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Newspaper
Mexico Ledger
Location
Mexico, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Feb 11, 1974
Page
6
Millions of commuters reached work by car hitchhiking or bike as public service workers wage walks hit West Germany. Airports, transit, garbage collection and street cleaning stalled. many stayed late or absent. East German rail solidarity and Hamburg meat imports disrupted.
Gold surged to $146 an ounce in London and $147 in Zurich amid fears over paper money values and hints that central banks may raise official gold prices. Friday close in London was $143.50. Zurich opened at $145 bid, $147 offer, up from $142-$144. A West European buying trend followed reports from Johannesburg and comments by French Finance Minister Giscard d Estaing signaling an expected price rise.
Washington's Army in 1776 fed enlisted men about 11 cents per day, while officers got 33 cents and George Washington $5.28 daily. AMA notes the diet was meat heavy and less balanced than today, contrasting with modern Army rations costing about $2.28 per man per day.
Miss Mary J. Reddick daughter of Major and Mrs John Reddick 412 E Promenade Jr has won two gold keys and two honorable mentions in the Scholastic art competition in St Louis A senior at Mexico High School she entered the regional contest covering eastern Missouri and part of Illinois She is in Art III at the high school and instructor Mrs Max Sweitzer says this is the most gold keys any Mexico student has won Other entrants were Miss Karen Burchett Tony Rum mans Miss Rita Johnson and Phil Starke
James Hagerty press secretary to the late President Dwight D. Eisenhower is listed in satisfactory condition at Lawrence Hospital after a minor stroke he suffered two weeks earlier. His son Bruce Hagerty reported the update on Sunday.
Kansas City AP report says Governor Christopher S. Bond in Lincoln Day remarks avoids defending Nixon over Watergate. Bond states Missouri voters are bright enough to see the scandal as not reflecting the Republican Party. He admits he lacks full facts to defend Nixon. Congressman Rhodes lauds Nixon while noting committee actions separate from the party.
At a three day gathering in Missouri politicians discussed a possible Senate challenge to incumbent Thomas F. Eagleton with Atty. Gen. John C. Danforth eyed as a leading candidate. Danforth hinted a decision would come in weeks after his 1970 loss. Rosemary Ginn praised Danforth as a top Republican, while Eagleton faced criticism over his stance on Ford's vice presidency and past VP considerations.
SPRINGFIELD Ill AP Gov Daniel Walker ordered state agencies to help employees form carpools but not require participation. Carpool drivers would receive parking space priority near state buildings as an incentive.
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