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Mexico Ledger

Location

Mexico, Missouri, United States of America

Date

Jul 12, 1974

Page

3

200 Mile Sea Limit Unveiled By U S At Sea Conference

CARACAS Venezuela AP The United States backs 200 miles of coast line economic zones for fishing oil and minerals while keeping three mile territorial waters and seeking a global treaty. Stevenson announced U S stance while farmers fishermen and officials react with mixed views across regions and sectors.

Caracas Venezuela United States U.S John R. Stevenson Carl Berkowitz East Coast Fisheries Miami Kit Nelson Key West Fla Robert G. Mauermann Texas Shrimp Assn Texas Harvey Michelson Seafood Dealers Assn New Bedford Georges Bank Nixon California Pacific South America Peru Ecuador Richard Hodkings San Diego Calif Stevenson

LA Firm Will Study Airport Issue

ST. LOUIS AP The city and Missouri St Louis Airport Authority approved a six month study by a Los Angeles firm to decide aviation needs through 1995 and Lambert capacity. The plan funds about one third of 332,158 dollars with the federal government covering 221,438 dollars. Illinois and Missouri forces argue over expansion at Lambert versus a new facility near Columbia.

ST. Louis Missouri Lambert Illinois Columbia

Poll Favors 55 By Light Margin

Ledger readers vote to keep the 55 mph speed limit with 98 in favor and 81 against. The tally shows most change supporters favor 60 to 70 mph ranges while advocates for 55 cite safety and enforcement as reasons to maintain the limit.

Opponents Vehement About Change to State Speed Rules

Comments show mixed views on speed limit changes. Supporters urge returning to pre energy crisis limits with 75 on interstate and 55 on two lane highways while opponents cite safety and enforceability concerns. Individuals reference family driving habits and truck-bus mileage.

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Petersen Reveals Nixon Proposal

Washington AP report shows Assistant Attorney General Henry E. Petersen telling the Watergate grand jury that President Nixon once urged him to serve as White House counsel during the original Watergate investigation. Petersen, head of the Criminal Division, said the remark felt heavy handed and noted he kept certain information grand jury matter.

Washington (Ap Henry E. Petersen Nixon White House Petersen Watergate Grand Jury House Judiciary Committee

Missouri corn up beans down in 1974 crop estimates

The U S Department of Agriculture pegged Missouri 1974 corn at 2 97 million acres up 370 000 from 1973 harvested area with national corn up 9 percent to 67 6 million acres The 1974 Missouri soybeans are forecast at 4 35 million acres down from 4 7 million in 1973 Wheat output tops 1 9 billion bushels nationwide but drought and disease temper the crop while corn remains stressed by rain and late planting as prices rise and stockpiles shrink

Washington Missouri U.S. Department of Agriculture Department Crop Reporting Board Agriculture Department USDA United States U.S

American housewife buys 225 piece bone china dinner set

Phyllis Morrow of Houston commissioned a Stoke-on-Trent potter to craft a 225 piece chased gold and white enamel dinner service over three years. The set, including a $1920 tureen and $168 coffee cup, costs total $48,000 and the bill was left to her husband, Thomas Morrow, an oil producer.

Stoke-On-Trent England Phyllis Morrow Houston Tex

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