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Newspaper
Mexico Ledger
Location
Mexico, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jan 10, 1976
Page
6
A rabies immunization clinic for Wellsville dogs will be held at the city hall from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Authorities urge dog owners to bring previous vaccination records and ensure pets are leashed or caged during the event. Local officials say the clinic aims to boost public health and curb rabies risk in the community.
Laddonia MFA Exchange plans its annual meeting at the Grade School with Bud Frew as guest speaker. The evening includes a 6 p.m. dinner and 7 p.m. meeting, with reports on the year and elections for advisory board members and MFA delegates.
Common Cause proposes sweeping changes to Missouri's legislature including deadlines for bill flow, mandatory seven day public notice for committee hearings with recorded votes, and a stronger interim period. The plan would shift committee assignments to party caucus votes and push toward a fuller-time legislature with veto sessions, aiming to curb leadership discretion and increase transparency.
Missouri faces bigger than anticipated general revenue cuts as budget director Mark Edelman warns 3 percent withholding may be needed to balance the budget. Governor Bond says no new taxes and officials anticipate reduced services across executive, legislative, and judicial branches with some funds already withheld since July.
Tom Peak 24 son of Mr and Mrs John Paul Peak Route 4 Mexico has been appointed by George P Adams judge of the 12th judicial circuit to serve as a deputy juvenile officer for Warren County and the Jonesburg area He will base in Warrenton from 8 to 5 daily working with Rodney T Nebel director of juvenile court services Peak a US Marine Corps veteran discharged last October and a Central Missouri State University criminal justice administration graduate succeeds John Seeley now with Boonsl ick Regional Planning Commission in Warrenton.
Ballots for the Audrain County University of Missouri Extension Council election have been mailed. Voters are urged to return them promptly and vote only in their district. ballots may be requested if not received. Four Audrain 4-H Foundation directors are also to be elected, with nominees listed by district and township.
Paris files note of Lisa Ricks receiving the Oliver Nolen Award at Granville Christian Church on Sunday January 4 presented by Rev. Duane McNeill. Ricks is a Northeast Missouri State University student with a noted profile in 1975 Who's Who among High School Students.
Jefferson City AP reports a six month moratorium on buying expensive full body and head scanners, x ray devices feeding images to a computer. Costs run 300000 to 500000 dollars. patient charges of 160 to 290 dollars heighten questions about benefits versus standard x rays. Mantyk cites limited clinical testing and unknown overall use. Six full body and seven head scanners are approved or in use in Kansas City St. Louis Columbia and Springfield.
Auditor George Lehr urges a three year audit of the Highway Reciprocity Commission to catch unreviewed Missouri truck carriers. The panel has only two field auditors, completed nine carrier audits producing 6000 in new revenue. State could lose substantial revenue due to 2200 unaudited carriers. Commission weighs joint audits with Excise Tax Bureau. internal cash controls questioned.
John A. Whyte, 29, chief of police of Wellsville, filed for nomination as Democratic sheriff candidate for Montgomery County subject to the Aug. 3 primary. He has led Wellsville police since 1972, formerly worked at Wellsville Firebrick Co., and is a Montgomery City native. He is married to Angela Erwin, with a son Mark Anthony, and they attend Church of the Resurrection.
Two people died in a Pike County crash at about 2 a.m. when their car failed to negotiate a turn and crashed into a tree. Victims were Jackie W. Todd, 38, of Troy Missouri, and Phyllis Elaine Overy, 28, of Route 2, Troy. The incident occurred about 3 miles east of Route D.
Fulton Northrup King Seed Co. in Fulton faces a fire aftermath with 30 workers awaiting a rebuilding decision. About 18 permanent and 12 temporary staff face immediate layoffs if the plant is not rebuilt, with a $1.5 million damage bill. The decision could take days, and a loss of a $500,000 payroll is feared if the site isn’t reconstructed.
In St Louis AP report three officers of Laborers International Union Local 282 Cape Girardeau are charged by federal indictment with conspiring to embezzle 4275 dollars from union funds. Kelley Local 282 president Menz secretary-treasurer and Kitchen recording secretary allegedly conspired to raise Kelley and Menz salaries by 75 and 100 dollars respectively from June 2 to November 17, 1975. the local union has about 500 members.
Gov. Bond says Codetta Thompson will remain on the Missouri Human Rights Commission after NAACP complaints. He asks the International Association of Human Rights Organizations to review the panel. Joplin NAACP urged removal, citing disassociation from local Black issues. The commission has faced internal disputes amid leadership conflicts.
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