Carter becomes 39th US President in Capitol ceremony
President Carter, in a Georgia accent, took the oath from Chief Justice Burger and promised a compassionate, competent government. Mondale and Carter addressed a 150000-strong crowd, pledging unity, strength, and a lasting peace rooted in humility and justice.
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Washington
Georgia
Jimmy Carter
Carter
Gerald R. Ford
America
Warren E. Burger
Republic
Capitol
Walter F. Mondale
Thomas P. O'Neill
Massachusetts
No Decision Yet On School Makeup Plans
Mexico school children have another day to make up due to weather. Superintendent Donald Palmer said no makeup recommendation now, fearing more days lost before winter ends. If week 30 extends, senior exams and spring vacation may shift. around 1400-1500 students ride buses, and rural children must attend.
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Mexico
Donald Palmer
EF. J
Bud) Hotep
Palmer
Nnt
James DuBus
Jesse Vance
Highway Dept Plans Road Work In County
Missouri State Highway Commission will open bids January 28 for 99 road projects totaling about 33 million dollars. Audrain Callaway and Ralls counties receive several strips of resurfacing on blacktop roads including routes AA F FEF J and 94. Local districts list 12 to 14 mile segments in Callaway and a 2.3 mile stretch in Ralls with details continuing on Page 5.
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Missouri State Highway Commission
Audrain County
Callaway
Ralls
Mokane
Callaway County
Richard Jones
Highway Department
Hannibal
Farber
Ralls County
Vandalia
Mexico
Littleby Creek
Wainwright
Readaville
Fulton
Mexico Community Chest tops goal for record drive
The Mexico Community Chest surpassed its goal by 4524.92, reaching a record high after a 1969 style kickoff dinner. Coordinated by co chairs Ron Bramblett and Mrs Donald Patton divisional chairmen and employers aided via payroll deductions and the $25 and Up Club benefiting 13 agencies including Red Cross Salvation Army and Boy Scouts. Checks will be mailed in February with disbursements reconsidered at January board meeting.
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Mexico
Spehr
Don Dernipski
Orville Willis
Larry Lierheimer
Stan Erdel
Jerry Robinson
Dave Wilkinson
M.L. Gonzalez
Jerry Engle
Vernon Norman
Jim Dye
George Craddock
Susan Atkins
Don Palmer
Jim Keller
Ken Wyatt
Ron Bramblett
Donald Patton
Eileen Strehlman
Arthritis Foundation
Boy Scouts
Courtney Child Care Center
Cerebral Palsy School
Girl Scouts
Handi-Shop
Headstart
Mental Health
Asagcistion
Community Chest Board
Jim Frazer
Larry Webber
Lew Leonatti
Frank Boyle
Ron Holbrook
Steve Erden
Tim Hagan
Leslie Rivers
Ernest 8. Gantt Jr
Frazer
Weather Uplift Sparks Hopes for Energy Strain Relief
Warmer weather and bright sun lift spirits as temperatures reach the 20s in Ledgerland. Despite gas curtailment, energy strains ease with continued outages at A P Green Refractories and temporary closing of Empire Club and Old Oak Club buildings. Snow drifts complicate travel and close schools, while Missouri Electric Cooperative ends emergency peak alert. A newborn, Jamie Renee Pollard, arrives at Andrein Medical Center with family listed from Mexico, Moscow Mills, and surrounding towns.
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Ledgerland
A.P. Green Refractories Co
Empire Club
Old Oak Club
John W. Waggett
Knotty Pine
Jefferson City
Missouri Electric Cooperative Association
New Madrid
Tommie J. Pollard
Trailer Court
Mexico
Jamie Renee Pollard
Andrein Medical Center
Mary Lou Pollard
Delbert Fox
Moscow Mills
James Pollard
Claude Pollard
Paknyra
Maggie Fox
Vandalia
Ethel Green
Bowling Green
Pollard
Missouri Itary Academy
Audrain County Budget Sees 128000 Increase for 1977
Audrain County's proposed 1977 budget rises by more than 128000 to a total of 1,248,477.12, with county revenue funds totaling 674,725.15 and an unapplied balance of 197,469.58. County Clerk John Jesse notes no salaries from federal revenue sharing this year and outlines hearings, final budget hearing set for February 1. A new anti recession fund adds 2710, but no further federal shares are expected.
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Audrain County
John Jesse
Jesse
Kissinger Calls for U S Tranquility After Service
Former secretary of state Henry Kissinger urged a period of tranquility and confidence for the United States as he leaves office after eight years. In an interview with the New York Times he cited improved China and Soviet ties, Watergate's aftermath, and cautious optimism for 1977 with potential SALT progress and Middle East peace prospects.
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New York
Henry A. Kissinger
White House
Kissinger
New York Times
China
Soviet Union
Middle East
Israel
Budget Cut By Teasdale Upsets Lt. Gov. Phelps
Lt. Gov. William Phelps protests Gov. Teasdale's deep budget cut for his office, from 213179 to 115979, challenging funding for ombudsman programs and a state auditor appointment while Teasdale is out of state. Officials clash over who controls auditing and governance while the governor travels to Washington.
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Teasdale
Phelps
Jefferson City
William Phelps
Joseph P. Teasdale
Phelp
Brenden Ryan
Jimmy Carter
Washington, D.C
Dale Amick
George Lehr
James Antonio
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Jaycee Bosses
Lett
Robert Peak
Ron Darnell
Rex Johnson
Joyce
Pete Woods
University of Missouri Tigers
Ledger
Richard Vance
Ford
Billy Carter
United States
James Earl Carter
Plains
Micah
Highway Dept
Ledgerland Deep Freeze
Mississippi River
Moberly
Capitol Hill
John Ashcroft
Ashcroft
Antonio
Ryan
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