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Newspaper

Mexico Ledger

Location

Mexico, Missouri, United States of America

Date

Oct 12, 1970

Page

10

Episcopal clash over reforms rocks Houston meeting

In Houston the Episcopal Church faced leadership doubts as Bishop John Hines defended a $5 million aid program to the poor amid changes granting more minority representation. A constitutional vote loomed, while debates over grants to some groups drew sharp contention and calls for leadership review.

Houston Tex Sohnm Hines Ce Liberationa Hines Min Sister of Change

Teenagers March Against Hunger in St Louis

About 2 000 teenagers joined a Smile march against hunger sponsored by the local chapter of the American Freedom from Hunger Foundation. Participants pledged sponsorship per tile walked to fund foreign food programs and local initiatives in St Louis and Kinloch Mo. The walk began at St Louis University High School, routed through several city areas.

SY. Louis S. Louis University High School St. Louis Greg Darn Fede St. Louis University Econ

Youth Killed At Work On Antenna

ST. LOUIS AP John M. Beer of north St. Louis and Black Jack was killed Sunday while assisting a neighbor to mount a citizen band antenna. Dale M. Jost, 49, was knocked unconscious but later listed in satisfactory condition at Christian Hospital Northwest. Authorities said the 12,000 volt line energized the antenna.

ST. Louis John M. Beer North St. Louis Dale M. Jost Christian Hospital Northwest

Symington Seeks Change In Farm Bill

ST LOUIS AP Sen Stu Symington of Missouri interrupted his campaign schedule to return to Washington for a drive to change the farm bill. He warned the House Senate conference measure could be disastrous for Missouri farmers if enacted, noting it would remove the parity concept from feed grains and affect prices of grains cattle and hogs. He urged Senate action to reinstate parity and cancelled two Kansas City appearances as staff filled in.

ST. Louis Stuart Symington D-Mo Washington House Senate Conference Committee Missouri Senate Kansas City

Springfield Appoints Prosecutor Candidate for Dallas and Douglas

Jefferson City reports Max Bacon, 29, a Springfield Democrat, named prosecuting attorney for Dallas County by Gov. Warren E. Hearnes, then for Douglas County. Bacon, former Springfield city prosecutor, expects Dallas tenure to end in January when Theodore Scott, the Republican nominee, takes over. He holds a BA from Southwest Missouri State College and a law degree from the University of Missouri while aiming to unseat Rep. Edward Groves in November.

Jefferson City Max Bacon Springfield Dallas Douglas Dallas County Warren E. Hearnes Douglas County Bacon Greene Webster County Springfield City Theodore Scott Southwest Missouri State College University of Missouri Edward Doc)Groves

Eagleton Urges US Health Workforce Growth

Senator Thomas Eagleton urged expanding the national supply of doctors dentists and nurses to meet rising demand amid Medicare and Medicaid strains. He cited Missouri time to resolve fiscal issues to avoid losing federal Medicaid funds and spoke at Community Memorial Hospital in Moberly marking its 50th anniversary.

Moberly Thomas F. Eagleton D-Mo Eagleton Congress Missouri Sen Symington Community Memorial Hospital

Personal News of Montgomery Schedule Highlights

Montgomery and surrounding towns feature political events in October. Gene Hamilton, Callaway County prosecutor, appears in Middletown on October 8. Congressman Bill Hungate visits Jonesburg on October 14, with Secretary James Kirkpatrick in Tyellsville on October 23. The Republican setup lists Bellflower Spaehantys Hall October 8 with Tom Reed speaker, plus Middletown October 15, Montgomery City October 23 and October 29.

Montgomery Middletown Gene Hamilton Callaway County Jonesburg Bill Hungate Tyellsville James Kirkpatrick Bellflower Spaehant Ys Hall Tom Reed Montgomery City

Youth Tells f Drug Use At St. Joseph

A St Joseph teenager told the mayor's drug committee he knows about 75 of 100 local youths who have tried drugs and that more than 20 percent of his friends smoke marijuana. The panel heard concerns about Central High School and rising hospital overdoses as education efforts begin.

ST. Joseph, Mo Buchanan County Jamies C. Robertson Robertson Bill Bennett Central High School Lawrence Kan Denver Bennett

Delta Queen Accident and Genoa Kidnapping Ransom

Genoa dispatch reports the Delta Queen involved in a collision with a car. Four men who abducted the son of Genoa's wealthiest widow and held him five days in the mountains released him unharmed and appear to have received a ransom of 320000 dollars.

Genoa

Delta Queen Hits Car As It Sinks Near Dock

The Delta Queen sternwheeler collided with a parked car at its wharf, the vehicle rolled into the water but did not sink. The car was later pulled away by another boat. In Atlanta, Nixon aide Stein said Republicans may have their best chance yet to build support this fall.

Cincinnati Sergio Gadolla Herbert G. Klein Atlanta, Ga Nixon Macnendle

Puerto Rico Flood Relief Efforts Sweep Island

Hal Boyle reports on Puerto Rico as bulldozers clear mud and debris after six days of torrential rain. Firemen civil defense volunteers and residents aid in cleanup while TV drives raise funds. Governor seeks federal disaster designation and $10 million in relief. Jarome Alto records 36 inches of rain and multiple communities see over 20 inches.

San Juan Red Cross Torren Sezink PR. (Ap Puerto Rico Luis A. Ferra Nixon U.S. Commonwealth Island Jarome Alto

Personal News Of Wellsville Continues

Mrs. Lucille Jennings remains under doctor care after being struck by a car in the Audrain Hospital parking lot. The incident occurred recently as noted in Wellsville society notices.

Lucille Jennings Audrain

Personal News Of Vandalia Continues With Hospital Stay

Vandalia society notes report Miss Iva Kees and Damon Pabst were discharged from Audrain and Levering Hospitals respectively. Eiltia Smith of Fulton visited Saturday. Mrs. Charles Brothers and Mrs. George Winn hosted guests as United Methodist Church plans a food and yard sale October 16-17 sponsored by WSCS.

Oscar Gooch Levering Hospital Iva. Kees Damon Pabst Doris Beard Audrain Hospital Eiltia Smith Fulton Charles Brothers The United Methodist Church George Winn

Ransom Plot Involving Swiss Code and Banknotes

A fragment describes a ransom plan involving a radio coded "Swiss" once and a prearranged drop of a 110 pound bag of banknotes at a set spot. The text hints at a crime setup with a coded signal and financial demand but lacks full details.

Island crop damage tally tops 40 million dollars

The chairman of the House Agricultural Committee stated that crop losses in the southern portion of the Island are estimated at more than 40 million dollars. The figure signals widespread agricultural impact and potential policy responses.

House Agricultural Committee

Not Much Sunshine In Weather Forecast

Kansas City weather forecast notes clearing tonight in Missouri with partly cloudy to cloudy conditions Tuesday. Lows tonight mid 40s to mid 50s and Tuesday highs around 70. Sunday high in state was 68 in Kansas City. Extended outlook shows cooling Wednesday through Friday with Friday morning lows from about 40 northwest to 50s southeast. Chance of showers expected Wednesday and Thursday.

Kansas City Missouri

Nobel Prize Laureate Secludes Himself Amid Attention

Nobel winner Alexander Solzhenitsyn refused interview questions from four reporters at his Moscow area shelter and shut the door. He is staying in a garage apartment near Rostropovich and wife Galina Vishnevskaya, amid exile from the Soviet Writers’ Union and unclear plans to attend the Stockholm prize ceremony.

Zhukovka

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