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Newspaper

Mexico Ledger

Location

Mexico, Missouri, United States of America

Date

Dec 11, 1974

Page

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Watergate Trial Echoes With Heated Exchanges In Court

In Washington John Ehrlichman faced sharp cross examination as prosecutors challenged his claims of truth-telling in the Watergate cover up case. Ehrlichman admitted pressure from Nixon while denying hush money or obstruction, then broke down recounting a Camp David meeting where Nixon expressed regret and offered help with attorney fees.

Washington Lwyers White House John D. Ehrlichman U.S John J. Sirica James F. Neal Ehrlichman William §. Frates Neal Richard M. Nixon Frates Watergate Nixon Jeanne Camp David

Milk Lobby Funds Bond Campaign and Missouri Legislators

Records filed in October show the milk lobby gave Gov. Christopher S. Bond $5,000 to pay a campaign debt and contributed over $7,000 to 24 state legislators and more than $27,000 to five U.S. representatives. ADEPT, linked to Mid-America Dairymen, Inc., has a 1973 74 record of nearly $230,000 in contributions across 26 states, mostly to congressional candidates.

Bond Louis Christopher S. Bond Missouri Secretary of State Glenn Davis Agricultural and Dairy Educational Political Trust ADEPT Springfield Mid- America Dairymen, Inc

Prejudice blamed in Kanawha County textbook war

In Charleston a three month textbook dispute is blamed on prejudice and miscommunication as NEA hearings proceed. Student Charles Loeb Jr. cites lack of willingness to accept other views and poor communication. Protest leaders urge boycotts and warn of anti Christian, unpatriotic texts. attendance dips. a newborn son is recorded in a separate birth notice for Spec. 4 Ted A. Baer and Mrs. Baer.

Philadelphia Clara Alta Rodriguez Children’s Hospital Alta Farida Rodriguez Diane Zimnoch Warrington Dominican Republic Salvador Rodriguez Charleston W.va National Education Association Charles Loeb Jr George Washington High School NEA Kanawha County Ezra Graley Marvin Horan

Gets His Wish. Christmas Jail Gets His Wish.

A 45 year old Roanoke man jailed for public drunkenness was granted 30 extra days to spend Christmas and New Year’s in the city jail. Noah C. Lucas Jr. asked the Roanoke General District Court judge for the extension. Judge Beverly T. Fitzpatrick approved, noting long familiarity with Lucas.

Roanoke Noah C. Lucas Jr Roanoke General Beverly T. Fitzpatrick Lucas

State Pay Hike Trimmed To 6 Percent

Gov. Bond reduced a 7 percent statewide wage hike to 6 percent citing tight finances. Budget director Edelmann said 75 million must be cut to fit a 1.12 billion dollar budget. He urged agencies to drop low priority programs and warned against time-bomb funding. University of Missouri president Ratchford appealed a 14 million cut. The board's recommended 6.3 million salary increase would still keep campus pay under 5 percent if all funds went to salaries.

Jefferson City Christopher S. Bond Budget Office Bond Mark Edelmann C. Brice Ratchford University of Missouri Coordinating Board For Higher Education Ratchford

US Probes Missouri State Schools for the Mentally Retarded

The U S Justice Department has begun a civil rights probe of Missouri state schools for the mentally retarded. Louis Thrasher said the inquiry stems from Wyatt vs Aderholt and focuses on treatment standards. Visits by investigators were conducted at facilities in Nevada, Marshall, and Higginsville.

ST. Louis U.S. Justice Department Missouri Louis Thrasher Department Nevada Marshall Higginsville Thrasher Paul Allred Wyatt Aderholt Sth U.S. Court of Appeals New Orleans

Missouri Pen Plans Open House

Jefferson City residents aged 18 and over can tour Missouri Penitentiary at 10 am, noon, and 2 pm this Saturday and Sunday. After each hour tour, staff and inmates will answer questions. Public access aims to familiarize locals with prison life.

Jefferson City Missouri Penitentiary George Camp Department of Social Services Camp

Boston School Closed After Youth Stabbed

A 17 year old white student at South Boston High School was stabbed in the abdomen and was listed on the danger list at City Hospital. A black youth was charged with assault and battery with a dangerous weapon in connection with the stabbing. Details were not immediately available.

Boston South Boston Michael Faith City Hospital

Kissinger Move Delays Truman Award To White House

Independence Missouri officials fail to sign Henry Kissinger for the first Harry S Truman Public Service Award after two tries. Mayor Richard King will send the award to Washington for presentation to Air Force Maj. Gen. Brent Scowcroft at the White House. The initial May 8 ceremony was canceled as Kissinger traveled overseas. Cathedral Needs Cash.

Independence, Mo Independence City Henry Kissinger Washington White House Richard King Air Force Brent. Scowcroft Kissinger Middle East King

Bond Opposes Year-round Legislature in Missouri

Gov. Christopher S. Bond told a Citizens Advisory Committee that proposals for a year-round legislature and removal of the lieutenant governor from the Senate should be rejected. He argued part-time, citizen-legislature is preferable and urged governor’s power to call special sessions, while supporting minority representation on committees.

Jefferson City Christopher Ss. Bond Citizens Advisory Committee Senate Bond General Assembly West Virginia

Evangel College inaugurates Spence as president

Springfield Mo AP reports Evangel College named Rev Dr Robert Spence its third president in its two year history. Spence, ordained in the Assemblies of God, has served six years on the board and pastored in Marion Alabama Tuscaloosa and Mobile. Evangel, a four year liberal arts college, enrolls over 1100 students.

Springfield Robert Spence Evangel College

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