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Newspaper
Mexico Ledger
Location
Mexico, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Oct 22, 1973
Page
1
Associated Press reports many Arabs and Israelis doubt the U.N. call for an in-place cease-fire in the Middle East war. Some residents remain skeptical while a columnist for a major Israeli newspaper weighs in on the peace effort.
United Nations Security Council adopted a cease-fire resolution after Kissinger and Brezhnev reached a weekend accord. It calls for a frozen line, immediate start on 1967 withdrawal and new peace talks, with 14 to 0 vote and China abstaining. Israelis seek secure borders and POW exchanges. Reactions vary across regions.
AP reports more than 190 dead with 300 to 400 feared buried or swept to sea after a six hour deluge in Granada Province. Most victims lived in Puerto Lumbreras or La Rabita. Heavy rain reached 15 inches, trapping residents in their beds Friday. Local police said the disaster leveled parts of the two towns.
In Moscow AP reports Soviet dissident Andrei Sakharov demands withdrawal of Arab backing for Israel. He warns of consequences if support continues, noting threats from Black September members who have not harmed his family or him.
Maria Callas arrives in Hamburg to launch a comeback world tour after an eight year absence. The tour with Giuseppe Di Stefano was to begin in London but was postponed amid reports of eye trouble.
DETROIT AP United Auto Workers leader Leonard Woodcock says a national Ford strike could be authorized for Friday if talks fail by today. About 185,000 Ford workers in 28 states would be affected. Ford officials remain hopeful for a settlement by Friday despite overtime and early retirement demands from the union.
The UN Security Council backed a cease fire plan amid heavy fighting along the Suez Canal and in Syria. Egypt reported fierce battles east of the canal while Israel claimed gains and warned it would hold certain lands. Arab oil nations cut U.S. shipments as Iraq nationalized a Shell stake in Basrah.
The House initiates impeachment by simple majority while the Senate conducts the trial with a two thirds vote to convict. The chief justice presides, and conviction leads to removal and disqualification from future office. A Johnson impeachment trial nearly reached approval in 1868. A 718 page volume on impeachment history was compiled by the House Judiciary Committee for public release at $4.40.
Sen. William J. Cason, D Clinton, warned in Kansas City that Gov. Christopher Bond's administration will self-destruct within three years unless it changes course. He criticized the lack of a legislative program and alleged officials were told not to discuss bills with lawmakers, urging pre-filing by December 1 to have a chance in the next short session.
Government marines using assault boats retook Phun Daun Mao village across the Mekong from Kompong Cham. Forces have fought to expand control around the district capital 47 miles northwest of Phnom Penh since repelling a September assault. In Phnom Penh a cabinet reshuffle was planned with most ministers kept.
The FBI is probing the disappearance of a confidential file tied to the Key Biscayne Savings and Loan Association run by associates of Charles G. Bebe Rebozo. The Federal Home Loan Bank Board reported the missing documents to the FBI and a Sun report notes a federal deposit insurance application approval reversal under scrutiny by the House Banking Committee for possible influence by Rebozo.
President Ferdinand E. Marcos said he would call another referendum next year on martial law but ruled out returning to normal politics. In an interview with the Manila Times Journal he said lifting martial law or convening the interim national assembly was not planned.
President Nixon may need divine guidance during the Watergate crisis, says Billy Graham. The evangelist notes he will not advise resignation and cites his long friendship with Nixon and Senator Ervin. Graham compares the nation’s peril to the Civil War era and Lincoln’s call to prayer.
The Mexico Public Safety Department and the PTA will conduct bicycle inspections and registration this week at Hawthorne School Wednesday at McMillan Eugene Field and Garfield with 50 cent permanent registration. After Nov 1 police will enforce bicycle rules and promote Safe Bike Rider of the Week awards with reflective stickers and safety ID cards issued at schools and police stations.
Les Runnels, president of the Mexico Community Teachers Association, urges all Mexico School District residents to visit schools during American Education Week from October 21. Observers can tour classrooms 8:30 a.m. to 3:15 p.m. and ask officials questions to strengthen community support for public education.
In Yacuiba near La Paz Bolivia hijackers still hold an Argentine airliner in the harsh 116 degree heat. Twenty five passengers were released Sunday leaving 18 aboard including hijackers and crew. Bolivia won't negotiate as the Boeing 737 sits on a soft runway with no jet fuel.
MHS announces Test Night for juniors and seniors this Friday October 26 at 7 30 pm in the Auditorium. The meeting explains test types and emphasizes PSAT importance with counselors urging attendance. Girls varsity tennis to play Kirksville this afternoon at 4 pm in Kirksville. An essay contest is sponsored by the Missouri Association of Life Underwriters with details via Mrs Lingworth.
In Miami a homeless man died after four teenagers doused him with gasoline and set him ablaze. Before dying, the victim named one attacker. The four youths, all around 15, also attacked two other men in an alley behind an abandoned building. No arrests reported.
Mrs Herbert Blades of 1008 North Olive Street suffered a stroke last night and was admitted to Boone County Hospital in Columbia. Her husband reports she is resting comfortably in room 672.
Los Angeles report claims a chewable Vitamin E diet helps overweight people lose weight quickly while eating much as they want. It advertises average losses of at least a pound daily without exercise, with testimonials from those who shed pounds using a plan that includes E tablets and foods, priced from five to ten dollars for varying day supplies.
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