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Newspaper
Mexico Ledger
Location
Mexico, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Nov 14, 1974
Page
10
In Washington the Army's Peers Report concludes the My Lai massacre of up to 347 Vietnamese civilians resulted mainly from orders issued by certain task force officers. The investigation attributes responsibility to higher command directives and leadership decisions.
Eugene M. Kotouc the fourth soldier court martialed over My Lai said the matter has dominated his life since 1969. The Peers Commission report released by Army Secretary Callaway details cover up efforts, emphasizes that 347 villagers were killed in three hours, and notes that Calley’s case is considered closed. Kotouc, now a training specialist, plans to stay in the Midwest with his family and 20 years of service completed in 1975.
Jaycees met Monday night with reports on school projects and community efforts. Activities included a gift box candy sale a Christmas parade float and Santa House plans. Hi Lo Club crowned Mrs Clarence McKenzie and welcomed guest Mrs Atheda Becker.
Audrain County Historical Society offers a Season's Greetings card featuring Sam Vaughan etching of the Saddle Horse Museum. Cards sold at the museum on S. Muldrow St during 1 to 4 pm for 10 cents each. Also notes December toy drive for firemen, popcorn machine at Dec basketball tournament, CTA dinner attendance, Hallo ween Fun Night annual plan, progressive dinner Dec 10 with multiple hosts, two canned items per member for needy families, program by Art Houston of Centralia Historical Society.
The Paris club moved Fun Day to the first Wednesday of each month from the fourth Thursday. Thanksgiving poems and articles were read by Mrs Cartright Mrs Sewantes Mrs Frank Carey and Mrs Arthur Simon. Next free films at the library are on December 2 and a carry-in dinner will be the December meeting on December 10 at the Legion Hall. Hostesses are Mrs Leota Eckman Mrs Mollie Lee Heckart and Mrs Eula Winfree. The Rev Mike Barrett and Dale Vanhuis of Paris United Methodist Church attended the District Church Extension Society meeting at the Mexico United Methodist Church on Tuesday night. Mr and Mrs Fred Snell hosted a luncheon for friends.
Extremists in Tokyo attacked U S and Soviet embassies during President Ford s Japan trip sparking clashes with police. Fires bombs struck the U S Embassy compound from a hotel roof. three to four officers injured. Other attackers arrested, and a right wing sound truck rallied outside the embassy. Soviet Embassy attackers also arrested after throwing bombs. several windows damaged. A letter from 260 Americans in Japan condemned Ford s Korea and Vladivostok plans as he tours Asia. The text ends with unrelated genealogical details about guests from France and Denmark.
James A. Easter a 30 year old Chicago bachelor sold himself the winning ticket to qualify for the Illinois Lottery Millionaire drawing. He will receive a $50 000 yearly check until 1994 after earning a $1 million prize. The drawing involved 148 qualifiers in the state capitol rotunda. Non Illinois resident Rose Mary Immken of Shrewsbury Missouri cashed in $100 000 on a ticket bought at an East St Louis parish sale.
Personal news notes Farber residents spent the night and Sunday morning with Howard and Dwain Francis who assisted with transportation home. In Boone County Hospital Columbia Mrs Calvin Hull underwent surgery last Thursday and is in room 655. Scott Heaston, son of Mr and Mrs Winfred Heaston, was released Saturday after a week for tests and observation and will enter University Medical Center as outpatient for further tests Wednesday. Harold Williams led the Farber Community Betterment Council meeting November 9 with Mrs Calvin Hull absent and Mrs Sterling Holbrook acting as secretary. The CBC placed an order for curtains for the community building and secured storage for park equipment. Christmas plans were discussed including a Tree of Lights event at 5 pm December 14 with Mrs Bill Stubblefield and Mrs George Ellis assisting. Santa visit for children in 6th grade and under will follow the Community Carry-In Supper at 6 pm December 14, with a record hop for 7th through 12th graders later. Mrs James Smith, Miss Snaron Smith, Rev and Mrs Glenn Forman and son Stephen sang at the program. Refreshments were served.
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