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Newspaper

Mexico Ledger

Location

Mexico, Missouri, United States of America

Date

Jan 12, 1971

Page

3

Bond's inaugural address frames two major public challenges

In Jefferson City Missouri Kit Bond pledges to confront two chief tasks for the State Auditor: ensure officials serve the public trust through thorough independent review and verify revenues are fair, deposited properly, and spent as directed. He cites citizen trust, fiscal transparency, and professional staff as essential to accountability.

Jefferson City Christopher Kit) Bond Missouri Carolyn

Pollution Opponent Gets His Job Back

MIAMI AP Jet captain William Guthrie, fired by Eastern Airlines after opposing pollution, is rehired as a pollution consultant. He returns with back pay and seniority for a $37,000 yearly job, saying he will continue lectures on pollution to colleges and civic groups.

Miami William Guthrie Eastern Airlines Eastern Guthrie National Air Pollution Control Administration

Wellsville Personal News Highlights And Obituaries

Highlights include float winners from a local school event with themes Aquarius and Tiger Zodiac, Miss Hallie Penn of 1917 receiving a prize, and mid event entertainments by the school band and Satellites. Obituary notes Mrs. C. Q. Branson formerly of Wellsville died in Oklahoma City after long illness, with survivors listed. Also mentions Charles Michael Gregory visiting grandparents, John F. Rees as patient in Mexico, and Rev. Charles Bunce’s move to O Fallon after leaving the Post- Dispatch religious editor post.

National Honor Society Tigers Aquarius Mary Whatley Hallie Penn Dennis Goodman C. QC Branson Wellsville High Gate Baptist Church Belle Oklahoma City Okla Wellsville Baptist Church Hazel Satterfield State Baptist Children’s Home Bonnie Gettle Ruth Ann Sigman Cathool Charles Michael Gregory St. Charles Roscoe Grant John F. Rees Audrain Medical Center Mexico James Menefee Charles Bunce St. Louis Globe-Democrat Bunce The Post- Dispatch O'Fallon

U S Embassy Protest Over Harassment of Americans in Moscow

The U S Embassy in Moscow lodged an oral protest with the Kremlin over harassment of Americans as President Nixon and New York Mayor Lindsay backed Jewish leaders in condemning an anti Soviet campaign by Jewish extremists. JDL plans to pressure Soviet diplomats in New York while Moscow reports say diplomats faced taunts and vandalism. Washington and New York police are expected to increase protections as officials consider steps against the JDL.

Associated Press U.S Moscow Kremlin Nixon John V. Lindsay New York City JDL United Nations JDS Nikolai N. Loginov U.S.A Thompson R. Buchanan United States Pan American World Airways New York Washington California White House San Clemente State Department Justice Department Lindsay JDIL Soviet Union Fischer Aisenstadt America

Phillips Heads Trinity United Church Leader in 1971

Trinity United Church of Christ elected Glenn Phillips as president for 1971 at the annual meeting. Officers include Keith Schwarre vice president James Bearden secretary James Lierheimer treasurer William Glass financial secretary Gerald Kalkofen council representative. Council members Otto Hackmann Dale Schnarre LeRoy Sperry with terms for Glass Lierheimer Schwarre. A $17,073 budget was adopted and reports were distributed.

Glenn Phillips Trinity United Church of Christ Keith Schwarre James Bearden James Lierheimer William Glass Gerald Kalkofen Christian Education Committee Otto Hackmann Dale Schnarre LeRoy Sperry Glass Lierheimer Schwarre Church Council Edward Weber Missouri Conference Elmer Kappelman

Puerto Ricans Oppose Culebra Shells Despite Accord

A pact halting Navy shelling on Culebra except its northwest tip by January 1972 fails to quell protests. Ruben Berrios of the Independence party vows continued interference with Operation Springboard, a multi-nation exercise in Culebra waters. Navy Secretary Chafee cautions that full end to target practice depends on finding alternatives.

Culebran U.S. Atlantic Culebra Navy John H. Chafee Washington

City council moves on ordinances and newappointments

Centralia council rows over side street safety and Saturday operations. Dr Leopold LaChance appointed city physician replacing Baker in Kirksville hospital. Jim Ausmus named city attorney. Eloise McMahon sues city over sidewalk fall. Missouri Power and Light gas franchise election set for April with half costs by the company.

Wood Leopold LaChance P. 0. Baker Kirksville Jim Ausmus R. E B. Ausmus Florida Eloise McMahon Missouri Power and Light Co Ausmus Howard Burton

Mrs Pollock Leaves Audrain Medical Center for Kansas City Visit

Mrs W W Pollock, patient at Audrain Medical Center for several weeks, has traveled to Kansas City to visit her nephew Alden F Hays and Mrs Hays. Mr Hays joined her over the weekend for the trip.

Kansas City W. W. Pollock Audrain Medical Center Alden F. Hays Hays

Three Building Permits Issued This Week in 1971

Three city building permits issued last week mark the start of 1971. Carl Niederschulte received approval to remodel a commercial building at 500 N Washington St for Wendeman's House of Flowers for 1000 dollars. He also will panel walls at 517 W Breckenridge St for Ann's Beauty Shop for 150 dollars. Modern Exteriors Co. will install vinyl siding at 625 N Western St for Phil Dean for 1800 dollars.

Carl Niederschulte Washington St Wendeman’s House of Flowers W. Breckenridge St Ann's Beauty Shop Modern Exteriors Co N, Western St Phil Dean

McDonnell Douglas Moves to Acquire Subsidiaries

ST LOUIS AP McDonnell Douglas Corp announced an agreement to acquire 100 percent ownership of two subsidiaries Conduction Corp and Hycon Mfg Co. The deal is subject to approval by the boards of the three companies.

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Bond Mexico Area Vocational-Technical School Aroument Mexico Area Vocational-Technical School Russia Phillips Heads Kentile M.L. Page Mexico, Mo News of Centralia McDonnell Missouri Power
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