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Newspaper
Mexico Ledger
Location
Mexico, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1974
Page
12
A United Nations study says the natural population growth rate in the United States is near zero. It notes birth rate declined from 17.7 per 1,000 in 1969 to 15.6 in 1972, with fertility falling despite little change in women of child bearing age.
An Associated Press survey shows November grocery bills rose in 12 of 13 cities due largely to surging sugar costs unavailability in Dallas. The average rise was 6 percent with sugar-free totals up only 0.7 percent. Government probes continue as costs for sugar and other items climb.
Washington AP Senator William Proxmire says any further steel price increases in the near term would be unjustified. He notes steelmaking capacity utilization fell to 94 percent in early 1974 amid rising prices, and argues announced expansion plans of 18 to 20 million tons annually should meet demand through the decade.
Jefferson City AP report on Missouri Supreme Court accepting nominees for the Missouri Elections Commission to oversee the new campaign financing law. 18 nominees to governor, then six to serve, three Democrats and three Republicans. Law takes effect Jan 1. Also notes push for open primary revisions in next session with support from League of Women Voters and St Louis Board of Election Commissioners. The revised financing law passed Nov 5 by about 2 to 1. In a separate item, Walkaway Walks Right Into Return reports George Himmelwright snagged by nine off duty troopers while fleeing Rockview Correctional Institute.
A Missouri Senate committee resumed consideration of gubernatorial appointments for 30 days after the start of a session. The review targets 35 nominees and involves the Appointments Committee and full Senate, with tensions linked to past reorganizations and concerns over pay and independence. Leaders warn that unconfirmed appointees cannot serve.
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