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Newspaper

Mexico Ledger

Location

Mexico, Missouri, United States of America

Date

Apr 23, 1974

Page

4

Turn Over Tapes Ford Urges Nixon Turn Over Tapes

Vice President Ford urged Nixon to turn over within 48 to 72 hours all materials sought by the House Judiciary Committee for its impeachment probe. A subpoena requires tapes and documents from 42 Watergate White House conversations by 10 a.m. Thursday. Ford spoke at the AP meeting in New York saying Nixon should cooperate fully to clear up the Watergate affair. He noted Nixon knew nothing in advance of the 1972 break in and bugging and urged a maximum cooperative response. Rodino Jr. said anything less than full compliance could be grounds for impeachment.

New York Gerald R. Ford Nixon Ford House Judiciary Committee White House Associated Press Watergate Democratic Party Washington House Committee On the Judiciary Peter W. Rodino Jr

Personal News of Perry Highlights Local Club Events and Honors

The Perry area notes include hospital transport from University of Missouri Medical Center in Columbia, Baptist Church activities, Embla Club meetings with art talks and centennial plate distributions, and a district music contest involving Mark Twain High School. One Perry native earned a four year Army ROTC scholarship, and local resignations and staff changes were reported at Ralls R-2 schools along with bus and festival notes.

University of Missouri Columbia Wiskey Ambulance Everett Ray Embla Club MFWC Perry City Hall Cullen Dye B. R. Elam Missouri Charles Barney Mexico Roy Fishback Mark Twain High School Darrell Petre Perry Harold L. Deckerd Gene Deckerd Harold Stanley Goss Ralls County Board of Education Beulah Carlson New London Pamela Ukele Penny Lady Delbert Russell Connie Stanley Center Debbie Vaughn Teresa Romine Selma Martin Christine Strode Leota Dwyer Linda Gibbs James Lewellen Remel Grey Frank Withrow Ralls Marvin Crutchlow MTHS

Strauss Warns Democrats On 76 Prospects

CHICAGO AP 15 Democratic governors met to map strategy for 1976. Strauss and Humphrey urged a strong program beyond Watergate fallout, warning against relying on Nixon era sins. They urged reform and major congressional wins, noting 1974 75 are years of decision and opportunity.

Chicago White House Robert S. Strauss Hubert H. Humphrey Humphrey Congress Strauss Nixon Daniel Walker

Children Drown In Pond Near Home Near Deepwater

Two children, 5 and 6, drowned after being last seen Monday night near their Deepwater Missouri home. Their bodies were recovered around midnight from a pond about 500 yards from the Vogel residence after a sister found a jacket. Over 50 volunteers aided in the search for Robert Vogel and Jennifer Vogel, children of Mr and Mrs George Vogel.

Deepwater Henry County Sheriff’s Office Robert Vogel Jennifer Vogel George Vogel Clinton Missouri

Rotarians To Hold Old Oaks Barbecue

The Mexico Rotary Club plans its annual barbecue at the Old Oaks Club in the A P Green Refractories Co area. Dinner starts at 6 40 after a 6 30 reception. Members may bring guests. Jay Gourley IIT serves as barbecue chairman.

The Mexico

Agnew Book May Bring Him Over 1 Million Dollars

Former Vice President Spiro T. Agnew may surpass one million dollars in advances and foreign deals for his novel A Very Special Relationship. Agent Scott Meredith cited $300,000 plus from initial contracts and potential earnings from Britain Japan Portugal Greece Belgium and other markets. U.S. Playboy Press and Ladies Home Journal serial rights push total above $1,000,000. Meredith noted possible England visit in early next year to promote the book with TV appearances and press conferences.

Washington Spiro T. Agnew Scott Meredith Agnew England W.H. Allen Ltd Meredith Hayakawa Shobo Portugese Moraes Labrakis Press Brussels de Post France U.S Playboy Press Ladies Home Journal

Americans Still Leaving Argentina

Americans continue to flee Argentina as guerrilla kidnappings rise and no end is in sight. Firms hedge by relocating foreign executives temporarily. about 4,000 Americans remain, with 130 exiting recently. Exxon paid 14.2 million for Victor Samuelson’s abductors, and John Swint was killed in Cordoba last November, fueling fears for other executives.

Buenos Aires Argentina U.S John Swint Ford Motor Co Cordoba People’s Revolutionary Army Exxon Victor Samuelson Cleveland Ohio United States

Centralia Personal News and Fair Plans Report

Centralia residents share life notes for farm women of all ages and marital statuses. Plans include fair games and a soapy pig contest with a trophy for the child who catches the pig. Mental Health Council met April 18 at city hall with 10 members and guest Miss Rebecca Thomas.

Centralia Mental Health Council City Hall Rebecca Thomas Howard Burton United Methodist Church Sorosis Club Paul Sturgeon Gene Eickelman Division of Mental Health Columbia

Missouri dairy probe eyes anticompetitive pricing action

Jefferson City Missouri AP State Agriculture Commissioner James Boillot said he awaits a report from dairy inspectors before deciding on action over alleged milk price fixing and rebates. About a dozen agents probed Southwest Missouri areas under the Unfair Milk Sales Practices Act of 1959 as a joint legislative inquiry moves through the House awaiting Senate consideration.

Jefferson City James Boillot Missouri Boillot State Attorney General's Office Springfield Brook Bartlett Attorney General Missouri House Senate

Temporary Court Order Keeps 3,100 At Work

In Silver Bay Minnesota 3100 Reserve Mining workers returned to jobs after a temporary 8th Circuit Court of Appeals order stayed a lower court shutdown over pollution into Lake Superior The ruling keeps the plant operating while a full appeal proceeds and could avert a broader shutdown. The plant produces about 15 percent of the nation s iron ore.

Silver Bay, Minn Reserve Mining Co Springfield U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals Reserve U.S Miles Lord Minneapolis Silver Bay Lake Superior The Republic Armco Steel Companies Babbitt Lord

Ratchford orders review of MU campus police procedures

COLUMBIA Mo AP University of Missouri president Brice Ratchford asks chancellors of the four campuses to investigate campus police policies and report findings. He cites allegations that Columbia campus officers entered offices without warrants and used electronic “bugs” to gather information on students and faculty.

Columbia, Mo University of Missouri Brice Ratchford University of Missouri- Columbia Ratchford Columbia

Paris 4-H Personal News and May Activities

Personal News of Paris lists May sessions at Paris Elementary School for 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. led by Mrs. Linda Wilkerson and a countywide free diabetes testing and blood pressure screening during the week of May 18. Town and Country Friends 4-H Club met at the Legion Hall in April with Bible verse roll call, reports on sportsmanship gardening and sewing, a May 2 city park cleanup plan, Holliday chicken fry tickets distribution, and refreshments by the Bivens and Sladek families.

Paris Linda Wilkerson A. N Town and Country Friends 4-H Club Legion Hall Holliday Sladek Bivens

Porter Begins Serving Sentence In Lompoc

Herbert L. Porter former scheduling director for Nixon re election campaign has begun a 30 day sentence at FCI Lompoc. Porter 35 pleaded guilty January 28 to one count of lying to FBI agents about details of where reelection campaign funds were spent. He entered prison to serve the 30 day term and the rest of his five to 15 month sentence was suspended.

Lompoc Calif Herbert L. Porter Nixon Federal Correctional Institution Porter FBI

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