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Newspaper

Mexico Ledger

Location

Mexico, Missouri, United States of America

Date

Aug 15, 1974

Page

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Report Says Nixon Covered Up Watergate From Start

The final draft of the House im peachment inquiry report concludes that former President Richard M. Nixon knowingly directed the cover up of the Watergate burglary. It cites a pattern of undisputed acts, including 30 specific actions, and says Nixon repeatedly deceived courts, DOJ, Congress, and the public. The draft notes disclosures and resignations tied to the cover-up and outlines impeachable abuses of power.

Washington House Richard M. Nixon House Judiciary Committee Associated Press Nixon FBI Department of Justice Congress Daniel Filsberg Internal Revenue Service Democratic National Watergate E. Howard Hunt Jr John D. Ehrlichman Herbert W. Kalmbach Haldeman Archibald Cox White House John W. Dean III

Clay Shaw Dies Cleared of JFK Conspiracy in 1969 Trial

New Orleans died at home at age 60 fifty years after a state court jury acquitted him of conspiring in President Kennedy's murder. Former director of the International Trade Mart and French Market project leader, Shaw had been ill since February. He faced a $5 million federal damages suit against Jim Garrison and financiers as his legal fight ended.

New Orleans Clay L. Shaw John F. Kennedy Shaw International Trade Mart Dist Jim Garrison French Market French Market Corp Garrison Lee Harvey Oswald Criminal District Court U.S. District Court

Thunderstorms Move Into West Missouri

Storms billowed into western Missouri from Nebraska Kansas and Oklahoma with some severe cells. The National Weather Service predicted clearing to partly cloudy and warm conditions with scattered thundershowers through Friday and a continued chance into Monday as cooling spreads northwestward. Radar near Monett tracked a line extending across the state into Iowa while Kansas City radar showed storms moving into Missouri from the southeast Nebraska area. Rain totals varied from near three-quarters of an inch in Fairfax to trace amounts in Kansas City with highs in the upper 80s to mid 90s and lows in the upper 60s to mid 70s.

Kansas City Missouri Nebraska Kansas Oklahoma National Weather Service Monett St. Joseph Iowa Fairfax Rosendale Cape Girardeau Springfield

Grandfather of Cannonball Act Slows With Health

MILWAUKEE AP The 80 year old Edmondo Zacchini, famed patriarch of the Zacchini human cannonball family, has slowed after a heart attack and semi retirement in Tampa. Only two Zacchini acts remain on the road, with Hugo Zacchini continuing at the Illinois State Fair as Creason quits.

Milwaukee Wis Papa Edmondo Zacchini Edison Zacchini Paul ‘‘Zacchini Creason Ironton Tampa Fla Thellinois State Fair Springfield Hugo

Kiddie Juror Case Awaits High Court

A St. Louis County circuit judge delayed the narcotics trial of 20 year old Dale F Owens until August 26 to seek a Missouri Supreme Court ruling on whether 18 year olds may serve on juries. The delay follows a new state law granting 18 year olds adult rights and concerns over jury peerage.

Claytomn St. Louis Florissant Missouri Supreme Court Harry J.stussie Dale F. Owens Gene McNary Supreme Court Owens Missouri Court of Appeals

Wetterau Inc to Wetterau Incorporated name change approved

Wetterau Incorporated will see earnings rise from 1.37 to at least 1.50 per share and sales to about 700 million by year end, adjusted for a 4 percent stock dividend and the Consolidated Athletic Supply Co. acquisition. Board also approved a 13.6 percent cash dividend increase and a reduction of directors from 15 to 14.

Wetterau Incorporated Ted C. Wetterau Consolidated Athletic Supply Co Wetterau Wetterau Inc

Federal Loan Guarantees For Livestock Producers

The Farmers Home Administration says emergency credit aid will guarantee up to 80 percent of loan losses for livestock and poultry producers through legally organized lenders. The program runs through July 25, 1975, with possible extension. Maximum guaranteed loan per borrower is 250000. loans repayable in three years, with possible two year renewal.

Farmers Home Administration Fmha U. S. Department of Agriculture John ©. Foster Secretary of Agriculture Foster

Clues Sought In Death Of 15-Year-Old In Kansas City

AP reports the Metro Squad planned a morning session to pursue leads in the death of 15-year-old David L. Eyman whose body was found burning on the southeast side. The autopsy says the boy was alive when set afire and died of suffocation. hands and feet bound with rope. Fingerprints aided identification. investigators seek weapon details.

Kansas City Metro David L. Eyman

GM Dealer Urges Ford Price Cut Over Inflation Clash

A Kalamazoo Pontiac dealer James Gilmore Jr calls GM to reconsider planned price hikes. He notes the move hurts auto sales, reports a 30 percent drop since last winter, and urges corporate leadership prioritizing national interests over profits. Ford’s criticism of GM’s price rise amplifies industry pushback.

Kalamazoo Mich Ford General Motors Pontiac Edward Cole James 8. Gilmore Jr Gilmore National Automobile Dealers Association

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