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Newspaper
Mexico Ledger
Location
Mexico, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1976
Page
1
Wholesale prices rose 0.3 percent in July, trimming annual inflation to 8.8 percent while food costs fell 1 percent. Industrial commodities jumped 0.7 percent the sharpest since November, signaling persistent inflation pressures. Unemployment nears 7.8 percent in July, with projections suggesting 6–7 percent by year end depending on policy.
AmVets gathered in Philadelphia for their national convention despite an outbreak linked to the nearby American Legion meet. About 2,000 members were expected, with some from Connecticut withdrawing amid fears as researchers probe nickel carbonyl exposure and possible antifreeze toxins. No new cases in a week, but a doctor was on standby at the VA hospital.
The National Association of Letter Carriers withdrew its two year strike threat after an arbitration ruling on the Kokomo plan. Arbitrator Sylvester Garrett sided with parts of the Postal Service and ordered discontinuation of the Portland route redesign while preserving the Methods Improvement Plan standards. Union and postal leaders call the decision crucial for productivity and avoid costly strikes.
National Severe Storms Forecast Center urges staying indoors during lightning. If outside, avoid windows, doors, pipes, radiators, and plugged-in devices. Golfers on flat courses are especially at risk. seek sturdy shelter, avoid trees, and crouch if shelter is unavailable. Cars offer protection. stay away from tractors with grounded metal. If struck, perform emergency aid. victims do not retain charge.
Lisa Anne Beery, an Oakland high school girl missing for two years, stands to receive $200,000 from a life insurance policy trust set up by her great grandmother. Her parents say the money is hers if she returns home, and investigators confirm the case remains active.
Mayor Clarence Breazeal of Trenton resigns effective Nov 1 after the defeat of a one cent city sales tax on Aug 3. He served six years, plans a special election to replace him, and says he decided before the primary to resign if the proposal failed by a substantial margin. Breazeal, a retired broadcaster and former KTT radio manager, had pledged earlier not to announce resignation during the campaign.
United Mine Workers officials press rank and file to honor a back to work vote ending a four week wildcat strike idling about 150000 soft coal miners across Virginia West Virginia Kentucky Illinois Indiana Alabama Ohio and Pennsylvania. Crews are sent for safety inspections as production nears restart amid factional doubts in Local 1759.
Audrain County records show 7,068 votes cast in the August primary with total costs of 14,624.84 dollars. County Clerk John Jesse notes the per-voter cost was 2.07 dollars, higher than two years ago, driven mainly by 8,427.10 dollars for election judges and clerks and other expenses including supplies, polling place rents, ballots, and postage. Canvassing was completed with only minor, insignificant changes to figures.
Mrs. J E Teague accepted the chairmanship for Audrain County for this year’s Mental Health Bellringer Campaign set for September 19 to 25. The effort spans Audrain Callaway Monroe Montgomery Ralls Pike and Centralia, with Teague organizing local help and urging community response to emotional health needs. Also reported are two births at Audrain Medical Center: Larry W Hudson and wife Centralia, weighing seven pounds eight ounces, born Wednesday at 0 17 a.m.. and John William Hodde and wife Vandalia, seven pounds 13 ounces, born Wednesday at 11 31 p.m. Mr. Hudson works for Perkey Electric. Mr. Hodde works for Harbison-Walker Refrigeratories.
Atlanta AP report quotes Justin A. Stanley of Chicago, new ABA president, saying the legal system is endangered by too many lawsuits and too few judges. He urges dispute and small claims courts to ease the burden and notes many appeals lack solid prospects. Justice Powell observes the Supreme Court accepts fewer than 5 percent of cases for argument.
BOONVILLE The Cooper County Democratic Committee drafted a letter urging the Missouri Democratic Committee to nominate either 8th District Congressman Richard Ichord or State Treasurer James Spainhower for the U.S. Senate.
The Mexico State Job Service office at 208 Clark Street placed about 1700 area workers in jobs during fiscal 1976. Of these, 17 percent were veterans, 42 percent were women, and 17 percent were minorities. Professional and business occupations accounted for 276 placements, 585 were in blue collar jobs, and 377 in service oriented work. The office plans to continue services in fiscal 1977 with no charge for job placement, referrals, unemployment claims processing, counseling, testing, and special services for veterans, handicapped, older workers, and youth.
The Missouri State High School Rodeo Association reorganized into eight districts. District four, covering Audrain, Boone, Callaway, Camden, Cole, Cooper, Howard, Maries, Miller, Moniteau, Montgomery, Morgan, Osage, Pettis, Phelps, Pulaski, and Saline counties, will hold its first meeting Saturday at 4 p.m. at Iberia City Park. Interested individuals are invited to attend.
New York AP report says leading lawmakers condemn how Army Academy leaders handle a cheating scandal involving the Class of 1977. They urge immediate intervention by Army Secretary Hoffmann, criticizing the honor code and system as risking harsh punishments and calling for alternatives to automatic expulsion.
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