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Newspaper

Mexico Ledger

Location

Mexico, Missouri, United States of America

Date

Sep 11, 1972

Page

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Revenue Sharing Bill Nears Vote

Washington senators push final passage of a 34.8 billion revenue sharing bill while weighing 22 amendments. A tax reform measure would raise 3.7 billion to offset the program’s costs, including boosting minimum tax payments and repealing accelerated depreciation. Some lawmakers warn the plan may raise taxes and worsen deficits.

Washington Senate Sens Frank Church D-Ida Gaylord Nelson Dwis Nixon Church Adlai Stevenson

Football Game Fight Triggers Citywide Violence in Gainesville

In Gainesville, violence after a high school football game sparked firebombings and curfew violations. Mayor Stargel and city leaders met with Gov. Carter aide Cloyd Halli and Justice Department reps as state troopers moved in. Police said 30 arrests were made for curfew breaches, with 28 on standby. fires on the black south side followed a clash between white and black youths, though no serious damage occurred.

Gainesville Joe Stargel Cloyd Halli Jimmy Carter Sistant Civil Defense Bill ‘Clack Justice Department South Side Starget

Senate confirms Curtis as CPB board member in AP report

Former Rep. Thomas B. Curtis of Missouri was confirmed by the Senate as a member of the board of directors of the Corporation for Public Broadcasting. Curtis, a Republican, served 18 years in the House from 1950 to 1968, succeeding John Hay Whitney who resigned.

Washington Thomas B. Curtis Missouri Senate Corporation For Public Broadcasting Curtis House of Representatives John Hay Whitney

Plane Search Called Off in Southeast Missouri

The search for a missing small airplane from Bald Knob Arkansas, piloted by W C Callaway, was suspended. U S Air Force and Civil Air Patrol planes had scoured from the Mississippi River to Rolla, Missouri, with 13 planes aloft. A spokesman noted the craft could be in heavy woods south of Sullivan.

Sullivan, MO Missouri W.C. Callaway Bald Knob Ark Searcy Davenport Iowa U.S. Air Force Civil Air Patrol Mississippi River Rolla Sullivan

Kissinger talks fail to lure Tho in Paris effort

Instant News reports Kissinger began meetings with Soviet officials in Moscow but did not meet Le Duc Tho in Paris as hoped. Tho left Moscow for Paris, saying no early talks with Kissinger. Viet Cong proposed a coalition excluding both sides if US leaves Vietnam. US analysts weighed the statement.

Moscow Henry Kissinger le Duc Tho North Vietnam Tho Paris Kissinger Vietnam Viet Cong Saigon United States Nguyen van Thieu U.S

English guests tour Mexico for family reunion with Cooses

Mr and Mrs Ernest Coose and family host relatives from Bristol England for a lengthy visit marked by weekend trips to the Illinois state fair Lake of the Ozarks Bennett Springs and a Mississippi River boat ride. Luggage delays and a first wiener roast plus homemade ice cream add local color to the trip.

Ernest Queenie) Coose Mexico Bristol England Spain Montreal Canada Springfield Lake of the Ozarks Bennett Springs Gerald Silk Michael Gerald Mary Mississippi River Vernon Martin Ashburn Sam Mundy Linda Silk J. B. Kaufman John Rudnaill Clyde Kotsenburg Elmer Kotsenburg Jarvis Bertha Weaver Ollie Dowell Silks Ernest Coose

Mass Murder Trial Begins For Corona

Corona, a farm labor contractor, goes on trial in Fairfield charged with killing 25 itinerant farm workers. Bodies were found in shallow peach orchards along the Feather River beginning May 20, 1971. The case moved from Sutter to Solano County for a fair trial. Judge Patton will screen jurors individually while defense and prosecution plan limited testimony and handwriting tests.

Fairfield Calif Juan Corona Feather River Corona Yuba City Marysville Atty G. David Teja Sutter County Solano County Richard E. Patton Colusa County Patton Princi

Youth Poll Shows Nixon Leading 61 to 38 Among Young Voters

A Gallup poll of 221 young voters taken after the Republican convention shows Nixon ahead 61 to 38 over McGovern. The sample size is about one sixth of a usual national sample, with gains for Nixon among manual workers Catholics and labor union members.

Princeton N.J Nixon George McGovern Gallup McGovern Espanola N.M Manual Workers

Kennedy Joining McGovern Tour In Midwest and East

Senator Edward Kennedy plans to join George McGovern on the campaign trail, warning that rural America risks losing its small independent farms to large agribusiness. McGovern accuses Nixon of failing to defend independent farmers and calls for action to prevent consolidation by Tenecro and Dow Chemical. The tour includes Farmfest Day remarks and stops in Minneapolis Chicago Detroit and other cities with large crowds. Miss America contestant Terry Meeuwsen backs agriculture minded policy shifts as she campaigns for aviation scholarships amid her title run.

McGovern America Smith and Jones Tenneco Ralston-Purina Dow Chemical Nixon Atlantic City N.J Terry Anne Meeuwsen Agriculture Department Depere Wis Ica Sec Richard Nixon Kennedy Massachusetts Wals Meeuwsen Nation Cally Minneapolis Chicago Detroit Cleveland Pittsburgh Midwest Mally South

Probe Charges On Miss Kansas Irregularities

Atlantic City AP report says Miss America Pageant officials will wait the outcome of a Kansas pageant probe before commenting. Albert Marks warned actions could follow if rules were not followed, up to possible loss of franchise.

Atlantic City N.J Albert Marks Wichita Eagle and Beacon Marks

Mexico High Pep Squad and Club Meetings This Week

Mexico High School reports pep squad activities including a Thursday recruit gathering with over 50 members. President Nancy Baker notes executive board meeting tomorrow at 6 05 am in the girls locker room and a general meeting Friday at 8 05 am in the auditorium. Dues are $3. Lorena Settle announces Future Teachers of America meeting after school in Room 213. MHS seniors may enroll tonight at 7 for Mexico Community College courses with a $66 per class fee plus a $25 one time enrollment fee. information via Chamber of Commerce or MHS counselor.

Mexico Nancy Baker Lorena Settle Future Teachers of America MHS Mexico Community College U.S Mexico Chamber of Commerce

Quincy Art Club Show Opens for Area Artists

Artists within 200 miles of Quincy Tennessee may enter original works in the 28th annual Quincy Art Club Show set for November 12 to 26 at the Art Center 1515 Jersey Street. Entry forms are available by contacting the club. prizes totaling over $1200 will be awarded.

Quincy Quincy Art Club The Art Center Jersey St

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