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Newspaper

Mexico Ledger

Location

Mexico, Missouri, United States of America

Date

Oct 21, 1970

Page

10

Going Ahead On Ocean Oil

The Interior Department plans to lease 593000 offshore acres for petroleum development, prioritizing oil needs over spill risks. Regulators promise tighter controls to prevent spills on 127 Louisiana submerged tracts, with a sealed bid auction set for Dec 15 in New Orleans. The report warns short and long term pollution effects and possible cancer-linked outcomes, while acknowledging environmental uncertainties.

Washington Interior Department Department Louisiana New Orleans President’s Council On Environmental Quality

Nobel Peace Prize Goes to High-Yield Grain Expert Borlaug

Oslo reports American agriculturalist Norman Borlaug, leader of the Green Revolution, won the 1970 Nobel Peace Prize. He directs work at Rockefeller Cultural Institute in Mexico and heads a 17-nation team developing high-yield crops. The prize, worth 20 068 dollars, will be presented December 10 in Oslo.

Oslo Norway Norman Ernest Borlaug Borlaug University of Minnesota Mexico City Cresco Iowa Rockefeller Foundation Rockefeller Agricultural Institute Mexico Martin Luther King Jr George C. Marshall Ralph ‘ Bunche Linus Paulig International Labor Organization Geneva Nobel Committee Storting U.S. Department of Agriculture Washington Asia South America Africa Middle East

Moberly Policeman Wounded After Burglary Attempt

Moberly Mo AP Captn Jon Rufkahr shot in leg as burglars fled the Federal Building post office basement entry gained through rear door. They were interrupted before reaching the safe. burglary tools shotgun left behind. a handgun and keys dropped outside. Rufkahr in satisfactory condition at a Moberly hospital. Also notes birth of fourth daughter to J Neil Nielsen Mexico city manager and family.

Moberly Jon Rufkahr Federal Rufkahr

Hints Of Ceasefire This Month

Southeast Asian experts predicted a unilateral cease fire in South Vietnam this month, but the White House denied the timing. President Nixon aides said further announcements would come later as negotiation remains the preferred path. In Saigon, reports said President Thieu ordered officials to protect land and people for a possible cease-fire.

Washington United States Saigon South Vietnam White House Ronald L. Ziegler Nixon Vietnam Ziegler Indochina Nguyen Vat. Thien

Israel tightens missile deadlock at UN session

Prime Minister Golda Meir said Israel may extend the cease fire with Egypt indefinitely but will not resume peace talks until Egypt withdraws SAM2 and SAM3 missiles in the Suez zone. She spoke at the UN General Assembly as the Security Council prepared a broader review of Middle East tensions.

United Nations, N.Y Golda Meir Israel Middle East Egypt Suez Canal U.N Gunnar YV. Jarring Andrei A. Gromyko Gromyko Mahmoud Riad Soviet Union William P. Rogers Security Council Council Rogers Alec Douglas-Home Britain Maurice Schumann France United Nations Gunnar V. Jarring U Thant Jarting General Assembly

UNICEF Canvass To Be Sunday In Mexico

UNICEF drive activity for youth groups in Mexico planned for Sunday afternoon with assembly at 3:30 p.m. at Mexico United Methodist Church. Canvass runs 4 to 5 p.m. Contributions returned with refreshments and a closing dedication service. Sponsoring group is the Mexico Ministerial Alliance.

Unicef Churches of Mexico Fellowship Hall The Mexico Terry Moore First Christian Church Unicef Drive

Democrats to borrow to aid Holman reelection

Kansas City AP report says Governor Warren Hearnes announced that the Democratic party may borrow funds to match Republican spending aimed at defeating state auditor candidate Haskell Holman. He noted the auditor's $20 000 yearly pay and criticized Republican strategy. He also cited Nixon's Kansas City visit aiding the GOP and said he will decide on a possible fourth fiscal session after budget hearings and the election.

Washington White House James L. Buckley U.S New York Ronald L. Ziegler Nixon Buckley Charles E. Goodell Richard’l. Ottinger Goodell Ziegler Spiro T. Agnew Kansas City Democratic Party Haskell Holman Warren E. Hearnes Christopher Bond Democratic State Committee Hearnes Stuart Symington John Danforth Symington

Hydrant Flushing Affects Northeast Town Area

Missouri Cities Water Co will flush hydrants in the northeast area starting tomorrow. The zone lies north of N Liberty Street and east of N Western Avenue. Temporary cloudy water may occur but efforts will be made to minimize customer inconvenience.

Missouri Cities Water Co N. Liberty St N. Western Av

Mexico High School Open House Shows 15 Minute Class Tours

Parents of Mexico High School students may tour a day in the life of a student tomorrow night. The open house features 15 minute class periods to visit teachers and classrooms, followed by a social hour in the school auditorium starting at p.m.

Parents of Mexico

The Enemy Within in Vietnam Economic War

A two month AP study examines corruption and inflations as threats to South Vietnam as U S aid withdraws. It notes graft, black marketeering, and money manipulation weakening the government, army, and civilian life while Vietnamization shifts burden to Vietnamese handlers and remains undercut by widespread bribery and smuggling.

Vietnam Hugh Mulligan Associated Press Writers Saigon South Vietnam U.S Associated Press America Stem Ming Pham Kim Ngoc Nguyen van Thieu Ilegal

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