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Newspaper

Mexico Ledger

Location

Mexico, Missouri, United States of America

Date

Dec 14, 1973

Page

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Common Market Looks To Future

Copenhagen leaders of the Common Market presented a vision of a dynamic bloc with equality toward the United States, cooperation with Russia, and closer ties with China. They defined the European identity as independence from superpowers while seeking global links. Ministers from six Arab nations met to press their oil dispute as shortages loom over markets and jobs.

Copenhagen Denmark United States Russia China Peru

Beebe Fire Cause Unknown Ot North Missouri man seeks shelter after blaze

John Beebe of Mokane reports his home on Route 1 was destroyed by fire Saturday morning and the exact cause remains unknown. He mentions a floor furnace that may have failed but cites no definite source. The Beebes thank readers for aid offers and plan to find a new home in the Fulton Mokane area while staying at Stephenson's Motel.

John Beebe Mokane Rte. 1 Beebe Beebes Stephenson’s Fulton-Mokane

Holiday closures across state offices on December 24

State offices including the license bureau and vision testing office will close Monday December 24 along with Audrain welfare services and district welfare headquarters. The article also discusses oil supply tensions with the Arabs, European energy strategy led by Kissinger, and calls for an Energy Action Group with Western Europe Japan Canada to conserve fuel and boost energy sources.

Billie Potts Paul Cherches Audrain Welfare Western Europe Israel Western Europe Henry A. Kissinger London Japan United States Canada Britain France West Germany Italy Belgium Netherlands Luxembourg Denmark Ireland

Iran Auction Sets Higher Oil Prices For 1974 Contracts

National Iranian Oil Co signs 84 million barrel deals with 15 foreign buyers for delivery in early 1974. Light crude prices ranged from 16 to 17.34 dollars a barrel and heavy from 9 to 16.04 dollars, fuelled by auction results that may shape OPEC pricing ahead of a December 22 Vienna meeting.

Tehranap National Iranian Oil Co Tranian Company Tran Western Consortium Tehran Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries Vienna Middle East Mediterranean

US will return Indian currency to India

The United States will return 2.2 billion dollars in Indian currency held by India, ending a dispute that strained ties and risked India’s economy. About 3.2 billion rupees sit in the RBI as India repays US aid loans faster than projects are agreed. The settlement lets India use most funds for its five year plan while the U.S. keeps about 1 billion rupees for diplomatic costs.

New Delhi India United States Reserve Bank of India U.S Washington

Saxbe confirmation moves forward after 15 to 1 vote

Senate Judiciary Committee clears William Saxbe as attorney general with a 15 to 1 vote. Only Sen. Sam Ervin Jr. opposed citing constitutional ineligibility due to pay raise. others seek assurances on Jaworski's independence and powers from the White House.

Washington Senate William B. Saxhbe Senate Judiciary Committee Sam Ervin Jr D-N.c Senate Watergate Committee Leon Jaworski Saxbe Ohio Jaworski Edward M. Kennedy D-Mass Philip A. Hart D-Mich Nixon Hugh Scott Scott White House Kennedy Hart Congress Ervin William Saxbe Sean Jaworski Capitol Hill

Environmentalists Face New Energy Crisis Concerns

AP Science Writer Brian Sullivan reports that the energy crisis strains environmental gains and shifts focus to resource use. White House moves emission standards to AEC, provoking EPA opposition. Cameron of EDF warns of delays in auto rules and looser coal land reclamation, while offshore drilling expands with safety concerns. California lifts Santa Barbara channel moratorium with state approval needed for each well. Cameron praises better Alaskan pipeline design but questions safety amid urgency. Positive note on resource care and energy savings in transportation. Our economy must be tuned up as the era of unlimited resources ends.

Brian Sullivan New York White House Atomic Energy Commission Environmental Protection Agency Nixon EPA Roderick Cameron The Environmental Defense Fund Cameron California Santa Barbara Channel State Lands Commission Congress

Experts Fail To Confirm Nixon Tape Gap Cause

Washington AP report says 150 man days of study found the high intensity lamp and electric typewriter setup is not a likely cause for 18 minutes missing from a June 20 1972 Nixon Haldeman tape. Focus shifts to Rose Mary Woods Uber recorder.

Washington White House Nixon Rose Mary Woods U.S John J. Sirica Miss Woods J. Fred Buzhardt Watergate Burharat H.R. Haldeman Haldeman

Lynn couple welcome daughter at Audrain Medical Center

Mr and Mrs Larry W Lynn of Vandalia announce the birth of a daughter born at 11 09 a m Thursday at Audrain Medical Center. The infant weighed seven pounds nine ounces. Mr Lynn works for North American Refractories Co in Farber.

Larry W. Lynn Vandalia Audrain Medical Center Lynn North American Refractories Co Farber

Christmas shopping spree at Boys Home targets record gifts

In Joseph, Missouri, County Boys Home superintendent Harry Whitmore reports an anonymous donor gave 33 boys ages 11 to 17 ten dollars each for Christmas. Whitmore plans a shopping expedition as the boys prepare their lists for gifts. In Detroit, GM raises average car prices by 133 dollars after price controls end, with trucks up 322 dollars and overall price rise about 188 dollars.

St, Joseph, Mo Harry Whitmore County Boys Home Whitmore Detroit General Motors Corp Cost of Living Council Chrysler Ford American Motors Corp

Rockefeller Study Fund Voted Down

The Senate Appropriations Committee quietly killed a 1 million request for Governor Nelson Rockefeller's Commission on Critical Choices. Opponents blamed the bid on political aims for a 1976 presidential run, with Sen. Henry Bellmon and Sen. Mark Hatfield leading the opposition during a late session. The funds would have supported a federal energy study by the commission.

Washington Senate Appropriations Committee New York Nelson Rockefeller Rockefeller Rocky Henry Bellmon R-Okla John) Connally California Ronald Reagan

Deer Hit By Truck On Highway 54 Near Scott's Corner

A deer was struck and killed by a pickup driven by Phillip Cott of Wellsville on Highway 54 near the Curvie River bridge north of Scott's Corner. Minor damage occurred to the truck. Conservation Agent Don Smith urged motorists to watch for additional deer after reports that four or five deer followed the initial incident.

Phillip Cott Wellsville Curvie River Bridge Highway 54 Scott's Corner Don Smith Cott

Death Ends Struggle With Disease And Law

Ruth Thomas who divorced husband to qualify for state medical aid died of multiple sclerosis at Welkind Neurological Center in Chester New Jersey after a seven year battle. Her husband Howard Thomas said she is better off now. The state halted aid after he was told he earned too much. Burial planned in St. Petersburg.

ST. Petersburg Fila Ruth Thomas Thomas Welkind Center

Bush optimistic on GOP strength for 1974

ST LOUIS AP Republican National Chairman George Bush said the party is in reasonably good shape and will perform in next year’s mid term elections. He spoke at a $100 plate fundraiser in Fenton and predicted voters will urge Congress to let Nixon focus on governing. Bush defended Nixon, said no proof of wrongdoing exists, and praised Danforth as a strong potential challenger to Eagleton.

ST. Louis George Bush Bush GOP Fenton Congress Nixon U.S United Nations Missouri Republican State Committee White House John C. Danforth Thomas F. Eagleton Danforth al Chance Eagleton

Moeller Couple Welcomes Sixth Child Son William Paul

Mr and Mrs Garry E Moeller of St Louis announce the birth of their son William Paul at St John s Mercy Hospital. This is their sixth child and second son Mr Moeller is a CPA with Price Waterhouse in St Louis Grandparents are Ed B Moeller of Mexico and Mary Jennings of St Louis.

Garry E. Moeller St. Louis William Paul St. John's Mercy Hospital Mr. Moeller Price Watterhouse Ed B. Moeller Mexico Mary Jennings St. Is

Central State Must Return 903000 in Overpaid Funds

Jefferson City Mo AP Central Missouri State University must repay 903000 to the state after enrollments were inflated by 2700 to 3200 students. House committee chair Rep James Russell and CMSU president Warren Lovinger reached the agreement.

Jefferson City Central Missouri State University House Appropriations Committee James “Jay Russell Florissant House CMSU Warren Lovinger Lovinger Independence Residence Center U.S University of Missouri Christopher Bond Independence Center CMS80 Appropriations Committee Santa Claus Guv. Bond Cmsu Regets Edward Farmer Springfield St. Louis James Mauze

Candidate Urges Public Financing in Missouri Race

Missouri auditor candidate Dwight Fine calls for public campaign financing, arguing the current system favors the wealthy. He criticizes a proposed bill allowing large personal contributions and supports a state fund of one dollar per taxpayer with strict spending limits for governor and other offices.

Jefferson City Dwight Fine Missouri Fine George Lehr Jackson County Courtney Goodman Edward Dowd Dowd Tower Grove Bank and Trust Co St. Louis Christopher S. Bond Bond Secretary of State Ethics Commission House Senate Governor's Club

Mrs Gourley 11 Undergoes Surgery Transfer

Mrs Jay Gourley III of 1108 Luther Drive was moved from Audrain Medical Center to the University of Missouri Medical Center in Columbia where she had surgery yesterday. Her husband says she is improving and in Room 728 W.

Jay Gourley III Luther Drive Audrain Medical Center University of Missouri Medical Center Columbia

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United States of America Archibald Cox Elliot L. Richardson Cox Energy Emergency Action Committee New Energy William Simon Lynns Rockfeller Study Fund William Paul Moeller Vom Per Vopensational Assight Recta Thi Cor Central State Jay Gourley
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