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Mexico Ledger

Location

Mexico, Missouri, United States of America

Date

Oct 31, 1973

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US Shares Data On Russian Arms

Washington reports the United States may share knowledge gained from Israel’s capture of an intact Soviet built SAG antiaircraft system. U.S. experts eye how SAG operates to counter future Soviet threats while Israeli technicians study the weapon. The SAG’s mobility and accuracy helped down more than half of Israel’s 100 plus lost aircraft, prompting U.S. efforts to develop countermeasures and flare decoys for similar threats.

Washington United States Israel U.S Soviet Union Suez Canal Egypt

Holt urges Democrats to heed the people in 1974 drive

State Representative Joe D. Holt spoke at the Audrain County Democratic Club meeting held at the Monterey Restaurant. He urged replacing old politicians with new, aggressive candidates and learning from past mistakes to reconnect with voters on state and county issues.

Bill Crow Farber Audrain County Democratic Club Monterey C.G. Leopold Betty Doak Glenn Barnes Joe D. Holt Fulton Holt Cywe

Elusive light spooks Broken Arrow police in Oklahoma

Two Broken Arrow officers tracked a mysterious light moving across northeast Oklahoma for about 15 minutes. The object hovered near 1500 feet, appeared flat front and rounded rear, and moved east after residents reported the sighting from Grove and Jay.

Broken Arrow Okla Tulsa Oklahoma J. D. Fulps Fulps Lloyd Kingenberg Ahn Grove and Jay Arkansas-Oklahoma State

Move To Adjourn Was Just Joke At Start

NORTH KANSAS CITY Ma AP The City Council neared order when Councilman Pond joked Move we adjourn and Councilman Bledsoe echoed ON second that The mayor rapped for order and then adjourned as Bledsoe voted aye with no nays The meeting ended abruptly amid interruptions

Kansas City, Ma Kelsey Short Robert Pond Robert Bledsoe Short Bledsoe

UNICEF Trick or Treat Drive Aims Over $3 Million

UNICEF expects to raise more than 3 million dollars from its annual trick or treat collection in the United States tonight. The U S Committee for UNICEF raised 8.05 million in 1972, with Christmas card sales starting after Halloween as the other major activity.

United Nations, N.Y Unicef United Nations Children's Fund United States U.S Milwaukee March of Dimes Dracula Stephen Gordon Southfield Mich Steve Marsha Children’s Hospital

Luckaman Installed as TEI Vice President in Miami Beach

Ralph W. Luckaman of 1402 Webster Dr. was installed as vice president of the Tax Executives Institute at the TEI 28th annual meeting in Miami Beach Florida. Paul Dillingham, retiring TEI president and Coca Cola Co. vice president, officiated. Luckaman is TEI St. Louis chapter outgoing president and Missouri official in tax groups.

Miami Beach Florida Ralph W. Luckaman Webster Dr Tax Executives Institute Paul Dillingham Coca-Cola Co TEI U.S. A Canada Hawaii Puerto Rico Luckaman A. P. Green Refractories Co St. Louis Taxation and Fiscal Affairs Council Missouri Chamber of Commerce Missouri Mining Industry Council Missouri Jaycees Mexico Jaycees

Agnew pays $10,000 fine in tax evasion case

Former Vice President Spiro T. Agnew paid the $10,000 fine after pleading no contest to a tax evasion charge. The Justice Department said U.S. Atty. George Beall of Maryland notified that a personal certified check was received. Agnew also drew three years of unsupervised probation and resigned from office on October 10.

Washington Spiro T. Agnew Justice Department U.S. Atty George Beall Maryland Agnew Dea

Trick And Treaters Are Ready For Night's Fun

Halloween safety guidance from police and medical groups urges inspecting unwrapped candy and using fire resistant costumes while trick or treating. Stories from Highland Indiana and Southfield Michigan highlight fund raising haunted houses and a diabetic child who must avoid most candy.

Associated Press Washington D.C The American Medical Association U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Highland Ind Lake County Young For Christ Organization

Goodman declares run for Missouri state auditor

Courtney Goodman Jr. a former Missouri liquor control supervisor and St. Louis County resident announced his candidacy for the Democratic nomination for state auditor. He criticized Auditor John Ashcroft as a tool of the Republican administration and pledged independent audits. Goodman noted opposition from utilities and corporate interests but said ordinary folks will decide the election. He previously held roles as assistant state attorney general and assistant St. Louis County prosecutor.

ST. Louis Courtney Goodman Jr Missouri Liquor Control Goodman St. Louis County John Ashcroft Jefferson City Ashcroft

Vandalians Struck by Fire Destroys Family Home

Fire in Vandalia on South Maple Street gutted a frame house occupied by Mrs. Mary Johnson and five children Joyce, Shirley, Charlene, Vince and Leroy James. Joyce was home alone, left a frying pan, fire rekindled later, and all belongings lost. Helen Allison of Belleville, Michigan, is the owner. The Johnson family seeks clothing and household items. drop at Second Baptist Church or call Mrs. Ed Williams at 594-3319 for details. Sizes needed include women’s 6 7-8 9-10 12. slacks 31-32. shirts 15. Leroy’s 12 months. shoes 5 5.5 7.4. men’s 9. baby shoe 2.

Vandalia South Maple Street Mary Johnson Joyce Shirley Charlene Vince Leroy James Johnson Second Baptist Church Sally) Williams

Rome Prepares For Four Dry Days

In Rome, residents filled bathtubs water cans and jugs as the water company plans a four day shutoff starting at midnight to connect new aqueduct pipes. Officials said the work would ensure adequate water supply for the citys growth for the next century.

Rome

President Nixon Returns From Camp David Trips

President Nixon returned to the White House at 8 30 a m after a two day stay at Camp David the Maryland retreat. It was his fifth visit to Camp David in ten days as he continued a pattern of frequent trips during nearly five years in office. He scheduled a mid afternoon meeting with acting Egyptian Foreign Minister Ismail Fahmy.

Washington Nixon White House Camp David Maryland Catoctin Mountains Ismail Fahmy

Baker Offers New Idea on Prosecutors

Congressional debate on selecting a Watergate special prosecutor widens. Senator Baker proposes dual coequal appointees by the President from a House and Senate list with Senate approval. Other proposals include Taft’s plan for an attorney general fired prosecutor to face congressional explanation, and Sirica choosing a prosecutor immune to presidential removal.

Washington Congress Howard H. Baker Jr Rtenn Nixon Senate Baker House Robert Taft Jr Rohio Senate Judiciary Committee Taft Ohioan William B. Saxbe Bill Cohen Maine John Dellenback Rove Executive Branch Birch Bayh D-Ind U.S. District Court John J. Sirica

Globetrotting Cheat Is In Florida Jail

Michael Henson, an 18 year old from New York City, faces trial January 2 on receiving stolen property charges after a 15 day spree using a friend's Master Charge. He is held in Orange County Jail on $6,500 bond and also accused of cashing two worthless checks and defrauding an Orlando motel operator. Henson was arrested October 21 at a local motel.

Orlando Fla Michael Henson New York City Orange County Henson

Baptists Ask Reforms As Missouri Assembly Debates Money

In Columbia Missouri delegates of the Missouri Baptist Convention moved into elections amid revolt rumors. Dr H L McClanahan sought resignation as executive secretary but the board did not accept it immediately. Financial concerns include a possible 120000 deficit and postdated checks.

Columbia General Assembly of the Missouri Baptist Convention H. L. McClanahan Red Dr. McClanahan Earl C. Harding Ameribanc Inc St. Joseph Dr. Harding O. Edwyn Luttrell First Baptist Church

Grandmother Hitches To Class In Orlando Daily

Elaine Camfield a 72 year old grandmother hitchhikes eight miles to Florida Technological University classes daily. She aims for a college degree using rides and a 30 year life view. An Orange County deputy ordered her to choose a safer spot upsetting traffic.

Orlando Fla Elaine Camfield Aucience Florida Technological University Camfield Orange County

State Agencies Hike Rural Pay

Jefferson City Missouri AP reports state agencies were told to raise pay for rural employees earning less than urban counterparts. A new law effective Sept 28 ends non metropolitan pay scales. Robert James of the Office of Administration urged equalizing pay for thousands affected at an extra $750 000 cost.

Jefferson City Robert James Office of

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