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Newspaper
Mexico Ledger
Location
Mexico, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jan 07, 1974
Page
7
London AP reports a massive British Army operation expanded beyond London airport as it confronts Arab terrorist attacks. Details remain limited as troops secure key locations and pursue suspects in the capital.
Two incumbents filed for reelection in Audrain County on Friday for the August 6 primary. Floyd N. Lewis of Vandalia seeks the Democratic nomination for county judge in the eastern district, a post he has held since 1967. Leo F. Erdel seeks the Democratic nomination for county collector. he is finishing his second four-year term and has deep ties to local farming and community groups.
Washington AP says criminal action will be taken against those charging illegal gasoline prices. William S. Simon cites fines and referral to the Justice Department as the office uses new authority. He discusses pressure on oil firms to cap sales and possible rationing if Arab oil leaks persist.
A Missouri law that seals the disposition of criminal cases once dismissed or not guilty shocks Frederick Steele who spent two months jailed on a felony charge. He had a polygraph test clearing him and asserts the case should have been reported. Republicans seek changes. The piece also notes a local hardware store move and unclear lines from a damaged ending.
Audrain County Board of Visitors filed its annual report urging minor jail upgrades. It calls for plumbing fixes, window security, and a part time clerk and bailiff, plus major renovations at the private juvenile home of Mrs. John Hoard to add bathrooms for visiting families.
Dorral G. Saltzman, 50, longtime manager and part owner of White Electric Supply, died yesterday afternoon while driving to his business. He slumped at the wheel on South Clark Street, veered into oncoming traffic, struck a station wagon, and was pronounced dead at Audrain Medical Center. Funeral services set for 2 p.m. Wednesday at St Matthew's Episcopal Church.
Farm & Home Savings Association begins construction this month on a new Mexico branch at Jackson and Western Streets north of the post office. The 6,000 square foot building will have a classical arched brick facade, a basement community room for clubs, four teller windows, two private offices and a large service area. Parking for 30 cars surrounds the structure. a drive-up window will be covered. The existing branch remains at 121 S. Jefferson St until completion in early fall.
City crews begin collecting old Christmas trees tomorrow and Wednesday. Southside trees go Tuesday and northside on Wednesday, placed on the parkway between street and sidewalk. The effort resumes after heavy snow delayed the annual pickup.
In Phoenix a Shell station requires a $10 coupon book to buy regular gasoline after 4 p.m. or Saturdays, allowing 100 gallons through January but coupons limited to nongasoline purchases. The plan, meant to ease lines, faces scrutiny under federal price controls. IRS officials note case-by-case evaluation amid mixed court rulings on tied sales and trinket incentives.
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