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Newspaper

Mexico Ledger

Location

Mexico, Missouri, United States of America

Date

Feb 08, 1973

Page

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Reorganization plan drives Missouri state government

Jefferson City Mo AP Charles Valier outlined Gov Bond plan to reorganize state government with 13 departments and Office of Administration gaining full budget and personnel control. Senate appointments and memo controversy cloud proceedings as he seeks confirmation as state Employees Retirement System trustee. Death penalty survey shows strong support in 29th District.

Jefferson City Charles Valier Qner Christopher Bond Valier House Committee Senate Office of Administration Spe Senate Appointments Committee House Tem Elena Jungmeyer Lehman Jungmeyer Austin Hill William Kastman Commerce Bacshares Kansas City St. Louis Itesteed H. Duane Pemberton Eastman Highway Commission Daniel Duncan St. Joseph Jack E. Stapleton ,Sr Stanberry Jack S. Curtis Rufus E. Mayes Robert A

Missouri Man Charged in Horse Soring Case

The Department of Agriculture filed charges against James H. Altman of Arnold Missouri for soring a Tennessee walking horse to exaggerate its gait. Altman pleaded not guilty on February 2 in Peoria Illinois and faces trial April 20 in United States District Court under the 1970 Horse Protection Act.

Washington Department of Agriculture Arnold James H. Altman Peoria United States District Court Altman

Five More Killed In Belfast War

Belfast witnessed fresh bloodshed as gun battles bombing and rioting spread across the city. Five more people died including a fireman a youth and three Protestant gunmen amid widespread looting arson and church desecration. Dozens injured and homes and shops burned as Tartans attacked Catholic property while the army responded with rubber bullets. The violence aligned with a 24 hour Protestant strike over terrorism detentions and the suspended provincial parliament.

Belfast Northern Ireland

Sub Carrier Applications Open for Mexico Post Office

The U S Postal Service invites applications for a substitute rural carrier at the Mexico post office. Pick up and return application cards to the postmaster before March 9. No experience required but a written test with at least 70 rating. Applicants must be 18 or older. Starting salaries range from 20.04 to 30.17 dollars per day based on route length and character.

U.S. Postal Services Mexico Postoffice

Meetings Today Arrange For First 27 American Prisoners

Saigon reports say four party talks set release plans for initial American POW group this weekend. 27 prisoners likely handed over Sunday near An Loc as Kissinger may visit Hanoi early next week. Joint Military Commission and International Commission work on Viet Cong access and observer teams to police the cease fire.

Saigon Vietnam South Vietnam U.S Defense Department Washington United States North Pentagon An Loc North Vietnam Hanoi Henry A. Kissinger Viet Cong Joint Military Commission Canada International Commission of Control and Supervision Michel Gauvin International Commission Joint Commission

Meet The Newcomers In Mexico With Bell Telephone Transfer

Recent newcomers to Mexico are Mr and Mrs Durrel Giest and their seven month old son Justin. Mr Giest works as a cable splicer for Southwestern Bell Telephone Co and has been with the firm for two years.

Mexico

Navy Judge Halts Trials Of Riot Cases

A Navy judge halted the Kitty Hawk riot trials to probe witness stationing at North Island Naval Air Station. Defense argues poor judgment as witnesses in the same legal office may discuss memories, delaying two other court martial trials and marking the 10th of 25 sailors facing trial.

San Diego Calif Navy Clifton Blevins Bobby D. Bryant North Island Naval Air Station Bryant Appren Lawrence T. Wommack Lousiana Wommack Vietnam Robert Pearson North Island Law Office

Art contest works at MMA to be shown

Nearly 60 entries in the Kathryn Epple Memorial Art Contest at Missouri Military Academy will go on display Saturday in the Alumni Visitors Lounge. The exhibit opens for public viewing during Academy hours through February 28, with judging Friday and prizes in painting, drawing, sculpture, photography, and craftwork.

Kathryn Epple Missouri Military Academy

POWs from Vietnam face long term health issues and shorter lives

Clark Air Base Philip pines AP notes POW consultant Roger Shields warns Vietnam returnees may inherit lifelong medical problems and reduced life expectancy, based on Korean War studies. He says the longer captivity in Vietnam compared with World War II means longer adjustment before reintegration.

Clark Air Base Philippines North South Vietnam Pentagon Roger &. Shields Assistant Secretary of Defense For International Security Vietnam Shields

How They Voted on Nixon Reinstate Rural Program Vote

AP tally shows Missouri lawmakers Bolling Burlison Clay Hungate Ichord Litton Randall Sullivan Symington Taylor all voted yes on the House roll call to require Nixon to reinstate the 225 million Rural Environmental Assistance Program. The 45 43 Senate vote rejected Baker effort to set a three Republican three Democrat Watergate committee with Eagleton and Symington among Missouri Democrats not supporting.

Washington House Nixon Missouri-Bolling Burlison Clay Hungate Ichord Litton Randall Sullivan Symington Taylor Washington (Ap Senate Howard H. Baker R-Tenn Eagleton Missouri

Audrain Cancer Crusade sets $13100 goal for drive

Audrain County Cancer Crusade officers unveiled a $13100 fundraising goal for the upcoming campaign led by Rex Johnson crusade chair. Last year the county raised a record $12844, about 50.6 cents per person, ranking ninth in the state. A pre crusade meeting is planned Feb 20 at the Monterey for four area counties with speaker Robert Tutt state co chair from Monett. The kickoff banquet will be Mar 19 at the Monterey. Johnson urged participation and noted Col Charles Stribling IT announced Robert Stahlhut of McDonnell Douglas Corp St Louis as 1974 Missouri State Crusade Chairman who said I am living proof that cancer can be cured if treated early. Attendees included Mrs Gilbert Strother Vandalia president, Mrs Jerry Zimmer Vandalia secretary, Mrs William Heckler Vandalia service chairman, Mrs HI Nesheim state vice president, Mrs Doris Moore Vandalia treasurer, Wes Houser vice president and past crusade chairman, and Ron Holbrook public information chairman.

Johnson Monterey Robert Tutt Monett Charles Stribling Missouri Division ACS Robert Stahlhut McDonnel Douglas Corporation St. Louis Missouri State Crusade Gilbert Strother Jerry Zimmer William Heckler All of Vandalia Mexico HI. Nesheim Doris Moore Wes Houser Crusade Ron Holbrook

Twins Share Birth Day Of Daughters In Same Hospital

In Florissant Missouri AP reports Jeanette Huck and Judy Thuerwaechter, born twins who married the same day in 1969, each had a daughter weighing nearly 70 pounds born on the same day at the same hospital. Mothers and cousins were fine and the mothers shared the same room with the same doctor.

Florissant Jeanette Huck Judy Thuerwaechter

Tedious Talks In St. Louis School Strike

ST LOUIS AP School board and teacher negotiators hold a fifth round to end an 18 day citywide strike. The dispute centers on a $1000 midyear raise and pay scale, with threats of daily fines and bank garnishments amid ongoing talks and planned marches and motorcade.

ST. Louis Teachers Union Charles Oldham St. Louis Teachers Association Raymond Percich Percich Jerry B. Abernathy Abernathy Thomas F. McGuire Association McGuire Charles Bolden National Education Association

Stennis Making Progress Under Grave Illness After Shooting

Senator John C. Stennis remained gravely ill with serious injuries after a holdup shootout in Washington. Walter Reed officials reported improved but unstable condition and possible infection risks to the pancreas and small intestine. Three teenage suspects are sought as Mississippi lawmakers offer a 50000 dollar reward for information leading to arrests. The 71 year old chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee received visits from family and President Nixon.

Washington John C. Stennis Stennis Walter Reed Army Medical Center Nixon Mississippi Senate Senate Armed Services Committee

Attack On Dollar Signals Trade War Fears Overseas

London AP reports the dollar's slide persists amid U S import curbs talk and a looming trade war. Nixon negotiator Eberle warned Tokyo ministers of rising U S demand for strong import limits. West Germany wavers on a two tier money market for the EEC nine, while Bonn resists sustaining a overvalued dollar. Central banks, including Japan Germany and the Netherlands, defend the dollar as it hits floor levels.

London U.S United States William Eberle Nixon Tokyo West Germany Washington Bonn Japan Netherlands

Birth control pills targeting skunks approved in California

EL CENTRO Calif AP Imperial County supervisors approved a $25,000 project to hide birth-control pills in dates a favorite food of skunks. The county, declared rabid, has struggled as past attempts to eliminate skunks failed.

EL Centro Calif Imperial County Supervisors

Arbor Day Essay Contest Offers Free Trees

Stark Brothers Nurseries of Louisiana invites clubs and organizations to enter a 100 word essay on Why Arbor Day is Important to Our World. Prizes awarded April 27 include first valued at $500, second $300, third to 1&h prizes $100, and 7th to 20th prizes $50 in nursery stock.

Stark Brothers Nurseries Louisiana 1&H

Orson Welles Sued For Taxes

Orson Welles and his wife face a California lawsuit claiming they owe 30,681 dollars in back income taxes and interest through December 1972 for 1956 and 1957. The state contends the amount covers taxes and late interest.

Sacramento Calif Orson Welles California

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