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Newspaper

Mexico Ledger

Location

Mexico, Missouri, United States of America

Date

Nov 19, 1971

Page

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Dirty Air Ends Closing Canceled

In Birmingham Alabama, a federal judge canceled his order shutting down 23 major industries during an air pollution crisis after improved conditions and an emergency ends claim. The attorney said the action was not permanent and sought dismissal. judges noted possible further pleadings.

Birmingham Ala U.S. District Court Sam Pointer Jr U.S Bill Mallard Mallard Pointer National Weather Service Tennessee Chattanooga

Phelps Announces Run for Missouri Lieutenant Governor

Nevada resident William C. Phelps, 37, a six term state representative, announced at a party dinner that he will file today for the GOP nomination for Missouri lieutenant governor. He frames Republicans as the only path to change amid Democrats allied with Gov. Warren E. Hearnes. Phelps has served in the House since 1960, is a Missouri native, and a University of Missouri graduate.

Nevada, Mo William C. Phelps GOP Missouri Phelps House Warren E. Hearnes Nevada University of Missouri At Columbia

Pat Has New Chinese Recipe

Washington AP report says Pat Nixon revealed a new chicken and walnuts recipe from mainland China via Henry Kissinger. She may or may not accompany President Nixon to Peking next year, but would be disappointed if she misses the visit.

Washington Nixon China Pat Mainland Henry M. Kissinger Peking

Nixon AFL-CIO clash over wage controls and labor rights

President Nixon faces an AFL-CIO convention accusing him of undermining labor contracts with wage controls favoring big business. Delegates authorize labor members of the Pay Board to resist rulings except on matters vital to labor.

Miami Beach Nixon Afl-Cio Federal Pay Board Saigon Central Highlands Vietnam Cambodia Laos South Vietnam Phnom Penh Washington Congressional Senate Mike Mansfield

Butler Manufacturing Co. Names Directors and Reports Earnings

Robert M. White and Robert J. Geddes elected directors of Butler Manufacturing Co. White, editor and publisher of The Ledger, and Geddes, dean of Princeton's School of Architecture, bring extensive media and design credentials. The firm reports 1970 sales of $129.9 million and net earnings of $2.16 million, with nine months to Sept 30, 1971 sales of $101.7 million and earnings of $3.05 million. Butler manufactures and erects pre engineered buildings and equipment for transportation, farming and bulk handling.

Robert M. White the Ledger Robert J., Geddes School of Architecture and Urban Planning Princeton University Butler Manufacturing Co Geddes Yale Harvard Harvard Graduate School of Design University of Pennsylvania Geddes Brecher New Jersey Rockville Maryland Institute For Advanced Study Princeton American Institute of Architects Philadelphia Pennsylvania Society of Architects Vienna Austria Johns-Manville Corp Butler

Measles Epidemic Declared in Des Moines County Iowa

In Burlington area, Des Moines County reports 187 measles cases signaling an epidemic. A mass immunization program for all under 12 begins next week, with 6000 vaccine doses flown from CDC in Atlanta. Public health officials warn nine day measles can cause serious complications and fatalities.

Burlington Iowa U.S. Public Health Service Reed Davis Des Moines David Bennett Federal Health Service Center For Disease Control Atlanta, Ga Georgia Center Arnold Reeve Reeve

Okinawa Pact Triggers Tokyo Riots and Strikes

In Tokyo radical students attacked police and facilities with fire bombs and pipes to protest the Okinawa return pact. Riot police guarded government buildings and the U.S. Embassy as about 1000 demonstrators clashed in Shibuya. Rail stoppages and unions involving many workers disrupted transportation. authorities cited large but uncertain strike participation amid ongoing anti pact protests.

Tokyo Okinawa Japan Imperial Palace U.S Othe Shibuya

56 Year Old Grandma Receives Draft Notice

Riverside resident Helen Walker, 56, received a Selective Service draft notice addressed to Mrs. Helen Walker. Officials told her a mixup occurred and advised her to explain her condition in a letter while she mused about possibly becoming a pilot despite her large family.

Riverside Calif Helen Walker Morning Mail Selective Service Board 140 San Diego Clara Yeoman Miss Yeoman

Meir to Visit Washington to Meet Nixon

Prime Minister Golda Meir will travel to Washington soon to confer with President Nixon and other U.S. officials, according to official sources.

Jerusalem Golda Meir Washington Nixon

Crackdown Ordered on ADC Cases

Jefferson City Missouri Welfare Director N Carter ordered staff to tighten ADC eligibility checks amid a 32 percent rise in cases, a 14 539 family increase affecting over 40 000 people. He urged 1972 legislation to criminalize welfare fraud and said states will curb double welfare checks across borders. Carter also requires fathers’ desertion sworn before prosecutors and checks on incomes, with restitution and possible prosecutions for fraud.

Jefferson City Proctor N. Carter ADC Carter Missouri U. S. Supreme Court

CAR Leaves Collection Drives Again in Jefferson Street Lot

The Col James Audrain Society of the Children of the American Revolution will host another leaf pickup at the former Jay's IGA lot on South Jefferson Street Saturday. Last week about 150 bags were taken to the country for compost. in the Oct 30 pickup several truckloads were collected. Senior regent Mrs Hal Randolph urges bags or containers and offers pickup by calling 581-1310 for those unable to attend. The effort is an anti pollution effort to prevent leaf burning.

Col

Wright City voters to decide on $2 million bond

A $2 million revenue bond issue will be voted on Saturday in Wright City. Funds would finance construction of an industrial plant to be leased by Permaneer Corp. of Delaware.

Wright City Permaneer Corp Delaware

Service You Can Trust Beyond The Sale

There is more to my job than selling goods. I provide dependable service you can rely on with confidence, ensuring lasting value and support after the purchase.

GI Father Seeks Nixon Acknowledgment For Son

ST LOUIS AP For weeks Denne Bozikis watched mail for a personal Nixon reply to his eight page letter about his son Ronald a 22 year old Green Beret killed on Oct 25 1969 Bozikis says the signed letter he received is real not a mimeograph He and his wife Jeanne financed a record about Ron and plan a scholarship at Cleveland High School They sought Nixon's personal acknowledgement and opinion of the record amid questions about Ron's Cambodia Vietnam death and Army statements indicating Vietnam while friends say Cambodia

ST. Louis Denne Bozikis Richard M. Nixon Southeast Asia Nixon Bozikis Ronald Jeanne Baslard Ron Green Berets Cleveland High School White House Vietnam Cambodia

Letter Voices Pride in Ronald's Heroic Honor

Deane and Bozikis recount receiving a personal letter praising Ronald's heroism and courageous honor. The family reflects on the loss and the son’s impact, noting the mailman delivered the message personally. They believe Ron listened to the record and that his efforts were meaningful.

Deane Bozikis Ronald Ron

Kirksville Sets Liquor License Fee Details

Kirksville adopts a city ordinance governing liquor by the drink setting a $450 city license fee plus a $300 license for Sunday restaurant sales. The initial charge runs for 7-12 of a year ending June 30, 1972, with applicants also needing county and state licenses.

Kirksville

Knights Hear Sullivan on FBI at Knights of Columbus

FBI Agent William A. Sullivan, head of the St. Louis office, spoke at the Mexico Knights of Columbus Hall on the range of crimes the bureau handles. Thirty members attended, with Bill Duncan, a local FBI agent, as another guest.

FBI William A. Sullivan St. Louis Mexico

Barbara Stanwyck Hospitalized For Severe Cold

Actress Barbara Stanwyck, 64, was admitted to St John’s Hospital in Santa Monica for observation due to a severe cold and exhaustion. The illness forced the suspension of the television film Fitzgerald and Pride in which she starred.

Santa Monica Calif Barbara Stanwyck Miss Stanwyck St. John’s Hospital Fitzgerald Pride

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