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Newspaper

Mexico Ledger

Location

Mexico, Missouri, United States of America

Date

Dec 14, 1974

Page

9

Ford Giscard energy talks aim for compromise on crisis

President Ford and French President Giscard d Estaing head to Martinique for a three day energy and economic talks. They seek common ground after NATO and EU discussions, amid oil price tensions and inflation at home. France pushes for producer consumer energy conference while the U.S. insists on a consumer strategy first.

Frances Levine Associated Press Washington (Ap Ford Valery Giscard d’Estaing Caribbean Martinique Ford and Giscard NATO Henry A. Kissinger Brussels North Atlantic Alliance Guadaloupe U.S France International Energy Agency

Officials Retreat To Study Energy Policy At Camp David

TOP administration officials led by Interior Secretary Morton and Federal Energy Administrator Zarb gather at Camp David to map short and long term energy policies for President Ford. They will weigh conserved energy, oil import cuts, potential allocations, and possible emergency powers to secure materials and plant fuels.

Camp David, Md Ford Interior Rogers C. B. Morton Frank G. Zarb U.S

Senate Strikes Down Stronger School Desegregation Rules

Senate ends desegregation standoff in rare Saturday session. It votes 56 to 27 to limit debate and 55 to 27 to approve leaders' amendment watering down the House react. The result returns the $8.6 billion bill to the House as members debate HEW power to withhold funds from noncompliant districts.

Washington Senate Congress House James B. Allen D-Ala Hugh Scott Marjorie Holt Holt Department of Health, Education and Welfare

Body Found In South Boone Area Near Ashland

An autopsy was to be performed on a badly decomposed body found Friday by two hunters in a remote wooded area of southern Boone County. County medical examiner Dr. George Gammel said the deceased appeared to be a young man with deteriorated clothing and no obvious cause of death. The body lay about 18 inches underground, after hunters noticed animal scratchings in the soil about 10 miles south and east of Ashland.

Columbia Boone County George Gammel Ashland

Jury Decides Land Sale Broker Suit

A Callaway County Circuit Court jury ruled against Wallace A. Feutz in a suit over a 36 520 broker’s fee from the Schulze farm sale east of Auxvasse. The 913 acre river bottom property sold April 6 for 836 000 to Jacqueline Behrmann of St. Charles County, with the five percent fee paid to Blackmore Realty of Mexico. The farm had earlier been marketed for 730 400, with potential buyers ready to contract, but the Schulzes opted for a later sale near 1000 per acre. the Behrmann deal is among the region’s higher land prices. The Behlmann family, including Dennis and Don Behlmann, operates Behlmann Bros. Inc. and has diversified holdings, with irrigation on about 480 acres and plans for further developments. The verdict included court costs assessed to the plaintiff.

Schulze Auxvasse Callaway County Wallace A. Feutz Gallaher, Smith and Feutz Realty Co Mexico Callaway Robert, Frances William Schulze Circle 7 Farms Jaqueline Behrmann St. Charles County Blackmore Realty Gallaher, Smith and Feutz Schulzes Jaqueline Behlmann Double F Farm Miss Behlmann Dennis Don Behlmann Laddonia Feed and Supply Co Behlmann Dennis Behrmann Behrmann Mr. Behlmann Dennis Behlmann Behlmanns Audrain Cargill North Callaway

Egypt demands 50 year population freeze for Israel

Egyptian Foreign Minister Ismail Fahmy called for a 50 year halt on Israel immigration and population growth in a Cairo statement via ME News Agency. Israel rejected the demand as unprecedented and warned of consequences, while Fahmy also pressed compensation for Arab states and recognition of the PLO.

Associated Press Egypt Israel Ismail Fahmy Middle East Cairo Foreign Ministry Fahmy Jerusalem

Jobless Pay Up By 17 Per Cent

Jefferson City Missouri unemployment compensation rose 17 percent in November, with total benefits surpassing 8.9 million dollars. The State Division of Employment Security reported 8.9 million paid in November, up from 7.6 million in October and 72 percent higher than 5.2 million in November 1973.

Jefferson City Missouri State Division of Employment Security John Meystick

Optimists To Give To Juvenile Center

The Mexico Optimist Club voted to donate 150 to the 12th circuit juvenile department for recreational supplies at the county jail detention quarters. It also aimed to challenge other clubs in blood donations during the Bloodmobile visit. New members Jim Kregle Richard Sewell Arland Peck and Bill Epps joined. membership now 124. Larry Wright attended as a guest. A group will attend the Macon club charter banquet, which the Mexico club helped sponsor. Next week Teen Challenge Boys will discuss drug use and misuse, inviting members to bring their children.

Mexico Larry Wright Mexico Optimist Club Macon Mexico Club

Labor Leaders Seek Exit Over Democratic Mini-Convention

AFL-CIO officials angered by how labor interests were treated at Kansas City mini-convention consider quitting the party national committee. Spokesman Al Zack says no official AFL-CIO stance, but reports of possible resignations surface after a controversial delegate-selection compromise. Labor delegates complained of a sellout amid threats of a walkout, accusing the party of catering to women minorities youth at the expense of labor groups.

Washington Aflcio George Meany Afl-Cio al Zack Kansas City Zack Democratic Party

Today S class ring exchange in Cumberland tale

In Cumberland Wisconsin the Advocate recalls a bygone era when a boy gave his girl his Today S class ring as a token of steady affection, whereas now he permits her to borrow his hair curlers reflecting changing courtship norms.

Cumberland, Wis Advocate

Saxbe Named Ambassador to India in Cabinet Shuffle

President Ford moves William B. Saxbe from attorney general to ambassador to India, marking his first cabinet change without bitterness. The Indian government approved the posting as Moynihan prepares to return to Harvard, satisfying reform critics and Saxbe’s long held interest.

Washington Ford William B. Saxbe India White House Nixon Saxbe Justice Department Daniel Patrick Moynihan Moynihan Harvard

Malta Republic Picks President

Malta named Sir Anthony Joseph Mamo the first president after declaring itself a republic and ending recognition of Queen Elizabeth II as head of state. Mamo, 7, previously Maltese governor general in 1971, took office Friday saying the role would be an adventure. The report also covers Saxbe's move from attorney general to ambassador, Levi considered for the post, and a newborn in Audrain Medical Center.

Valletta Malta Anthony Joseph Mamo Elizabeth II Anthony

Claude A. Bonney 90 Dies at Allen's Nursing Home

Claude Augusta Bonney 90 of Allen's Nursing Home died at 12:30 a.m. He retired from Mexico Stove Lining Co. Funeral services set for 10 a.m. Monday at Precht-Pickering Funeral Home with Rev. Jerry Ostrom officiating. Burial in Elmwood Cemetery. Born Feb 17, 1884 to William and Adeline Bonney. Survived by grandchildren including Larry Norman Bonney. three sons Walker Johnny and Alvin preceded him in death. Calling hours after 2 p.m. Sunday until service.

Claude Augusta Bonney Allen Mexico Stove Lining Co Precht-Pickering Jerry Ostrom Burig Elmwood Mr. Bonney William and Adeline Bishop Bonney Lydia Hatfield Larry Norman Bonney Mexico Walker Johnny Alvin

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