This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 15 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Mexico Ledger
Location
Mexico, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Apr 28, 1975
Page
1
Washington AP report notes the leading indicators index fell five tenths of one percent in March, reversing February’s rise. The index signals ongoing economic deterioration with no recovery in sight this summer or fall. Downward pressures included shorter workweeks, weaker durable goods orders, fewer building permits, reduced consumer borrowing, and lower production costs.
In Lisbon, moderates win big after Friday's constitutional assembly vote. Socialist leader Mario Soares signals left alliances but rejects a Communist pact, while Popular Democratic reformists back keeping the provisional government. Military radicals acknowledge the result but keep control, with premier Vasco Goncalves facing possible replacement within a month.
The Levy quintuplets and their 26-year-old mother were reported doing well at General Hospital in Cincinnati. The three girls and two boys, born last Tuesday, are the first children of Mr. and Mrs. Mark Levy. They were reunited with their mother on Saturday afternoon and are not expected to leave the hospital until late this week.
The Strategic Air Command’s annual bombing competition is canceled for economic and conservation reasons at Barksdale Air Force Base. Lt Gen Richard M Hoban cited austere economy and past fuel shortage controversy as factors. About 3,900 military personnel came to the area for two weeks last year for the exercise. An eight pound seven ounce son was born to Mr and Mrs Donald Viehmann of New Florence at 7:09 am Sunday at Audrain Medical Center.
On Mt. St Helens a deadly avalanche buried climbers during a University of Puget Sound outing. Three bodies were found near Forsythe Glacier, with two climbers missing as weather hampered search efforts. Names include Nina Engebretsen Karen Moniot Philip Burdick Richard Pfeffer and Erick Spurrell.
Coroner in Montgomery County delays official ruling on Lloyd Morris Jr. death after he fled police HQ and was shot near Krekel Street. Autopsy shows bullet through both skull sides. FBI ballistic tests ordered. Morris, 25, in custody with brother for burglary. body sent to Louisiana for funeral.
The Mid-Missouri Regional Council on Aging will meet at 10 am May 1 at Paquin Towers in Columbia. Mrs. Quinnie Benton of Mexico, chairman, said the meeting will receive applications for funding from county councils on aging and other not-for-profit agencies in gerontology within the Mid-Missouri area. Proposals will be received in May and reviewed by the June meeting to set priorities and forward to the CMAAA board for possible inclusion in the annual area plan beginning Oct 1. Public invited.
Loran Elizabeth Yeargain, seven pounds eight ounces, was born at 2 15 PM Sunday at Olathe General Hospital to Mr and Mrs Scott Yeargain of Olathe. Ruth Ann Atkinson of Mexico is the former Mrs Yeargain. Grandparents are Mrs Mary Kathryn Yeargain and Scott Yeargain of Columbia and Mr and Mrs J Frank Atkinson of Mexico. Mr Yeargain teaches humanities at Johnson County Community College in Olathe. Landers Family Welcomes Girl in Vandalia.
Thousands of Vietnamese refugees endure heat and hardship in Guam’s Tent City awaiting word on their fate. Food lines are long, water is scarce, and families describe loss of home and disrupted lives while processing and relocation await official decisions.
Vietnam war turmoil deepens as President Minh proposes immediate talks while Viet Cong demands end to Saigon’s government and U.S. military aid. Bombing near Tan Son Nhut and Bien Hoa drives refugees from Saigon as rivals clash. Viet Cong reiterates Paris agreement demands and calls for free elections under international supervision.
Elizabeth V. Garner, a senior sales correspondent at A P Green Refractories, received a 25 year service award from President Harry M. Stover. Garner is the 17th woman at Green with 25+ years, a Mexico High School and University of Missouri alumna, and active in Republican and local cultural groups.
Mexico city council meets at 7 30 p m to review this summer slurry seal and blade mix program amid plans to improve 4 78 miles of non permanent streets versus 3 6 miles last summer. The agenda includes final budget approval for the 1975 76 plan 526 000 for the department of community development four housekeeping resolutions, final approval of an ordinance to improve Omar and Fairground streets, zoning change west of Route 1 across from the sewage plant, and consideration of establishing the F F subdivision along the Boulevard opposite Singleton Street.
Boonville, AP. Raids by state, county and local authorities Saturday night led to 11 arrests on drug charges including possession and sale of cocaine, amphetamines, and marijuana. Sheriff Sam Morris said the operation covered Cooper County, Boonville, Columbia and nearby areas following undercover drug purchases. District Attorney Mark Woolridge noted the raids grew from a Cooper County grand jury investigation.
William E. Lowry principal announces a 7 30 p m meeting in the high school auditorium for present ninth graders and their parents. Next year's curriculum and enrollment procedures will be discussed. All ninth grade students and parents are urged to attend.
Mr and Mrs Cecil R Shire of 709 N Jeffries attended the Saturday funeral in Louisiana Missouri for their brother in law D W Merino who died unexpectedly Wednesday Mrs Merino the sister of Mrs Shire attended the service
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.