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Newspaper
Mexico Ledger
Location
Mexico, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Apr 17, 1975
Page
1
In Washington AP reports the gross national product GNP fell at a record annual rate in the January March quarter. Assistant commerce secretary James L Pate warns the economy contracted more than ten percent yearly while other administration sources weigh in with estimates.
Several hundred backers and opponents of the Equal Rights Amendment filled the Missouri Capitol as the Senate Constitutional Amendments Committee held a marathon five hour hearing on a House resolution. Debates centered on whether ERA would affect jobs, gender roles, and public restrooms, with supporters urging fair treatment while opponents warned of family disruption and forced factory work. The article also notes broader economic context including first quarter GNP decline, housing data, and cabinet-level moves amid a recession.
Washington Ford delays a threatened rail strike 60 days under emergency provisions. A three member factfinding board will investigate for up to 60 days to reach a new contract, with union leader Dennis and National Mediation Board backing the move.
A Cambodian revolutionary politburo member stated the new Phnom Penh government will be neutral and nonaligned yet vigilant toward the United States. He said Cambodia will accept aid from any source with no conditions, and that no foreign bases would be allowed, while noting future U S relations depend on Washington.
U S immigration officials seek an immediate halt to Operation Babylift amid irregularities and missing documentation for 29 Cambodian and Vietnamese children flown to the United States. Officials say many children lack proof of orphan status and may be sent back. ongoing interviews will be conducted with interpreters. The program faces a hold until proper records and foster/adoptive arrangements are confirmed.
Iowa Supreme Court upholds a jury award that three men who found 17860 dollars while razing a Ferroni building may keep the money. Everett Smith Francis Breen and Donald Bullington turned it over to the county auditor after the discovery in 1970. The estate administrators Cervi and Melio Tonini argued the finder testimony implied the money should go to Ferroni’s heirs.
Jefferson City Missouri three inmates John Abercrombie Jerry Cobb and Ben LeSure were honored for transcription work recording over 40 books for the University of Missouri Columbia. The program logged more than 415 hours of recording time and will be expanded to assist the blind across the state under Warden Don Wyrick.
Phyllis M. Carlyle of 1708 Providence and Nola B. Williams of 1429 Ringo were honored by the University of Missouri College of Home Economics. Carlyle, a senior, is a member of Phi Upsilon Omicron, while Williams, a freshman, received the Omicron Nu certificate of recognition.
Washington AP reports utility officials warn that recent cancellations of power plant construction could trigger power shortages nationwide as early as 1978. The National Electric Reliability Council and Federal Energy Administrator Frank G. Zarb foresee possible rationing or curtailment, with brownouts and blackouts if recovery improves without more plants. Illinois eastern Wisconsin and northeastern Missouri face tight supply regardless, needing interconnections for relief.
Paul Scott retires from Kaiser Refractories after 26 years of service on March 31. He worked in shipping as a lift truck driver. He and wife Mary live at 201 East Orange, Mexico, with five children and 12 grandchildren.
The Audrain County Circuit Court opened a jury trial for John R. Hassan III charged with driving while intoxicated. The panel includes seven men and five women with jurors named. proceedings continued as attorney Edward Hodge led Hasson's defense. A large crowd of students from Community A-6 and México High Schools observed the sessions.
Beirut turmoil eases as heavy rain and a cease fire end four days of street fighting between Palestinian guerrillas and Phalangist forces. Joint patrols with Lebanese security set to enforce truce amid sporadic blasts. Government shows weak authority as Arab League mediation secures lull. At least 150 killed. 20 bystanders among dead. In Cairo, Sadat swears in a new cabinet signaling leadership change.
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