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Newspaper

Mexico Ledger

Location

Mexico, Missouri, United States of America

Date

Oct 23, 1970

Page

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US Seeks Talks With Two Generals Over Border Incident

The United States pressed the Soviet Union to allow interviews with Maj. Gen. Edward C D Scherrer and Brig. Gen. Claude M McQuarrie Jr who were held after a U S military plane strayed across the Turkish Soviet border landing inside Soviet Armenia. The four captives including the pilot Maj. James P Russell and Turkish Col Deneli were reportedly in good health and the case treated as a border penetration. The embassy seeks access under the U S Soviet consular agreement, while Moscow provided no release timeline.

Moscow U.S Soviet Armenia Edward C.D. Scherrer Turkey Claude M. McQuarrie Jr Soviet Union US. Findasey U.S. Army James P. Russell Piney Woods Miss Deneli Tass Leninakan Peter B. Swiers Russell Kars Ankara

Thieu Rules Out One Way Cease Fire In Vietnam

President Nguyen Van Thieu declared the government will not accept a unilateral cease-fire and only a bilateral accord. He spoke after a national meeting in Vung Tau aimed at extending government control ahead of talks. The White House denied planning a new initiative, and Thieu warned of a possible withdrawal of Vietnam’s delegation if peace talks stall, without setting a deadline.

Vung Tau Vietnam Nguyen van Thieu Thieu Thieuw White House Saigon Paris

Nixon pace to calm inflation taints 1970s politics

AP reports President Nixon and Vice President Agnew are accused of fear politics by Democratic leaders as they seek to reassure voters over inflation. Across the globe, tensions rise with a US plane straying into Soviet Turkish border airspace and Chile imposing tight security after an assassination attempt on the army chief. The Vatican expands outreach to Communist states, while US farmers may be paid to destroy wild marijuana and a Vietnam withdrawal of Navy ships proceeds.

Washington Press Tucson Ariz Nixon United Spiro T. Agnew Soviet Union

Adamses return from Pontiac after unrelated visit

Jane L Nordstrom Judge and Mrs George P Adams have returned home from Pontiac Michigan where they visited their son in law and daughter at Wichita State University. A plane crash killed Jane Louise and an infant weighed six pounds seven and a half ounces. The Adamses were away for twelve days on the scenic route.

George P. Adams Pontiac Mich Wichita Kan Wichita State University Footland Lyle Nordstrom Iball Jennifer Jane Louise

State C of C Opposes Amendment

The State Chamber of Commerce opposes the annual sessions amendment on the November ballot saying it goes too far and could be the most expensive constitutional change in years. It would remove per diem and mileage limits and trip limits, increasing costs and inflation. Glenn E. Scott warns the added session could cost about 800000 and travel and expense caps would rise.

Jefferson City State Chamber of Commerce Glenn E. Scott General Assembly Scott

I Like People Says Pat Nixon in Florida Tour

Mrs Richard M Nixon campaigned for Republican candidates across Florida greeting thousands, receiving keys to two cities and a “Mrs Richard M Nixon Day” designation in Fort Myers. She praised campaigning, said she loves people, and planned further stops in Indianapolis San Diego and San Francisco.

Washington Richard M. Nixon Indianapolis San Diego San Francisco Calif Nixon Senate William C. Craimer Florida Point Brittany Fort Myers

Glass Company Buys Back Old Product

Owens-Illinois, Inc. plans monthly environmental cleanup glass collections in Alton Illinois. The first run on August 29 yielded 110000 pounds of glass diverted from litter into raw material for new glass. Upcoming collections occur on Saturday November 21 and December 19, with a payment of one cent per pound for clean glass.

Alton, Ilc Owens-Iimnois, Inc Owens-Illinois

Baptists Plan 136th Missouri Convention Meeting

About fifteen hundred messengers and visitors are expected to attend the 136th annual Missouri Baptist Convention in Raytown Missouri from October 27 to 20.

Raytown Missouri Baptist Convention

Army Defoliant Use Questioned in Vietnam

A U S Army division and perhaps other units violated a ban on defoliants in Vietnam. The Army reported preliminary IG findings that Orange defoliant was used in May July and August 1970 by elements of the Americal Division. About 100 drums were dispersed in remote Quang Tin and Quang Ngai areas plus one base perimeter defoliated by hand pump.

Saigon Pentagon Vietnam U.S Army Americal Division Quang Tin Quang Ngai da Nang

Police running out of leads in Quebec kidnap case

Montreal AP reports police say they are raiding blind in the Quebec separatist case. The search for two abducted officials continues after one was killed last weekend. Investigators say they have run out of leads and rely on tips from the public.

Canada Montreal Quebec Abe Ptthie

Turkey dinner to aid church debt at St Paul CME

A turkey dinner will be served in the dining room of St Paul CME church on Friday starting at 11 3 m. The senior choir will lead the event. Proceeds benefit the church’s indebtedness. Rev C A Trotter is pastor. Miss Mary Ann Blue is president with Mrs William H Patterson as assistant.

St. Paul Cme C. A. Trotter Mary Ann Blue William H. Patterson

GOP Bills Offered For Session Call In Missouri

Jefferson City reporters note two Republican leaders submitted actual bill texts as Gov. Warren Hearnes asked, proposing measures on campaign funds, employment rules, and bank depository selection. They urged replacing partisan bank picks with a system based on loan business to Missouri banks.

Jefferson City Warren J. Hearnes Nést Richard M. Webster Hcaruidge Hep J. J Wwe Wiiam W. Uyoan St. Louis Grand’ Jury William E. Robinson King and Webster Missouri Illinois

Two Advisory Committees Meet at Vocational School

Advisory committee meetings for two departments of the Mexico Area Vocational-Technical School were held yesterday to review programs and suggest improvements. The Occupational Sewing committee met with teacher Mrs. Mary Jane Smithey and attendees Norval Speidel Florsheim Shoe Co Ed Bevell Nutone Cleaners Ola Mae Kakac Kakac Decorators and Warner Williams Crown Laundry Co. The Distributive Education committee met with coordinators Bill Maloney and Clark Meford and attendees John Ashburn Fredendall Wilkins Tom Freeman Pearl Motor Co Robert Griffith Saf ford Shoe Store Emil Kaden TG Store Lester Meine P N Hirsch Co Martin Sharp Goodyear Service Center Lester Stowers Mattingly's Store and James Williams Montgomery Ward.

Mexico Area

Hair Cut Case Awards 2100 To Indio Student

In Indio California a 12 year old boy Mario Montés was awarded 2100 in damages after teacher Sedbel Orsborne cut his long hair in class on March 5 1969. The suit alleged emotional distress and sought 50000 in damages. The out of court settlement was reached with the School District.

Indio Calif Marion Montés Letea Sedbel Orsborne

Wreck Injuries Reported Near Audrain County

Donald Dewayne Calvin of Laddonia drove a northbound car into a stopped tractor trailer on Highway 4 near Route K injuring himself with a broken arm and contusions. Passenger Earl Lee Rinker is in critical condition with possible broken neck. Orville J. Wilkerson escaped injury as the truck driver.

Missouri Pacific St. Louis Highway 4 Route K Audrain County Highway Patrol Donald Dewayne Calvin Laddonia Orville J. Wilkerson Auxvasse Calvert MoPac Hospital Earl Lee Rinker MoPac Wilkerson

Passenger hurt in Fulton auto crash on Highway 54

Mrs. Shirley Smith, 25, of 715 Fairground Ave, was treated at Callaway County Hospital Fulton for injuries from a Wednesday crash on Highway 54 at St. Louis Ave. Her car, driven by Larry Hardy of Shelbyville, crossed the road, hit a sidewalk and a concrete wall, then rested on a home's lawn. Hardy was uninjured.

Shirley Smith Fairground Ave Callaway County Hospital Fulton Smith Larry Hardy Shelbyville St. Louis Ave Hardy

Cosmos 374 Up to Moscow Space Launch

The Soviet Union launched the 74th unmanned satellite in the Cosmos series. Officials said the mission was for space research. The orbit ranged from 333 to 1339 miles, with a 63 degree inclination and an initial period of 112.3 minutes.

Moscow Soviet Union Sputnik Earth

Delta Queen Captain Defends Riverboat Safety

ST PAUL AP Delta Queen Captain Ernest Wagner says riverboats are the safest travel mode and questions Coast Guard efforts to bar the Delta Queen under Safety at Sea laws. He notes the ship’s age and exemptions once granted by Lyndon Johnson, now expired, with Congress reconvening to consider further action. The Delta Queen, last steam powered sternwheeler with overnight passengers, left St. Paul for New Orleans on its final scheduled Mississippi trip.

St, Paul, Minn Delta Queen Ernest Wagner U.S. Coast Guard Sehmére Lyndon Johnson House Senate Congress Wagner Coast Guard Jcarry St. Paul Mississippi River New Orleans

Professor apologizes to MU chancellor after Veiled Prophet dispute

Patrick Dougherty, visiting associate professor of political science at the University of Missouri Columbia, sent a letter to Chancellor John Schwada apologizing for not consulting him before raising ethical questions about the Veiled Prophet order in St Louis. Dougherty was suspended after shaving his head and trying to block the marching band from the Veiled Prophet parade, saying the event was controversial with racist overtones. He stated in the letter that his actions cannot be condoned and that issues should be resolved through non disciplinary channels.

Columbia, Mo Patrick Dougherty University of Misssouri-Columbia John W. Schwada St. Louis Dougherty

Angela Davis Refuses Extradition To California

New York reports Angela Davis will not waive extradition to California on charges of kidnapping and murder tied to the August 7 courthouse shootout that left four dead. Davis told the bailiff she refuses to consent as Justice Dickens schedules a habeas corpus hearing for November 5 after attorney John J. Abt requested time to prepare.

New York Angela Davis California State Supreme Court Thomas Dickens John J. Abt

Bond Issue Carries By Unanimous Vote

In California Valley a $350,000 bond issue to install power lines passed unanimously. San Luis Obispo County clerk Ruth Warnken noted it was the first countywide bond to carry unanimously. Twenty-nine of 34 registered voters cast ballots.

California Valley Calif San Luis Obispo Ruth Warnken

Tip Leads To Rifle Intended for Killing

An anonymous call warned of an assassination plot and led to the discovery of a .30 caliber rifle in a park across from the Cuban mission to the United Nations. Police said the weapon was intended to kill an unidentified Cuban U.N. delegate today.

New York United Nations U.N

Boys, 14 And 13, Held As Bank Robbers

Two youths aged 14 and 13 were arrested after robbing a bank in Monticello, missing about 1,900 dollars from the older suspect and 1,200 from the younger. Police recovered the rest. The pair faced charges as they went to teller cages demanding money at the Manufacturers/Traders Trust Co. show.

Larry Wayne Adams Larry Adams Monticello Mexico Ouncas Buffalo N.Y Twoland Larry Boys Wayne Adama Armer Joan Harman Doughbank Harley Harman Benton City Adams Carl Adand Rogers Bray American Royal Horse

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