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Newspaper
Mexico Ledger
Location
Mexico, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1974
Page
6
London markets closed early after a two hour session with gold trading flat. The price fixed at 192.25 dollars an ounce, down 2.25 from Monday's peak, ending a Christmas tilt as authorities consider merger law.
The Mexico city council moved to seek a new state law enabling a merger with Vandiver Village. City officials aim to avoid a new charter consolidation and ensure continued governance, liquor by the drink implications, and potential voter ballots in upcoming sessions. Vandiver residents were notified of consolidation talks last week.
City council preliminarily raises Elmwood Cemetery weekday burials from 65 to 90 dollars and Sundays from 130 to 180, with amendments to Sunday rates. A no parking zone is approved for the north side of West Monroe from Western to the west city limits, and extended southward to Morris Street. The old bell from city hall will be relocated near the new fire station with a plaque to explain its history. Councilman Easton votes against the parking ordinance amid other Monroe Street parking concerns. In Washington, James Angleton resigns as CIA counterintelligence chief after Ford orders inquiries into alleged domestic spying. Kissinger’s position unsettled as investigations loom. Angleton plans to finish by month’s end, defending innocence while citing agency interests.
President Ford enjoys two days of skiing at Vail Colorado noting his legs are in shape for a downhill run as photographers and reporters prepare for a public performance. He reports fatigue from 3% hours in 10 below zero conditions and comments on the cold weather and his chalet views. He also signs 15 of 17 bills, vetoes two, and approves a Sherman Act antitrust measure while delaying a TVA debt deferral and countering a federal revenue sharing bill.
The Burlington Northern crossing on Route A at Benton City is slated for improvements in 1975. Preliminary plans include flashing light signals at about 46 Missouri crossings, funded by roughly $4.2 million under the Highway Safety Act of 1973. Work at Route A could begin summer 1975, driven by traffic, train speeds, and highway class considerations.
In Bethlehem Occupied Jordan Christmas Eve was marked by church bells and prayers as Israeli troops checked all entrants. Roadblocks blocked every approach into the hilltop town from 6 30 a m today to 5 a m Christmas morning. Only pilgrims and tourists with passes were admitted. Armed soldiers guarded the Church of the Nativity.
The Missouri Public Service Commission ordered refunds totaling nearly 1.7 million to Missouri Power & Light Co and Missouri Edison Co customers. MPL will credit electric and gas bills with about 1,009,210 and 250,705 respectively over six months starting January 1 1975. Edison total refunds reach 410,000 plus accrued interest.
New York Times reported a domestic spying operation headed by a CIA official with files on 10,000 Americans and intrusions in the United States. Angleton resigned after a meeting with CIA director Colby amid claims he was not tied to illegal acts. FBI and Hoover dismissed CIA domestic spying, noting CIA is barred from US operations. Senate inquiries surfaced about a CIA file on columnist Jack Anderson.
A CIA source confirms a dossier on Anderson kept by the United States Intelligence Board as Watergate probes touch Angleton. Kissinger orders Helms accounting, while lawmakers push for inquiry into CIA domestic activities and possible links to the White House plumbers unit. State and congressional sources debate Helms’ role and possible resignation.
Sugar prices eased after a nine week rise as a Missouri Farm Bureau survey shows a 10 pound bag at 5.73 statewide down from 5.91 last week though some stores still charge up to 6.39. Beef and pork prices mixed with small changes across cuts. milk and eggs edged higher or mixed. The Ledger will not publish Christmas Day with resumption Thursday.
Washington AP reports a federal appeals court struck down a government rule requiring oil companies to reduce lead in gasoline. The 2-1 DC Circuit decision offered no opinion and deferred its full text. The ruling does not affect EPA orders for non leaded fuel for 1975 models.
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