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Newspaper

Mexico Ledger

Location

Mexico, Missouri, United States of America

Date

Jan 11, 1974

Page

4

Decision on extending wage and price controls

Washington AP reported the Nixon administration will decide in weeks whether to seek Congress authority to extend wage and price controls beyond April. A council source said a 50-50 chance exists for requesting continued controls while hearings begin January 31 before the Senate Banking Committee.

Washington Nixon Congress John T. Dunlop Cost of Living Council Council Senate Banking Committee Dunlop Harvard Economics Big Bumhess Bird

Tot Ol 3 Helps Father Free Himself Under Car

In Des Moines Iowa Thomas Morris 31 credits his three year old daughter Trisha with freeing him after a jack slipped and the car pinned him. She fetched tools and used a screwdriver to lift the car enabling him to crawl free. Morris was later treated for head lacerations and chest injuries. Police say he likely would have died without his daughter's actions.

Tot Father Des Moines, Iowa Trisha Thomas Morris Morris Des Moines

Ray Gordon to Retire From Kaiser Refractories

Ray Gordon will retire Jan 31 from Kaiser Refractories after a lifelong tenure in the machine shop. He and wife Mildred reside at 1210 N Jefferson St with three children and six grandchildren. Sons R M Gordon and Roger Gordon live in Rota Spain and New Orleans. daughter Mrs Jimmie Northcutt in Centralia. Plans include travel and Ray’s favorite pastime fishing.

Thomas Ray) Gordon Kaiser Refractories Ray Mildred N. Jefferson St R.M Roger Rota Spain New Orleans Jimmie Northcutt Centralia

Junior Says He's Lover Not Fighter

ATLANTA AP Junior Samples star of Hee Haw was acquitted of battery charges from a February incident at an American Legion Club. He said he did not slap or hit Joyce Flanagen Almond, claiming she followed him outside and pulled his necktie. The judge ruled in Samples' favor and cautioned Almond for chasing him. From Butler AP debris killed Laurin Paul Cunningham 57 during a fire at the Bitner Stark Pontiac agency building, caused by wiring to an outdoor sign. He died from a crushed skull while moving tools from the burning structure.

Atlanta, Ga Junior Samples Samples Criminal Court Woodrow Tucker Joyce Flanagen Almond American Legion Club Tucker Mrs. Almond Butler Bitner-Stark Pontiac Laurin Paul Cunningham

Dover shooter Hoffecker dies after spree across state

Ronald W. Hoffecker, 20, accused of murdering four people in a statewide shooting rampage, was said to be eliminating witnesses in a drug case before his death. He died Thursday, believed to have shot himself after his car lost control during a high speed chase and police closed in.

Dover Del Ronald W. Hoffecker Highspeed

Lincoln University Names New Vice President

John Chavis professor of history at Tuskegee Institute was named vice president of Lincoln University in Jefferson City. He will serve as chief academic officer, coordinating the academic budget appointments innovation planning and faculty program evaluation. James Frank Lincoln University president announced the appointment today.

Jefferson City John Chavis Tuskegee Institute Alabama Lincoln University Chavis Tuskegee James Frank

Do You Label Yourself Shy

Motivational note urging courage intelligence and love as divine qualities. It encourages self-expression through reflection on God and dismisses shyness as unnecessary.

God

US Shifts Missile Targets From Cities to Russian Bases

The United States has redirected part of its long range missiles from Soviet city targets to Russian military sites. The change, urged by Defense Secretary James R. Schlesinger, aims to deter Soviet actions with selective responses without widening overall nuclear arsenals. About a portion of 1,000 Minuteman missiles now targets key Russian military sites, while remaining firepower from submarine-launched missiles could still reach major Soviet cities if needed.

Washington Nixon U.S Europe James R. Schlesinger Schlesinger Overseas Writers Association United States Pentagon

Hardin Details Milk Support Increases Views

ST LOUIS AP Former Agriculture Secretary Clifford M Hardin says the 1971 rise in federal milk price supports followed White House decisions and after George Schultz withdrew opposition. He notes early 1971 justification, March 12 statement opposing, and a March 23 meeting that led to the recommended increases.

ST. Louis George Schultz Office of Management and Budget Agriculture Clifford M. Hardin Hardin Globe-Democrat White House Globe- Democrat Schultz

Eagleton seeks Senate probe of Missouri hog plant

Senator Tom Eagleton calls for a Senate investigation into a Missouri feasibility project that would vertically integrate hog production, slaughter and marketing. He warns the plan could force up to 5,000 farmers from the pork market and reduce independent producers nationwide, citing efficiency data and oil industry parallels. The Hart antitrust subcommittee has gathered information on the Clark County project.

Washington Missouri Tom Eagleton D-Mo Eagleton Senate Philip A. Hart Dmich U.S Hart Antitrust and Monopoly Subcommittee Clark County

Ledger Ad Wisdom Lets Savers Earn With Household Deals

The Ledger reader can spot recurring savings in household supplies through timely ads. Alerts to price boosts, promotions, and featured discounts illustrate how careful purchasing yields continuous value for everyday needs.

Boillot says milk price release issue misreported

Missouri agriculture commissioner James B. Boillot said a news release about seeking an attorney general opinion on releasing private dairy price data was in error. He had simply asked for priority consideration of a Senator Bradshaw request. Boillot cited open records laws and the Unfair Milk Sales Practices Act as factors in his reluctance to disclose firm price information.

Jefferson City James B. Boillot State Agriculture Commissioner Boillot Paul Bradshaw Springfield Springfield Newspapers Inc Agriculture Department Missouri Information Service Agriculture Commissioner Bradshaw Boulot Consumer Services

Top ten Cash Box weekly best sellers list

The Cash Box nationwide survey ranks the week’s top ten records led by Jim Croce Time in a Bottle and Steve Miller Show and Tell. Other entries include Al Wilson Smokin in the Boys Room Brownsville Station Helen Wheels Paul McCartney Living for the City Stevie Wonder You’re Sixteen Ringo Starr Leave Me Alone Helen Reddy Never Never Gonna Give Ya Up Barry White The Most Beautiful Girl Charlie Rich.

Jim Croce the Joker Steve Miller al Wilson Smokin Brownsville Helen Wheels Paul McCartney Stevie Wonder Ringo Starr Helen Reddy Barry White Charlie Rich

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