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Newspaper
Mexico Ledger
Location
Mexico, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1973
Page
1
Missouri lawmakers clash over how to implement elderly tax relief approved by voters. Proposals differ on income and property tax credits, with estimates placing eligible seniors near 200,000 and annual state costs from 16 to 22 million dollars.
A joint House Senate Appropriations Committee finalized budgets for higher education corrections mental health and welfare after 20 hours of weekend talks. The University of Missouri received 104.7 million from general revenue, with the Senate at 103 million and the House at 107 million. a 750000 grant for a regional medical program was shifted from state money to federal revenue sharing.
Skylab astronauts awaited word on a space walk to free a jammed solar panel at Houston. If approved, Commander Charles Conrad Jr. would lead the operation, potentially extending the 28 day mission to recover lost experiments and increase station power. The plan included decisions on who would go out and how the panel would be released, with mission officials stressing safety and deliberation.
Former Four Seasons Nursing Centers chairman Jack L. Clark pleaded guilty in a federal securities case that prosecutors say cost the public more than 200 million dollars. The Oklahoma City company later became Anta Inc. with Walston & Co. as underwriter. Two Walston officials await sentencing after pleading guilty.
SAIGON AP Veterans and U S Embassy sources report that eight years after a South Vietnam crash a military team has found the remains of an American pilot. Identification awaits tests at a central lab in Thailand under cease-fire provisions.
A list of top fiction titles including The Odessa File Jonathan Livingston Seagull Once Is Not Enough Green Darkness The Taking of Pelham One Two Three and The Best and the Brightest Nonfiction picks feature Dr Atkins Revolution Tim O.K Youre OK Hour of Gold Hour of Lead and The Implosion Conspiracy highlighting popular authors such as Forsyth Bach Susann Seton Harrie Diet Halberstam Lindbergh and Nizer.
New York report says franchising rebounds after a 1970 downturn. International Franchise Association forecasts 10 to 15 billion dollars in sales growth this year, lifting total to about 160 billion. 430 thousand plus outlets expected. regulation and pyramid schemes noted as major industry headaches with auto dealers bottlers and gas stations leading growth.
In a humorous reflection the speaker laments endless duties and longs for a holiday. He imagines fantastical, playful escapes from routine, from a picnic in Times Square to dining with Julia Child, and even a month to recharge.
Ex-president Duong Van Minh accused the Saigon government of oppressing non Communist opponents of President Thieu, while battlefield reports described a CH47 helicopter shot down by a heat seeking missile and major clashes with Communist forces in Kontum and Binh Dinh plus civilian casualties in Cai Be. Cambodia reported insurgent attacks near Svay Rieng as government troops held the town.
Moberly officials say Carl Allen McClure twenty five, serving a life term for murder, is back in custody after an escape during a softball trip to Kirksville. He ran into woods, stayed overnight in a church, tied up a man’s two daughters during a return visit, stole a pickup, then abandoned it and was captured on state route 151 south of Clarence.
Mr and Mrs Marvin L Collet of Auxvasse Route 1 welcomed a daughter born at Audrain Medical Center at 10 05 am Saturday The newborn weighed eight pounds one ounce Mr Collet works for Harbison Walker Refractories in Fulton
Washington the Commerce Department proposed voluntary labeling of home appliances to show electricity consumption. Manufacturers would label per department specifications with 30 days for public comment before finalization. A spokesman indicated the program would likely proceed even amid objections.
Tass announced that Lunokhod 2, the Soviet robot moon buggy roaming Le Monnier Crater since January, completed its mission. Deposited on the moon January 16, the craft's status sparked speculation of a mishap.
Gov. Bond announced Edwin Pruitt Jr. as chairman of the Missouri Commission on Human Rights with Joanne Collins and Joseph A. Swarts named as members. All must be confirmed by the Senate to fill vacancies left by resignations.
Harry M. Stover son of Mr and Mrs Harry Stover of Branchwood Drive graduated last week from Colorado College Colorado Springs with a Bachelor of Arts degree.
House and Senate leaders clash over a tax relief measure for the elderly with a projected annual cost of 16.2 million. Republicans oppose the 16 million price tag and push for earlier effective dates while Democrats defend the plan and seek a prompt start this fiscal year. The governor’s stance and possible veto loom as negotiators seek a compromise on credits and participation.
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