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Newspaper

Mexico Ledger

Location

Mexico, Missouri, United States of America

Date

Oct 22, 1974

Page

1

Court Holds Tapes In Washington

A federal judge in Washington blocked the White House from releasing Nixon tapes and papers while ruling on who owns presidential materials. Judge Charles Richey ordered preservation in Washington with access limited to subpoenas or court orders and set a November hearing to decide ownership and executive privilege questions.

Nixon Washington Richey California Ford White House Supreme Court

Payroll Giving Urged For Chest Mexico Area Drive

Orvie Nix the Mexico Area Community Chest drive chairman urged payroll deductions as the painless way to give. He cited past neighborly help and explained the goal of 55000 this year. Commerce Bank aims for 2000 with president John Cline seeking 100 percent participation and a realistic target.

Orvie Nix Mexico Area Mexico Nix Commerce Bank John Cline

May-December romance ties Welsh youth to 77-year-old aunt

Michael Wilson, a 29-year-old Welsh coal miner's son, says he is engaged to 77-year-old Rachel Fitler, aunt of Happy Rockefeller. He fears London publicity could derail their plans to marry around Christmas after meeting in Palm Beach and becoming engaged in May. Wilson defends the age gap as unimportant and laments media coverage.

Day Wales Happy Rockefeller Rachel Fitter Michael Wilson London Splash Play Miss Fitler Wilson Breakers Palm Beach Fla United States Philadelphia Nelson A. Rockefeller Michael

Deputy Ruth Chosen to Succeed Jaworski in Watergate Probe

A Justice Department source says Deputy Henry Ruth will replace Leon Jaworski as head of the Watergate prosecution. Atty. Gen. Saxbe and White House officials plan to announce Ruth’s appointment after President Ford’s return. Jaworski resigns Friday to return to private practice. Ruth has been the deputy prosecutor since the independent unit’s creation.

Washington Henry Ruth Leon Jaworski Justice Department Atty William B. Saxbe White House Ruth Saxbe Ford Jaworski Watergate Senate Richard M. Nixon Congress Nixon

Ban on Weather War Targets Ocean and Sky Hazards at UN

At the United Nations, Soviet Ambassador Jacob A. Malik urges a convention banning weather warfare, warning of ozone holes, ultraviolet exposure, and tidal waves. He cites plans to curb meteorological and geophysical means used for military aims and notes U S cloud seeding increased rainfall in Indochina. Senator Symington labels Malik's speech superb.

United Nations N.Y Jacob A. Malik United Nations General Assembly Geneva Disarmament Committee Malik Arctic Antarctic U.S. Defense Department Indochina United States U.S Stuart Symington D-Mo

West Virginia Schoolhouse Bombed Again

A Kanawha County school, Midway Elementary on Campbells Creek near Charleston, was bombed early today with minor damage confined to one classroom. The incident follows earlier blasts in the county amid protests over textbook selection. A White House official said Ford would help forestall further violence.

Charleston W.va Kanawha White House Midway Elementary Campbells Creek Sheriff's Department Midway West Branch Cabin Creek Washington Roger D. Semerad Ford

Four Audrain Principals Attend Missouri Conference

Four Audrain County school officials joined more than 500 educators at the 40th annual Missouri Association of Secondary School Principals conference held at the Ramada Inn in Columbia. Attendees from Mexico High School included Principal William Lowry and Assistant Principal David M. Wilkinson. Also present were Robert W. Phillips of Community R-1 High School at Scott's Corner and R C Ledbetter of Van-Far R-1 High School.

Audrain County Missouri Association of Secondary Ramada Inn Columbia William Lowry Mexico High School David M. Wilkinson Robert W. Phillips Scott's Corner R.C. Ledbetter van- Far

Cattlemen Demand Prosecution of Packers and Grocers

Oklahoma cattlemen leaders urged President Ford to pursue charges against meatpackers and retailers for restraint of trade and rising beef prices. John Dunn, joined by Oklahoma Farm Bureau and Farmers Union officials, pressed for active Justice Department action during Ford's fundraising stop.

Oklahoma City Oklahoma Cattlemen’s Association Ford Woodward John Dunn Oklahoma Farm Bureau Oklahoma Farmers Union American National Cattlemen’s Association Justice Department Azarning

Castro Says Russia Doesn't Control Cuba

In a CBS TV interview Fidel Castro rejects the idea that the Cuban revolution simply swapped American domination for Soviet control. He says the Soviets own nothing in Cuba and hopes for better Cuba US relations if the blockade ends. He contrasts Ford with Nixon and notes future meeting of systems when US changes its regime.

Washington Fidel Castro CBS Television Broadcast Tonight Castro Cuba United States Richard M. Nixon Ford Nixon Tubac Ariz U.S

Town imposes 11 00 curfew on youths in Lorain

Lorain city council approved an 11 p.m. curfew for people under 18 citing vandalism drug traffic and related crimes. The ordinance passed 11 to 1 and takes effect immediately. Youths must be chaperoned after 11 p.m. Sunday to Thursday with a 12 30 a.m. extension on weekends.

Lorain, Ohio

Battle Kills 41 In Mozambique

In Lourenco Marques on Monday evening 41 people died in racial clashes triggered by an attack by demobilized Portuguese troops on Black Mozambican soldiers of the government. Ex-servicemen seized arms from four Frelimo troops guarding Noticias and opened fire, with the black guards returning fire, killing at least four Portuguese.

Lourenco Marques Mozambique Mozambique Liberation Front Frelimo Noticias

Mexican Oil Will Sell At Arab Prices

President Ford met Mexican President Luis Echeverria in Tubac and was told Mexico will sell oil at world market prices. The pledge included access to oil produced south of the border, but the price will be Arab-market. Echeverria said Mexico will sell to whoever wants it at the world price.

Oklahoma City Okla United States Ford Luis Echeverria Tucson Ariz Echeverria Tubac Mexico

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