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Newspaper
Mexico Ledger
Location
Mexico, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Feb 10, 1972
Page
8
The Pay Board will require 60 days notice for deferred raises over 7 percent in pre November 14 contracts with units over 1,000 employees. The move, approved 9-5 with labor opposed, extends reporting and review while preserving old rules for newer contracts and smaller units.
IRS liens totaling seven point one million dollars were filed against Andrew L. Stone and his wife Jeanne in four districts. Stone, a former Chromcraft president, is serving a 15 year sentence for defrauding the government in defense contracts and has earned about four hundred seventy five thousand dollars in interest on a six point five million dollar deposit.
Readers asked about Mexican sources for wheelchairs. A&E Prescription Service and several drug stores offer catalog sales with in stock folding chairs at Logan's and Lawrence Drive-In offering folding chairs on rental purchase. Other varieties available by catalog order.
Florida researchers warn sewage laden canals near homes pose health risks as fresh waterways become waste dumps. A 40-canal study notes algae choking, disrepair, and fences blocking views while experts urge tougher construction standards and stricter canal development oversight.
Missouri unemployment compensation paid in January reached 8,552,821, up 5.1 percent from December. Claims paid rose to 267,696 from 224,758, while initial claims totaled 8,971. The January total was 18.7 percent below January 1971.
Representative Ichord demanded the President elaborate on steps to keep secret information from leaking from the White House. He asked for procedures revised, status of investigations into leaks tied to columnist Jack Anderson's publication of secret transcripts on the India Pakistan war, and whether culpable parties are known or being prosecuted. He stressed legislative implications and his duties to Congress.
Anheuser-Busch, Inc. reports net sales of 902 million for 1971, the eighth straight year of a peak. Earnings reach 71 million, or 1.60 a share, up from 62 million, 1.40 a share, in 1970.
Personal news from Wellsville continues with visits from Columbia and Mexico residents and church society activities. R-1 High School staged All-Conference band, yearbook sales begin, and new uniforms debut. Board of Education meeting, Easter cantata rehearsals, and student participants listed.
ST LOUIS AP reports Democratic gubernatorial hopefuls Joe Teasdale of Missouri and Dan Walker of Illinois met on the Eads Bridge to discuss campaigning by walking. Walker said he logged 1,197 miles in Illinois while Teasdale, 34, has walked 674 miles in Missouri. Teasdale endorsed Walker in about 50 speeches, they agreed on the value of direct voter contact as a campaign method and hoped for a future meeting at a governors conference.
Stephen Safford of 916 South Olive Street was named to the Dean's Honor Roll for the first semester of 1971 72 at William Jewell College in Liberty. The honor roll recognizes students with a minimum grade point average of 3.5.
Page from the Mexico Missouri Ledger dated Thursday February 10 1972 presents key local items. Notable names, places, and events reflect the period’s civic notices, social updates, and brief news briefs typical of a small town newspaper page.
Slick roads and bad weather limited attendance at the Old Threshers Association directors meeting held at the courthouse Sunday afternoon. Ten regular directors and 15 associate directors were listed. committees for the 1972 event will be formed. Also, several locals, including Mrs. Sidney Hickey, Mrs. Tate DeOrnellas, Mrs. Juanita Crawford, and Mrs. Katherine Hawkins, are receiving treatment at Audrain Medical Center in Mexico. James Block is also a patient there, admitted Saturday.
Due to scheduling conflict UMKC Vanguard Theatre presentation of Moliere Tartuffe at Columbia College is postponed and now set for April 14.
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