miss Workman Kathryn Stamp James R. Stamp Holliday Tne National Honor Society Northeast Missouri State University At Kirksville NMSU Miss Stamp Gail Raines Central Methodist Oklahoma State University Patricia Sears Culver- Stockton College Barbara Warren Dane Kendrick Moberly Junior College Ted Harrison NMSA Jerry Abbott Mexico Ledger Anita Roegge David Thomas Linda Nolan Miss Raines

Moberly Man Cleared in Audrain Court Trial

Kenneth L. Simpson of Moberly was found not guilty by a six men and six women jury after a two day trial in Audrain County Circuit Court. The panel deliberated 37 minutes and returned the verdict at 5 25 p m Friday. Simpson faced amended charges of feloniously maiming and wounding his estranged wife Nannie Lou Simpson with a .22 caliber pistol amid a Feb 23 1972 shooting in Randolph County. He testified he tried to grab the gun as his wife pointed it at him while riding in his truck. Prosecutor Karl Madden urged a guilty verdict with a three year prison term. Defense attorney David V Bear appeared for Simpson.

Kenneth L. Simpson Moberly Audrain County Randolph County Simpson Nannie Lou Simpson David V. Bear

Film to be shown "The Return" at local church

A new color documentary titled The Return will be shown at 7 p.m. Wednesday at the Full Gospel Assembly of God Church located at 310 N. Wade St. The film covers scenes from the Middle East and is intended for community viewing.

Middle East Full Gospel Assembly of God N. Wade St

Community R-6 honors 1973-74 seniors with scholarship medals

At R-6 High School 17th Annual Honors Convocation, students earned scholarship medals for each class level. Winners include Carol Fennewald, Becky Bachmann, Lois Erdel, and Debbie Hopke among others. Additional awards covered citizenship, activities, spirit, and many department honors.

Gary Becker Natalie Fennewald Debbie Hooke Susie Fennewald Jean Becker Carol Fennewald Sharon Smith Randy Hoyt Rose Ann Primus Rita Fennewald Gary

Kissinger Bomb Threat Checked Out in Jerusalem

Security men evacuated Kissinger's U S Air Force jet after a telephone bomb threat in Tel Aviv area as he prepared for departure to Damascus on a Middle East peace mission. No bombs found. aircraft and crew later resumed flight.

Jerusalem Henry A. Kissinger Air Force Damascus Kissinger Middle East Tel Aviv

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