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Newspaper
Mexico Ledger
Location
Mexico, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Feb 07, 1975
Page
12
Jefferson City Missouri AP reports a bond hopeful says he is most hopeful Missouri will become the 35th state to ratify the Equal Rights Amendment. The item notes political support and the procedural path in the state capital.
Rep. Ray Hamlett of Laddonia says district mail favored no on the Equal Rights Amendment as the House approves ERA 82 to 75. He voices concern about Congress dictating laws, notes pending bills on hospital funding, dairy practices, unemployment pay, and a public employees union bill. The House also advances a consumer protection measure and ERA ratification gains momentum amid national political pressure.
North Callaway R-1 Community Teachers Association seeks a base pay rise to 7600 with increments to 250 on the scale for B S and 15 graduate hours and 250 for masters track. They cite 12 percent cost of living rise this year and district funding limits while stressing recruitment and retention needs.
The Farber LaFar lyettes MFWC meeting heard Mrs. W H McClain outline Federation aims and urged entry into CIP while votes supported a bicentennial depot restoration. A Katy Railroad branch between Moberly and Fayette faces abandonment due to track condition and costs, with PSC notices to mayors and chambers.
The Bax farm water pump house near Wellsville was destroyed by fire on Wednesday evening. Fire units arrived at 6:30 p.m. and stayed about 45 minutes. Fire Chief Raymond Norris said the water system was not damaged. The cause was believed to be an electric heater or faulty wiring. The Bax farm lies 1 mile east of Wellsville on Gamma Road.
Paris city council notes resignation of alderman Charles R. Wood and city clerk Dale Vanhuis amid meetings on stray dogs trash pickup and audits. Adair and Holliday hired to audit city books. filing deadline moved to March 18. discretionary funding authorized. Warren and Van Praag rep discusses. Additional items cover Beta Sigma Phi Valentine Dance and local social notes.
Lt. Gov. William Phelps will be the speaker Tuesday at 6 30 p m when Callaway County Republicans hold a Lincoln Day Dinner at the Auxvasse Community Center. It is a carry in dinner with each family bringing a dish.
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