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Newspaper

Mexico Ledger

Location

Mexico, Missouri, United States of America

Date

Oct 21, 1970

Page

6

Leary Flees to Algeria Amid Exile and Asylum Claim

Timothy Leary, the fugitive former Harvard lecturer and LSD advocate, reportedly arrived in Algiers with his wife Rosemary and sought political asylum. Algerian officials confirmed his arrival as Yippies claimed he was alive and well in Algiers, tying his escape from a California prison to support from the Weather Underground and the Black Panther movement.

Algiers Timothy Leary Algeria Black Panther Party Leary California Rosemary Yippiés Youth International Party New York Harvard Yipples Women’s House of Detention Weatherman Bernardina Dohrn Angela Davis FBI Miss Davis Miss Dohrn Weathermen San Luis Obispo Calaf Miss Collin U.S Learys Will Eldridge Cleaver el Biar Texas United States Mexico

Woman Tries One Last Jackpot in Helena Slot Bust

In Helena Montana police removed 33 illegal slot machines from a shop on Last Chance Gulch. As officers loaded the machines onto trucks an unidentified woman stopped at a quarter machine, was told to leave by Police Chief Jack Williams, and departed.

Helena Mont Jack Williams Williams Last Chance Gulch

Diary excerpts reveal LBJ cannot exit Vietnam war

New York AP reports excerpts from Mrs. Lyndon B. Johnson’s diary in McCall’s reveal a stubborn stance on Vietnam. She notes March 1, 1963, that Johnson could not see a path to ending the war and quotes his remark about not finishing it with what he has. The diary covers Kennedy’s Dallas assassination and a 1966 encounter with Richard Nixon.

New York Lyndon B. Johnson Snd North Vietnam United States Vietnam Lyndon White House McCall's Magazine Neyer Richward Nixon Nixon Johnson President Kennedy Dallas Mrs. Johnson Mrs. Kennedy

New Girl Scout Troop Forms at Eugene Field

A newly registered Girl Scout troop at Eugene Field held its third meeting at the school with twenty girls and leaders present. Patrols for six weeks include sixth grade Mary Allen, fifth grade Kelli Dutton, and fourth grade Lesa Sprouls and Carol Duty. Officers are Susan Bush and Jamie Nielsen with Brenda Stone pro tem. Also present were Laura Napier Anita Bush Michelle Jerichon Judith Bush Susie Huey Penny Umstattd Laurie Washenbach Cynthia Fuqua Laurie Johnson Linda Allen Lynn Johnson and Mrs Albert Dutton and Mrs Joe Stone assisted as leaders. A sewing class has begun for sewing badges.

Eugene Field Mary Allen Kelli Dutton Lesa Sprouls Carol Duty Susan Bush Scribe Jamie Nielsen Mary Alten Brenda Stone Scribe Susan Bush Treasurrer Albert Dutton Joe Stone Laura Napier Anita Bush Michelle Jerichon Janice Stamper Terri O'Neal Melissa Staples Judith Bush Susie Huey Penny Umsta

Theatre series opens Fulton at William Woods

The William Woods Westminster College theatre series opens with The Night Thoreau Spent in Jail. Performances run October 29 30 31 and November 5 6 7 in the new William Woods campus center auditorium.

Fulton William Woods Westminster College Theatre Thoreau

Save Money Mail Packages By Nov 14

Postmaster Margaret Mackie urges postal customers to mail Christmas packages before November 14 to save 15 cents per dollar and ensure faster, safer delivery. She notes insuring parcels is the easiest way to guarantee home delivery and recommends including sender and return address inside the package to reduce losses.

Margaret Mackie Roney Miss Mackie Mackie

Police Welcomed This Demonstrator in Boston

Eileen Gibbons led a small demonstration in front of a police station carrying a sign thanking police and firefighters. Police briefly interrupted to shake her hand, as she represented about 20 neighborhood women who decided weeks earlier to show support for public servants.

Boston Eileen Gibbons

GOP Chairman backs Agnew for 1972 ticket in Baltimore

GOP National Chairman Rogers G Moen says he plans to renominate Spite T Agnew for vice president in 1976 and keep options open. Morton told Republicans at a fundraising dinner that Agnew has “done more for the United States” than any other, while Agnew sat nearby with Maryland officials and party leaders.

Baltimore Rogers G. B. Moen T. Agnew Morton United States Agnew GOP Marys

Nixon aide comments on presidential ambitions in 1972 race

A Nixon aide, Agnew, said he would not rule out running for president again, amid questions about whether Nixon would pursue a 1972 bid. The remarks followed speculation on a new administration and potential changes.

White House Agnew Nixon Miohta Agiaw

Agnew Campaign Swing Sparks National Commentary

Vice President Richard Nixon Agnew launches a rapid campaign tour after two days in Illinois and Washington. He plans Iowa Arizona and Connecticut visits while drawing criticism from liberals over his nationwide travel and remarks on media figures. He suggests a televised interview with notable commentators could be of interest.

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St Louis Suburbs Push Tax Proposals for Schools

Riverview Gardens and Hazelwood districts ask voters again to approve operating levies. Riverview proposes 8.84 per 100 value and a 4.2 million bond for classrooms, raising 82 cents from last year. If rejected, Riverview and Hazelwood plan closures after Friday and on November 17.

LOUIS Louleaves Echool Districte Ware Apaprova Riverview Gardens Hazelwood

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