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Newspaper

Mexico Ledger

Location

Mexico, Missouri, United States of America

Date

Feb 28, 1975

Page

3

Sex laws revamp debated by Masters Aggieston and Skelton

Jefferson City AP reports a Missouri Senate bill to revise sex laws draws support and opposition. Dr William Masters and Larry Aggieston urge decriminalization of consenting adult sexual activity while Sen Ike Skelton defends maintaining moral based restrictions. House and Senate versions drop adultery penalties but differ on homosexuality and marriage exceptions, with strong language about enforcement and societal impact.

Jefferson City. Mo Missouri William H. Masters Larry Aggieston Ike Skelton Lexington Democrat Senate Masters Skelton Fggleston Associated Press St. Louis House Eagleston Exuleston University of Missouri-Columbia Noticg Tlinois Eggleston

AT&T Wins $365 Million Interstate Rate Increase

American Telephone and Telegraph secure FCC approval for a $365 million rise in interstate rates as the FCC weighs a larger request. AT&T cites rising costs and aims to prevent service deterioration, with plans to file a new rate model and implement interim increases soon.

Washington American Telephone & Telegraph Co Federal Communications Commission At&t FCC H. H. Hough

Mexico Girls Are Initiated into Honor Society

Two Mexico area coeds Dee Ann Brown and Beth Smithey were initiated into Central Missouri State University’s Alpha Lambda Delta chapter at the annual banquet in the University Union.

Warrensburg Mexico Area Central Missouri State University Alpha Lambda Delta Dee Ann Brown Beth Smithey University Union

Cambodia Falls Seen Not Threatening U S Allies

U S defense officials say Cambodia's collapse would not seriously threaten South Vietnam or Thailand. A major North Vietnamese offensive could be aided by freed troops, while Thailand might reassess its alliance and seek removal of U S forces. Goldwater declares Cambodia lost but supports aid as moral, not strategic. Schlesinger calls Cambodia grim yet survivable if aid continues.

Washington South Vietnam Thailand Cambodia Pentagon U.S Barry M. Goldwater R-Ariz Great Neck N.Y Goldwater Ford United States Japan Europe Israel North Vietnam James R. Schlesinger Lon Nol Schlesinger House Defense Appropriations Subcommittee

Rockefeller May Not Rule Out Presidential Bid

Vice President Nelson A. Rockefeller said age bars future runs but later softened the stance. In Detroit he stated he is not a competitive factor on the Republican scene yet Ubuntu Washington Post interview hinted he could reconsider if circumstances change.

Washington Nelson A. Rockefeller Rockefeller Detroit Washington Post

Solid Waste Amendment Defeated In Missouri Senate

In Jefferson City Missouri an amendment to weaken the solid waste disposal act by allowing cities and counties to opt out by letter to the Department of Natural Resources was defeated in the Senate. Senator Emory Melton argued it would cede state authority while Senator Robert Young defended keeping a statewide plan. The bill was postponed for later action with Young planning another amendment to exempt more counties.

Jefferson City Missouri Senate Emory Melton Department of Natural Resources Robert Young Dst Ann Natural Resources Department Melton Cassville Young

BYO Lunch Cuts Plane Fares Across National Airlines

National Airlines proposed a rear cabin no-frills service saving 35 percent off day-coach fares on cross country flights. Starting April 14, or until approval by the Civil Aeronautics Board, tickets go on sale with refunds if rejected. Mon-Thu travel, seven days in advance, no meals, allowed to bring own food, and two-thirds price for children.

Miami National Airlines National Civil Aeronautics Board New York Miami-Los Angeles Los Angeles Florida New Orleans Houston San Francisco Las Vegas

Susan Ford Sidelined by Flu at White House

In Washington, a bout of flu kept President Ford's 17 year old daughter Susan from school most of the week. Betty Ford said Susan stayed in bed doing needlework until Thursday when she returned to classes.

Washington Ford Susan Betty Ford

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