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Mexico Ledger

Location

Mexico, Missouri, United States of America

Date

Sep 16, 1970

Page

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Royalist Military Takeover In Jordan

A royalist military regime led by Field Marshal Habis Majali seized control in Jordan and imposed martial law to halt civil war threats. King Hussein named Majali military governor and ordered direct control of districts. The takeover followed escalating guerrilla clashes with Palestinian forces led by Yasir Arafat who urged Arab ambassadors to back a ceasefire. The new government, headed by Prime Minister Brig. Mohammed Daoud, seeks to end internal fighting, support Palestinian resistance, and enforce ceasefires with guerrillas while withdrawing troops from cities.

Amman Jordan Habis Majali Majali Damascus Yasir Arafat al Fatahin Hussein Abdel Mo Jin Popular’ ‘Front For the Liberation of ‘Palestine IIL Mohammed Daoud Jerusalem Kasserr el Maita Palestian Guerrilas Zarqa Irbid Guerrilas Ae Kg Palestinian Resistance Movement Amman, Jordan

Mullinville 500 Mile Jogging Drive for Students

Mullinville Kansas elementary and junior high students in grades five through eight may enter the Mullinville 500 on voluntary basis. Under district physical education instructor Ken Harpe students jog after school up to one hour per session and some run two nights weekly. By Sept 1 several had logged over 50 miles with two eighth graders and one seventh grader above fifty miles. the program aims to reach 1,000 miles for some students.

Mullinville Kan Ken Har Pe Harris

Top U S officials insist on revived Arab Israeli talks

Washington officials reject Egypt’s claim that peacemaking is over and promise all means to restart stalled Arab Israel negotiations. Jordan’s royalist regime imposes martial law to curb civil conflict as wider regional tensions persist.

Washington Egypt U.S Middle East

Audrain County selects ASCS committee and alternates

Audrain County Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Service township committees meet Saturday to elect a county committee member and two alternates. Delegates include chairmen vice chairs and members elected last week. Names listed for Cuivre Linn Saling Salt River and South Fork Wilson Roberts Prater and more.

Audrain County Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Service Cuivre Paul Clithero Paul E. Galloway Richard Authur William Kohl Donald Nichols Linn Julius Fennewald John L. Maxwell Gerald Salt River South Fork Gayle Ridgeway A. Jack Cram Roy J. Hannah Ronald Baker Martin Smith Wilson Harlan Spurling Eric Rowe Edward Smith Roberts Prater Orma Mackey Jr

Danforth Urges Reform of Congress to Boost Responsiveness

In St Louis AP report, Atty Gen John C Danforth, a Republican Senate hopeful, calls for reorganizing Congress to be more responsive and efficient. He criticizes lobbyist influence and the seniority system, urging ongoing questioning of law implementation and amendments or repeal if laws fail the people.

ST. Louis Congress Atty John C. Danforth Danforth National Association of Accountants Senate Missouri

Rainbow Installation of Girls Officers Rescheduled

Installation of new officers for the Order of Rainbow for Girls is moved to Saturday September 26 at Burroughs Masonic Temple. Miss Becky Mills will be installed as worthy advisor. Grand officers expected as guests at 6 30 p m during next week’s meeting at the temple.

The Order of Rainbows Burroughs Masonic Temple Becky Mills

Jetliner Skids at Kennedy Airport Splits in Half

An Alitalia DC8 carrying 156 passengers skidded on landing at Kennedy Airport and split in half. Six crew and 71 passengers injured, 10 hospitalized. NTSB will investigate Tuesday. Also notes local births, moving notice, and outdated newspaper ads from Mexico Ledger.

NEW York Kennedy Airport George van Epps Northeast National Transportation Safety Board

Missouri Squires announce 11 new members for 1970

The Missouri Squires named 11 new squires Tuesday in Jefferson City. Initiation will take place Oct. 9 at a luncheon in the executive mansion. The roster includes Charles L. Bacon Kansas City. H Roe Bartle former mayor. G Duncan Bawman. James T Blair Jr.. Dan Devine. A J Drinkwater Jr.. Richard H Ichord. Earle B Jewell. Jack Matthews. Lewis M Means. Jack Stapleton Sr.. and Elliot H Stein.

Jack Matthews Jefferson City Missouri Academy of Squires Charles L. Bacon Kansas American Legion H. Roe Bartle Kansas Tar 99. City G. Duncan Baw Gov. Man James T. Blair Jr St. Louis Globe-Democrat per-Devine Iormed Missouri Tigers Columbia J. Drinkwater Jr Charleston Richard H. Ichord Houston Earle B. Jewell Forsyth University of Missouri Lewis M. Means Fayette Jack Stapleton Sr Stanberry Highway Commission Elliot H. Stein St. Louis

Callaway Fox Hunt Seen as Purple Proclamation Event

A dramatic proclamation by Fulton Mayor W C Murphy marks a 1970 Callaway Fox Hunt weekend in the Kingdom of Callaway. The celebration features fox and dog chases, feasting, and local lore, with a 21 hour field hunt over three days and a prize of 1000 dollars for the winning dog.

Callaway Fox Hunt Fulton Missouri Kingdom of Calla Tennessee Colleen W. C. Murphy United States James K. Jones Arkansas Callaway

Nixon Trip Expands to Yugoslavia First for an American president

President Nixon’s European journey will include a visit to Communist Yugoslavia marking the first such trip by a U S president. He will also meet in Italy Spain and Britain and will spend an evening in Belgrade with Tito. The trip focuses on the Mediterranean and NATO interests as Nixon reviews Sixth Fleet exercises from the Saratoga and discusses the Middle East crisis and Arab hijackings with European leaders.

Albuquerque N.M Spiro T. Agfnew Washington Nixon Yugoslavia White House Italy Spain Brito. Com Ronald J. Ziegler Ziegler France West Germany Tito Mediterranean Saratoga Mediterrenene NATO Naples

Talks Deadlocked In Teamster Strike

In Joplin Missouri union and management spokesmen reported no new talks scheduled as Teamsters strike held by Local 823 over mileage provisions and pay. Bill Schweiker introduced federal crime proposal to ban interstate travel with intent to assault or injure officers during such disruptions.

Joplin Washington Tristate Richard 8. Schweiker R-Pa Motors Inc Tri State Nance William C. Cramer Schweiker Islerations Itsterstate Japan Texas Bill Kitts Iniana Tex Longiers Colo Washington, D U.S

Methodist Men to Hear Ernie Mehl

Ernie Mehl former Kansas City Star sports editor and Empire State Bank vice president will speak at the Mexico United Methodist Church dinner tonight for the Methodist Men group hosting their wives. Dinner at 6 30 p m served by church women. tickets are all sold. Mehl named Newspaper Man of the Year and past president of Byline Club and NAB Writers. long active in Kansas City civic groups and Incal if cersed preacher of United Methodist Church. He has taught an adult Bible class for 19 years.

Nave Kingdom of Callaway Fulton Alt I. W.C. Murphy City of Ernie Mehl The Kansas City Star Empire State Bank of Kansas City Mexico United Methodist Church Mehl Byline Club National Association of Baseball Writers Kansas City United Methodist Church

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