House Bill 411 Still In Committee
Rep. Ray Hamlett reports House Bill 411 aims to repeal disclosure requirements for under 500 candidates under the new campaign law. It would withhold donor amounts, only report sources, and targets potential limits on local boards and districts. The measure stalls 6 to 6 in the elections committee led by Rep. Vic Downing with no next vote scheduled.
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Ray Hamlett
Hamlett
Downing
House
Senate
Michael Garrett
Department of Public Safety
Transportation Committee
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Garrett
Samuel S. Smith
Missouri State
Hghway Patrol
Bruce A. Ring
Missouri Department of Highways
Missouri
Rep. Hamlett
J. B. Banks
Sheriff's Office
Agriculture Committee
Highway
State Capitol Building
Public Health and Safety Committee
Bank Cuts Prime Rate To 8.5 Percent In New Move
In New York, New York First National City Bank, the nation’s second largest commercial bank, trimmed its prime lending rate by a quarter point to 8.5 percent today, signaling a shift in lending costs for businesses and consumers.
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NEW York
First National City Bank
Fike Baby Born in St Louis Named Richard Gregory Fike
Mr and Mrs James Fike Jr of Ballwin welcomed an eight pound eight ounce son named Richard Gregory Fike born Thursday morning at St Johns Mercy Hospital in St Louis He joins sisters Beth Ann 8 Karen 2 and brother Stephen 6 Grandparents are William B Sullivan of Mexico and James Fike of Moberly Mr Fike works for J C Penney Co in St Louis.
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James Fike Jr
Ballwin
St. John's Mercy Hospital
St. Louis
Beth Ann
Karen
Stephen
William B. Sullivan
Mexico
James Fike
Moberly
Fike
J.C. Penney Co
Judge Rules Undershirts Allowed at Brewery
A federal appeals judge ruled Anheuser-Busch workers at Merrimack New Hampshire may wear sleeveless undershirts on the job overturning a lower court order. The company had suspended workers over the issue claiming unsightly appearances and sanitation concerns. The ruling bars federal injunctions to enforce work rules during arbitration and warns against triggering plant shutdowns over minor infractions.
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U.S. Circuit Court of “Appeals
Frank Coffin
Anheuser-Busch
U.S
Concord
Nel
Hugh Bownes
Coffin
Gas And Power Rate Boosts Are Suspended
JEFFERSON CITY Increases in gas and electric rates proposed by Missouri Power and Light Company that would raise additional gross annual revenues of 4.1 million have been suspended for investigation by the Missouri Public Service Commission. The proposed rates were suspended four months to June 20. The commission may suspend the rates for an additional six months if necessary. Hearings on the rate requests are expected to be held soon. The utility filed the rate requests last month seeking 3.5 million from electric service and 600,000 from gas service. The figures exclude gross receipts taxes.
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Pearl Bailey Delights Governors at White House Dinner
Singer Pearl Bailey entertained at the White House Governors dinner, dancing with President Ford and governors’ wives in the East Room. She performed Hello Dolly and a medley of state songs, eliciting applause as Mrs Ford joined the dance and the crowd enjoyed an exuberant, illness free appearance.
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Pearl Bailey
White House
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Filibuster Fight Frustrated After Narrow Vote and Ruling
Senators pressed to curb filibusters with a two thirds end rule but were thwarted by a Vice President Rockefeller ruling. Earlier maneuvers yielded a 51 to 42 vote that offered only a temporary gain amid tangled procedure. A separate local note lists the Mexico Audrain County Library bookmobile schedule for next week with times across Strothers Maple Grove Fox Lafayette Oak Crest Vandalia and other stops.
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Nelson A. Rockefeller
Senate
Rockefeller
Mexico-Audrain
Salmon’s
Union Baptist Church
Martinsburg Station
Farber
Laddonia
Martinsburg
Community Chest distributes funds to 13 agencies
The Mexico Community Chest board allocated a record 55 363 dollars among 13 agencies serving the area, with 98.5 percent of requested amounts funded and additional donor-designated sums. Board chairman Frank Boyle credited last year’s chairmen Don Dempski and Orvie Nix and thanked drive chairs and contributors for the record total.
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Mexico Community Chest Board of Directors
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Boyle
Don Dempski
Orvie Nix
Dave Elliott
Dave Wilkinson
Community Chess Board
Chamber of Commerce
Boyle, Dempski
Ron Holbrook
Jim Frazer
Wilma Sutton
Jim Henderson
Steve Erdel
Arthritis Foundation
Great Rivers Boy Scout Council
Cerebral Palsy School
Courtney Child Care Center
Diabetes Assn
Heart of Missouri Girl Scout Council
Handi Shop Inc
Head Start
East Central Missouri Mental Health Assn
Mexico Recreation Corp
Audrain County Red Cross Chapter
Salvation Army
Welfare Grants To States Cut 97.2 Million Dollar Reduction
The Ford administration cut AFDC welfare grants to states by 97.2 million dollars for the first quarter, as HEW pushes to weed out ineligible and overpaid recipients. New York led losses at 27 million, with Illinois 10.7 million and Pennsylvania 9.5 million among others. Nevada, Montana, and South Carolina under review as states face penalties and tighter federal goals.
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Social and Rehabilitation Service
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Illinois
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California
Ohio
AFDC
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South Carolina
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Kansas
Missouri
Nebraska
Oklahoma
Americans Fear Guerrilla Action in Ethiopia War
About 60 Americans in northern Ethiopia fear for their lives from Eritrean guerrillas if Washington approves a large ammunition airlift. The State Department confirmed a study of Ethiopia's request for more than $20 million in ammunition for the junta's war against the Eritrean Liberation Front, prompting calls for evacuation of Americans in Eritrea if the armament is sent.
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Ethiopia
IAP
Washington
U.S. State Department
Mexico Menu and Elementary Lunch Options Summary
Mexico menus list junior and senior meals with daily items including ground beef patties, sandwiches, pizza and various sides. Milk service noted, snack bar hours 8 00 to 8 30 a m, extra milk priced 4 cents. Elementary offerings mirror similar patterns with weekly dishes and milk included every morning.
Ford Motor Profits Down 60 Percent in 1974
Ford Motor Co reports 1974 profits of 361 million, a 60 percent drop from 1973’s 907 million, despite a 46 million pre tax loss in Q4 on 6.2 billion in sales. After tax Q4 earnings were 22 million due to a tax provision reduction. Other automakers show similar strains amid oil embargo, recession, and inflation.
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Hope and Sinatra to Nixon Party in Palm Springs
Palm Springs California AP entertainers Bob Hope and Frank Sinatra are among celebrities expected at a party for former President Richard Nixon this Saturday at a desert estate. Nixon, 62, travels from his San Clemente home for the visit with Walter Annenberg hosting. Pat Nixon reportedly accompanies him as he leaves the oceanfront estate by car for the 100 mile drive. Ronald Reagan and wife are also set to attend per a Reagan aide.
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Frank Sinatra
Richard M. Nixon
Nixon
San Clemente
Walter H. Annenberg
Great Brittan
Annenberg
Pat
California
Ronald Reagan
Reagan
Immunity Bill To Compel Testimony OK'd In House
In Jefferson City Missouri the House gave preliminary approval to a witness immunity bill that would compel testimony in exchange for immunity from prosecution. The measure aims to balance public need with rights against self incrimination, while opponents warn prosecutors may vary in application. The Senate meanwhile approved a revised $19 million supplemental appropriations bill funding Aid to Dependent Children and related programs and adding funds for Missouri courts. The chamber also backed bills setting up port authorities and pensions for county sheriffs, with other measures advancing or finalizing in the upper house before adjournment.
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Bob Griffin
Cameron Democrat
Harold Holliday
Ckansas City
Senate
Oper
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Missouri Courts of Appeals
St. Louis
Kansas City
Springfield
Holliday
William Cason
Creve Coeur
Maurice Schechter
Hearnes Talks With U S Attorney Over Grand Jury Probe
Former Missouri governor Warren E Hearnes who faces a federal grand jury probe in Kansas City met twice with U S Attorney Bert C Hurn. Hearnes said the talks were businesslike and cordial and noted no date for a further meeting. The investigation centers on alleged corruption during his administration and the ex-governor’s finances.
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Kansas City
Warren E. Hearnes
U.S
Bert C. Hurn
Hearnes
Hurn
Charleston
United States District Attorney
Get Up Nights Backache Warn of Kidney Disorders
An old drugstore ad touts a 3-tabs-a-day treatment to flush kidneys and ease leg pains and backache. It promises you feel good again and age back in 12 hours, urging purchase at Lawrence Pharmacy.
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Lawrence Pharmacy
Cher Saved Musician Life At Drug Party
AP reports secret indictment of Kenneth Moss in the death of Robbie McIntosh at a Hollywood Hills party. Cher Bono testified before the LA County grand jury and reportedly helped save another musician, Alan Gorrie, by keeping him upright. Indictment alleges murder and illegal narcotic provision. coroner cites acute heroin morphine intoxication.
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Wall Street
Robbie McIntosh
Cher Bono
New York Daily News
Los Angeles Times
Kenneth Moss
Cher
Los Angeles County Grand Jury
McIntosh
Moss
Hollywood Hills
Troubadour
Alan Gorrie
Times and
Daily News
Robinsons Welcome Son At Audrain Medical Center
Mr and Mrs Claude Robinson Jr of Wellsville are parents to an eight pound two ounce boy born at 5 46 a m Thursday at Audrain Medical Center. Mr Robinson is a farmer.
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Wellsville
Audrain Medical Center
Mr. Robinson
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