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Newspaper

Mexico Ledger

Location

Mexico, Missouri, United States of America

Date

Nov 12, 1970

Page

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Two cars stolen in Mexico recovered one remains missing

Police reported one of two cars stolen last night in Mexico has been recovered. The recovered vehicle, a 1965 Chevrolet two door hardtop, was found in a Boone County stop after the driver failed to pay at a service station. The other car, a white 1965 Pontiac Bonneville, remains missing and police continue the investigation with suspects in custody for questioning.

Mexico Ronald H. Smith Werms St Hoxey Hotel E. Liberty St Boone County Collier’s Corner Richard E. Rouse Waynesville Harold Sulgrove Sulgrove Audrain County Joseph Miller E. Holt St

Kissing contest sets world smooching record at EWSC

Horace Francis from Kingston Jamaica and Beverly Hallmark of Bellingham Washington won Eastern Washington State Colleges kissing contest record with 12 hours and more. They extended the prior 9 hour 12 minute mark set by Southwestern Texas State College entrants. Jennifer Weiler and Robert Driscoll also competed, facing lip burning fatigue and milkshake sipping challenges. Winners claim 25 dollars and two trophies. Registration period announced for Northeast Missouri State College upperclassmen pre registration from November 17 to January 15.

Cheney Wash Washington State College Horace Francis Francis Kingston Jamaica Beverly Hallmark Bellingham Southwestern Texas State College Eastern Washington Jennifer Weiler Spokane Robert Driscoll Caldwell Idaho

GM workers weighing three year contract vote

Detroit area representatives of 394000 striking General Motors workers meet to decide acceptance or rejection of a three year contract tentatively agreed by GM negotiators and the United Auto Workers. If accepted the pact moves to union members for ratification within two weeks.

Detroit General Motors Corporation United Auto Workers

Diet Plan Exposed As Phony Promises Dramatic Weight Loss

The Mexico Chamber of Commerce warned about a diet plan selling pills with no dietary restrictions. The Council of Better Business Bureaus reports hundreds of consumer complaints that Anapax Products cashed checks, ignored refunds, and did not respond to inquiries. New York incorporation lists Theresa Nappi as president and Gerard Nappi as treasurer. The case was referred to the Post Office Department on June 22, with a July BBB report deeming the ads not in the public interest. On September 25, Anapax Products faced a false advertising charge by the Post Office Department.

Mexico BBB P. O. Box Ryder Station Brooklyn New York CBBB State of Theresa Nappi Gerard Nappi Post Office Department Anapax Anpax

Ledger Comics Chosen As Best By Test Panel

A test panel selected Ledger comics as the best in a group of popular titles. Readers note the strip’s humor and art style, praising consistent quality and appeal across ages.

Bank executive reelected to St. Louis Fed board

Bradford Brett of First National Bank of Mexico is reelected a Class A director of the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis for a three year term starting January 1. He has chaired local civic groups and heads First National Building Corp. in Mexico. Fred I. Brown Jr. of Arkansas Foundry Co. is elected a Class B director for a three year term, currently serving as Little Rock branch director since 1969. Brown holds roles at AFCO Metals and Brown Welding Co. and holds degrees from the University of Arizona and MIT.

Bradford Brett First National Bank of Mexico Vee Reserve Bank of St. Louis Frederic M. Peirce Brett First National Building Corp Mexico Fredendall-Wilkins, Inc University of Missouri Graduate School of Banking Rutgers University Fred I. Brown Jr Arkansas Foundry Co Little Rock Ark Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis Mr. Brown Afco Metals Brown Welding Company University of Arizona Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Book Exhibit At Eugene Field School Opens Week Of Nov 16

Eugene Field Elementary Librarian Mrs Jane Franzen announces a spring books display at Eugene Field school during the week of November 16 through 20. The exhibit, sponsored by Books on Exhibit from New York, features new titles for pre school through sixth grade. She invites teachers parents and nearby school systems to view the selection for the year.

Mexico Public Jane Franzen Eugene Field School New York Franzen

Wright Appointed Supervisor in Missouri Liquor Dept

Gov. Warren E. Hearnes named William P. Wright Jr. of Jefferson City as supervisor of Missouri’s liquor control department for an indefinite term. Wright had previously served as supervisor after Harry Wiggins resigned earlier this year.

Jefferson City Warren E. Hearnes William P. Wright Jr Department of Liquor Control Wright Harry Wiggins

Single Girls Differ In View On Washington

Julie, a 22 year old former secretary, quits a Washington assignment after a year of dull tasks and low pay. The piece surveys ambitions versus reality for young women in Capitol Hill jobs, noting tough conditions, limited benefits, and scarce glamour.

Washington Julie Borley Hazel Bergstrom Capitol Hill Lilicy Prince Charming Mrs. Bergstrom State Department Georgetown Cain Royce Ragland Chester Ill

Cadets From Missouri Military Academy Parade at MU Homecoming

The Missouri Military Academy Cadet units, the Fusileers and the A's marching band, will march in the University of Missouri Homecoming parade on Saturday in Columbia. They will perform nationally on CBS television November 29 during the St. Louis Cardinals vs Philadelphia Eagles halftime. The Fusileers, led by Cadet Capt. Robert Baer, have won state drill championships 11 times in 14 years and placed three firsts at a national contest last year. Major Kenneth Mortenson supervises the Fusileers. Major Paul Cherches directs the band, with Cadet Lt. Jeff Brummer commanding and Cadet M-Sgt. Bill Gant drum major. Six band members earned top ratings at the Missouri State High School Music Contest. The band supports the Academy’s Corps of Cadets, ages 4th through 12th, and both units wear MM A dress blue uniforms with white accents.

Missouri Military Academy Fusileers University of Missouri Columbia St. Louis Cardinals Philadelphia Eagles St. Louis Cbs-Tv Robert Baer Washington, I University of Illinois Champaign Kenneth Mortenson Fusileérs Paul Cherches Jeff Brummer Cuba Bill Gant Yorba Linda Calif Academy

Missouri Power to Seek Higher Electric Rates in Mexico

Union Electric has filed a rate increase request, and Missouri Power and Light Co. serving Mexico is expected to file for higher electric rates. Senator Thomas Eagleton of Missouri may become chairman of the Senate committee on the District of Columbia as membership changes occur.

Jefferson City Union Electric Missouri Power and Light Co Mexico Thomas Eagleton Missouri Senate Committee District of Columbia

Dynamite Kills Nine In Oil Crew At Tulsa Site

An explosion at Pan American Petroleum Bird Creek testing site in northeast Tulsa County killed at least nine seismograph crew members and injured others. Officials say dynamite ignited by sparks from a high voltage line struck by a crane caused the blast as crews conducted underground fracture tests. one identified victim was David K. Fillis, 26, of Tulsa.

Tulsa Okio Sheriff's David K. Fillis Pan Power Company

Two Women Sue For Right To Wed In Kentucky Case

In Louisville, Jefferson County Clerk James Hallahan testified that a same sex marriage would be dangerous and could spread. The suit seeks to overturn his July refusal to issue a license to Marjorie Ruth Jones and Tracy Knight. Stuart Lyon, attorney for the women, argued no law bans such a marriage. The court ordered written briefs but set no decision date.

Louisville Jefferson James Hallahan Marjorie Ruth Jones Tracy Knight Stuart Lyon Jefferson Circuit Court

Army Cuts Back Fast Says Resor At Ft. Jackson

Secretary of the Army Stanley Resor said the army is trimming force levels rapidly, from 1.5 million to 1.2 million by next July, the smallest size since World War II, during Veterans Day ceremonies at Ft. Jackson and a statue dedication for Andrew Jackson.

Columbia Stanley Resor Ft. Jackson Andrew Jackson Resor

Bruning Joins Chance as Engineering VP in Centralia

Armin M. Bruning joins A. B. Chance Company in Centralia as engineering vice president of the utility systems division reporting to L. S. Armstrong. He will direct product research design development and testing and oversee long-range planning. Bruning has held posts at Allis-Chalmers Westinghouse GM and Indiana PSC, with Johns Hopkins and Pittsburgh degrees and several patent or IEEE publications.

Centralia Armin M. Bruning A. B. Chance Company Utility Systems L. S. Armstrong Bruning Chance Allis- Chalmers Pittsburgh Westinghouse General Motors Indiana Public Service Commission Johns Hopkins University University of Pittsburgh Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers

Can't Dance on Baptist College Campuses in Tennessee

In Jackson Tennessee the 96th annual conference of the Tennessee Southern Baptist Convention refused to consider approval of dancing on college campuses. The decision blocks campus dances at Baptist controlled schools in the state.

Jackson, Tenn Tennessee Tennessee Southern Baptist Convention

Hijacker Marine appeals 714 year Italian sentence

Raphael Minichiello, 21, a U.S. Marine, appealed his conviction for air piracy, kidnapping, assault, and bringing an arm of war into Italy after hijacking a TWA jet to Rome. His 714 year term includes 13 months over the prosecution request, with 4 1/2 years remaining. Extradition prospects look unlikely.

Rome U.S TWA California Italy Raphael Minichiello Trans World Airlines Minichiello Giuseppe Sorgiu Edmondo Zappacosta Marine United States Brooklyn N.Y

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