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Newspaper

Mexico Ledger

Location

Mexico, Missouri, United States of America

Date

Jan 20, 1972

Page

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Teasdale Enters Missouri Governorship Race With Reform Platform

In Jefferson City Missouri Joseph P Teasdale Jackson County prosecutor filed for the Democratic nomination for governor on a government reform platform. He toured the state about 650 miles saying public dissatisfaction with current government and tax policies exists. Teasdale expects Kit Bond to enter the Republican race and aims to unite the Democrats for a forthcoming general election.

Jefferson City Joseph P. Teasdale Jackson County Teasdale Christopher ‘'Kit’’ Bond Party of the People Bond William S. Morris Kansas City Earl R. Blackwell Hillsboro Edward Dowd St. Louis Morris Secy. of State James C. Kirkpatrick

Jackie Onassis to drop money claim in Gaiella suit

New York AP Jacqueline Onassis will withdraw her monetary damages claim against photographer Ron Galella who has pursued photos of her and her children. Galella had sued for 1.3 million alleging harassment by Secret Service agents. she countersued for 1.5 million. A pretrial hearing set a possible February trial date, with Galella under court orders to stay 100 yards from the Fifth Avenue apartment and 50 yards from the family when leaving the building.

New York Jacqueline Onassis Ronald Gaiella Gaiella Simon H. Rifkind

Nixon Delays State of the Union Address to Next Midday

AP dispatch notes President Nixon postpones a prime evening State of the Union to midday for Democratic cooperation. He plans two reports on the union, a 4,000 word address and a 15,000 word companion document, a historic split from earlier practice.

Washington Nixon Congress Lyndon B. Johnson

Campaign Spending Bill Heads to White House for Signature

The bipartisan compromise legislation clearing Congress would set the first presidential campaign spending limit, expand political financing disclosures, and enact sweeping election reform. It passed 334-19 as advocates hailed its aim to curb secrecy and special interest influence while outlining media spending caps and nationwide reach for presidential campaigns.

Washington White House Capitol Hill Nixon Congress Gerald L. Warren America Tvblitz Russell Hemenway National Committee House

Campaign spending limits proposed for national offices

The bill would not cap total campaign spending but would regulate costly categories. It would set personal spending limits on candidates at 50000 dollars for president or vice president, 35000 dollars for the Senate, and 25000 dollars for the House, with no cap on third party contributions.

Senate House

Yardwork Yields Early Grasshoppers for Charles Abbott

Mrs. Abbott notes Charles Abbott of 514 Orange Street is seeing unusually early grasshoppers in his yard this week. The tiny insects, typically hatching in warm spring weather, surprise residents by surviving last week’s extreme cold, following a February sighting last year.

Charles Abbott Mr. Abbott Orange St

Interior cancels offshore oil sale after court injunction

The Interior Department canceled the December 21 sale of offshore oil and gas leases off Louisiana due to a court injunction. All 78 sealed bids will be returned unopened. No decision yet on rescheduling as a department spokesman said the matter is still being assessed.

Washington Interior Department Department Louisiana

Peace Talk Chief's Secret Trip Amid Conference Tension

Paris AP report says Porter and wife flew to Massachusetts to handle personal matters while Porter may visit Washington. it marks the first session missed since he took over the delegation on Sept 9. Xuan Thuy accuses Nixon admin of plans to use air power and allied forces to seize all of Indochina.

Paris U.S William J. Porter United States Washington Porter Hayward Isham Stephen Ledegar Massachusetts Ledegar Xuan Thuy South Vietnam Indochina

Full Employment Budget Goes Red

Washington AP reports Nixon’s full employment budget treats deficits as desirable, using a revenue target tied to 4 percent unemployment. The plan funds federal projects to spur jobs, predicts a about 40 billion dollar deficit in fiscal 1972, and defends deficit spending as self-fulfilling in a lagging economy.

Internal Revenue Service Nixon Congress Lyndon B. Johnson Johnson

C of C Plans For Meetings In Year Mexico Chamber Updates

The Greater Mexico Chamber of Commerce board approves three general membership meetings yearly plus the annual banquet. An April general meeting is expected, with open discussions on the chamber program and regional issues. The program for Action emphasizes more industry, economic development, and minority enterprise growth in Mexico.

Greater Mexico Mexico Allen Carriere Chamber Mexico Area Economic Development Committee Economic Opportunities Committee

Williams Named Credit Manager at A P Green Refractories Co

James T. Williams has been named credit manager for A P Green Refractories Co overseeing collections and credit approvals across the organization. He also heads accounts payable and has long career tenure since 1950. Williams and wife Caroline live at 1112 N. Jefferson St with children Steve Deborah and Brent.

James T. Williams A.P. Green Refractories Co A.P. Green Williams The Green Co Mexico First Christian Church St. Louis Association of Credit Manager National Association of Accountants Caroline N. Jefferson St Steve Deborah Brent

Wildest Rioting at Madrid University Shocks City

Madrid University students clashed with police in the wildest rioting in years. Scores were injured and dozens more arrested as the fighting spread off campus in Madrid Spain.

Madrid Spain Madrid University

Wider Bus Law Gets A Hearing

Jefferson City Mo AP proponents push Senate and House bills to widen the 1939 bus width law. The six inch increase would apply to public transit buses on main highways, not school buses or trucks. Support cites comfort and safety. hearings held, no action taken.

Jefferson CiTy Senate House Missouri Missouri Bus and Truck Association Jorge Burruss Association Bi-State St. Louis Area Transportation Authority of Kansas City Springfield Transit Company Burruss

Corn Buying Program Gains Momentum Across States

The government corn buying plan picks up steam with purchases totaling 1 625 000 bushels from Iowa Nebraska Ohio Illinois and Wisconsin. Prices ranged from 1 15 to 1 21 per bushel. The program aims to reduce surplus grain and lift prices for farmers, bringing total purchases since start to over 9.8 million bushels.

Washington Agriculture Department Iowa Nebraska Ohio Ilinois Wisconsin

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