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Newspaper
Mexico Ledger
Location
Mexico, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1975
Page
1
In Bangkok AP reports violence rising amid Thai political tensions. Gunfire and alcohol fueled clashes followed by police ransacking Premier Bukrit Pramoj's house early in the day. Two other disputes appear unrelated.
At Sedalia Missouri State Fair several entries earned honors in tractor pulling cattle and mule contests. Ellen Lipscom of Sturgeon won 1100 pound garden tractor division and $100 with a Massey Ferguson. Gene Chipman and Richard Kohl of Perry captured multiple mule championships including champion mare and mule and best five mules.
The Mexico Bicentennial Commission meets tonight at 7 p.m. in the new junior high to finalize observance plans for the nation's 200th birthday. Topics include a cemetery memorial and republishing the 1884 county history with copies expected around 25 dollars. The Lion's Club plans a two day July 4 and 5 program and other ideas include reviving Sing Out Mexico, a Harry S Truman birthday parade, and a Freedom Train stop in Mexico.
The Federal Election Commission remains split over whether matching federal funds are based on gross or net campaign contributions. If net, critics say it could block many candidates from qualifying, affecting up to billions in potential funding. Plus, Dawn Michelle Christian, born 6:18 am Tuesday to Mr. and Mrs. Harlan D. Christian of Bowling Green, was taken to the University of Missouri Medical Center.
Merle J. Langford direct mail supervisor and Edna L. Gray switchboard operator receive 25 year service awards for their long tenure at A P Green Refractories. Langford joined in 1950 and led mail operations. Gray began in 1950 and became microfilm operator in 1968.
A bank heist suspect threatened to blow up a Bank of Thayer in south central Missouri and escaped with about $13 000 plus in bank funds Tuesday. Officials describe a six foot tall man in his 40s with gray hair who demanded money to buy a kidney machine for his wife. He fled on foot, possibly in a dark blue green station wagon, after waiting for a loan officer during noon hour.
Currier recalled the man opened a briefcase showing a battery and coiled wires. He claimed to have a switch on the outside and threatened to blow up the bank if money wasn’t given. The caller warned a bomb would kill everyone in a 60 foot radius.
Mrs. Florence Harris of the Missouri Association of Licensed Practical Nurses will deliver the principal address at the capping ceremonies for the 19th class of the Mexico Public School of Practical Nursing. The event at 7:30 p m Friday August 22 will be in the Fellowship Hall of the Mexico United Methodist Church with remarks by Donald Palmer and Woodrow Lee. The Rev Jerry Ostrom will give the invocation and benediction as Peggy Sterner scholarship is presented by Mary Gardner to last year s recipient. Caps will be presented to students signaling completion of training.
President Ford reacted to Betty Ford stoking controversy over premarital sex saying he feared losing votes initially and then more after reading reports. The First Lady discussed family life in a CBS 60 Minutes interview and said she would counsel her daughter if Susan admitted an affair.
They have successfully completed the first 20 weeks of their year's training by Mrs. Fern Lemasters R.N. teacher-coordinator, Mrs. Alice Pealer R.N., Mrs. Mary Anderson R.N. and Mrs. Mary Lederle R.N. teachers. The music for processional and recessional will be furnished by Mrs. Guy Pitts. Davis Hart director of vocational and adult education will preside. The public is invited.
Voters in Fulton turned down a one cent city sales tax by 1141 to 535. It marked the second such defeat in two years after a prior 1800 against to 365 for. In Kansas City a separate measure passed a one half cent tax, while a $30 million bond for flood control failed to reach two thirds. The sales tax won 29,103 to 19,249.
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