South Viet Navy drive into Cambodia near Bassac river
South Vietnamese naval task force launches a major operation in Cambodia along the Bassac River about 35 miles southeast of Phnom Penh with scores of gunboats and more than 1,000 marines, started Saturday but disclosed today for security reasons. A clash near Route 30 yielded a minor skirmish as the drive aims to destroy sanctuaries between the Bassac and Mekong. Meanwhile U.S. bombers and fighters support actions in Vietnam, Laos, and Cambodia as allied forces press a broader campaign.
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Saigon
Cambodia
Bassac
Phnom Penh
Pham Tacy
Mekong
South Vietnam
Laos
O'Reilly
Fuller
Demilitarized Zone
U.S. 7Th Air Force
U.S
Skoun
Kompong Thom
Taing Kauk
Lon Nol
Bangkok
Thailand
Vietnam
Nixon
Lee Sae Ho
Paint Thrown On Statue of Christ at Negro Church
Two African American men entered New Bethlehem Baptist Church during a Sunday service in St. Louis and threw black paint on a statue of Jesus Christ. Police report the service continued with about 400 attendees. Witnesses said the attackers wore shirts reading ACT ION and fled in a car with up to 20 people nearby.
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Louis
New Bethlehem Baptist Church
Jesus Christ
W. P. Jones
Fawkes
Butaiuly
Action
Themen
Mid-Mo Planners To Resume Meetings
The Mid-Missouri regional planning committee will reconvene Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. in Fulton City Hall, marking its first meeting in two months. Mayor Pro-Tem Leonard Snyder represents Mexico at the gatherings. Eugene G. Bushmann of Jefferson City, now chairman of the Democratic State Committee Speaker's Bureau.
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Fulton City Hall
Leonard Snyder
Mexico
Jefferson City
Eugene G. Bushmann
Democratic State Committee
Involved Jordan Syria clash spurs U.S. condemnation
News from Washington and Beirut report Syrian and Jordanian tanks clashing in Irbid amid escalating conflict in Jordan. The United States condemns Syria's alleged invasion as irresponsible and prudent actions prompt calls for restraint to prevent wider fighting and possible direct U.S. involvement. Reports vary on Irbid's status as battles continue and the regional crisis deepens.
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Washington
United States
Syria
Jordan
Russia
U.S
Beirut
Lebanon
Radio
Amman
Irbid
Anticrime Bill Moves On In House
Washington under pressure from the administration and House Republicans a Judiciary subcommittee moved toward approval of a tough anticrime bill. Led by Emanuel Celler the measure targets organized crime, adds bombing penalties and explosives licensing, and lists bans on sales to certain groups. Critics say it raises constitutional concerns amid broad grand jury and witness protections.
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Washington
House Judiciary Subcommittee
House
Emanuel Celler
Dn.y
Celler
Senate
McNamara says defense spending too costly for nations
World Bank President Robert McNamara warned that most countries spend far too much on defense and arms races. He urged redirecting funds to development, noting rich nations resist deep cuts, while the gap between rich and poor widens and future incomes diverge greatly.
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Copenhagen
World Bank
Robert McNamara
U.S
McNamara
Pierre-Paul Schweitzer
IMF
Veiled Prophet Parade Promises Biggest St. Louis Festival
An expanded Veiled Prophet parade labeled the biggest in St. Louis history will open a weekend of fall events. Football highlights include Missouri versus Air Force and a Sunday clash between the St. Louis Cardinals and Washington Redskins at Busch Stadium. A circus act and TV stars will be part of the downtown parade with 21 bands marching, including participants from the Salvation Army, the University of Missouri, and the Air Force.
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St. Louis
Missouri
Air Force
St. Louis Cardinals
Washington Redskins
Busch Stadium
Ringling Bros. Barnum and Bailey Circus
Phyllis George
Leif Erickson
Irene Ryan
Buddy Ebsen
Union Station
National Salvation Amy
University of Missouri
Accident Victims Organize for Stricter Traffic Safety
ST LOUIS AP Members of families harmed by accidents formed the Highway Accident Victim Protective Association to push for tougher traffic safety measures and enforcement. Temporary chair Robert Dickey of Ste Genevieve urged changing Missouri alcohol blood test rules to align with stricter federal standards and called for better accident investigation, ambulance service, medical examiners, and a victims agency. George Rouse of Cape Girardeau highlighted private ambulance cost pressures from insurance, wage rules, and regulations.
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ST. Louis
Robert Dickey
Ste. Genevieve
Highway Accident Victim Protective Association
Dickey
Missouri Highway Patrol
George Rouse
Cape Girardeau
Rouse
Malaysian Sultan sworn Malaysia's fifth king in simple ceremony
Sultan Abdul Halim of Kedah was sworn in as Malaysia's fifth king in a 30 minute ceremony in Kuala Lumpur. The constitutional monarch is chosen every five years by nine Malay sultans from different states who vote unanimously.
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Kuala Lumpur
Malaysia
Sultan Abdul Halim
Kedah
Abdul Rahman
Auto Strike Talks Resume Tomorrow
DETROIT RP top officials of the United Auto Workers return to prepare for resumed contract talks with GM after a nationwide strike began when the contracts expired last Monday. The union seeks wage gains and preservation of an escalator and a $500 monthly pension after 30 years. Local issues at GM units must be settled before a national return.
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Detroit
United Auto Workers
General Motors Corp
UAW
Leonard Woodcock
Woodcock
Irving Bluestone
GM Department
Americans Swim English Channel to Dover from France
Two Americans completed a record Channel crossing with Tom Hetzel, a 34 year old New York City policeman, finishing in 14 hours 14 minutes and Robert Lyle, 35, a California journalist, in 16 hours 35 minutes. Hetzel was sponsored by the New York City Patrolmen Benevolent Association. Lyle, formerly with the Kansas City Star, had previously failed attempting the reverse crossing.
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English
Dover
England
Tom Hetzel
Robert Lyle
France
Hetzel
New York City
Dover Harbor
Lyle
Kansas City Star
Mexico Ledger Subscription Rates and Office Hours
The Mexico Ledger lists pricing for single copies and mail subscriptions across Missouri counties with varied yearly and monthly rates. It notes postal details, delivery areas, and office hours from 8:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. weekdays and 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Saturdays.
Enrollment Next Monday For Mexico Evening School
Enrollment for thirty classes at the Mexico Evening School will be held Monday night September 28 at 7 at Mexico High School. Courses include Advanced sewing, antique repair, art craft, astronomy for amateurs, bridge, painting, sewing, upholstery, and two college credit offerings from the University of Missouri and Northeast Missouri State College. Adults may reserve by calling 581-5684.
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Mexico High School
Mexico Evening School
Mexico Public Schools
Evelyn Wood
University of Missouri
Draftees Still Going To Vietnam
Willis Johnson profiles three draftees in Vietnam, Pfe Jose Paddila Elmer Powell and Thomas Sowa, who arrive at Camp Evans with the 101st Airborne Division. They reflect on leaving home, the draft, and hopes for return while training in the northern South Vietnam coastal lowlands. Powell, a 49 year old farm hand from Luxora Arkansas, recalls life back home and the frustration that more troops are sent despite talk of phased withdrawal.
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Camp
Evans
Vietnam
Boeing
da Nang Air Baset
United States
Pfe
Jose Paddila
Bronx
N.Y
New York
Pfc
Elmer Powell
Luxora
Ark
Thomas Sowa
Niagara Falls
Army
Paddila
Powi
Sowa
101St Airborne Division
South Vietnam
187Th Infantry
101St
Powell
Vietnam War Training Reflections From Mexican Leader and Friends
An extract from a 1970 Mexico MO Ledger page recounts soldiers in training near Camp Evans, their hopes to return home, and discussions about communism and American duty. Voices include Paddila, Lona, Iowa, and Iona sharing fears, future plans, and wartime sentiments with a dead soldier observed in the field as rain falls and darkness approaches.
Seek To Settle Firemen Dispute In Nixon Era Move
The Nixon administration moved to avert a threatened rat strike by four unions and a parallel firemen strike set for Sept. 24. Secretary James Judgeon announced a Tuesday meeting with the United Transportation Union to resolve a long-standing pay dispute, as the union warned of a 12:01 p.m. start if unsolved.
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Washington
Nixon
Secretary of
James Judgeon
United Transportation Union
Transportation Union
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California
John Ebert
Peru
James Forshee
Japan
Keith McColl
Canada
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Hardin Jr. High School
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Forever
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Charlie
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