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Mexico Ledger

Location

Mexico, Missouri, United States of America

Date

Oct 29, 1973

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Trade Surplus With Communists Yet Bodes Little Cheer

Washington AP reports the United States eyes a nearly 2 billion dollar trade surplus with Communist nations this year driven by agricultural exports notably a wheat deal with the Soviet Union. The surge boosts the dollar but fuels higher food prices and raises concerns for American consumers.

Washington United States Soviet Union U.S Nniion Russia China Commerce Department Steven Lazarus Department Bureau of Lazarus

Scali compares Russia talks to a roller coaster ride

United Nations ambassador John A. Scali describes dealing with the Russians as a roller coaster with deep dips. He recalls the Cuban missile crisis of 1962 and notes tense negotiations, signaling cautious optimism for a settlement amid current Middle East and Russia talks. Scali has led U.S. efforts since Nixon named him to succeed George Bush.

United Nations N.Y John A. Scali Scali Washington Kremlin Cuba United States Russia U.N Jacob Malik Malik Security Council Nixon George Bush

UN Drivers Truck Aid For Egyptians On Sinai Front

On the Cairo Suez road near Wadi al Jandali Israeli and Egyptian generals met to arrange a ceasefire aid convoy. Ten hours later the first 10 of 100 Egyptian trucks with UN drivers crossed lines carrying water food and medical supplies to the besieged 20 000 man Egyptian Army in the Sinai.

Cairo-Suez Egypt Cairo No Man’s Land U.N Suez Canal 4Rd Sinai Desert Aharon Yariv Bashir Shariff Wadi al-Jandali Suez Carl Lothigius Lothigius Fayid Ahmed Magdi Samaha Canada Rome

Man Who Posed As Star Athlete Held As Deserter

RED OAK IOWA AP A West Virginia man 24 William A Wilson posed as a star athlete in several states. He was arrested on a desertion warrant dated July 7 by FBI authorities. Local sheriff said military officials from Ft Sheridan Illinois will pick him up. Wilson claimed to be a relief pitcher for the Pittsburgh Pirates touring the area to promote baseball. Suspicion grew as he confused football players for baseball players and another report placed him in Florida as Billy Wilson claiming football and basketball prowess. A Kansas Nebraska school inquiry noted a student identifying as William Wilson attempted enrollment. Wilson offered no resistance during Saturday’s arrest.

Red Oak Iowa West Virginia William A. Wilson Freeman W.va FBI Montgomery County Richard Harrell Ft. Sheridan Ill Wilson Pittsburgh Pirates Billy Wilson Florida Kansas Missouri Nebraska John Watson Trumbull High School William Wilson Watson National Crime Information Center Washington, D.C

Countdown On For Skylab 3 Launch

CAPE CANAVERAL Fla AP The countdown is under way for the November 10 launch of astronauts Gerald P Carr William R Pogue and Edward G Gibson to America s Skylab space station The countdown began at 10 p m EST Sunday with checks on the Saturn 1B rocket and the Apollo ferry ship The first phase will run until Friday when a launch rehearsal will take place Preparations will then proceed for the final portion next week

Cape Canaveral Fla Gerald P. Carr William R. Pogue Edward G. Gibson America Skylab Space Station

YAF Disassociates Group From Nixon

In Spokane Washington AP report Young Americans for Freedom leaders publicly distance the group from the Nixon Administration. National Chairman Ron Docksay says Watergate initiators had advertising backgrounds and would sell the President. He criticizes the administration for not giving conservatives a hearing and urges a more philosophical conservatism.

Spokane Wash Young Americans For Freedom Nixon Watergate YAF National Ron Docksay

Indonesian Oil Seen As Source For US

U S intelligence sources say Indonesia with rich oil deposits may bid to help fill the United States petroleum gap. They note Indonesia could offer greater access for financing aid as Persian Gulf producers curtail shipments in retaliation for U S arms support to Israel. Indonesia’s oil exports mainly go to Japan, with only a small share to the United States.

Washington Indonesia U.S Persian Gulf Middle East United States Israel Canada Venezuela Sukarno Japan

Poll backs impeachment by six to one says Sun Times

Chicago Sun Times poll results show 6 to 1 support for impeachment with 7,010 of 8,390 respondents voting yes. The survey also favors appointing a new special Watergate prosecutor to replace Archibald Cox, with 7,050 supporting the move and 15 percent opposing. Ballots after Nixon's tape decision still lean nearly 6 to 1 for impeachment.

Chicago Chicago Sun- Times Archibald Cox Nixon Sun-Times White House John J. Sirica

Japanese Climbers Reach Everest Summit in Autumn Push

Katmandu Nepal AP reports two Japanese climbers Hisaki Ishiguro 26 and Yasuo Kato 24 of Tokyo reached Everest summit marking the first autumn ascent of the peak. They were part of a 48 member Japanese expedition and became the 33rd and 34th to climb 29028 feet despite icy Himalayan winds.

Katmandu Nepal Mt. Everest Foreign Ministry Hisaki Ishiguro Yasuo Kato Tokyo Himalayas

Mother cat sought to nurse three found kittens

Mrs. Margie Bridgford of 627 S Olive St seeks a nursing mother cat to adopt and nurse three newborn kittens found in a shed. The kittens, found two weeks ago, are too young to open their eyes and have been fed with an eye dropper, but need proper milk. Call 581-6793 to arrange an adoption.

Margie Bridgford S. Olive St Mrs. Bridgford

Dixie Greys Sell Chocolate For Band Fund

MHS News reports the Dixie Grey band plans a house to house chocolate sale tomorrow evening to fund their spring educational tour. The student bus will run tonight for the freshman football game against the Fulton Hornets, departing at 6 pm and returning between 9:30 and 10 pm.

Fulton Hornets MHS Dixie Grey Band

Caetano Party Wins All Seats In Portugal Election

Premier Marcello Caetano's National Popular Action party secured all 150 seats as the only legalists faced no real opposition after the Democratic Opposition withdrew. Early returns show about 70 percent of registered voters turned out.

Lisbon Portugal Marcello Caetano National Popular Action Party Democratic Opposition Caetano

September Business Index Edges Down Slightly

The Commerce Department reports a 0.4 percent September drop in the index of business indicators, only the second decline in three years, with August up 1 percent. The index remains 166.7 percent of the 1967 average, signaling no immediate slowdown but implying potential trend if declines persist.

Washington Commerce Department

Everett Alvarez Marries Welcomer After Return

Lt Cmdr Everett Alvarez the longest held American POW in North Vietnam wed Thomasine Ilyas the airline service rep who greeted him on his return. The ceremony occurred at St Georges Fastern Orthodox church. They will reside at Kingsville Naval Air Station Texas while he trains for flight duties. The veteran spent 80 years as a prisoner. The Daniel Boone Regional Library bookmobile schedule lists events at Auxvasse and Sturgeon communities Friday and Saturday.

Pittsburgh Everett Alvarez North Vietnam Alvarez Thomasine Ilyas St. Georges Fastern Orthodox Church Washington, D.C Kingsville Naval Air Station Texas Daniel Boone Regional Library North Callaway Auxvasse Sturgeon

Don’t Turn Off Public Career Bond Tells Young

Gov Christopher S Bond urged students to stay in or enter government careers despite national scandals. Speaking to the Missouri Intercollegiate Student Legislature at the capitol, he warned that political turmoil should motivate youth, not deter them, and called for innovative, independent policy makers rather than paper shufflers.

Jefferson City Christopher S. Bond Capitol Bond

Legislator's Rentals Will Be Checked

State Rep. Richard J. Rabbitt said he will seek an attorney general opinion on whether a fellow legislator renting state office space creates a conflict of interest. House Speaker discussed Rep. James R. Strong's Truman Day fundraiser and disclosure that he earns about 21 000 annually by renting space to three state agencies. Strong says the deal began before his election and his attorney advised it did not constitute a conflict.

ST. Louis Richard J. Rabbitt Missouri House James R. Strong Jefferson City Strong

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