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Newspaper

Mexico Ledger

Location

Mexico, Missouri, United States of America

Date

Sep 19, 1967

Page

7

New Library Plan Ready For Old Post Office

Plans announced by Charles R Brooms and Stribling III of the library board detail converting the old post office into a two level library with a basement meeting room book storage and a bookmobile transfer area. The project includes an acoustical tile ceiling a ramp at the south steps and a partial second floor for a children's library with a reading room and study space.

Charles R.brooms Stribling III H Library Board Kerling Stiegemeyer and Goerner St. Louis Ichange

Army to present two medals to mother and father of fallen soldier

Voters decide on local and state measures as multiple ballots go to the polls. At 7 p.m. Friday the Cahall family will receive two medals from the Fifth Army in honor of Spec. 4 James Cahall killed in Vietnam. The awards include military merit in Vietnam service and a medal with palm for gallantry in action, adding to his Purple Heart and Bronze Star. In Paris Missouri a city was recognized for street improvements, and a separate bond issue in Mexico funds parks, airport buildings, fire equipment, street projects, and underpass work with two-thirds majorities needed. Channel 12 TV plans live results for a council race and the bond issues, starting at 7 p.m. with polls closing at sundown.

Marlin V. Cahal James Cahall Vietnam Cahall E. Vine St Fifth Army Airport Mexico Muldrow Western Streets William Hollingsworth Harry Hildebrand Murray Purcell Channel 12 See-Tv Tonight

Riot drill set by Mexico National Guard at county fair

At the Au drain County Fairgrounds this Sunday Mexico's National Guardsmen stage an eight hour riot control exercise. The unit trains 32 hours in riot formations and snipers defense, with local authorities aiding. Plans include a bivouac area and simulated crowd control using talcum powder if tear gas is avoided.

Audrain County Fairgrounds Mexico National Guardsmen National Guard Goien Peyons Fairgrounds Mick City Bill Robertson 1St Hewittment Fire Department 1Zer Battalion Jack Park Police Auxiliary Joel Vance

John Knight Dies Monday At 93

John RB Knight 98 died at 12 25 pm Monday at Coldwell Nursing Home after an extended illness. He had lived there since late August. Funeral services set for 2 pm Wednesday at Arnold Funeral Home with Rev C E Napier officiating. Survivors include two nieces Pieline Gootiatper of Calas Indiana and Clemtine McAllister of Marshall, one nephew Wendell Scott Douglas of Dallas, two sisters in law Mrs Carrie Scott Douglas and Mrs MLE Sexton. Friends may call at the funeral home tonight from 7 to 9.

John RB Knight Coldwell Arnold Funeral Home C.E. Napier Pieline Gootiatper Calas Ind Clemtine McAllister Marshall Wendell Scott Douglas Dallas Tex

Bike Rodeo Planned at Plunkett Park by Kiwanis

Mexico Kiwanis Club sponsors a Saturday bike rodeo at Plunkett Park as part of Kiwanis Kids. Events include figure eight riding zig zag riding obstacle course safe stopping and straight line riding. Kiwanis officers urge all local youngsters with bikes to attend.

Plunkett Park Mexico Kiwanis Club Kiwanis Kids Eal Ing Kiwanis Mexico

Ichord Won't Run For Senate Seat

Washington AP Rep Richard H Ichord a Democrat from Missouri announced he will seek re nomination for another term He declined to run for U S Senate saying his House duties on Armed Services and Un American Activities and his seniority in the House make his contribution to governing more valuable in the House.

Washington Richard H. Ichord D-Mo U.S House Commion Armed Services and UN- American Activities 8Th House House of Representatives

Antimissile planning briefing outlined by McNamara

A briefing on antimissile planning addresses U S aims against nuclear missiles with focus on strategic regions including the Midwest Southwest and Deep South as of early 1970s context.

McNamara Midwest Southwest Deep South

Bombs Hit Chiang's Embassy In Saigon

Violent attacks in Saigon kill and wound several Chinese figures after a bombing at Chiang Kai-shek's embassy. Police made arrests as a sniper killed a pedestrian and gunmen struck multiple targets in the Chinese community. U.S. air raids continued against Haiphong and Demilitarized Zone fighting intensified along South Vietnam.

Chiang Saigon Phung Ngoc Anh China Chiang Kai-shek Taipei Formosa Phuong Hang Cholon Charles T. Chung

Speeding offender gets 60 days in jail in mock trial

Judge Joseph M. Bone warns against repeat high speed chases as James Dodson of Mexico pleads guilty to driving over 100 mph on Highway 64. The magistrate seats a 60 day jail term, calling further pursuit impractical and unsafe.

Joseph M. Bone James Dodson Mexico Ee Dare Ae Fars Highway 64 Don Belli Dodson Codson We Oak Owy Russel Mat Jing Judge Bone

Beulah Becomes Hurricane Threat to Texas Coast

Beulah, a 11 day old hurricane with 130 mph winds, heads toward the Rio Grande coast threatening Padre Island and Port Mansfield. Evacuations spread along the coast as the storm closes causeways and shores and manned warning flags extend toward Port Aransas.

Brownsville Tex Beulah Rio Grande Texas Ling Padre Island Port Mans Waralfield Iigs Little Port Port Ar Kansas

Liz Taylor Dress Sparks Fashion Debate Amid Beulah Warnings

Weather alerts spread along the Texas coast as Beulah neared, with evacuations from Padre Island to Galveston and Corpus Christi in the warning zone. Liz Taylor photographed in a bold monkey fur stripe dress fuels fashion critique while forecasters warn of rising tides and inland movement.

Beulah Galveston Texas Padre Island Corpus Christi Weather Bureau Liz Brownsville Riorm Grande Miss Taylor Richard Barwa Ris Grande Val Geenen Liz Taylor

Norstad Backs Geneva Meeting for Vietnam Peace

Gen Norstad, described by C L Sulzberger as a key proponent of a Geneva peace push, said he spoke only as a private citizen and discussed with associates the idea of President Johnson traveling to Geneva to seek a Southeast Asia settlement and possibly resume international cochairmanship. He stressed no formal administration talks occurred.

Rusk Detroit Harry S. Ashmore The Center For the Study of Democratic Institutions Cid Johnson North South Vietnam NEW York Sande Agankc U.S Europe Geneva North Vietnam Norstad C. L. Sulzberger New York Times Sulzberger Geneva 13 Wal Cochairmen Die Norstad

Russell Family Welcomes Daughter At Audrain Hospice

Rev. Eldon Russell and wife announce the birth of a daughter at Audrain Hospice. Paternal grandparents listed, with birth details and local addresses in Missouri. Hospital and family names appear, alongside the uncertain phrasing from the clipping.

Eldon Russell Calhoun St de Ee Audrain Tee Chance Co

Girl for Larkins and So Paved Give and a Halt as Bom to

A fragmented notice mentions the Larkins and a party or vehicle issue. Details are unclear, with partial names and actions read as a halted event. Further readable facts are not provided in the text.

What was your frosted by when you were confrosted

A fragmentary exchange describes a collision where one party jokes about being rear-ended. The wording mirrors paraphrased speech in a light courtroom or narrative setting, referencing a mock confrontation and a mishap behind a vehicle. The tone remains informal and humorous.

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