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Newspaper

Mexico Ledger

Location

Mexico, Missouri, United States of America

Date

Dec 20, 1975

Page

7

Cities in top ten rankings shift on 1973 estimates

Washington and Cleveland drop from the 10 largest as San Diego and San Antonio join the top ten per new city level estimates by the Census Bureau. New York remains largest. Chicago Los Angeles Philadelphia Detroit Houston Baltimore Dallas and San Diego and San Antonio round out the top ten.

Washington San Diego San Antonio Tex Census Bureau Cleveland Midwest Bureau New York Chicago Los Angeles Philadelphia Detroit Houston Baltimore Dallas

Evening Grosbeaks May Winter Here

Birdwatchers in Mexico report a flock of Evening Grosbeaks possibly wintering there. About 14 or 16 large yellow birds, normally from southern California to South Carolina, are drawn by warm weather and sunflower seeds. Goldfinches in dull winter coats contrast with females, while bills range chalky white to pale green. calls resemble a loud House Sparrow chirp.

Mexico California South Carolina

Rebel Planes Pressure Peron as Buenos Aires Crisis Deepens

Rebel air force planes buzzed downtown Buenos Aires for the third straight day pressuring Isabel Peron to step aside. Four T34 trainers over the pink Govern ment House and Plaza de Mayo were believed from Moron base, part of a right wing group seeking a military takeover. Government officials warned force could be used if no solution arrived, while Videla hinted Peron should be replaced amid the rebellion.

Buenos Aires Argentina Isabel Peron Plaza de Mayo

Ford calls Senate Angola aid ban a grave U.S. interest risk

President Ford denounces a 54 to 22 Senate vote restricting CIA funding for covert Angola activities as a risk to national interests. Kissinger warns the ban could disrupt U.S. foreign policy while lawmakers debate the defense bill's fate for 1976.

Washington Ford Senate U.S Angola United States Central Intelligence Agency Carl Albert Dokla House Defense Department Pentagon CIA Henry A. Kissinger State Department Kissinger Africa Soviet Union Cuba Mike Mansfield D-Mont John Tunney D-Calif Mansfield Vietnam

Argentine rebellion idle as Peronist government stands firm

Manders advised Mrs. Peron to resign for a constitutional successor or risk a deeper revolt. Rebel officers vow to continue with no negotiation, seeking replacement of the Peronist government. Videla urges responsible institutions to find patriotic solutions. Rebels hold two air bases and several radio stations, while loyal forces remain calm and have not fired a shot. Estimates place rebels at 200 to 300 at the downtown airport.

Manders Peron Videla Congress Moron Plumerillo Mendoza

Taxes Cut As All Claim Grinch Role

President Ford and Congress claim victory in blocking a January tax increase. The compromise keeps 1975 tax cuts into 1976, preventing up to a $6 weekly rise for workers, with aim to hold withholding at 1975 levels despite wage gains. The dispute over a 1977 spending ceiling delayed passage.

Washington Ford Congress Russell B. Long White House Long and Son William V. Roth R-Del Congressional Long Senate House

Trenton Receives Grant for Industrial Rail Spur

The Ozarks Regional Commission awards Trenton a 70000 grant to build an industrial rail spur to Modine Manufacturing with $42500 from Farm and Home Administration and about $42000 local funds, boosting plant expansion and 60 local jobs.

Jefferson City, Mac Trenton Ozarks Farm and Home Administration Modine Manufacturing, Inc

Arrow Kills Pet Of Absent Owner

A two year old dog named Duke belonging to Mrs. Bessie Copeland at 722 N Clark was shot with an arrow late last night. Millard Hayes reported hearing a yelp and found the dog on the back porch with an arrow through its body. Police recovered the bloodied arrow and note the owner is away. the dog is described as part boxer and part wolf.

Living Nativity At First Christian Church Sunday Evening

The Living Nativity Scene at First Christian Church will be presented from 6 30 to 8 30 p m Sunday with four scenes. Visitors are advised to drive south on Olive from West Monroe and turn east on Jackson to view the tableaux. The church sits at West Jackson and Olive, two blocks west of the Audrain County courthouse. Also reported are birth notices: Matthew Williams Teague born 9 04 a m Friday at Audrain Medical Center, 6 lb 5 oz. and a daughter born 2 20 a m today at Audrain Medical Center, 6 lb 15 oz. Grandparents listed for both families.

First Christian Church Olive West Monroe Jackson West Jackson Olive Street Audrain County Jerry L. Teague Springdale Matthew Williams Teague Audrain Medical Center William Teague Farber John Williams Columbia Teague James A. Chase E. Orange Chase A.P. Green Refractories Company

Child Swallows Tiny Christmas Tree Light

John Vestal nine month old son of Mr and Mrs James Vestal of Westgate Trailer Court was admitted to Audrain Medical Center after swallowing a miniature Christmas tree light. Taken to the ER at 7 p m the bulb was later found in his esophagus and removed by a tube. He remained under observation in good condition with possible discharge expected.

John Vestal James Vestal Westgate Trailer Court Audrain Medical Center Jeff Lewis Brooks Sr

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