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Newspaper

Mexico Ledger

Location

Mexico, Missouri, United States of America

Date

Jan 25, 1974

Page

5

Nixon proposals advance advance funding for schools

Washington AP President Nixon proposed advance notice of federal aid for school districts and a $180 million boost for next year. NEA leader Helen Wise urged higher aid and noted the shrinking federal share from 8.8 to 7.5 percent since 1968. House lawmakers Carl Perkins and Albert Quie endorsed advance funding as a stability measure for planning. Quie also called for $1.3 billion for Basic Educational Opportunity Grants in 1975, but voiced disappointment and concern about some aspects of the plan.

Washington Nixon Congress Helen D. Wise National Education Association NEA Carl D. Perkins Dky Albert H. Quie Rminn House Education and Labor Committee Quie

Teacher Union Leader Responds To Nixon Aid Message

David Selden, president of the American Federation of Teachers, called the Nixon message a disappointment noting that Congress already moves on many positive steps. He blamed the administration for stalled student aid programs and urged rapid action.

David Selden American Federation of Teachers Congress

Litton seeks probe into Missouri gasoline hoarding

Rep. Jerry Litton of Missouri calls for an immediate investigation after reports that gasoline is being hoarded in Clay and Platte counties. He says tank trucks are unloading fuel into underground storage at closed service stations, warning hoarding could trigger rationing before needed.

Washington (Ap Jerry Litton D-Mo Clay Platte Missouri Litton

Foreign natural gas imports priced above domestic gas

Washington AP reports that expensive foreign gas has been sold in the United States while the Federal Power Commission blocked many cheaper domestic sales. The FPC defended delivery cost differences, but figures show domestic gas often costs far less even after delivery. Producers blame regulated rates for shortages and reduced exploration incentive.

Washington United States Federal Power Commission Commission Rush Moody Jr FPC Moody The Power Commission U.S

Public Notices Record of Probate and Admin Actions in Audrain County

Notices announce final settlement and distribution petitions in the estate of Elizabeth Wybrant and letters of administration for William Leonard Eckley in Audrain County Missouri, with filing dates February 1974 and December 1973, details on executors, administrators, attorneys, and claim deadlines, plus assistant to health nurse job opening in Monroe County with qualification requirements.

State of Missouri Audrain Audrain County Mexico Elizabeth Wybrant Everett S. van Matre E. Jackson St Ben R. Wybrant Valley View Road William Leonard Eckley G. Andy Runge East Jackson Street ProSe Edwards, Seigfieid, Runge & Hodge, Inc East Jackson St Bernice Adams Mignon M. Towne Andy Runge Tartha Willingham Santa Fe Bettie R. Davis Monroe County Paris

No Fanfare For Hirohito Golden Wedding Day

Emperor Hirohito marks his golden wedding with modest events and family at the Tokyo palace. The 72 year old sovereign and Empress Nagako host tea and lunch, open palace grounds, and dine with sons Crown Prince Akihito and Prince Hitachi, amid Japan's postwar strains and shifting status.

Tokyo Hirohito Japan Imperial Household Agency Nagako Akihito Hitachi United States

Three Sewing Classes Enroll At Mexico Evening School

Mexico Evening School will offer Advanced Sewing and Tailoring Beginning Sewing and Intermediate Sewing among 25 second semester classes. Each course runs one night weekly for three hours at Mexico High School with a $15 fee plus materials.

Mexico Evening School Mexico High School Walter Kiburz

State Hospital at Fulton Says It's Broke

Jefferson City Mo iAP Because of soaring food and fuel costs the state mental hospital at Fulton is broke and needs 277000 in emergency funds to stay out of the red its director said Thursday Dr Donald Peterson told the House Appropriations Committee horrendous increases in costs of supplies are severely taxing the hospital s resources Gov Christopher S Bond recommended 113000 in emergency funds for the hospital In other hearings fuel crisis and an inefficient heating plant at Lincoln University are creating havoc with our budget by school President James Frank He said the heating plant is operating at only 30 per cent efficiency Frank requested 300000 in emergency funds The Corrections Director George Camp asked 374000 to bring staff salaries up to urban levels as required by law

Jefferson City Fulton Donald Peterson House Christopher S. Bond Lincoln University James Frank Frank George Camp

Marijuana Weakens Immune Defenses in Regular Users

A Columbia University team reports that weekly marijuana or hashish use for over a year weakens immune defenses in adults aged 16 to 35. The study, in Science, found reduced activity of T lymphocytes and inhibited cell division, with tests showing damaged interaction with foreign substances. researchers warn of potential effects on offspring and urge review of legalization discussions.

New York Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons Gabriel Nahas Nahas National Commission On Marijuana American Association For the Advancement of Science

Bond To Run Again Danforth Says In 1976

Missouri Attorney General John C. Danforth says Governor Christopher S. Bond will seek re election in 1976 rather than run for the U S Senate. Danforth cites Bond’s repeated assurances and predicts Bond will wait for Stuart Symington’s seat, avoiding a primary challenge to Eagleton this year.

Springfield John C. Danforth Christopher S. Bond U.S. Senate Danforth Bond Missouri Stuart Symington Thomas F. Eagleton

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