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Newspaper
Mexico Ledger
Location
Mexico, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jan 21, 1971
Page
8
W S Lowe receives an award recognizing his civic leadership. The ceremony highlights his community work and long service, with attendees noting his dedication to local initiatives and charity.
The Missouri House approved an emergency appropriation of 17.6 million dollars, five point six million more than Governor Warren Hearnes recommended, sending the bill to the Senate by a 132 to 4 vote. Rep. Robert A. Pierce opposed, warning of deficits and criticizing comptroller Vaughn. The package funds Medicaid and ADC programs, plus funds to remodel the Governor Hotel for state offices and merit pay increases, with concerns about welfare funding tied to federal aid.
In Washington Sen. Robert C. Byrd DW.Va unseated Sen. Edward M. Kennedy D-Mass for Senate Democratic whip at the party caucus. Byrd won 31 to 24 as Sen. Frank E. Moss D-Utah was chosen to succeed Byrd as secretary of the Democratic conference. A separate note details a local Jaycee banquet recognizing civic leaders, including Rex Johnson presenting a Distinguished Service Award to Lewis Brooks Jr. and honoring Mr. Lowe for civic leadership and community service.
The Mexico School Board voted to withdraw from the Central Missouri Athletic Conference effective June 30 1972 to allow current seasons to finish. Mexico has applied to the North Missouri conference with a decision expected in March. Superintendent Thomas noted increased district valuation with the Dye Beagles Prairie Lea and Washington additions and outlined budget implications. The board accepted resignations from three teachers and announced several new hires across nursing, mathematics, auto body, English, and remedial math.
Former President Harry S. Truman was hospitalized in Kansas City and is resting quietly in good condition. Initial bulletin said he was fairly weak due to abdominal pain but has since stabilized and remains conscious as diagnostic tests continue.
The 1971 Program for Action of the Mexico Chamber of Commerce has been approved by the chamber board. Newly elected president Bob Ollis said details will be announced Jan 2 during the annual banquet at Knights of Columbus Hall. Attendance exceeds 200. Hugh Denney of MU will speak. Suppressed Desires of Mexico will entertain. Proceeds go to the state CP program.</s>
John A Creed Jr 22 of Mexico joins seven others in federal indictments for failure to report for induction. Creed, last known in Columbia, disappeared from the local draft board with unknown whereabouts. Other defendants include Lambert Painter Lozano Wharton Tellman Hazelton Allen. Federal officials say five are known to be abroad. Conviction can bring up to five years in prison and a $10 000 fine.
Jefferson City AP report says State Auditor Kit Bond found 31 560 dollars in stamps from former auditor Haskell Holman. 23 unopened boxes of 50 coils, dating back to 1953, were listed. Post office refused takebacks. governor suggested giving stamps to House and Senate clerks. Bond keeps the stamps in the vault.
Cambodian infantry seized the northern end of Pich Nil Pass as South Vietnamese Marines closed to within about three miles of linking up from the south. U S command noted continuing heavy fighting, with a 24 hour cease fire for Tet declared in South Vietnam.
Senate leaders urg e greater vigilance over U S actions in Southeast Asia amid reports of expanding air support in Cambodia. Mansfield warns of evolving involvement while Church and Mondale push for inquiries and possible new limits on U S air actions and funding in Indochina.
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