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Newspaper
Mexico Ledger
Location
Mexico, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Apr 20, 1972
Page
8
Rising food costs and higher wages for lunchroom staff push toward a 5 cent rise per lunch to 45 cents, a 12.5 percent increase. The board discussed budget strain, labor costs at 24 percent of expenses, and free and reduced meals totaling about 400 daily. Building rental and camp policies also reviewed.
Apollo 16 astronauts John Young and Charles Duke separate Orion from the command ship and prepare to descend to the Descartes Mountains on the moon. Mission Control notes potassium intake to prevent heartbeat irregularities while the crew checks systems and readiness for a 73 hour exploration across three excursions with the Apollo 16 moon car.
President Nixon nears a Vietnam decision that could reshape U S relations with Moscow and Beijing and influence domestic politics. A withdrawal plan weeks before May 1 remains undecided as Haig reports back after a Vietnam fact finding mission.
The House Democrats condemned renewed North Vietnam bombing and Hanoi invasion, ordering the Foreign Affairs Committee to report a bill within 30 days to set a date to terminate all Indochina military involvement. Voting favored the measures 146 to 50 on the main resolution.
A lowboat captain is missing and three crewmen injured after three barges exploded and burned near the Cannelton Locks and Dam on the Ohio River. The Coast Guard will warn riverside residents below Cannelton that chemical runoff from firefighting may pollute the river.
Rain measured near an inch to 1.2 inches halted spring plowing as farmers, already behind after an early cold wet spell, wait for fields to dry. The Weather Bureau forecasts more rain and storms through Friday with mild to chilly temperatures. Farther south, heavier rainfall reached two inches, South Fork neared flood stage, and oil residues may be flushed from upstream fish kills. Farmers anticipate at least a week before planting resumes.
The Chamber of Commerce nears completion of Elmwood Drive improvements to support Westeran Foods Inc. expansion. Allen Curriere says Jaycees will donate up to $600 to the Community College to cover past two semesters’ attendance shortfalls.
Washington AP panel urges government aid for parochial schools through tuition tax credits and direct grants to welfare families using nonpublic schools. The 58 page report to President Nixon argues aid to parents and children is constitutionally permissible while direct aid to nonpublic schools is prohibited. The panel cites crisis in Catholic and other nonpublic schools with declining enrollments and rising costs. The note accompanies Nixon’s consideration of policy balancing church state concerns. Also included is a birth notice for Sheldon Wayne Cooper born April 12 at Audrain Medical Center weighing 4 pounds 8 ounces, grandson of Phyllis Young and James A. Cooper.
Bruce Moore an 18 year old Mexico High School senior is the 20th recipient of the A P Green Refractories Co four year 4000 scholarship announced by Chairman William S Lowe. Moore will attend the University of Missouri Columbia majoring in chemistry. The award, first given in 1953 supports Mexico High School students. He has lettered in football and track and captained basketball this year. He is active in the M Club FCA Student Council Key Club NHS and is an Eagle Scout. His parents are Mr and Mrs Walter D Moore Jr of 905 S Clark St.
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