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Newspaper
Mexico Ledger
Location
Mexico, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1977
Page
1
Mexico Jaycees voted to launch a boys soccer league for ages eight to twelve, to be held in August and September with uniforms equipment and licensed coaches provided. John Peters led the proposal highlighting youth fitness and the program alongside Junior Olympics efforts.
Senate leader Norman Merrell says a new Missouri campaign disclosure law can move quickly in the upcoming session. He would make revising the voided Campaign Practices Act his top priority as the four month session begins January 4. Democrats Harry Wiggins urges reactivating Missourians for Honest Elections to push passage or support a new petition drive next November if needed.
The PLO and Jordan reject President Carter backed peace proposal. Iraq reportedly to join hardline Arab opponents of the Egyptian Israeli talks. A blast near Netanya kills two and wounds two, claimed by Marxist guerrillas in Beirut. Carter supports a Palestinian homeland tied to neighbors but rejects full statehood. Jordan rejects Begin proposal in Amman.
The Missouri State Coordinating Committee on International Women's Year said it will return 14000 to the federal treasury from an operations grant. It had received nearly 60000 to select delegates for the National Women's Conference in Houston and cover expenses. Hazel Kohring, fiscal officer, says the unspent balance is returned. Jean Berg defends the spending but calls the delegation’s protest hypocrisy. nine of 30 delegates have not filed required vouchers.
New York Daily News reports White House press secretary Jody Powell was invited to host NBC Two’s Saturday Night Live by producer Lorne Michaels. Powell is considering the offer and has not yet responded. If he participates he would be paid 3000 dollars.
Audrain Medical Center doubles monitored heart function capacity in the special care unit. Eight patients can be watched simultaneously, with six on bed side cables and two via a telemetry system allowing mobility. Respiratory monitoring is added and future plans include pressure monitoring. Visiting hours for monitored rooms are adjusted to aid family members, while the annual Monitored Heart Party is discontinued due to high participation.
The City County Health Unit offers free blood pressure checks at 502 E Monroe St Friday from 9 a.m. to noon. No reservations required.
At Rotary Miss Charlene Coe a psychologist at Audrain Medical Center will speak to The Mexico Rotary Club about her recent trip to the Mediterranean. Les Miller is program chairman for Friday's noon meeting at the Country Club.
In Rochester New York AP report rain and snow did not stop P H Brennan Hand Delivery Service from challenging the U S Postal Service. A court order could end 10 cent same day delivery. Patricia Brennan and J Paul Brennan run the business and plan to appeal after U S District Judge Harold P Burke ruled for the Postal Service protecting its monopoly on first class mail. The Brennans say Congress overstepped, while the government argues the monopoly serves national interests and a uniform system.
Amy Carter, 10, arrives in Crested Butte, Colorado, for a skiing vacation as her parents begin a nine day six nation tour. She will adjust to the altitude at 9,880 feet, take a ski lesson, and ice skate on Friday on a beginner slope called Peachtree with instructor Mike Wells.
Washington AP Business leaders praised G William Miller for Fed chair to succeed Arthur Burns while urging continued anti inflation policy. Miller 52, Textron chairman and Boston Fed director, will take Burns place Jan 31 as Carter sought broad business backing.
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