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Mexico Ledger

Location

Mexico, Missouri, United States of America

Date

Oct 28, 1970

Page

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Ecuador in crisis as kidnap probe triggers martial law

Quito reports Gen Cesar Rohn Sandoval abducted from his car as President Jose Velasco Thatra declares martial law. Army and police seize presses, close airports, and enforce curfew while paratroopers safeguard international delegations amid widespread arrests and a government shakeup.

Quito Cesar Rohn Sandoval Jose Velasco Thatra National Palace Defense Ministry United States Britain Spain Jorge Zavala Baquerizo Velasco Ibarra Asaad Bucaram Panama Congress Im Isher Wand Fir

Chance For More Moisture Ahead

The rain moves out of southeast Missouri tonight with a chance of more moisture in the east Saturday. Weekend highs 50s with lows in the 30s, Sunday fair to partly cloudy and warmer with 56 to 65. Rain totals include Vichy 0.64, Cape Girardeau 0.70, Joplin 0.40, St. Louis 0.40, Kirksville 0.32, Columbia 0.25. weather service notes varying amounts across the region.

Kansas City Missouri National Weather Service Cape Girardeau St. Joseph Vichy

Nixon campaign shakeup targets meat and poultry inspection

Source says President Nixon and Consumer officials are reshaping campaign strategy as Clayton Yeutter, named three weeks ago to lead the agriculture agency, targets the meat and poultry inspection system in Florida and Texas. The move aims to win Democratic support in key states amid a broader admin change.

Key Biscayne Fla Nixon Department of Agriculture Florida Texas Clayton Yeutter Yeutter Ers Meat and Poultry Inspection

Turks Question Two Soviet Youths Who Hijacked Plane

Ankara AP Turkish authorities questioned two Soviet students seeking asylum after the second successful hijacking of a Soviet plane in two weeks. The suspects Giilov and Pozdeyir reportedly forced the Aeroflot craft to land at Sinop as they sought asylum in the United States.

Sobgulil Yakmicmnos Miami Beach Fla Injin United States Ankara Turkey Ecuador Leit U.S Crass Armenia Washington Nixon Soviet Armenia Eer Gitlov Vitaly Pozdeyir Sin Anatolia Alexei Menshikov Sinop Black Sea Soviet Union Giilov Pozdeyir Pranas Stasio Brazinskas Algedas Trabzon Cevat Deneli Soviet Turkkey Russia Vassily Grubyakov

Mrs Cunningham Dies in Ohio at 93

Mrs Sarah Cunningham aged 93 died in Marion Ohio yesterday. She was mother of the late William Cunningham and a frequent visitor here. Funeral services will be held tomorrow in Marion. She leaves a daughter Miss Irene Cunningham of Marlow and four sons. She last visited our area at the time of her son’s death in 1967.

Sarah Cunningham William Cunningham Marion Ohio Cunnngham Irene Cunningham Marlow

Elena Earns Ears for Otomi Girl in Oklahoma City

Elena, a girl born without ears among the Otomi in Mexico, receives artificial ears after a donation campaign in the United States. Miss Viola Griste a missionary and James Santos helped arrange the medical procedure and transport. The ears are attached with adhesive and Elena adapts to her new appearance, expressing joy and learning to speak.

Elena Was Without Ears Mexico City Viola Griste The Wycliffe Bible Translators Elena National Real Yt Iage Anices Miss Griste MissGriste Mexico

Farm Products Drag Wholesale Index Down in October

Washington AP The government reports wholesale prices fell one tenth of one percent in October due to a sharp drop in farm products while industrial commodities rose sharply on new 1971 car and truck prices. The overall Wholesale Price Index slipped to 117.7, meaning wholesalers paid about $117.70 per $100 base in 1957-59 terms. The index was 3.2 percent above a year ago, the smallest year-to-year spread in 19 months. The report is preliminary and subject to revision.

Washington Bureau of Labor Statistics

Federal housing aid boosts apartment construction figures

The Housing Act of 1968 drives federal influence in new apartments. FHA spokesman notes a rise from 1967 to 1969 with projections to 18 percent in 1970. Also mentions yearbook sales contests and a court challenge over publication of an official report, plus a health update on Norvin Maxwell recovering from major surgery.

Federal Housing Authority FHA J. Gadner Moore Ta el Ag Smith Ri Ae Whittakers Committee Norvin Maxwell Bush ACLU Lawrence Hill Speiser Boone County Columbia Ichord

Bond Issue Fails in Higginsville Pool Renovation Vote

Higginsville Missouri voters rejected a 75000 bond issue to repair and renovate the municipal pool. The measure failed Tuesday with 262 in favor and 143 against, falling short of the two thirds required.

Higginsville, Mo Higginsville

Funeral for Mrs William Rawlings Set for Wednesday

Funeral services for Mrs. William Rawlings were to be held this afternoon at Arnold Funeral Home. The Rev Edward Malzer of Trinity United Church of Christ conducted the service. Burial was to be in East Lawn Memorial Park Cemetery with music by Mrs John W Willer. Pallbearers included Earl Jones Woodrow Jones Jimmy Jones Wayne Jones Gary Jones and Tommy Jones.

Wiliam Rawlings Arnold Funeral Home Edward Malzer Trinity United Church of Christ East Layn Memorial Park Cemetery John W. Willer Aganise Earl Jones Woodrow Jones Jimmy Jones Wayne Soes Gary Jones Tommy Ones

Mexico High News Ohio Test Scores Now At MHS

Ohio tests results are now at Mexico High School. Seniors who took the test should check with the counselor for details. Retake for student photos is scheduled Friday. A football game bus runs as planned during lunch periods.

Ohio MHS Dale Dufty Thel ACLU Congress

Court bars public release of House report on campus speakers

Federal judge grants a permanent injunction blocking public publication of a House report identifying speakers and groups. The ruling confines the restriction to the US Public Printer and prohibits use of public funds for its distribution, noting constitutional free speech protections.

Washington House Gesell Tthe US

Johnsons view on authoritarianism and education

In a Women’s National Press Club talk, Mrs. Johnson recalled her husband’s warning of a possible swing to authoritarianism in America as a reaction to permissiveness. She noted he believed such a shift would set back progress against ignorance, poverty and disease and affirmed his faith in education for the long run. She described her own experiences with protests and her new book, A White House Diary, written after the Kennedy assassination.

Washington Tyiah Pohnsot F&callad Jay Hér Almerica Yaspouse Women’s National Press Club Mrs. Johnson Johnson White House John, F.kennedy

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