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Newspaper

Mexico Ledger

Location

Mexico, Missouri, United States of America

Date

Oct 22, 1970

Page

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Nixon doctrine rethinks U S force posture amid nuclear duel

AP analysis describes the Nixon administration backing massive nuclear retaliation while trimming conventional forces. Melvin Laird signals readiness to fund sea based missiles or bombers if talks fail, as the Army Navy and Air Force face drawn down sizes and renewed emphasis on deterrence through nuclear power and negotiated overseas retreat.

Fred 8. Hoffman Washington WI Nixon United States Soviet Union Melvin R. Laird Laird Pentagon Eisenhower Russia Stanley Resor U.S Marine Corps Congress Resor

Duckhunter Drowns in Missouri Boat Accident

A boat overturned on a Unionville lake while two men were placing duck decoys. Gary Lee Starns, 31, drowned. His companion, Robert Stotlemite, 46, wore a life jacket and was rescued.

Unionville Gary Lee Starns Robert Stotlemyte

War threat note found at scene of five deaths in California

A bizarre war threat note left at a Cruz home warns that anyone who misuses the natural environment will die. Five people were slain there. Other AP reports include Soviets joining a search for a missing American plane near the Turkish border with two U.S. generals aboard. Nixon to meet the Soviet foreign minister to discuss East-West issues amid negotations era. In Saigon, the U.S. Command says 40 Americans killed in action in Vietnam last week, with 33 noncombat deaths, the second lowest weekly toll in 454 years.

Ankara Turkey Washington Nixon Kremlin Saigon U.S Vietnam

Symington Says He's No Rubber Stamp

Senator Stuart Symington campaigns for a fourth term in Missouri and attacks President Nixon's pre election visit urging votes for his opponent John Danforth. The report notes Symington claims constituents expect him to resist blindly any presidential legislation.

Kansas City Stuart Symington D-Mo Senate Nixon Missouri Symington John C. Danforth Washington Montreal Caland Nadian Quebec

Forty Gls Die In Vietnam Week Of War Report

Saigon based U.S. Command said 40 Americans were killed in action in Vietnam last week, the second lowest weekly toll in years, with 43 nonbattle deaths. Allied forces killed 1,088 NVA and Viet Cong, while 432 U.S. troops and 858 South Vietnamese soldiers were wounded. Total U.S. combat deaths rise to 43,861, with allied and South Vietnamese losses and Cambodian clashes noted. Sources cited low enemy activity and disengagement as reasons for the drop.

U.S Saigon Vietnam U.S. Command Seite Cambodia Phnom Penh

South African waitress Miles linked to Cuba spying

Reports allege Mary Miles born Kimberley South Africa worked at the South African Embassy in Washington from 1969 until recently and aided a Cuban spy network. FBI reportedly had names of over 100 men she dated while employed by a Cuban organization. U N diplomats and Canadian terrorists figure in the scandal with expulsions and investigations ongoing.

Johannesburg South Africa Cuba Washington Jennifer Milés United Nations Express Quebec Pierre Laporte James Cross Wahington Pretolitica Shekeerati Aia Telat Saree Sueoehy Unies Na Fe Die Tratavaltions Waskabout Ion Dewepapers Mary Kimberley Aaid Cana Tecarying Ment I Vana FBI

Hills Family Heads to Ghana Transfer

Mr and Mrs D R Hills and children Darren and Heather arrived from Ravenswood West Virginia to visit their parents Mr and Mrs David Hill and Mr and Mrs C Hudson Long. Mr Hill will depart next week for Ghana Africa where he has been transferred by Kaiser Aluminum. He will be joined by his family at the start of the year.

D. R. Hill Darren Heather Ravenswood W. Va Mra David Hill C. Hudson Long Hill Ghana Africa Kaiser Aluminum

Lowe Heads William Woods College Board at Fall Meeting

Members elected eight officers for the 1970 71 term at the regular fall meeting held Saturday Oct 10. Four officers were re elected: William Lowe chairman Curtis Blattner secretary J W Prada assistant secretary and John Harris assistant treasurer. New officers include Melvin G Hall first vice chairman Amy McNutt second vice chairman Holton Price Jr third vice chairman and Sam B Cook treasurer. Additional board members listed include Ralph G Aldridge John Armbruster John G Burton Mrs John Carroll Cullen Coil William Cornelius William Courtney Clark Cox Mrs Lester L Cox A L Crow Thomas B Curtis Mrs Milton Duvall George C Dyer Dr W Francis English William Hungate Rev Raymond McCallister Roy M Martin Robert E Sayad and C A M Morris.

William’ Woods College Board of Directors William §. Lowe Mexico Curtis E. Blattner Fulton J. W. Prada Melvin G. Hall Webster Groves Amy McNutt San Antonio Texas Holton R. Price Jr St. Louis Sam B. Cook Jefferson City Ralph G. Aldridge Kansas City John H. Armbruster John G. Burton St.Louis John Carroll Cincinnati Ohio Cullen Coil William E. Cornelius William R. Courtney Clark Cox Lester L. Cox Springfield A. L. Crow Boonville Thomas B. Curtis Chicago Ill Milton Duvall Clarksville George C. Dyer W. Francis English Columbia William L. Hungate Troy Raymond McCallister Glendale Roy M. Martin Robert E. Sayad C. A.M. Morris Chicago, Il Homer Tolin

Halloween Candy Sale On Courthouse Square

The Jaycee Wives will sell candy on the courthouse square Friday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Proceeds exceed $500 for the National Kidney Foundation. Candy price is $1.00 per item.

Jaycee National Kidney Foundation Robert Kirgan Jaycee Wives

YD Leader For Bond

Michael Box of Kansas City state chairman of the College Young Democrats endorses Republican Kit Bond for Missouri state auditor. Box calls the office ineffective and says endorsing Bond serves the state and party, despite party norms.

Jefferson CITY Bond Michael Box Kansas City College Young Democrats Christopher Kit) Bond Box Bond Headquarters Democratic Party Southwest Missouri State College Springfield State Auditor Missouri

Third in Royal Fine Harness at American Royal Auction

Spotlighter placed third in the Royal Fine Harness at the American Royal show, owned by Mr. and Mrs. Henry Kaufman of Omaha, from Simmons Heart of America sale consignments. Jimmy Gray won, Bonheur's Show Me was second, Supreme Flame placed in the three gaited class. Tom Moore rode Starlight Hour to win the $1000 mare stake, with Dean McClean Davis owning both in Kentucky. Belissma and Red Rooster also placed in their divisions. Diamond Lil, Missouri Fair World Champion, showed by a new owner and finished third in the fine harness ladies class.

Spoligter Simmons Heart of America Henry Kaufman Omaha Jimmy Gray Bonheur New Bloomfield Diamond Lil Warrenton Ron Canopy

Ferguson is Dismissed From St Luke's Hospital

George B. Ferguson has been redismissed from St Luke's Hospital in St. Louis after undergoing tests and treatment.

George B. Ferguson St. Luke‘s Hospital St. Louis

NorCal Plans Homecoming Festivities

North Callaway High School in Auxvasse hosts a homecoming day with 7:30 p.m. football kickoff against Fayette. The schedule includes pep talks, skits, a bonfire, a 1:30 p.m. parade, Thunderbird Marching Band, cheerleaders, and homecoming queen candidates led by Suzie Spradlin.

Rel Norepee Nori Calaway Fayette Fray Aifternoon Thunderbird Suzie Spradlin Rosses Miss Spradlin Homer Spradlin Auxvasse North Callaway Jeanie Applebee Robert Applebee Charlotte Hoover Charles Hoover Kathy LaFon Jac LaFon Jana Trammell Jake Trammmell Joy Vore Marvin Vore

Unclear fragment on Mexico pageant or event

Fragmentary notes mention names such as Miss Natey father Mra Charlotte dehes Linda and sponsor Callaway with references to a superintendent, suggesting a local pageant or event. Text is garbled with missing verbs and places, hindering full understanding.

Cal Cnet Spotsgord Natey Mra Charlotte Dehes Linda Stasie Conse Ieee Eponste

Monroe Nursing Home Site Decision Delayed

A special nursing-home board meeting delayed the final site decision for the Motes County Nursing Home to at least next Thursday. The delay seeks more information on utilities road accessibility and site preparation as a second meeting is scheduled for 2 p.m. next Thursday. The board also discussed plans for the annual election with Walter Quinn’s term expiring soon and eligibility details to be announced.

Sparis Motes County Nursing Home Area One Walter Quinn

Stoutsville Woman Injured As Car Skids On Wet Paris Street

Miss Debra Perrigo, 48, of Stoutsville, was hospitalized after a car driven by Leon Pease, 18, of Paris, skidded on a wet Main Street and plunged into a roadside ditch. The vehicle was demolished. authorities report possible back injury.

Wee Stouteville Paris Stoutsville Aldrain Hospital Highway Patrol Debra Perrigo Add Bari ‘Perrido Stoutavillé Pasden Gee Leon Peass

Maharaja Contest Leads Change as Webber Tops Field

Jack Webber, Rotary candidate, takes the Maharaja lead in the Red Stocking Follies pageant sponsored by the Knights of Columbus. DiBlasi falls to a later spot. Mirts of Kiwanis sits second while Dennis Diederich Optimist Club Paul E. Sitton Lions Club and Charles Peck Jaycees remain in the field as five cent votes determine the outcome before the Saturday crowning.

Jack. Webber Maharaja Jack Webber Rotary Club Ioe Frank DiBlasi Knights of Columbus Tas DiBlasi Jack Mirts Kiwanis Iis Dennis Diederich Optimist Club Paul E. Sltton Lions 'Club Charles Peck Jaybees

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