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Newspaper

Mexico Ledger

Location

Mexico, Missouri, United States of America

Date

Sep 28, 1970

Page

11

Report On Student Unrest Seeks Presidential Action

The Carnegie Commission on Campus Unrest urged President Nixon to take moral leadership to end Vietnam era fights and to unite society against campus violence. It faulted schools and law enforcement yet urged swift action to isolate radicals and remove violent actors, with calls for federal guidance and presidential leadership.

Comitesion Spiro T. Agnew Aston Nixon Scranton Pennsylvania White House Indo-china Washington Carnegie Commission Isséranton NBC Jackson William Scranton University of California John Emshwiller William O'Neill University of Wisconsin O'Neill Dan Evanson University of Georgia Clark Kerr Kent State University Ohio Jackson State College Mississippi Harvard University Joseph Rhodes Jr New Haven, Conn James Ahern Rhodes

Humane Society to rate foreign films for animal cruelty

Hollywood. The American Humane Association will rate foreign movies as acceptable or unacceptable next month based on animal treatment. The focus is the running W stunt that trips a horse, causing dangerous falls. Harold Melniker, Hollywood director, notes the practice declined after 1940 when an agreement with producers required supervision and banned the running W.

Hollywood American Humane Association Harold Melniker Association Melniker

Hunter’s Shotgun Accident Kills Franklin Wattenbarger

Franklin Eugene Wattenbarger, 38, of Mound City Missouri, was killed northwest of Craig when his 12 gauge shotgun discharged as he slipped climbing a hill during a hunt. Coroner James D. Humphrey reported the accidental shooting occurred Sunday and caused a fatal shot to the chest.

Craig, Mo Franklin Eugene Wattenbarger Mound City Craig Cormer James D. Humphrey Wattenbarger

Railroads Seek 15 Percent Freight Rate Hike Amid Labor Strife

Western and Southern railroads push for higher rates arguing inflation and rising labor costs erode gains from prior increases. They request a 15 percent across the board raise, coal-hauling charges up 15 percent, with Southern lines seeking 6 percent until February and a permanent hike next year. The ICC plans hearings to study freight rates as Penn Central’s collapse adds urgency.

Washington Tation United States Southern Interstate Commerce Commission ICC Penn Central George M

Jails and Criminals: Dr Menninger Sounds Alarm

Salt Lake City AP report quotes psychiatrist Karl Menninger saying jails manufacture criminals like factories. He criticizes uncivilized county jails and calls for rehabilitation over punishment while noting crime trends and laws under the Omnibus Crime Control Act.

Salt Lake City General Motors Karl A. Menninger Menninger U.S Salt Lake Counlc Menniger

Gun control debated amid crowd in Mexico Missouri

In Mexico Missouri, speaker Menninger urged gun control, arguing that a large population brings too many unstable and unpredictable people who should not possess firearms. The discussion reflected concerns over rising gun access and public safety.

Menninger

Butterflies Stop Near Lake of the Ozarks Rally Cubs Safety Lesson

Monarch butterflies swirl over Osage Beach as a stopping point on their southward migration. At St Brendan's School Cub Scout Pack 53 Sgt D J Slevin taught bicycle safety with film, presenting Webelos graduations and denner awards.

D. J. Slevin St. Brendan’s School Sgt. Slevin Missouri State Highway Patrol Slevin Don Belli Mexico Webelos Bruce Mueller Mark Chaney Pete Gonzales Mike Harlow Jim Denner Leslie Fennewald Osage Beach Lswarms Lake of the Ozarks

No More Bargain Cars For Congress

Washington AP report notes Ford will end special lease rates for senators and representatives starting with the 1971 model year. Lawmakers will pay the standard $3,600 annual equivalent, as ethics rules push an end to favored vehicle deals long used by several senators on key committees.

Washington Congress Ford Motor Co Ford Senate Chrysler General Motors

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