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Newspaper

Mexico Ledger

Location

Mexico, Missouri, United States of America

Date

Sep 28, 1970

Page

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Two Men Open Fire On Police In Cleveland Shooting

Two men in a car on Cleveland's East Side stopped for speeding and, exiting, opened fire on two patrolmen. Patrolman Joseph Traez, 27, was killed with multiple gunshot wounds. Patrolman Fred Fulton was gravely wounded and in serious condition. Six suspects were detained, search ongoing. The officers were shot about 2 am as they stood beside their car. Fulton managed to call for help. Traez would have completed his first year on the force Oct 17. Fulton had three years on the force.

Cleveland Joseph Traez Mount Sinai Hospital Fred Fulton Gerity Tracy The Force Fulton

Nation Has Too Many Cats and Dogs Meet Calls Population Control

At the 24th annual meeting the American Humane Association announced a non surgical method for pet population control. President Thomas C Justice said a substantial grant through the Morris Animal Foundation will support Colorado State University studies on reproduction control in dogs. The move addresses the surplus of unwanted pets amid concerns about cost and owner opposition.

St, Louis United States American Humane Association Thomas C. Justice Association Justice Morris Animal Foundation Colorado State University

Moonlight Serenades in Apartment Banned

WOKINGHAM England AP neighbors ban Timothy Rose 51 year old bachelor from playing piano between 11 p.m. and 7 a.m. after public health officer testifies. Magistrates rule he must come to terms with fellow apartment dwellers, as late night sessions disturb residents.

Wokingham England Timothy Rose Rose

Global Tensions Sparkriots and Diplomatic Moves

Across Rome Washington and beyond reports describe a tense scene as a presidential task force blames violence in a European visit context while Lebanon Israel Jordan and Palestinian figures face renewed clashes. Cyprus frees most Americans after captivity. Californias fires devastate homes with three dead. Hue endures Viet Cong rocket activity as pacification stalls. Cuba seeks pact on hijack and naval incidents. Fulbright calls for diplomacy over bluff amid submarine base rumors.

Eight Nations Sign Jordan Peace Pact

Eight nations sign a Jordan peace pact uniting Hussein and Yasir Arafat to oversee ceasefire terms. Lebanon guards against guerrilla activity as forces withdraw from Amman and strategic positions shift to prewar arrangements. The accord calls for a three man committee and bans propaganda campaigns while restoring control to the prewar military/civilian setup along the Jordan River.

Lebanon Israel Hussein of Jordan Yasir Arafat Associated Press Hussein Cairo Tiberias Arafat Amman Soltiery Israel-Jordan Jordan River Irbid Egypt Tunisia Saudi Arabia Kuwait North Yemen Syria South Yemen Sudan Lebannon Iraq Morocco Algeria al Fatah Beirut Zarqa Jordanian Jordan Valley Sea of Galilee

Pressure Blamed For Nixon Pressuring Ky To Attend Rally

In Paris the Rev. Carl McIntire says the Nixon administration pressured Vice President Nguyen Cao Ky of South Vietnam not to attend the Washington rally. McIntire notes Ky was resolute in Saigon but now altered, blaming U.S. pressure for his decision. Ky warned the march could provoke violence between demonstrators and antiwar militants.

Paris Carl McIntire Washington Nguyen Cao Ky South Vietnam United States McIntire Saigon U.S Vietnam

Tries For Record In Beer Drinking Ends With Death

An Australian man attempting a world beer drinking record died after 77 glasses. The event, part of a protest by the Action civil setting, occurred during a church parade in Auckland. Police did not arrest demonstrators despite disruption at Christ Church Cathedral. In Bowling Green, frog jumping contest awards were reported with jumps of 9 feet 2½ inches, 7 feet 11 inches, and 6 feet 0 inches.

ST. Louis Christ Church Cathedral Missouri Episcopal Diocese Auckland New Zealand Jack Manakau Action Civil Church Welrand

Judge Hayes Dies. Pettis and Cooper Counties Judge

Funeral services were held for 74 year old Judge Frank W. Hayes who was found dead in bed Saturday. He had served as circuit judge of Pettis and Cooper counties since 1958.

Sedalia Frank W. Hayes Pettis Cooper Counties

Changes In Attitudes Put More Women Into Jobs

New York report notes shifts in female attitudes toward home life propelling more women into the labor force. Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago cites 1947 to 1965 growth in participation, with white collar roles rising and births controlled by contraception and smaller families. Anticipates women expanding into male fields and pursuing long term careers amid a growing economy.

New York Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago Cléri

Viet Cong Rockets Hit Hue Amid Cambodian Moves

Viet Cong ground sensors tracked rocket strikes on Hue as U S forces, focused on pacification, reported light damage. Hue hospital hit but no casualties. South Vietnamese losses listed at 11 killed and 40 wounded in four attacks. U S helicopters suffered eight deaths and two missing over the weekend, including a crash in Mondul Kiri, Cambodia. Sources say reconnaissance missions used low level flights with sensors. Phnom Penh acknowledged Cambodian militia opposition near Lon Nol. Bassac Mekong operation near Phnom Penh ended with Viet Namese casualties and reduced forces to about 12,000 in Cambodia.

Saigon Hue Viet North Kam U.S Cambodia Mondul- Kiri United States Air Lotwilean Phnom Penh Lon Nol Bassac Mekong

Open Verdict In Hendrix Death

London coroner returns an open verdict on singer Hendrix after medical testimony that nine times the normal sleeping tablet dose caused death by swallowing vomit from barbiturate poisoning. No evidence of drug addiction or suicide is established. exact cause remains undetermined.

London Hendrix Donald Teare

District Democrats Gather Here District Democrats Gather Here

An organizing meeting for the ninth Congressional district Democrats was held at the Air Park Cafe this afternoon. Congressman William Hunstgate attended the session, with H. B. Davis of New London as district chairman, as the committee organized Democratic manpower to overcome Republican money.

Ninth Democratic Committee Air Park Cafe William Hunsgate H. B. Davis New London

The Mexico Ledger Address and subscription rates

Publication details list contact number and office address at 900 N Washington St Mexico Mo 65265. Rates shown include monthly and annual options for various regions and armed forces subscriptions with service hours and year of service noted.

Washington St Mexico Andrain Ad-Joining

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