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Newspaper
Mexico Ledger
Location
Mexico, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 1975
Page
7
Missouri assessors and state officials clash over a 33 1/3 percent property assessment standard enacted December 31 1974. Amid claims of unlawful collection and calls for reforms, assessors vow to defy an 11 percent valuation rise while seeking budgetary tools and a statewide equalization plan.
Jefferson City AP report notes Missouri liquor tax data show a shift from liquor to beer as the economy worsens. From July to December 1974 tax receipts fell on liquor and wine but rose on beer. total six month collections dipped slightly from 1973 to 1974, with officials attributing the change to cost of living and prioritizing essentials.
President Ford works on economic issues after a weekend push for energy and anti recession measures. He planned meetings with Treasury Secretary Simon and White House advisers Greenspan and Seidman. On Sunday he attended a Chowder and Marching Society gathering in Eastern Maryland.
Herbert E. Hassler 75, longtime Mexico post office employee and ardent sports fan, died Saturday at Audrain Medical Center. Funeral services Tuesday at Arnold Funeral Home with burial at East Lawn Memorial Park. Survived by wife Ellen, son Dale, sister Edith Patton. World War I veteran and IOOF member.
Hugh Miller 71 retired farmer and former Audrain County deputy sheriff died at his Mexico home after an extended illness. Funeral 3 p.m. Wednesday at Arnold Funeral Home with Rev. William J. Forsee, burial Salt River Christian Church Cemetery. Survived by wife Lillie, son Wessie Miller, daughter Edith Davis, six grandchildren, five great grandchildren. services and visitation details enabled.
Thomas Hart Benton, famed American painter known for rugged depictions of the nation, died late Sunday night at a Kansas City hospital. He was three months shy of 86 and had just completed a mural on the origins of country music before his death.
Harold E. Sulgrove 52 former sheriff deputy sheriff and Martinsburg mayor died of a heart attack while shoveling snow at home. He was a longtime Missouri resident born June 11 1922 and survived by his wife Mary Ruth Sandbothe two daughters seven grandchildren and a brother. Burial and service details were announced with dates at Arnold Funeral Home Mexico and Martinsburg. Sulgrove served in World War II and held multiple local government roles including mayor and deputy sheriff. He contributed to regional art as a muralist and was linked to the Regionalism movement with ties to John Steuart Curry and Grant Wood.
Jefferson City Missouri lawmakers open a full week of debate with committees to hear bills including a plan to replace piecemeal office payments with a $400 monthly allowance per representative. The measure aims to curb credit card abuse and costs about $780,000 annually starting February 1. The agenda includes death penalty bills, witness immunity, judge pay raises, unemployment compensation reforms, school foundation overhaul, and a constitutional amendment changing voter thresholds for school levy increases.
Chairman Al Altman said he favors cutting the 1975 withholding rate ahead of a single shot income tax rebate. He expects Congress to move quickly to pass meaningful tax cuts targeted at lower and middle income earners and predicted a 1974 rebate around five to six billion dollars. The administration pushes Ford’s anti recession program with officials urging congressional approval and noting possible compromises after initial support. Interior Secretary Morton urged starting with the President’s package and adjusting later. Treasury Secretary Simon said he will defend Ford’s program despite deficits, while Energy Chief Zarb argued the energy plan could make the nation energy independent and possibly export energy by 1985.
Audrain County Historical Society presents a 6:00 program on See Tv Channel 12 featuring Miss Bette Garner with Frank Kent. The show traces boxes from early settlers strongboxes to decorative home boxes for cake and sourdough with deeds and keepsakes. The taped program repeats at noon Tuesday on Channel 12.
Temperature fell sharply from a near balmy Saturday to a sub zero Monday morning. In Mexico the day began with 51 as ice ruined by sun, then two inches of snow, and a fall to 29. Sunday saw a rise to 33, then a cold wind drove readings down to 5 below by 7 am. Snow melted to 20 by noon under bright sun.
Washington AP reports Congress will resume work after housekeeping tasks. The Joint Economic Committee will open hearings on Ford's economic proposals with economists Ackley McCracken and Schultze as witnesses. Senate races in New Hampshire and House committee chairmanship contests are highlighted amid caucus reorganizations.
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