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Mexico Ledger

Location

Mexico, Missouri, United States of America

Date

Jul 26, 1975

Page

3

Grain Sales May Increase Food Prices

Washington and Los Angeles reports touch two distinct items. U S Department of Agriculture warns grain sales to Russia may push retail food prices 6 to 8 percent above 1974 levels if crops reach predicted highs. Soviet purchases reach 9.8 million tons. Butz says impact is very negligible. Alex Comfort files suit against Center for the Study of Democratic Institutions for 406000 dollars in breach of contract and back pay.

Washington Agriculture Department Russia Dawson Ahalt Ahalt Earl L. Butz U.S Soviet Union Los Angeles Alex Comfort Center For the Study of Democratic Institutions Comfort Santa Barbara Center Center Peter Tagger Tagger Dostal Lents

Nixon Grand Jury Testimony Remains Secret

Former President Richard Nixon's 11 hours of grand jury testimony will stay secret for now. Special Watergate prosecutor Henry S. Ruth cited no law allowing public release and noted ongoing questions about the White House tapes nap and Charles G. Rebozo dealings. Ruth will meet with Attorney General Levi to discuss the office’s closing plan and final report scope. Between 200,000 and 250,000 pages of Watergate material are already available.

Washington Richard M. Nixon Watergate Henry S. Ruth Ruth Nixon San Clemente Calif House Judiciary Subcommittee White House Charles G Bebe” Rebozo Atty Edward H. Levi Special Prosecutor’s Office

Guard Slayer Gets 99 Years

George Williams, inmate at Missouri Penitentiary, is convicted of second degree murder and sentenced to 99 more years for fatally stabbing guard Harold Atkinson. Jury deliberated under an hour. Judge James T. Riley ordered the sentence to run after existing terms. Jackson was convicted earlier. nine convicts faced charges, with others dropped.

Jefferson City George Williams Missouri Penitentiary Cole County James T. Riley Williams St. Louis Harold Atkinson Allah Cornell Jackson Jackson

Coleman Secre­tary Plans To Quit Job Next Year

Transportation Secretary William Coleman Jr., the highest ranking black official in the Ford administration, says he will leave his post at the end of next year. A Philadelphia attorney, he notes the job is rewarding but pays poorly and hopes to return to practicing law. His current salary is $60,000 a year. University of Wisconsin President John Weaver remains in stable condition at University Hospitals after serving as a university administrator and former Missouri system head.

Philadelphia William T. Coleman Jr Ford Administration Coleman Commercial Car Journal Madison, Wis University of Wisconsin John Weaver Midwest University of Missouri

Movie and TV Listings With Sports Night Schedule

Milwaukee Brewers vs Red Sox in Boston at 7 p.m. on May 5. Also Mike Douglas and John Denver appearances plus various 4th and 13th time slots across daytime and late programs. News, talk shows, cartoons, soap operas, and multiple feature films listed with years and star names throughout the day.

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