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Newspaper

Mexico Ledger

Location

Mexico, Missouri, United States of America

Date

Oct 02, 1970

Page

9

First Infantry To Be Flown To Germany for Reforger II

The 1st Infantry Division, known as the Big Red One, will be airlifted from Forbes AFB Topeka to Germany starting Sunday to participate in field training exercises called Reforger II. About 11,000 soldiers, with Air Force Starlifters moving troops and supplies 5000 miles, will join the 3rd Brigade in Germany to oppose U.S. 3rd Infantry Division and German 35th Panzer Grenadier Brigade. return to Fort Riley planned Oct 29 to Nov 24.

Ft, Riley Kan Germany Forbes Air Force Base Topeka Air Force Cil Augsburg U.S 3Rd Infantry Division 35Th Panzer Grenadier Brigade Ft. Riley

Stock Market Edges Up as Trading Heats Up

New York stocks opened with modest gains as investors bought on strength despite unemployment data showing a rise to 5 percent in September. Dow Jones 20 industrial average rose 2.53 to 763.21 at noon, with advances outpacing declines by more than 2 to 1 on the NYSE. Notable shares moved: Robee Brooks at 14% with 2100 shares traded. Dresser Industries up 3/4. Kalse Aluminum up 2/3. US Gypsum common down 4 1/4. US Gypsum preferred up 4 3/4. Trading remained moderately active.

Sash A. B. Chance Co Wetterau New York Stock Exchange Robbe Brooks Dresser Industries Intarco Kalse Aluminum Ralston Purina New York

Fall Clothing Appeal To Close On Sunday

The Fall Clothing Appeal for Church World Service ends Oct. Churches in Mexico, under the Mexico Ministerial Alliance, collect usable clothing and blankets for aid in more than 300 countries. Recipients include refugees in the Congo and disaster victims in Brazil, Peru, Greece, and Turkey. Contact Rev. Ed Malzer or Rev. Terry Moore for assistance. Cash donations to cover sorting, packing, and shipping are invited, about 10 cents per pound. Mail to participating churches or to Mr. Malzer, 413 E. Jackson St.

Mexico Congo Vietnam Middle East Greece Turkey Brazil Peru Parsons Ed Malzer Terry Moore Church World Service Mr. Malzer E. Jackson St

Asphalt Spill Closes City Water Supply Risk in Mexico area

A spill of hot asphalt from a traffic accident threatens the city water system as it flows toward lakes used for drinking water. City officials, aided by state education and health departments, sponsor a Food Handlers Course in two sessions to promote sanitation and safety for workers handling food.

Toccoa Mexico Iplanta Charles Bell Sate Department of Education, State Public Health Depatment The Mexico Area Faye Sapp Custer McDonald State Department of Education Bill Johnson Public Health Department of Mexico

First Expectant Class Series Starts Wednesday

The first of six classes for expectant parents begins at 7 30 p m on October 7 in the conference room at East Central Missouri Mental Health Center east of Audrain Hospital in Mexico. Sponsored by the National Foundation Audrain City-County Health Unit and Audrain Hospital. The opening class covers nutrition and care during pregnancy.

East Central Missouri Mental Health Center Audrain Hospital Mexico National Foundation Audrain

Deeds of Trust Fees Cut but State Charge Remains

Audrain County reports elimination of a $1 recording fee on deeds of trust and most real property instruments except a long list of documents that still incur the fee. Senator Church says no conclusive proof of a Soviet base in Cuba, noting limited evidence and ongoing vigilance.

Sen. Church Cuba Washington Sen Frank Church

Nixon in Madrid and Tito meet as base talks loom

The visit centers on implementing a August 6 pact that sets a five year status for U S bases in Spain and expands cooperation in culture science and space. Police detain suspected protesters while Tito and Nixon push for Middle East and Far East peace efforts and expanded trade. Sinn Fein denounces U S involvement in Vietnam and accuses Ireland of neutrality breach.

U.S Spain Nixon Madrid Indochina Middle East Latin America London Barajas Moncloa Tito White House Egypt Gamal Abdel Nasser United States Far East Suez Canal U.N William P. Rogers Britain Ireland Sinn Fein Irish Republican Army Vietnam Tomas MacGiolla

Ben Fugate Paris Farm Worker Dies

Funeral services are held at Agnew Funeral Home Paris for Ben Fugate 8 who died after a brief illness at Audrain Hospital. Born April 17, 1985 in Monroe County he worked as a faith worker before retirement and lived in Paris for years. Survivors include his widow five daughters Velma Long Mabel Wood Lillian Kinder Lilly Brown Vergie Batsell and four sons Robert James Fugate Elmer Jack.

Paris Agnew Funeral Home Bén Fugate Audrain Hospital Fugate Monroe County Velma Long Mabel Wood California Lillian Kinder Kansas ‘City Lilly Brown Kansas City Vergie Batsell Minneapolis Minn Robert James Fugate Elmer Jack

Mansfield Criticizes ABM Action In Defense Bill

Washington AP Senate action on a 19.9 billion military procurement bill faced criticism from Senate Democratic Leader Mike Mansfield who charged excess costs in the Safeguard ABM project and linked the compromise to pet projects of Rep. Mendel Rivers. He accused the House Senate conference of kowtowing to an outside Pentagon client and warned the language shifts weaken defense related research requirements as the measure moves to President Nixon for signing. The bill funds military aid in Southeast Asia, open ended aid to Israel, counsels Soviet encroachment warnings, and finances basic weapon systems amid controversy.

Washington Senate Pentagon Nixon House Mike Mansfield Armed Services Committee Mansfield Mendel Rivers D-8.c Rivers House Committee Secretary of Defense Southeast Asia Israel Middle East

Goodell Says Agnew Moves to Purge Him in Senate

New York AP Goodell acusa Agnew of trying to purge him from the Senate amid Nixon policy tensions. He likens Agnew's rhetoric to McCarthy era climate, as Ottinger and Buckley challenge him for a full term. Nixon has not endorsed Goodell.

New York Charles EB. Goodell R-N.y Nixon Spiro T. Agnew Senate Agnew Joseph McCarthy Wisconsin Goodell Richard L. Ottinger James Buckley Goodrell Nelson A. Rockefeller Robert F. Kennedy

Nixon at Southeastern Fair and Muskie poll skim

Atlanta AP reports President Nixon spent a day at the Southeastern Fair signing autographs and addressing marriage questions from a reporter about his daughter while New York pollster Louis Harris says Muskie would edge Nixon if the voting age drops to 18. Harris notes 18 20 group results and overall Muskie leads Nixon 43 to 42.

Atlanta Tricia Nixon Prince Spadee Britain New York Edmund S. Muskie Maine Richard M. Nixon Louis Harris Harris New York Post Muskie Hubert H. Humphrey John V. Lindsay George C. Wallace Humphrey Lindsay Wallace

Dance fundraiser nets 137 dollars for Happy House

Mrs Louid Curtis director of Happy House Day Gala Center said the benefit dance held Saturday at Garfield Sahoo was quite a success. The Starlighters Club sponsored the event and netted 137.20 for the center. Proceeds funded a wagon wheelbarrow toy fire truck puzzles and an outdoor swing and balls for the school.

Louid Curtis Garfield Sahoo HappiPy House Starlighters Club Cuzz Tig

Court to rule on defense attorney pay

Missouri Supreme Court will decide if court appointed lawyers must be paid by the state despite no funding from the Legislature. Appeals from Randolph County involve John Charles Green charged with escape and William Coleman jailed for a tavern fire slaying. Bar associations argue a Supreme Court ruling makes payment mandatory. assistant AG notes no statute or appropriation.

Jefferson City Missouri Supreme Court Randolph County Lawson Romiue John Charles Green Moberly Cotty Lancaster

Judges Strike Down New York Busing Law

A three judge panel ruled New York States anti busing statute unconstitutional saying it violates the equal protection clause. The law limits involuntary busing for racial balance and mainly applies to appointed city school boards in Buffalo. The decision noted voluntary plans have not solved segregation and cited Buffalo as example with many schools over 90 percent black. The state AG office indicated an appeal possible to the Supreme Court.

Buffalo New York State Aca General’s ‘Office Supreme Court New York Iatel Louisiana Mississippi Georgia Alabama Donald Lee National Association For the Advancement of Colored People Erwin. Johnson

GM&O Car Derails Near Bowling Green

A Gulf Mobile and Ohio railroad car derailed at 6:30 am today on a high bridge over a blacktop road just east of Bowling Green. The front end of the car behind it was forced off the track. Railroad officials expect the track to be cleared by late this afternoon.

Pam Polis Daniel Lee Mexico Jennings Laaiers Hood Choice O Railroad Railroad Bowling Green Cats Ware Gulf Mobile and Ohio

Mansfield Cite Record On Symington in 1969 Vote Gap

Jefferson City reports Sen. Mike Mansfield quoted about Sen. Stuart Symington’s voting record. Symington missed 105 votes in December due to his wife Eve’s illness, while he cast 136 of 140 votes in the first 11 months of 1969. Opponent Danforth criticized Symington’s overall record.

Jefferson City Mike Mansfield D-Mont U.S Seni Stuart’ Symington T.I Mansfield Symington Sen Symingion John Danforth

Wright Back Home After Burn Surgery

Henry Wright of 303 E Bolivar Sr. returned home from the University of Missouri Medical Center in Columbia after surgery Tuesday. Wright, badly burned in a June 16 MFA Lou dean Mill explosion, underwent ear surgeries and now visits weekly for checkups.

Henry Wright University of Missouri Medgal Center Columbia Wright MFA Loudean T ‘He Medical Center

Nixon pledges funds for minority banks plan

The Nixon administration will deposit 35 million dollars into banks owned by blacks, Puerto Ricans, and Mexican-Americans and will urge private industry and government entities to double the federal share. The program aims for 100 million dollars over the next year, announced by Commerce Secretary Stans and Treasury Undersecretary Walker, praised by Unity Bank & Trust Co. leader Donald Sneed and Harlem’s Freedom National Bank chief William Hudgins.

Washington Nixon Crnmefits Commerce Maurice H. Stans the Treasury Charles J. Walker Donald’ Sneed Unity Bank & Trust Co Boston William Hudgins Freedom National Bank New York Harlem

Lawn-Runners Try To Repair Damage

Jack Nelson of Olivette found his lawn churned by automobile tires on returning home. By Thursday evening the lawn was largely repaired and a note on the door apologized for the damage, saying the writers had raked it up and would not repeat the act. The note bore two signatures not disclosed.

ST. Louis Jack Nelson Olivette Nelson

Indiana Klan Plans Outdoor Walk in New Castle

Indiana Ku Klux Klan leader Grand Dragon William N. Chaney urges 100 percent participation in a Saturday walk through New Castle courthouse square, 30 miles east of Indianapolis, noting cold weather will force indoor activities soon.

New Castle Ind Indiana Ku Klux Grand Dragon William N.chaney Indianapolis Chaney

Truce Teams Bring Halt In Shooting In Middle East

Jordanian government to recognize only Al Fatah led by Yasir Arafat, while Arab truce teams persuade guerrillas and army troops to halt fighting in Palestinian strongholds. Rewards offered for Dr George Habash, with Rambha and Irbid quiet after shelling reports. Moscow backs Cairo peace efforts as US urges order in Middle East. 90 day cease fire to November 5.

Jordan al- Tatah Yasir Arafat Adnan Abu Odeh al Fatah Odeh George Habash Popular Front For the Liberation’ of Palestine Middle East Beirut Lébanon al Fa‘tah Amman Ramlha Damascus-Amman Syria Rambha Irbid Hussein Egypt Gamal Abdel Nasser Figaro Jean- Francois Chauvel Nasser Cairo Israel Red Cross United Nations Relief Works Agency CARE Catholic’ Relief Organization Alexei N. Kosygin Moscow Soviet Union Melvin R. Laird U.S Ankara Turkey United States

Trucker Wins Award For Saving Four Lives

Dav id Lankford of Overland Missouri was honored by the Missouri Bus and Truck Association for bravery after stopping at a U S 50 head on crash east of St Louis. He used a fire extinguisher to control fires until authorities arrived, helped extinguish flames, and aided rescuers as four people were saved while three died. Lankford, 53, a married father of four, had previously earned three safety awards.

GAKE Illinois Highway Patrol Lankford

Pentagon to train 800 air marshal guards next week

Washington reports 800 military guards from all armed services will train at Fort Dix to serve as sky marshals aboard civilian airliners. They will receive 54 dollars monthly extra pay and work until a permanent 2,500 civilian force is ready in about three months.

Washington Ft. Dix V.J Pentagon Defense Department Jerry W. Friedheim Department . . of Transportation Sudbrook

Hazelwood Rescinds School Close Order in Suburb

Hazelwood board rescinds an order to close district schools Oct. 15 and move the election date for a new tax levy from Nov. 5 to Oct. 21. The action follows a Missouri attorney general ruling that a district must operate until state financial aid ends. Hazelwood, serving about 25,000 students, has seen four levy attempts. The $5.94 per $100 valuation levy requires two thirds approval.

Hazelwood St, Louis Board of Education Missouri Atty John C. Danforth F . Hazelwood Missouri Hazelwood Public Schools

Teacher Can Paddle Says Florida Court

In Miami a court found no fear of parental reprisals for paddling in schools. Florida Education Association executive secretary Wally Johnson said the decision helps restore respect for authority in public schools. Dade County Criminal Court Judge Paul Baker dismissed charges against teacher Jos Rayder, filed by a parent whose child was paddled.

Tallahassee Fla Miami Florida Education Associaion Wally Johson Dade County Criminal Court Paul Baker Jos; Rayder

More Than One For The Road

A truck was sideswiped by a car on U S 40 in Havre de Grace Maryland Thursday, overturning and spilling 41 000 pounds of bourbon. No injuries reported. Police investigated the crash and motorists were detoured while cleanup continued.

Havre DE Grace I .Ap U.S

University of Oregon Offers Frisbee Techniques Course

In Eugene, 50 students registered for a one credit course this semester titled Frisbee techniques and special implications. Citizens questioned the educational value of a credit Frisbee class at a state university as officials later noted the course would be offered without credit.

Eugene, Ore University of Oregon Eugene

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