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Newspaper

Mexico Ledger

Location

Mexico, Missouri, United States of America

Date

Aug 12, 1974

Page

3

Nixon Staff Still Working In San Clemente

Nixon remains at his coastal estate with three principal aides and several assistants handling massive correspondence and papers. The transition act funds a six month staff, while a presidential library site is to be chosen. Nixon seeks greater privacy as citizen, spending time with friends Rebozo and Abplanalp and visiting Camp Pendleton and Red Beach.

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Nixon Resignation Favored by 79 Percent in Gallup Poll

Princeton based Gallup survey shows 79 percent say Nixon should have resigned while 55 percent oppose a criminal inquiry. 65 percent say Watergate actions warranted resignation. Named VP nominees include Barry Goldwater 23 percent and Nelson Rockefeller 18 percent. Reagan 12 percent, Baker 11 percent, Richardson 11 percent.

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Misdialing White House Brings Callers to Booker Home

Thousands of wrong numbers flood the Bookers in Willimantic as callers seek the White House during Nixon’s resignation rumor. Ivy Booker, 14, recalls 66 calls on Thursday and 26 on Friday, many seeking reassurance for Nixon, with lines dropping after the president left Washington. The Bookers note the number is the same with only a one digit area code difference.

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Candidates File Statements Of Expenses In Audrain County

Several Aug. 6 primary candidates filed campaign expense statements with the Audrain County Recorder and Circuit Clerk within 30 days. Names and amounts include John B. Jesse 429.27 Glenn M. Barnes 107.52 Roy A. Guile 82.86 Leo F. Erdel 376.28 A B Arch Hays 28.30 Leonard W. Snyder 79.09 Mrs Kathy Botkins 518.69 and Mrs Hattie Wood 65.60. The Audrain County Democratic Club reported receipts of 507.17 from speaking tour fees and donations and 681.48 in expenses for a Mexico barbecue. treasurer Glenn Barnes filed the club statement.

Audrain County Recorder Circuit Clerk John B. Jesse Glenn M. Barnes Roy A. Guile Leo F. Erdel A. B Arch) Hays Leonard W. Snyder Kathy Botkins Hattie Wood Audrain County Democratic Club Mexico Glenn Barnes

Ford's Former Home Tumbledown

Grand Rapids, Mich. AP Jerry Ford slept here and could be bought from the Veterans Administration for 500 down and a 9000 mortgage. The three story house where the teenaged future president lived is empty since 1974 with vandalism, decay, and a warning trespass sign. The VA broker says the neighborhood is unsalable and only a $100 offer has been received after the prior owner defaulted two years ago. Ethel Henderson cites crime as the reason she left five years ago.

Grand Rapids, Mich Jerry Ford Veterans Administration Ford Union Street John Bierce Westdale Co Gray House Ethel Henderson

Bus Hijackers Rape Girl and Rob 34 Passengers

Three armed men boarded a Greyhound bus in Camarillo and robbed 34 passengers after raping a six months pregnant teenage girl in the restroom. The suspects, described as Negro males in their early 20s, fled in a waiting car with about $3,000 in cash and valuables. Police had no leads.

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Baker Sees Broad Ford Support At D A Convention

Sen. Howard H. Baker of Tennessee addressed the National District Attorneys Association in Beach Missouri and praised President Ford saying his lack of election does not affect his presidency. He predicted broad congressional support, lauded the two party system, and said Ford would pick a capable running mate. About 300 attendees heard the remarks.

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Centralia Personal News Highlights Civil Defense and Child Care

The Centralia Personal News column reports on the August Health Center sessions. August 7 featured City Administrator Howard Burton on Civil Defense and babysitter Diana Smoot sharing a mother’s viewpoint. August 8 covered Fire Chief Burton Knowles on fire safety and kindergarten teacher Mrs. Joe Beane giving tips for entertaining young children.

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Picnic Draws Service Class At First Baptist Church

A family picnic hosted by the service class at First Baptist Church attracted about 30 attendees. Bob Ball performed piano selections after the meal. Mrs Lucy McDonald led a brief business meeting and announced nominating committee members L C Henderson Verdell Kinkead and Madalyn Murphy. Mrs J W Mobley delivered the devotion Some Sustaining Accents. Closure prayer by Mrs McDonald.

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