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Newspaper

Mexico Ledger

Location

Mexico, Missouri, United States of America

Date

Nov 01, 1973

Page

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Meir Fahmy in Washington Pressures and Talks

In Washington Israeli Prime Minister Golda Meir and Egyptian Foreign Minister Ismail Fahmy meet separately with President Nixon and Kissinger to press their positions on a Middle East settlement. Fahmy, newly named foreign minister, toured Washington as Meir sought assurances the U.S. remains even handed while pushing for progress toward talks after Egyptian demands for prisoner exchanges and a pullback to cease-fire lines. Meanwhile in Missouri a Halloween robbery at a Safeway left clerk Sarie Lawrence unharmed after two costumed suspects fled with cash and blank money orders.

Washington Izan Middle East Golda Meir Ismail Fahmy Nixon Henry A. Kissinger Tel Aviv Suez Canal East Cairo Anwar Sadat Israel Egypt U.S Fahmy Kissinger White House Ashe Affton Sarie Lawrence Safeway Market

Ft. Leonard Wood Holdup Takes $5,000

Three armed robbers struck the Air Flight Service at Ft. Leonard Wood Missouri on a Wednesday night stealing about $5,000. Two Army trainees were in the line and received losses of $400 to $500. The trio wore stocking masks and fled without uniforms as military police and Missouri Highway Patrol investigated.

FT. Leonard Wood Missouri Highway Patrol

Tragic Trick or Treat Fatality in Brunswick

A 6-year-old boy, Larry Dean Jensen, was killed crossing Brunswick main street during Halloween. He ran into a car driven by Milton J. Daily, 78, near West Broadway as the group continued trick or treating. Attempts at resuscitation by Don Riddle, City Marshal Utterback, and Dr. Daniel Stewart failed.

Brunswick Larry Dean Jensen Missouri Highway Patrol Milton J. Daily Larry Dean Gerard Jensen Jr West Broadway Jensen Don Riddle Riddle D. L. Utterback Daniel Stewart

New Law Repeals Treason of 1852

BUENOS AIRES Argentina AP The provincial legislature repealed a 1857 law that declared Juan Manuel de Rosas guilty of high treason Rosas ruled Argentina for 17 years before being toppled in 1852 and dying in England in 1877

Buenos Aires Argentina Juan Manuel de Rosas Rosas England

Kleindienst Denies Perjury In ITT Quiz

Former Attorney General Richard Kleindienst denies perjury over Senate testimony on White House pressure to drop ITT antitrust cases. He reveals Nixon ordered him to drop the appeal on April 19 1971, prompting a near resignation threat. The Watergate special prosecutor probe reviews whether perjury occurred during the 1972 hearings.

Washington Atm Richard Kleindienst Senate Nixon ITT Senate Judiciary Committee White House International Telephone & Telegraph Corp John D. Ehrlichman Grinnell Supreme Court Grinnell Corp High Court Justice Department Hartford Fire Insurance Co Special Watergate Prosecution Force Judiciary Committee

Community Chest reaches over half of goal in Mexico area

The Mexico area Community Chest reports 52 percent of its $50,000 goal raised, about $26,000, with a strong finish expected. Drive Chairman Jim Frazer cites record performances by division chairmen and notes two chairs have hit 100 percent, others ahead of last year. Memorial donations accepted. contact Charles Peck, treasurer, at 117 W. Monroe St.

Mexico Area Drive Jim Frazer Frazer Jon Scaramella Northeast Commercial Vernon Duffy Public Schools Buddy Robinson Southeast Commercial Jim Cooper Ken Heaton Tim Hagan Wade McArthur Robert Ligon Bill Mihalic Timker

MHS Chili Supper Before Mexico Hellos Game

A Friday chili supper runs 5 to 7 30 p m in the cafeteria with tickets at 1 including chili or vegetable soup relishes pie and a drink. The event precedes Mexico Hellos last home game of the 1973 season. TONIGHT'S MHS Presents at 6 features Coach Bob Ligon on the coming basketball season starting Nov 19. Bulldog Pipeline at 6 30 offers news record dedications and a mystery question.

Pep-Squad- Publications MHS Channel 12 Bob Ligon Bulldog Pipeline

Contest Winners in Walmart and West Plaza Halloween Contests

Halloween winners across two contests earned cash prizes totaling $120. Walmart Discount Center’s competition awarded first to Cindy Johnson, second to Teresa, Michael Jeffry and Mark, and Dionne Emanuel, etc. West Plaza window painting prize list included Judy Fen nessey and Kim Sydenstricker among others, with multiple $5 awards and $25 for Personal Finance entry.

Walmart Discount Center West Plaza Shopping Center Walmart Cindy Johnson Teresa Michael Jeffry Mark Dionne Emanuel Scotty York Tommy Teresa Patton Kevin George West Plaza Judy Fennessey Kim Sydenstricker Westlakes Julie Smart Fabricland Cathy Offutt Cloud 9 John Stowers P. N. Hirsch Cindy Strait TG & Y Linda and Mitchell Boyd Jays Iga Donna Fine Jeanne Badaracco Klines

Flying Saucer Event Aims For Earth Visit Sunday

In Oologah Oklahoma a curious dedication event invites the public to a Handi Shop open house on Sunday from 2 to 4 pm at the old shoe factory building 919 W Liberty. Sam Lieberson will be principal speaker with John Blass as master of ceremonies.

Oologah Okla Oklahoma Dan Hongary Sam Lieberson Hannibal Diagnostic Clinic W. Liberty John Blass Mexico Women’s Club

Union Agrees On l H Settlement

The United Auto Workers announced a tentative settlement in the strike against International Harvester Co. approved by the UAW Harvester Council and sent to locals for vote. The contract reportedly includes a full thirty and out retirement provision, dental plan improvements, and wage increases from 24 to 35 cents per hour across job classifications.

Chicago United Auto Workers Union International Harvester Co UAW Harvester Council UAW Detroit The Chicago Tribune

Wood Mill Destroyed In Versailles Fire

STOVER Mo AP overnight fire destroyed the new Stover Wood Mill Products plant at the edge of Stover. Versailles firemen aided to bring the blaze under control about 2 am after about three hours. About 1 500 bales of wood shavings smoldered this morning with damage estimates near 100 000. The heaviest loss was the plant’s special wood working equipment. A truck fork lift and some office gear were saved. Plant manager James Hixon discovered the blaze in a work area.

Stover Stover Wood Mill Products Versailles James Hixon

Cox Expects Most Of Staff To Stay On

Archibald Cox says a new Watergate prosecutor will likely keep about 90 percent of his staff, arguing staff were chosen for professional skill, not politics. The Senate panel resumed hearings as Nixon named William Saxbe and Leon Jaworski to succeed Richardson and Cox respectively.

Washington Archibald Cox Cox Senate Judiciary Committee Nixon William B. Saxbe Ohio Atty Elliot L. Richardson Houston Tex Leon Jaworski Jaworski House Senate Judiciary Congress Sen Strom Thurmond Rs.c Justice Department Kennedy Johnson Robert F. Kennedy Thurmond Watergate

Airmen Seek Right To Wigs

A Chicago federal suit filed on behalf of nine Illinois Air National Guard members seeks to overturn an Air Force ban on short-haired wigs. The action argues airmen face active duty risk if wigs are worn while performing duties at O Hare and elsewhere. A preliminary injunction to block enforcement is requested.

Chicago U.S. District Court Air Force Illinois Air National Guard O'Hare International

J B Arthur’s Rise From Farm Hands to Industrial Leader

J B Arthur grew from farm labor at 35 cents a day to head sawyer in a family mill and built a business empire in Mexico, Missouri. He led Mexico Refractories, allied firms, and chaired Kaiser Refractories after 1959 merger, contributing to local education, health, and civic projects through sizable gifts and a named scholarship.

Birmingham Ala Mexico Courthouse Square Mexico Elks Lodge Kaiser Arthur Kaiser Aluminum and Chemical Corp Mexico Refractories Mexico Refractories Co First National Bank New Orleans & Northern Railway Co St. Louis Gm&o R.R Audrain Historical Society Recreation Commission Park Board

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