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Newspaper

Mexico Ledger

Location

Mexico, Missouri, United States of America

Date

Jul 28, 1977

Page

5

Bad News Bears Top Annie Cast In Central Park Softball

New York AP reports Hollywood's Bad News Bears defeated the cast of the Broadway hit Annie 6 2 in a Central Park softball game. The Bears, promoting a new movie, faced stars Andrea McArdle and a guest appearance by Gov. Hugh Carey, yet prevailed despite their efforts.

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New Law Decriminalizes Drunkenness In Public

Jefferson City Missouri Gov Joseph Teasdale signs a new law decriminalizing public drunkenness to encourage treatment for alcoholics. The measure takes effect Sept 28 and directs police to take intoxicated individuals to a treatment center home or jail for up to 12 hours. Opponents warn of inadequate treatment facilities while supporters say criminal labeling harms cures and clogs courts. Additional signed bills include payroll deductions for union dues and changes to tax and court provisions.

Jefferson City Joseph Teasdale Teasdale State Board of Fund Commissioners

Computer Numbers Buttress Suspicions On Tax Sentiment

New York AP report from The Roper Organization shows 56 percent of taxpayers view federal income taxes as excessively high, 31 percent call them about right, and 10 percent very reasonable. The study surveyed 2,003 people across geography, education, occupation, and demographics, and notes broad support for tax reform despite low priority in the public agenda.

New York H & R Block Roper Organization Roper Richard Baxter

Porno Publisher Wins New Delay in Obscenity Trial

New York publisher Al Goldstein received another postponement in his obscenity case in Kansas City Kansas. A psychiatrist warned the 285 pound defendant may not stay awake or pay attention, prompting the judge to consider sending him to a federal prison medical center if weight loss and cooperation do not improve. Co-defendants James Buckley and Milky Way Productions agreed to join the delay and be tried together. Goldstein plans hospital treatment for sleep apnea as he remains free on a $10,000 bond.

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Saturday Hours At New Store

The used furniture and antique shop at 1525 Bd Liberty opened by Mrs. John Grossman will be open 9 to 5 Monday through Saturday. The Ledger later corrected an earlier report that the hours were Monday through Friday.

Liberty John Grossman the Ledger

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