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Newspaper

Mexico Ledger

Location

Mexico, Missouri, United States of America

Date

Sep 28, 1970

Page

12

Americans Fly Home From Hijacked Hostages Ordeal

The article reports 28 of 32 Americans arrived in Nicosia after being held by Palestinian commandos for three weeks, with 24 aboard a Trans World Airlines jetliner to New York and four remaining in Cyprus. Six others stayed in Amman. negotiations involved Egypt’s embassy and the Red Cross as Western nations weighed freeing Arab commandos in exchange. Survivors described captivity as they traveled home, engaging in games and sharing meals, while some hostages reflected on their experiences and attitudes toward the militants.

Nicos Cypris Cyprus Nicosia Red Cross Amman Jordan Trans World Airlines New York Rome Beirut Lebanon International Red Cross Britain West Germany Switzerland Israel West Germany Oe Reliabel Jerusalem Popular Front For the Liberation of Palestine Cairo Woo Yanay Mimi Beecher Brooklyn N.Y David Raab Trenton Miss Beeber George Washington University Washington, D.C Barbard Mensch Scarsdale Ite Palestine

Paris Personal News Highlights From Church and Clinic

The Paris AME Church hosted Rev. Fischer for three evenings last week on the theme The Church. The Christian Church budget for the coming year is set at 21 198.86 pending congregational approval. Rev. Vanlandingham led services at South Fork Presbyterian, John Meyer spoke at Paris Church, and a children’s Sunday School promo program was held. Mrs Ladell Gwynn has returned from California. The annual Paris Health Clinic examined and immunized 525 students with Dr F A Barnett directing alongside local physicians dentists and nurses.

Wil Jefferson City Mis Wedneday Fischer Paris Ladell Gwynn California F. A. Barnett

Par One: Vandalia News Features Band Concerts and Plans

Perconal News continues with Vandalia notes, detailing the Warriors Band and 50 cent monthly family dues for Par doosé Band members starting January. The Van-Far Chiefs Band directed by Bert Cowley performed at Farber School. Coordinators Mrs. W. W. Thurman and Mrs. Bill Ehrlich outlined a 1971 program accepted by attendees. Mrs. Carl Lovelace presented the Mission Year Book while Pittsburg Presbytery and Thailand Dare reeeteont errr jand Pennsylvania were mentioned in association. The meeting noted Fall Presbytery at Providence Church near Bowling Green and a mobile unit fundraiser targeting $2,000 by November 4 for Farloado Mission. The Clothing Drive for Church World Service runs through Oct 6.

Warriors Pardoosé Band Van-Far Chiefs Band Bert Cowley Farber School Siudianta W. W.thurman Bill Ehrlich Carl Lovelace Thailand Pittsburgh United Presbyterian Pennsylvania Will Tonie Walace ‘Thurman Car Lovelace Providence “Church Bowling Greek Meade Farlado

Fulbright Warns Against Bluffing over Nuclear Standoff

Senate Foreign Relations Chairman Fulbright argues diplomacy over arms bluffing in the Cuban missile crisis context. He cites two stamp designs, one religious and one nonreligious, as a peaceable option. He notes parity with the Soviet Union and urges cautious actions, preferring talks like SALT. The Pentagon reports possible base activity at Cienfuegos Bay, with details pending.

Washington J. W. Fulbright Senate Foreign Relations Public’ Committee Cuba United States Russia John Kennedy Fulbright ABC Pentagon Vienna Arkanisas Democrat Cienfuegos Bay Nixon White House Ronald L. Ziegler Cienfuegos

New Books At Library Additions

New adult fiction titles at the Mexico Audtain County Library include It Lays by Joan Didion Time and Again by Jack Finney Voice of Air by Evelyn Berckman Around Dark Corners by Hugh Pentelow Mirror of Infinity by Robert Silverberg Snow White Soliloquies by Sheila MacLeod Guitsong at Twilight by Al Cody and new non fiction works include Sexual Politics by Kate Millett Human Sexual Inadequacy by William Masters New Garden Book by Better Homes and Gardens Practical Wood Work by Charles Hayward Home Guide to Plumbing Heating and Air Conditioning by George Daniels President Steps Down by George Christing.

Mexico-Audtain County Joan Didion Jack Finney Evelyn Berckman Guitsong al Cody Sheila“ MacLeod Hugh Pentecost Robert Silverberg Kate Millett Helen Viachos William Masters Charles Hayward George Daniels George Chris Jting

Boy, 9, In Cap Pistol Holdup Attempt

In New Orleans a 9 year old armed with a cap pistol attempted a store robbery. He demanded money, ordered the saleswoman to open the cash register, but fled when it stayed closed. Police arrested him later and turned him over to the Juvenile Bureau.

New Orleans Juvenile Bureau

St Teresa of Avila Named First Woman Doctor

Vatican City AP Pope Paul VI names St Teresa of Avila a Spanish monastery founder and writer the first woman doctor of the Roman Catholic Church. She was sainted in 1622 and joins 30 male doctors. St Catherine of Siena will receive a similar honor next Sunday.

Vatican City Paul VI Teresa of Avila St. Catherine of Siena

Bond Schedule Paints Week of Campaign Stops

The Bond for Auditor committee released a week long itinerary for Republican candidate Christopher Kit Bond. The plan includes events in Montgomery County Wellsville Montgomery City Independence St Louis Columbia Joplin Neosho Seneca Excerpt Springs Princeton St Joseph and Kansas City with coffees speeches forums and rallies featuring Attorney General G T Blankenship and various civic groups across multiple cities.

Bond For Auditor Committee Christopher Kit Catt ‘Didate Montgomery County Wellsville Montgomery City Boned Inde ‘Penidente Republican Progressive Newton County Neosho Kiwanis Jaycees Seneca Kansas City John Marshall Club Raytown Excelsior Springs Princeton St. Joseph Bond Rock Ridge Picnie Columbia

Stephanie Lane Herndon Born to Dwayne and Stephanie Herndon

Stephanie L Herndon Jr is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Dwayne Herndon of St Louis born Saturday at Pike County Hospital in Louisiana weighing seven pounds. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Howard Herndon of 936 HarniI Mexico and Mr and Mrs Ira Raed of Louisiana.

Stephanie.l. Herndon Dwayne Herndon St.Louis Pike ‘County Hospital Louisiana Stephanie ‘Lane

Personal News Of Perry And Local Library Improvements

Perry baby Lisa Marie born to C Lyle Bowling and Cecil Youngbloods. Grandparents include Clarenes Bowling and Walter Thomas. Perry Jaycee Wives repaint library door and install new sign, offering Friday open hours. Local farm sale at Route 2 Laddonia. moves to new Watdh place underway. Kim Youngblood celebrates sixth birthday with party and class events at Mark Twain R-II and Perry City Park activities. R-II school calendar lists football games, extension classes, and junior high events through October.

Mexico Lisa Marie Shel Joey C. Lyle Bowling Perry Cecil Youngblood Center Clarenes Bowling Clarence Rge Bales Walter’ Thomas Hunnewdl Perry Jaycee Tinue Jaycee Public Library Gerald Harms Route 2 Laddonia Watdh Place Hemiead Charlester Kim Kimj Hannibal Art Club John Youngblood Kirk Youngblood Richard Bi Darren Ray Perrigo Julie Cindy Bowling Fred Day Jody Calvin Youngblood Mark Twain Steve O'Connor Bill Lankford Evelyn Berry Lana Dowell Sandra Babb Monty Byers Perry City Park Ralls County M.T .B Louisiana MTHS Knox County M. T Palmyra Junior High

Mexico MO Ledger Student Council Homecoming Queen Candidates

Senior class lags homecoming queen candidate 18 Tatty Epperson. Juniors elect Catla Lewallen president Jane Whelan vice president Linda Bunch secretary Marilyn Hurley treasurer. Mike Todd Ellen James elected as student council reps. Sophomore homecoming queen candidate 4g Susan Wasson. Freshman class chooses Eddie Spang president Mick Riefesel vice president Kim Walton secretary Sandy Smith treasurer. Mary Baker homecoming queen candidate Kim Mayer yearbook candidate. Martha Moore and David Briscoe named yearbook managers. Club meets Friday Sept 26 with carry in supper and iCards tonight.

Kent Evans Debbie Swan Cat la Lewallen Jane Whelan Linda Bunch Marilyn Hurley Mike Todd Ellen James Mikka Stuart Randy Kurz Susan Wasson Gary Miller Steve Swan Gale Cragen Ronda Stratton Cindy Eperson Bruce Coleman Cindy Hamill Eddie Spang Mick Riefesel Kim Walton Sandy Smith Gary Stephenson Cheryl Wisdom Mary Baker Kim Mayer Martha Moore David Briscoe

Yale Head Kingman Brewster to Stay as President

Yale University's governing body announced that Kingman Brewster Jr. will continue as president after a favorable review of his seven years in office. The Yale Corporation said support for Brewster was remarkable and widespread among faculty students university officers and alumni leaders.

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Hugh Downs Hurt in Motorcycle Spill

New York AP reports NBC Today Show host Hugh Downs, 49, was temporarily knocked off air after a motorcycle accident near his Phoenix home Saturday. He suffered cuts, bruises, and a right foot injury, spent the weekend in St. Joseph's Hospital Phoenix, and NBC expected his return later in the week.

New York Hugh Downs Nbc-Tv NBC Downs Cove Creek Road Phoenix Ariz St. Joseph’s Hospital

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