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Newspaper

Mexico Ledger

Location

Mexico, Missouri, United States of America

Date

Apr 06, 1974

Page

1

Harry Stover to Receive DeMolay Legion of Honor

Harry M. Stover, president of the A P Green Refractories Co, is named by the International Supreme Council of the Order of DeMolay to receive the DeMolay Legion of Honor. The investiture date and place are pending.

Harry Stover Legion of Honor Harry M. Stover A.P. Green Refractories Co International Supreme Council Order of DeMolay DeMolay Order Memphis Tenn F. Carley Bryant International Council

Welfare Windfall Turns To Nightmare

A Missouri aid to the blind program foulup after the switch to SSI cut many recipients February through March payments. About 400 people faced lost state supplements as higher federal checks triggered reductions. Recipients wait for March and April checks while officials study overpayments and possible writeoffs.

Kansas City Missouri State Welfare Department Social Security Administration Sid Rogers William Phelps Eldo Throckmorton Bureau of Family and Children’s Services Jefferson City Throckmorton Tom Riot Social Security Office County Welfare Office Rogers

Airline Must Even Up Stewardesses Back Pay

Northwest Airlines was ordered by U.S. District Judge Aubrey Robinson to compensate stewardesses under the Equal Pay Act and Civil Rights Act. The ruling covers back pay and interest for those paid less than men, with specific findings about wage structures, rooming policies, and layoffs since 1965, 1968.

Robinson

Old Ever New Passover Story Retold Worldwide

Passover observances begin tonight with the seder and retell the exodus story of liberation from Egypt. Jewish leaders cite continuing oppression and a renewed commitment to justice, led by figures like Rabbi Mark Tanenbaum of the American Jewish Committee.

George W. Cornell New York Egypt Moses Mark Tanenbaum American Jewish Committee

Chapin Convicted on Two Perjury Counts in Nixon Aide Case

Former White House aide Dwight L. Chapin, 33, was found guilty by a federal jury of two perjury counts and acquitted on a third in a case tied to a political espionage investigation. He faces up to ten years and ten thousand dollars in fines, with sentencing set for May 15. Chapin, on leave from United Air Lines, vowed to fight for his innocence as his wife sobbed and he remained free without bond.

Washington White House Dwight L. Chapin Nixon U.S Gerhard A. Gesell Chapin Susan United Air Lines Donald H. Segretti Segretti FBI

Toyota Prices Up Across All Models Increases Averaged 151

TORRANCE Calif AP price increases announced for all Toyota models. Best sellers in each model series rise about 151 dollars, averaging 4.8 percent.

Torrance, Calif Toyota

Miss Lenita Kelly Crowned Miss Black Teenage Mexico

Miss Lenita Kelly was named Miss Black Teenage Mexico at a Garfield School pageant. She is the daughter of Mrs. Anna May Kelly of 1206 E. Lafayette St. First runner up was Miss Carolyn Curtis. Donations to the sickle cell anemia fund totaled 321.47 with split allocations among the girls, the fund, and next year’s pageant.

Lenita Kelly Mexico Garfield School Anna May Kelly E. Lafayette St Carolyn Curtis Mary Frances Curtis Robert Exford Delores Herndon

Young Nixon Opens Defense For Mitchell

Edward Nixon testified as the defense’s first witness in the Mitchell Stans trial. He described a cash only request to Vesco and a $200000 anonymous contribution to President Nixon’s 1972 reelection. The trial hears claims of conspiracy obstruction of justice and perjury related to Vesco’s SEC inquiry.

New York Nixon Atty John N. Mitchell Commerce Maurice H. Stans Mitchell-Stans Edward C. Nixon F. Donald Nixon Robert L. Vesco White House Securities and Exchange Commission Edward Nixon Vesco Mitchell Stans SEC Washington Sherwin Markman

Xenia Tornado Toll and Relief Efforts Across States

A federal relief push promises "whatever it takes" amid a toll of 302 deaths nationwide with heavy damage in Ohio. In Xenia the city endures 30 deaths and massive destruction while hundreds seek shelter. Mennonites aid Decatur’s rubble cleanup as residents vow to rebuild and stay.

Nixon Alabama Kentucky Tennessee Ohio Indiana Georgia North Carolina Michigan Illinois Virginia West Virginia Ontario Canada Ingenia Dayton Dawn Thompson Spring Hill Xenia Decatur Adlai Yoder

Steinbrenner to contest campaign indictment now facing trial

George M. Steinbrenner III, chairman of American Ship Building Co. and majority owner of the New York Yankees, denies guilt in a 14 of 15 counts charging illegal campaign contributions. The indictment alleges a scheme using fake bonuses to reimburse personal funds and intimidation to hide political gifts. He vows to fight, citing innocence and the burden of indictment.

Cleveland, Ohio George M. Steinbrenner American Ship Building Co Nixon New York Yankees Steinbrenner Nixon Committee Charles A. Mosher Ohio Frank T. Bow Rohio Vance Hartke D-Ind FBI

Weather and Local Notices Snapshot from Missouri

Readable items include last 24 hour highs in the 50s, showers possible this weekend, and a Missouri outlook for Monday to Wednesday with cool nights. Officials at Audrain Medical Center report multiple admissions and discharges in Mexico and nearby towns. A Highway Patrol crash near Big Spring led to two drivers arrested for DWI after a late Friday collision with no injuries.

Missouri Highway Patrol Highway 19 Big Spring Jeffrey M. McGuire Hermann Tony Lionel Burks Montgomery City McGuire Burks

Portable artificial gut nourishes patients who cannot eat

Two French surgeons presented a portable artificial intestine, the artificial gut, designed for long term nourishment at home or outdoors. Doctors Claude Selassol and Henri Joyeux of the Cancer Institute at University of Montpellier reported at the American Society for Artificial Internal Organs meeting. They contrasted it with vein feeding, noting lower infection and clotting risks and the potential for months of use. They cited 26 patients maintained for up to eight months.

Chicago Claude Selassol Henri Joyeux The Cancer Institute University of Montpellier American Society For Artificial Internal Organs Selassol and Joyeux

Public Safety Report From The Daily Record

Police arrest David Lee Worthington and Charles Lynn after a 10:15 p.m. fight in the police station parking lot. both released on $57.50 bonds. Nine Mexican men in a car, including three in the trunk, held for immigration authorities after 9:45 a.m. apprehension at Scott's Corner. Various minor court fines and bonds listed for speeding, DWI, registration, and other infractions in Montgomery County Magistrate Court. Stock market notes show several NYSE movers and a few small price changes.

Public Safety David Lee Worthington Charles Lynn Rush Hill Gary Phillips Scott's Corner

Wilson Pressed to Speak on Forged Signature Letter

London AP Labor lawmakers urge Prime Minister Harold Wilson to publicly address an alleged forged signature on a letter tied to a land deal. Wilson’s office has imposed a news blackout amid a Scotland Yard inquiry, while lawmakers fear continuing reports could fuel a damaging political storm surrounding Tony Field, a Wilson associate.

London Harold Wilson Wilson Scotland Yard Laborites House of Commons Tony Field

Juniors To Meet At MHS Monday Night

Mexico High School juniors and their parents are invited to a 7 30 PM meeting at the high school Monday. Principal William B Lowry says the session will cover next year's curriculum and enrollment procedures.

MHS Mexico High School William B. Lowry

Miss Bynum Rites To Be In St. Louis

Funeral services for Edythe V. Bynum 46 are set for 7:30 p.m. Tuesday at Southern Mission Baptist Church in St Louis. She died after a storm cut power to her home dialysis machine, causing fatal bleeding before help arrived. Daughter of Rev. and Mrs. Lewis Bynum of Wellsville, she was a licensed practical nurse. Visitation at Atkins Bros. Undertaking Co. Burial at St. Louis Jewish Hospital aftermath noted.

Wellsville Southern Mission Baptist Church Page Avenue Edythe V. Bynum Lewis Bynum Atkins Bros. Undertaking Co Finney St St. Louis

E E Huff Rites This Afternoon

Funeral services for E. E. Barney Huff of Mexico were held at 1 30 p m at the Arnold funeral home with Rev Delbert Admire officiating Burial followed at East Lawn Memorial Park Cemetery Mrs John Connor was organist A quintet from the senior citizens club completed by Avery Burton Walter Hays Zula Trice and Pearl Fecht performed members pallbearers included R R Hampton G L Colvin Kenneth J Bingham A E Light W E Pilcher and R D Crum

E. E Barney) Huff Mexico Arnold Funeral Home Delbert East Lawn Memorial Park Cemetery John Connor Senior Citizens Club Huff Avery Burton Walter Hays Zula Trice Pearl Fecht R. R. Hampton G. L. Colvin Kenneth J. Bingham A. E. Light W.E. Pilcher R. D. Crum

Mrs Glennie Johnson Rites in Paris Cemetery

Funeral services for Mrs. Glennie Johnson of Mexico will be held at 2 30 p m Sunday at the Agnew Funeral Home in Paris with Rev. George B Wraith of the First Christian Church in Mexico officiating. Burial follows at Walnut Grove Cemetery in Paris. Pallbearers are Charles Chrisman Charles Davis Raymond Smiley John B Gilmore Clyde Holman and Reed Staples. Friends may call at the funeral home until services.

Glennie Johnson Mexico Agnew Funeral Home Paris George B. Wraith First Christian Church Walnut Grove Charles Chrisman Charles Davis Raymond Smiley John B Gilmore Clyde Holman Reed Staples

Ehrlichman Perjury Trial Delayed to May 20

Former presidential adviser John Ehrlichman receives a postponement in his perjury trial due to delays in obtaining Watergate grand jury transcripts. Superior Court Judge Gordon Ringer postponed the trial until May 20 after the attorney said transcripts of Washington grand jury testimony had not yet been received.

Los Angeles John D. Ehrlichman Superior Court Gordon Ringer Ehrlichman Washington

Music Festival results and participant list from area teams

A detailed roll of performers and ensembles from the festival. It lists school names such as New Franklin Fayette Glasgow Louisiana Paris Winfield and Warren County, with numerous soloists and group entries across piano, flute, saxophone, clarinet, oboe and vocal categories. The densely packed tally includes scores like 1 2 3 and mentions multiple age group and gender categories.

New Franklin Fayette Glasgow Louisiana Clapton Wright City Winfield Warren County Salmons South Callaway Larue Monroe City Wilsdorf Madison Johnson Centralia Henderson Westran Rothfuss Lee Glaser Peeler Brush Hartman Browning Community BA Paris Higbee Montgomery Koelsch Bash of Seward Clopton Jenkins Reinhardt Stone Hallsville North Callaway Russell Hendricks Eckley Eckhoff New Bloomfield Voyce Humphredy Elsberry South Boone Co Brown Levings Riley Sullivan South Boone Poor Mark Twain Omohundro Bailey Westran Ly Neikirk Hoover

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