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Newspaper

Mexico Ledger

Location

Mexico, Missouri, United States of America

Date

Feb 05, 1973

Page

8

Legislature Faces Action on ERA

Missouri lawmakers confront action on the Women Equal Rights Amendment death penalty 18 year olds rights and state aid to education amid open meetings government reorganization bills A House hearing on ERA draws a large crowd with proponents heard first and opponents later The ERA sponsors include Sue Shear Richard Rabbit Wayne Goode and Steve Vossmeyer A death penalty bill led by Donald Grabke and Frank Bird moves through the Senate committee A Tuesday night hearing on lowering majority age 18 rights and witness immunity follows A Wednesday review of a 27 page reorganization bill by Harold Volkmer contrasts with Sen William Cason plan The open meetings measure by Cason and a duplicate House bill seek openness with limited exceptions Municipal tax relief for 65 plus and a revised school aid formula also surface in committee agendas

Jefferson City Missouri House Sue Shear D-Clayton Richard Rabbit D-St. Louis Wayne Goode D-Normany Steve Vossmeyer St. Louis Donald Grabke Frank Bird St. Louis County Senate ‘Criminal Jurispridence Committee House Judiciary Judiciary Committee Harold L Senate Department of Revenue Cason Vernon King Dlawson Municipal Corporations Committee House Education Committee

Pine Wood Derby At St Brendan School

The annual Pine Wood Derby for St Brendan Cub Scouts Pack 53 was held at the school. Forrest Mueller conducted the business meeting. First prize winners include Robert Reznicek in Pack and Kevin Mueller in Den One, with Chris Love and Jim Stevinson securing other top prizes across Den Two and Webelos.

St. Brendan Forrest Mueller Robert Reznicek den Six Chris Love Webelos Jim Stevinson Kevin Mueller Dale Mudd Brad Broemmel Robert Reziek Paul Dubrouillet Paul Engel Tom Strouse Bob Deason Hawthorne School Robert Love Ed Dubrouillet Ron Pashia Jim Stubblefield

County To Vote On Health Center In Franklin County

Franklin County residents will vote on April 3 on a proposition to establish a county health department funded by a ten cent tax levy. The measure requires a two thirds majority to pass, and previous similar efforts were defeated last November.

Union, Mo Franklin County

Hearings Set In Legislative Committees

AP notes a busy schedule of legislative committee hearings on bills across state government. Topics include criminal justice, labor, taxation, health, education, public health, state reorganization, elections, insurance, and municipal affairs with varied times from 1 p.m. to 8 p.m. on multiple days.

Where to write your state and national legislators

The Ledger lists U S Senators Stuart Symington and Thomas Eagleton at the Senate Office Building in Washington D C, Congressman William Hungate at the House Office Building in Washington D C, Missouri State Senator Norman Merrell in Jefferson City, and Representative James Lemon in Washington. The Godfather has surpassed Gone With The Wind as the top all time grosser by early 1972 with 74 million, while The Sound of Music sits at 72 million. other hit films include Love Story, Airport, The Graduate, Doctor Zhivago, Ben Hur, My Fair Lady, Mary Poppins, and M A S H, reflecting high ticket prices.

The Ledger Stuart Symington Thomas Eagleton Senate Washington, D. C William Hungate House Norman Merrell Missouri State Senate Jefferson City James Lemon House of Representatives

Laddonia reports candidate for city collector post ahead of April vote

Mrs. Faye Glass notes Clarence Jones filed to succeed himself as city collector in Laddonia. Other offices listed include mayor police judge marshal and two aldermen two year terms with filing deadline to be set. Board meets February 13. Cub Scouts monthly meeting at Christian Church Fellowship Hall January 25 with Webelos and several attendees. February marks Cub Scout month and February 11 Cub Scout Sunday. Pack plans a window display and next meeting February 21. Scouts thank the church for use of the Fellowship Hall.

Logenie Thomson Laddonia Faye Glass Clarence Jones Jack Williams Christian Church Fellowship Hall Richard Reeves Doug Williams Kelly Teague Webelos Sherwood Lovelace Kevin Lovelace Daryl Lovelace Billy Davis Kevin Teague Fellowship Hall Christian Church

His Last Mural in Joplin Marks Centennial Start

Thomas Hart Benton exhibited his 54 by 14 foot mural at Joplin city hall then walked it flat and danced a jig to test warping. He said it would be his last, though he had claimed that before, and noted the work honors Joplin at its turn of the century. The mural will be unviewed March 24 as Joplin begins centennial activities.

Joplin City Hall Thomas Hart Benton Kansas City

Gets Year In Jail For Starving Dog

MACON Magistrate Judge William Neff sentences Clayton Bane of LaPlata to one year in jail for allowing a dog to starve to death. Bane, free on $500 bond, plans to appeal. The Adair County Humane Society filed the complaint after a pointer bird dog died in his home with a door frozen shut on December 15. An autopsy supported grim neglect with evidence from a University of Missouri veterinarian.

Macon William Neff Clayton Bane LaPlata Bane James Foley Adair County Humane Society Foley University of Missouri

Bishop to Attend Wellsville Building Dedication

Bishop Robert Goodrich Jr of the United Methodist Church will visit Wellsville on Sunday April 15 for the dedication of the new Educational Building of the Wellsville United Methodist Presbyterian Church. The debt was paid last fall and the announcement came at Sunday worship. Several local residents were noted for church activities and visitors. the community also reported a birthday party for Glenn May and local hospital news.

Wellsville Robert &. Goodrich Jr United Methodist Church United Methodist - Presbyterian Church Clarence Smith Randy Mankey Kevin Stevenson Donald Shoup A. E. Updyke Steven Scott Kevin Maskey LeRoy Pease Harry Houf Cecil Tarrants

Missouri House Advances Consumer Protection Bill

The Missouri House approved a bill to make banks and finance firms liable for faulty products when they buy consumer contracts. The measure would allow recovery of full purchase price or repair costs, with amendments defeated 99 to 45. Gov Bond and Rep Rabbitt urged change in holder in due course laws.

Jefferson City Missouri House Christopher S. Bond 77Th General Assembly Richard Rabbitt D-St. Louis Harold Holliday Ckansas City Anthony Dill R-St. Louis Harold Volkmer Dhannibal Dill

New Way Found To Stop Hair Loss Grow More Hair

Houston readers are promised a 32 day risk free trial from Loesch Laboratory Consultants Inc. claiming a hair loss treatment can stop shedding and regrow hair for both men and women, with confidential mail responses and a 82 day supply offer.

Houston Texas Loesch Laboratory Consultants, Inc Adv

No Obligation Coupon Letter to Loesch Laboratory

Meant to be confidential, the submission asks about scalp health including dandruff dryness oiliness and itchiness. It seeks patient information on hair thinning, length, and weakness, with space for name address city and additional notes.

Loesch Laboratory Consultants, Inc West Main St Houston Texas

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