Dramatic Son Tay Raid Details Partly Revealed
Pentagon disclosed only fragments of the Son Tay prison raid while defending secrecy to protect sources and personnel. The article notes a force of about 40 volunteers from Army and Air Force, airlifted by helicopters to the Red River delta town, with a crash landing and brief inside operation. It questions camp size and prisoner fate, and cites officials acknowledging at least 22 U.S. prisoners dying in captivity, 17 officially listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Lengel
Associated Press
Washington
Pentagon
Son Tay
Air Force
Eglin Air Force Base
Florida
Canal Zone
Jerry Friedheim
Defense
Melvin R. Laird
Laird
Army
Red River Bank
Hanoi
Thailand
LeRoy J. Manor
Arthur Simons
the Bull
Rangers
SOG
Vietnam
Laos
Cambodia
North Vietnam
U.S
Tumor
Tolaimeh
North
Laird vows strong countermeasures after captured troops rescue
Defense Secretary Melvin Laird told the Senate Foreign Relations Committee he will urge strong countermeasures if North Vietnamese retaliation follows the failed U S commando rescue. He was to testify before the House Foreign Affairs Committee amid questions on how the rescue and bombing raids would aid peace in Vietnam.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Melvin R. Laird
U.S
Laird
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
House Foreign Affairs Committee
Vietnam
Mexico Ledger Publishing Terms and Hours
The Mexico Ledger lists publication details including schedule and prices. It states daily operation except Sundays and holidays, the address at 300 N Washington St Mexico MO 65265, mailing rates for various regions and durations, and office hours 8:00 to 4:30 Monday through Friday and 8:00 to 5:00 Saturday. It notes rates for mail and carriers and special military pricing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico Ledger
Washington St
Mexico
Mit
Audrain
Pratts Welcome 10 Pound Daughter At Chanute AFB Hospital
Mrs. and Mrs. Pratt. a former Mexicoans, become parents of a 10 lb 2 oz daughter born at Chanute AFB Hospital in Rantoul Illinois at 2 30 p.m Tuesday. Grandparents are Bud Holtcamp Mexico J T Pratt Lake Worth Florida and great grandparents Fletcher R Powell and W H Holtcamp. Darren is the Pratt couple’s 20 month old son. Kathy Sublette in University Medical Center Columbia improves after plastic surgery performed on her daughter Fay Sublette. Room E 3618.
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Wiley Pratt
Chanute Afb Hospital
Rantoul
Pratts
Darren
Bud Holtcamp
Mexico
J.T. Pratt
Lake Worth
Fla
Fletcher R. Powell
W. H. Holtcamp
Kathy Sublette
University Medical Center
Columbia
Fay Sublette
Kathy
Thanksgiving a Daily Task Tolson Tells Kiwanis Club
Herman Tolson, Mexico High School administrator and licensed minister, told the Kiwanis Club that Thanksgiving should be a daily task. He warned Americans face hatred drugs and alcohol jungles and urged leaders to help communities. He called for abiding faith love and noble deeds and closed saying giving, not revolving, blesses. Guests included Lee Eisele David Whittaker Jim Heim Byron John Jim Callison Pat Kelly and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert R. Collins
Me. Tolson
Mexico High School
Mr. Tolson
Mark Thoenen
Steve Lierheimer
C. C. Trotter
Bill Bans Walk Horse Spring Bill Passes Senate
The Senate sent to the White House a bill outlawing the Tennessee walk training method known as spring. It bars showing or shipping horses taught this gait, allows inspections, sets penalties, and authorizes $100000 for enforcement. Witnesses cited cruel devices used to prompt the high stepping gait. City services note refuse collection tomorrow and 24 hour emergencies on the holiday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
Ater
White House
Congressional
Neil Nielsen
Florida Freeze Hits Winter Crops Across State
A November cold wave sent temperatures below freezing across much of Florida. The frost damaged winter vegetables and flowers but spared the large orange and grapefruit crop. Howard Elliott Jr. was named to a two year term on Missouri’s new postal rate commission, tasked with setting postal charges and advising on mail classifications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miami
Florida
Elliott
Jefferson City
Howard Elliott Jr
Missouri Public Service Commission
Postal Rate Commission
Wholesale Price Drop Reported by Government
Government preliminary report shows wholesale prices declined two-tenths of one percent in November across food and industrial commodities, lowering the Wholesale Price Index to 117.6. Farm prices fell nine-tenths of a percent, suggesting possible lower grocery costs. industrial prices were unchanged after a rise last month. The index sits 2.5 percent above a year earlier, the smallest annual gain in 15 months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Labor Department
Bureau of Labor Statistics
Decline in Prices Broad, With Food and Industrial Drops
The bureau reported broad price declines in livestock and fat products driving overall drops. Cotton and coffee fell while fruits, eggs, milk, poultry, fats, oils, cereals, bakery products, fish rose. Industrials saw large declines in metals, scrap, lumber, paper, rubber, and textiles offset by higher electric power, residual fuels, gasoline, distillates, and coal.
Stolen 1961 Pontiac Sought in Vandalia
Vandalia police are seeking a 1961 white Pontiac reported stolen yesterday from outside the telephone company office. Mrs. Art Woodward, an employee and wife of the Woodward Auto Co. owner, had driven the car to work. Plate E.J-6417.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vandalia
Woodward Auto Co
Art Woodward
Ledger Lists Friends Names In Today's Issue
A local listing in today's Ledger highlights several familiar names among the readers. The page notes friendships and community ties, inviting neighbors to connect with those named in the notice.
Thanksgiving Auto Specials Brighten Holiday Sale
A vivid car and truck sale listing showcases dozens of used vehicles with year, model, miles, features, and prices. Ford Falcons, Galaxies, Mercury Commuter, and more appear alongside Chevrolets, Pontiacs, Dodges, and pickups. Prices range from under $500 to about $2,600 plus factory warranties and extras noted.
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FORD
Chevrolet
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Normandy, Mo
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Tokyo
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Bill Melendez
Charles M. Schulz
Wurety
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Vince Guaraldi Sree
John Scott Trotter
National General Pictures
Cinema Center Films
Snoopy
Tolson
Kiwanis Club
Herman Tolson
Bill Bans
FSR
Texas
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SAAS
Pilsburys
Dea
Pillsbury’s Best Flour
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