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Newspaper

Mexico Ledger

Location

Mexico, Missouri, United States of America

Date

Sep 13, 1971

Page

7

Business Labor Split Shifts Views On Phase II Controls

Washington AP reports a rift between business and labor over post-freeze controls. Archie Davis of the U.S. Chamber rejects a tripartite panel, backing the Wage and Price Council led by John Connally as Nixon weighs long-range plans. Meany and AFL CIO push for a three-way tribunal and tax relief, while Mills hints at broader individual tax cuts. Mills and Nixon plan tax relief expansions as White House meetings proceed with industry leaders. A separate note covers a Kiwanis Lake catfish stocking to replace a prior kill, with local officials detailing limits and fishing rules.

Washington Archie K. Davis United States Chamber of Commerce Davis Cost of Living Council Secretary of the Treasury John B. Connally Nixon White House George Meany Afl-Cio Meany War Labor Board Capitol Hill U.S Winston-Salem N.C Connally Capitol House Ways and Means Wilbur D. Mills Wilson Johnson National Federation Independent Johnson

Attica Prison Storm Ends Four Day Rebellion

State police with helicopters dropped tear gas stormed Attica prison killing nine hostages and 28 inmates as four days of rebellion ended. Remaining hostages were freed. 32 people injured. Gov Rockefeller backed the assault despite earlier amnesty talks.

Attica N.Y Attica State Prison State Correction Department New York Nelson A. Rockefeller

Judge Won't Make Calley Testify

FT MCPHERSON Ga AP A military judge refused to order Lt William L Calley Jr to testify in the court martial of Capt Ernest L Medina Calley did not testify defense began presenting its case He invoked his Fifth Amendment privilege through his attorney Calley recently returned from Ft Benning Ga where he remains confined Calley one of Medina s platoon leaders during the My Lai massacre on March 16 1968 The court heard he would not be compelled to testify and would remain available for later proceedings

FT. Mcpherson Kenneth Howard Ft. Benning My Lai Calley Medina F. Lee Bailey Howard Bailey Leutenant Montrose Colo Cailey

Court Will Relieve Lawyers Of Free Jobs

Missouri Supreme Court ruled after Sept. 1, 1972 it would not compel attorneys to represent indigent criminal defendants without pay. The 5-2 decision, led by Judge Donnelly, shifts cost to the legislature, noting the state has long funded such services but now requires a state-funded system or defender program.

Jefferson City Missouri Supreme Court Missouri Robert T. Donnelly J.P. Morgan Lawrence Holman John Bardgett Robert 5. Seiler Fred J. Henley James i Finch J.R. Denarees Pinth Lawson Romine L. F. Cottey John Charles Green William Coleman Green Moberly Bes Coleman Marete Fise Department Aid Mus Occlara Py New Jersey General Assembly Donnelly Crlet Finch

Free Food Program to Continue in Audrain County

Audrain County will fund the county share of commodity foods at 20 percent for the rest of the year. Presiding Judge Russell Blackburn said further decisions are pending and the court may study the food stamp option. About 1400 people monthly receive food, many elderly, per Richard Strange.

Audrain County Audrain County Court Today Proctor Carter Russell Blackburn Missouri US Department of Agriculture Richard Strange

Anti-Voting Rally Against Liquor by the Drink

Citizens opposed to liquor by the drink held a Sunday rally at the Church of the Nazarene. About 225 attended as LeRoy Werner said the committee has met twice more and urged postponing the election Sept 21.

Church of the Nazarene LeRoy Werner Werner Howard Dillard First Baptist Church Chillicothe Lquor

Community College Opens First Classes in Mexico

Mexico Chamber of Commerce president Bob Ollis announced the start of the Mexico Community College program with two Monday evening courses Introduction to Psychology and English Composition. Enrollment remains open tonight at Mexico High School from 7 to 9 45 p m. Other courses include History of the United States Economics College Algebra and Introduction to Biblical History and Literature, all at 7 p m in the high school.

Mexico Fiat Mexico Community College Bob Ollis Mexico Chamber of Commerce Bill Hilton Community College Mexico High School Hilton United States

Helicopters Demand Surrender in Prison Assault

National Guard troops in over 70 vehicles surrounded a prison as around 1,000 state police sheriffs deputies and guardsmen joined a large assault. Hostages were rescued and a tearful reunion followed while negotiators and outside figures visited the scene. Rockefeller refused amnesty and legal immunity to inmates.

New York Cret Vial Hareq National Guard

Prisoners Seek Asylum In Negotiations At Maximum Security Prison

In a tense standoff, prisoners demanded asylum in non imperialistic countries, later softened by Kunstler who accused Governor Rockefeller of halting talks. One guard, Carl Valone, was identified among the dead from a gunshot wound as mediation continued. Oswald accused captors of endangering hostages while ultimatum details urged immediate, unharmed releases and a peaceful resolution within an hour.

Black Fortier Bobby ‘Seale William’ Kinder Herman Badillo DN. Y Rockefeller Manhattan Kunstler Rochester Thand Mancusi North Korea Republic of the Congo Carl Valone Oswald William Kunstler Nelson A. Rockefeller Richard Clark Clark People’s Central Mittee Amnesea Sams Tom Wicker The New York Times William Quin

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Mills Kiwanis Lake Plunkett Park Conservation Department Gene Baldwin Gm&o Morris Street Ers Corrections Department State Corrections Russell G. Oswald Ammnesty Vincent R. Mancusi Frank Wald Attica, N.Y Tre
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