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Newspaper

Mexico Ledger

Location

Mexico, Missouri, United States of America

Date

Sep 05, 1972

Page

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Mexico Community College Fall Classes Begin

Registration for the fall term opens at 7 p.m. Wednesday at the Mexico High School Library. Five courses run one night weekly at 7 to 9 45 p.m. with finals the week of December 11. Tuition is 60 dollars per course plus a 25 dollar application fee for first year applicants. Courses include Business Law I taught by Anthony Bopp Mondays, Developmental Psychology for Elementary Teachers led by Mrs Barbara Lotsy Tuesdays, English Composition II by Mrs Linda Clervn Wednesdays, Geographic Regions of the World I by John Dudley Thursdays, and U.S. History I with Dr Charles Jones Thursdays evenings. Contact Allen Carriere at the Chamber of Commerce at 581-2765 for more information.

The Mexico Community College theMexico High School Anthony Bopp Barbara Lotsy Linda Clervn Europe Soviet Union Australia Anglo-America John Dudley U.S United States Charles Jones Allen Carriere Chamber of Commerce

Travelers Stranded in Moscow Over Ticket Shortage

About 100 travelers from the United States, Britain, Japan, West Germany and others were stranded in Moscow after Aeroflot sold more tickets than seats. They were confined to the Aeroflot transit hotel while officials arranged a London flight for some. One passenger paid 475 dollars for a 1760 dollar round trip from New York to Tehran.

Moscow United States Britain Japan West Germany U.S London Aeroflot pgSoviet IATA Ternational Air Transport Asociation New York Tehran

Fischer Wins World Chess Title and Prize in Reykjavik

Bobby Fischer holds $78,125 prize from the Icelandic Chess Federation and, with Boris Spassky, shares $122,500 from James Slater. Fischer’s total purse reaches $154,687.50 while Spassky’s totals $92,812.50. Fischer plans a week in Reykjavik. Spassky heads back to Moscow on Thursday.

Reykjavik Iceland Bobby Bobby Fischer Fischer Icelandic Chess Federation Boris Spassky James D. Slater Slater Spassky Moscow

Munich Olympic attack shocks games and alarms world

An armed Arab guerrilla squad invaded the Olympic village in Munich, killing two Israeli team members and holding 13 other Israelis hostage. Israel urged halting the Games. West German Chancellor Brandt convened a cabinet meeting as IOC held emergency talks. The attackers demanded release of 200 Arab prisoners in Israel and a plane at Munich for departure.

Munich West Germany Jerusalem Willy Brandt International Olympic Committee Israel

Jets Attack Hanoi Rail Line To China

U S Air Force jets attacked North Vietnam s northwest railroad to China and destroyed two radar stations used to direct surface to air missiles at American planes. Ground fighting near Pleiku and Da Nang saw government troops push into Firebase Ross as North Vietnamese forces pressed in central highlands. The Saigon command reported 130 enemy killed, 100 by air strikes, with five government dead and 13 wounded.

Saigon U.S North Vietnam Northwest China Central Highlands Bau Can Pleiku City de Viet Viet Pleiku South Vietnam Associated Press Richard Blystone Baldy Ross Que Son da Nang An Loc Ben Cat

Work Resumes On Construction In St LouisArea

A St Louis labor spokesman expects no problems as Iron Workers Local 396 likely comply with a back-to-work order while negotiating a new contract. Early reports show back-to-work at all 45 idled sites with no police trouble. projects had shut down since Local 398 struck August 9. The Building & Construction Trades Council filed the request, signaling broader union support to avoid halting construction.

ST. Louis Iron Workers Local 396 Local 398 Associated General Contractors 396 Building & Construction Trades Council

Mayor Victim Of Stoplight Rip-off In Baltimore

Baltimore mayor William Donald Schaefer was robbed of his watch at a traffic light near his West Baltimore home Monday night. He gave chase with a patrolman arriving later, but no arrests were made and he was not injured.

Baltimore William Donald Schaefer West Baltimore Schaefer

Nixon Trip Is Labelled Non-political

President Nixon plans a nonpolitical stop in San Francisco en route to Washington to discuss with the Citizens' Advisory Committee on Environmental Quality, including Rockefeller Lindbergh Godfrey and Borman, a plan for a Golden Gate National Recreation Area. The trip, funded by taxpayers, features a 35 minute ferry meeting aboard the Golden Gate with no public appearances.

San Clemente Calif Nixon Washington White House San Francisco Citizens’ Advisory Committee Golden Gate National Recreation Area Richard Nixon Bay City Citizens’ Advisory Committee On Environmental Quality Congress Ronald L. Ziegler Republican Party California GOP Environmental Quality Committee Laurence S. Rockefeller Charles A. Lindbergh Arthur Godfrey Frank Borman Golden Gate Nixons

Quake Causes Dust Cloud in Hollister California

A 4.5 magnitude quake on the San Andreas Fault rattled Hollister California at 11 04 a m centering along the San Benito River. A huge dust cloud rose to about 3000 feet and the walls of four fire stations cracked though no damage was reported.

Hollister Calif San Andreas San Benito California Institute of Technology Pasadena

Rock Fest Leaves Tons Of Trash

Bulls Island Illinois hosts Soda Pop Festival over Labor Day weekend drawing 25 000 to 35 000 fans with police estimating up to 300 000 attendance promoters had forecast 75 000. Many left after headliners refused to perform and the site faced massive litter and traffic jams with several arrests on alcohol and drug charges.

Bull Island Ill Wabash River Indiana Illinois Posey County Ind Joe Cocker Black Sabbath The Doors Faces

First Continental Congress assembles in 1774 at Carpenter's Hall

On this date in 1774 the first Continental Congress gathered in Philadelphia and convened at Carpenter's Hall, marking a pivotal step in colonial unity and governance.

Continental Congress Carpenter's Hall Philadelphia

McGovern’s Campaign Planes Cost Big To Fly

George McGovern bases his 1972 bid on two Boeing 727 jetliners owned by United Air Lines. The Dakota Queen II is named for his B24 World War II bomber and includes a lounge and workroom. One identical plane will serve as the main press craft. Operating costs exceed 70 thousand dollars weekly with interiors outfitted at sixty one thousand dollars. Newsmen fly at their own expense or by employer.

Seattle George McGovern South Dakota McGovern Europe Secret Service United Air Lines

Collision Kills Franklin Man

Claud W. Hunt of Franklin, Mo., 57, died in a two car crash on Highway 5 south of Route D in Howard County. Henry D. Lusby, 44, of Fayette, Mo., was hospitalized at Keller Hospital after his car struck Hunts vehicle when it left the road and reentered the highway.

Fayette, Mo Claud W. Hunt Franklin Highway 5 Route D Howard County Highway Patrol Hunt Henry D. Lusby Fayette Keller

Inquest Planned Into Double Killing At Waynesville Cafe

An inquest into the deaths of M. C. Curtis and Robert H. Glanton as they ate dinner at a Waynesville cafe is set for today at Mega Williams funeral home. Suspects Jerry Wayne Goines and Harry D. Hurd are jailed without bond ahead of a September 13 preliminary hearing. Police consider possible links to a bombings and shootings series tied to organized prostitution near Ft. Leonard Wood. Witnesses described five shots firing as the men were joined by two others before fleeing. The investigation reviews backgrounds to assess enmity or known ties.

Waynesville Mega-Williams Dorsey Rays Pulaski County Charles Moss M. C. Curtis Robert H. Glanton Jerry Wayne Goines Minneapolis Harry D. Hurd

Thief steals car and name in Bakersfield chase

In Bakersfield California a thief stole Ruth Lewis’s car and her name when a pursuit on Interstate 5 led to the arrest of 18 year old Gerardo Salavar. Ten CHP units followed a car with a personalized plate reading R LEWIS and recovered the vehicle.

Bakersfield Calif Ruth Lewis California Interstate 5 Gerardo Salavar Lewis

Kissinger to Moscow and Berlin visit planned

AP reports Henry Kissinger, President Nixon's foreign policy adviser, will visit the Soviet Union and West Germany later this month. He will be in Moscow September 10 to 13 to discuss Vietnam and other U S Soviet issues with Brezhnev Kosygin Podgorny and Gromyko. He will arrive in Munich September 8 then proceed to Moscow.

San Clemente Calif Henry A. Kissinger Nixon Soviet Union West Germany White House Ronald L. Ziegler Kissinger Moscow Vietnam United States Ziegler Leonid

MHS News Students Into Gear As Activities Begin

The 1072-72 school year kicks into high gear at MHS with class meetings, homeroom reps for Student Council, and plans for a pre season football opener. Freshmen total 322. juniors 317. sophomores 289. seniors 262. FBLA holds a picnic and meeting at Lawrence Shelter at 6 30 p m tonight. PEP SQUAD entrance exam tomorrow for new or former members. Cross country practice underway with coach Ron Whittaker. returning runners include Barnes Collins James Mackey Wolf with newcomers Williams Piper Gilman Blumer. They open Monday Sept 11 at Hannibal in a tri meet with Hannibal and Jacksonville Ill then at Moberly the next day against Spartans and Kirksville.

MHS Ers Business Leaders of America Lawrence Shelter Fellowship Christian Don Green Steve Burger Ron Whittaker Craig Barnes Steve Collins Tim Collins Steve James Jeff Mackey Geoff Wolf Tim Williams Andy Piper James Gilman Mike Blumer Hannibal Jacksonville Ill Moberly Spartans Kirksville

Republicans Give Birthday Party For Danforth

In Jefferson City Missouri AP report, Atty Gen John C Danforth 36 is honored by Republicans as he seeks re election opposite Democrat James B Spain 37 from Bloomfield State Auditor Christophe Bond 33 Republican candidate for governor attacks patronage saying the old fashioned log under the current administration undermines Missouri politics He notes Osage County workers warned their jobs depended on Democratic campaign contributions.

Jefferson City John C. Danforth Danforth James B. Spain Bloomfield Christophe Bond Missouri Bond Ed Dowd

Shriver Reports Income And Tax Details

Boston AP reports Democratic vice presidential candidate Sargent Shriver says he is not really worth a nickel though his wife has a multimillion-dollar trust fund. He earned 125000 last year and paid 74 percent of his income in federal state and local taxes. He may disclose his assets before election day and insists he has no inherited money, having worked since age 16 as a successful international lawyer.

Boston Sargent Shriver

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