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Newspaper
Mexico Ledger
Location
Mexico, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1973
Page
3
AP Business Analyst John Cunniff surveys cautious Americans about 1974 prospects. Inflation may slow but prices rise, unemployment could rise early, oil shortages persist, mortgage money loosens, demand shifts to smaller cars, and possible recession or gasoline rationing loom depending on Mideast oil. Market forecasts hinge on oil actions.
Gene and Kay Smith of the Dairy Queen Brazier store at 731 EB Liberty St Mexico Mo attended the International Dairy Queen Regional Convention in Las Vegas on November 29 30. About 800 other Dairy Queen and Brazier operators were present as the convention updated operators on new methods of operation and customer service.
Larry Quick formerly of Fulton is appointed head meat cutter at the local Kroger in Mexico. He has four years with Kroger and transfers from Vandalia Kroger. He replaces Bob Gillette who moved to the Quincy, Illinois store after two years here.
The Monterey Motel Restaurant in Mexico was a top fund raiser in central Missouri for the first statewide Coffee Day co sponsored by the Missouri Restaurant Association and the Easter Seal Society of Missouri. Monterey raised 158 dollars, ranking third among 32 restaurants in central Missouri. Overall central Missouri totaled 2508 dollars, with about 1450 Missouri restaurants contributing to a state total of 16500. Proceeds support Easter Seal Society care and treatment services for the disabled.
David Johnson of Route 3 Mexico promoted to cutoff operator at the Chance East Street plant. Previously a drill press operator at the Allen Street factory, Johnson has worked for Chance since June.
The Associated Press reports diesel fuel shortages have halted about 100 million dollars of highway and heavy construction across Missouri, idling around 8,000 workers in the past month. AGC officials blame government delay and a flawed allocation system while firms report up to 90 percent of projects stalled and layoffs mounting.
Taylor Sewell, city building inspector, issued multiple building permits this past week. Albert Biggers received a general home repair permit for 900 Emmons St at an estimated cost of 3471, contractor Frank Boswell. Other permits include Henry Staehle at 702 N Clark St for paneling at 350, Roy Sampler, 903 Fairgrounds Ave, for carport at 500 by Zee Way, and Roland Frey for siding at Bougainville St for 840 by Nation wide Builders.
Ettinger cites a national poll in recent weeks showing as many as one million workers could be laid off soon, a figure labeled non unique to Missouri. The comment highlights potential widespread job insecurity across sectors.
Chance Company reports 4435 in cash awards under its employee suggestion program. 703 suggestions were submitted with 246 ideas approved. awards ranged from 5 to 150 totaling 4165, based on estimated savings. An extra 270 was paid for top 1973 ideas and multiple submissions.
William R. Roesch, then chairman and CEO of Jones & Laughlin Steel, is elected to Kaiser Aluminum and Chemical Corp. board. He takes effect January 1 and will also become president and CEO of Kaiser Industries Corp.
Earl D. Cook of H. R. Block explains 1973 tax forms split charitable giving into two categories receipts required for cash and non cash gifts. Taxpayers should keep receipts money order stubs cancelled checks to document deductions for church and charitable contributions.
The bank president, serving 32 years, leads as former president of the Independent Bankers Association of America and its Missouri Division. He sits on the Federal Reserve Board of St. Louis and has held national roles with the University of Missouri Alumni Association Mexico Chamber of Commerce and Rotary Club. The bank touts its local staff and board as community minded friends in Mexico's prosperity.
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