Russia Sends Bombers To Iraq
Washington AP reports the Soviet Union has sent supersonic TU22 Blinder bombers to Iraq for the first time, a move Pentagon officials say could shift the Persian Gulf power balance. Analysts note the bomber’s speed and range surpass previous Arab air force capabilities, with implications for Iran’s arms considerations amid regional tensions.
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Washington
Soviet Union
Iraq
Pentagon
Ostrich Persian Gulf
U.S
Persian Gulf
William P. Clements
Clements
Iran
United States
Britain
Commmunist
Persian Gulf-Indian Ocean
U.S. Navy
Air Force
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Local leaders include Lindell Hildebrand as general chairman and Mrs. W. H. McClain as co chairwoman. Mrs. Roscoe Grant, Miss Mary Crouch, and Mrs. H. H. Schumann attended a district Presbyterial meeting at Farber. Upcoming events feature Lutheran Ladies at 2, VFW Auxiliary at 7 30, PEO at 8, Jolly Neighbors and Circle meetings, and the MFWC 4th Dist. Convention in Montgomery City. Mrs. Burwell and Mrs. Gilman returned from Europe touring multiple countries. Future items include United Fund kickoff, Kiwanis, Altar Society, Eastern Star, and Rebekah Lodge activities.
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Roscoe Grant
Mary Crouch
H. H. Schumann
Farber
Lutheran Ladies
VFW
PEO
Jolly Neighbors
City Council
CWF
Christian Church
MFWC
Montgomery City
United Fund
Kiwanis
Chile
Altar Society
Eastern Star
Senior Citizens
Hustlers
Rebekah Lodge
Trinity
Safety Instruction For Bike Riders In Mexico
A month long bicycle safety program for Mexico elementary pupils began last week led by Mrs. David Bell safety chairman of the Mexico PTA. The program covers city bicycle ordinances and National Safety Council suggestions with a bicycle inspection and registration planned for the last week of the month and a spring refresher course. Don Bolli chief of the Mexico Public Safety Department says local police will enforce bicycle regulations more strictly after the program ends.
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Mexico
David Bell
The
Mexico Pta
National Safety Council
Don Bolli
Personal News and Local Meetings In Monroe County
Personal news notes include 71 Missouri lawyers to receive honorary titles for 50 years service or age 75. Paris church women and husbands invited to panel on The Breakdown of the American Family at 7:30 p.m. in Christian Church basement. Panel includes Jim Phillips Ray Morgan Bill Mosley and Bob Sears with Judge Carroll Blackwell moderating. Monroe County Baptist Association meets at Oak Grove church October 3 and 4 with service on Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. and Thursday 9:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Mrs Paul Vaughn moved to senior housing. Paris Jaycees held Swiss steak dinner with 30 attendees and announced Regional meeting October 13 in Kirksville. Punt Pass and Kick contest discussed. work night set for Tuesday 5:30 p.m. Nov 3 party planned for wives. Reports on Ambulance and tennis court progress at fairgrounds. New bulletin board at Baptist Church lawn funded by late Alva Clem family. Charles Wyatt now city gas department employee, replacing Don Johannaber who resigned. Read The Ledger for details.
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Paris
Christian Church
Jim Phillips
Juvenille
Jaycees
Jim Roney
Matt Truesdell
Richard White
Kirksville
Jerry Finley
J.R. White
The
Monroe County
Fairgrounds
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Russia
Wellsville
Lindell Hildebrand
W. H. McClain
Women's Department
H. L. Burwell
Gordon Gilman
Europe
England
Germany
Switzerland
Austria
Liechtenstein
Italy
Spain
France
Madrid
W. Monroe
Mexico, MO
Inom
C&h
Tiny
Jefferson ST
West Plaza
Missouri
Missouri Bar
Ray Morgan
Mental Health Center
Bill Mosley
Monroe County Welfare
Bob Sears
Paris High School
Carroll Blackwell
Monroe County Baptist Association
Oak Grove
Madison
Paul Vaughn
Senior Citizens Housing
Dawson Duplex
Rubey Street
Baptist Church
Alva Clem
Clem
Charles Wyatt
City Gas’ Department
Don Johannaber
Farm & Home Savings
Free Farm
Farm & Home
FSLIC
Home Office
Nevada
S. Jefferson
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