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Newspaper

Mexico Ledger

Location

Mexico, Missouri, United States of America

Date

Apr 12, 1973

Page

6

Judge Rules Out Dismantling CEO

Washington federal judge blocks Howard Phillips from winding down the Office of Economic Opportunity, ruling Congress funded programs cannot be terminated while funds exist. Chicago judge, however, notes suits premature as OEO continues by law unless Congress acts. The dispute centers on executive branch limits and Congress mandated antipoverty programs.

Washington Nixon Office of Economic Opportunity U.S. District Court William B. Jones Howard Phillips OFO Jones Congress Missouri Rural Redevelopment Corporation Chicago James B. Parsons Parsons OEO White House Phillip R. Kete Government Union United States Howie Phillips Executive Branch Legislative Branch

Inventor says Detroit ignored antismog unit

Stanford California AP reports inventor Ralph Heintz says Detroit auto makers refused to pursue his stratified charge engine from the 1950s while Honda is now using a similar design to meet 1975 exhaust rules. Heintz claims the EPA granted a one year extension for U S car makers. He details his trials, costs, and belief engines could reduce smog. he notes his failed talks with Detroit and turnover of patents to Stanford.

Stanford Calif Detroit California Ralph Heintz Japan Honda Motor Co Federal Environmental Protection Agency U.S Heintz Honda Los Angeles Stanford University Chrysler Stanley Dollar

Chicken Dinner To Benefit Juvenile Home Fund

A fundraising luncheon hosted by the Hoard Group Home will run Friday from 11 am to 2 pm in the Audrain County Courthouse community room. Proceeds fund improvements and expansion of the juvenile home. Tickets are 1.75 with three vegetables, bread, dessert, drink, and chicken. Donations of fishing gear are also welcome at the juvenile office or the oyster smorgasbord location.

Hoard Group Audrain County Mexico

Beans vs Steak Protein Costs Highlight USDA Figures

USDA experts compared protein from meats and beans using February prices to show cost per 20 grams of protein. Dry beans provide similar protein for about 6 cents, versus porterhouse at 66 cents or lamb chops at 67 cents per 20 grams. Whole chicken and hamburger emerge as best meat buys.

Washington U.S. Department of Agriculture USDA Agricultural Research Service Bureau of Labor Statistics Inparison Porterhouse Ak

Great Flood Of 73 Inspires Long Local Memory And Action

The Mississippi Missouri flood of 1973 caused 35 million in Missouri and Illinois damages and inundated 1 1 million acres. Corps officials warn flood plains need zoning, levee projects exist but require federal funding, and a Meramec reservoir is contested. Gov Bond sought federal disaster declaration and relief funds.

ST. Louis Hannibal Mark Twain New Orleana Midwest Army Corps of Engineers Mississippi Ilinois River Kansas City Missouri River James A. Petersen Corps Petersen American Red Cross Missouri Ilinois Illinois Congress Kaskaskia Island Louisiana Cape Girardeau Grafton Chester River District National Weather Service Iowa Meramec River Meramec Jefferson County Peterson Red Cross Robert E. Lee Christopher S. Bond Nixon Hank Molten Office of Emergency Preparedness

Shapp Says Adultery Crime Bill Won't Pass

Gov. Milton J. Shapp said he would veto any bill criminalizing adultery or fornication, arguing that morals cannot be legislated. Rep. Martin Mullen, campaigning on a morality platform, countered that criticism. The new crime code takes effect in June and drops the colonial era prohibition on adultery and fornication.

Harrisburg Milton J. Shapp Shapp Martin Mullen Pennsylvania

Push for Airport Decision Near Waterloo Illinois

Illinois officials urge rapid FAA site decision for St Louis area airport. William Scott and Neal Hartigan push for Waterloo site, citing millions already spent. Percy reports FAA legal lead and environmental review. decision may come after new transportation leaders and environmental council review.

Washington Ilinois St. Louis Illinois White House Charles Percy R-Nr John Ehrlichman Secretary of Transportation Federal Aviation Authority Percy Clyde Pace FAA Benjamin Davis Transportation Environmental Council Hlinois

Missouri Governor Opposes Illinois Airport Plan

Missouri Governor Christ opher S. Bond opposes a proposed new airport in Illinois. Missouri supporters argue Lambert Field can meet future needs and Waterloo is too distant for most users. Scott and Hartigan claim Waterloo meets environmental standards and would relocate 300 families versus 2,000 for expanding Lambert, with delays inflating costs.

Missouri Ilinois Christopher S. Bond Lambert Field St. Louis Waterloo Scott and Hartigan Lambert Scott

Mrs P O Baker Wins CO Award at OPA Convention

Mrs P O Baker of Rocky Mount Missouri received the Distinguished Service Award from the Missouri Association of Osteopathic Physicians and Surgeons at its 76th annual convention banquet on April 7 at Tan Tar A Osage Beach. She has led the association's children’s programs since 1968.

P. O. Baker Rocky Mount Missouri Association of Osteopathic Physicians and Surgeons Tan-Tar-A Osage Beach Baker Robert Happ Dubuque, Ja

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