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Newspaper

Mexico Ledger

Location

Mexico, Missouri, United States of America

Date

Jun 06, 1974

Page

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Waste Disposal Deadline Nears Audrain County Efforts

Audrain County seeks June 30 deadline for solid waste ordinances and plans. Enforcement poses problems as towns debate mandatory collection rules and possible disconnection for nonpayment. County and state officials outline that enforcement lies with communities and the Division of Health.

Audrain County Audrain County Solid Waste Committee Thomas I. Osborne Missouri Division of Health and Attorney General's Office Division of Health Ken Franken Mid- Missouri Regional Planning Commission Jefferson City Osborne William E. Johnson Robert C. Simonds Laddonia Vandalia Farber Martinsburg Auxvasse Mexico Simonds Johnson Rivers Addition Pollock Road Thompson Mobile Home Courts

Burns Urges Major Cuts in U S Spending

Williamsburg AP report notes Federal Reserve Chairman Arthur Burns backing substantial federal budget reductions to curb inflation. He expects progress against inflation, predicts slight U S growth in Q2, and says tax cuts unlikely with no recession anticipated amid moderating global growth.

Williamsburg Administration Arthur F. Burns Federal Reserve Board Burns Treasury William E. Simon White House Kenneth Rush International Monetary Conference United States

Postal Service Urged To Stop Competition

Washington DC Congressman Hungate reports subcommittee hearings on the Postal Service boutiques. The committee chair urged halting sales in direct competition with private enterprise. The item list includes padded envelopes wrapping paper tape and scales, items also sold by small businesses.

Washington, D.C Bill Hungate U.S. Postal Service House Postal Service Postal Service Hungate

House Kills Sugar Bill with 209 to 175 Vote

The House voted 209 to 175 to end the 40-year federal sugar program. Supporters predict prices will rise sharply, while opponents say consumer costs will increase at least a half-cent per pound. Without new action, subsidies end December 31, ending the program's $90 million annual cost.

Washington House W.R. Poage D-Tex Peter Peyser Rn.y Peyser

Ceremony Marks D-Day Anniversary in Normandy Aces

War veterans from seven nations gather at the U S cemetery near St Laurent Normandy to mark the 30th anniversary of D Day. Gen Omar Bradley leads the American delegation as about 1500 Allied veterans attend the observance, the largest ever. Encircling Omaha Beach the cemetery holds nearly 10000 servicemen. Reenactments of Pointe du Hoc and paratrooper drops at Ste Mere Eglise accompany the ceremonies with Alan Shepard invited as a guest.

ST. Laurent France U.S Normandy Omaha Beach Omar Bradley Omaha Utah Beach Bradley U.S. Army Ranville Germany Pointe du Hoc 2Nd Ranger London Fire Brigade Ste. Mere l'Eglise 82Nd 101St Airborne St. Mere Veglise Alan Shepard

Sly Stone Wed In Garden Ceremony At Madison Square Garden

In New York AP report Sly Stone of Sly and the Family Stone married Kathy Silva in a garden ceremony at Madison Square Garden before 21 000 guests. The 30 year old groom and 20 year old bride from Maui Hawaii have a 9 month old son named Sylvester. They wore gold outfits and the band then performed its 11th straight sold out show at the Garden.

New York Sly Stone Sly and the Family Stone Madison Square Garden Stone Kathy Silva Maui Hawaii Sylvester Miss Silva B.R. Stewart Garden

GM Counters Government Defect Charge

Detroit report notes GM counters safety related defect claims amid multiple recalls. DoT findings cite potential engine fires in 1965 66 Chevrolets and 1966 Buicks with Rochester Quadrajet carburetors. GM says defect not safety related under 1946 act, claims 973 hood fires and 11 minor injuries across affected cars. Ford Pinto tires also flagged with rear wheel cavity projections. Ford disputes findings.

Detroit General Motors Department of Transportation National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration NHTSA Ford Automotive Safety

Army Enlistment Makes May Quota

Washington AP reports the volunteer Army exceeded May recruitment goals with 14 648 enlistments, reaching 103.9 percent of the monthly target and bolstering expectations to meet or near 781 600 by June 30 as the first full year without the draft ends. Pentagon officials credit improved recruiting for the boost and foresee the year end results aligning with prior projections.

Washington Pentagon

Dairy Price Testimony Under Review in Missouri

Missouri attorney general staff review of eight days of Springfield hearings on milk pricing practices finds widespread use of monthly rebates to grocers and three month credit terms for large chains. Fifty nine witnesses testified as Danforth aides study potential enforcement under the Unfair Milk Sales Practices Act of 1959.

Springfield Missouri Attorney General’s Office Ozarks Bruce C. Houdek Atty John

Oshkosh salesman Tells His Tips About Tipping

Oshkosh traveling salesman John Schein founder of Tippers International urges tipping for good service. He advocates 15 percent for normal service, up to 20 percent for exceptional and nothing for rotten. He advises etiquette like using names and compliments to improve service and lists standard tips for various workers. Jennifer ONeill confirms plans to marry Elliot Gould in Springfield.

Milwaukee Wis John Schein Oshkosh Schein Tippers International Nuts and Bolts Springfield, Mass Jennifer O'Neill Elliot Gould

Police Youth Cadets Have Dinner Dance

The Mexico Department of Public Safety hosted a dinner and dance at the Oak Club to honor cadets. Ken Reynolds received the scholastic award for criminal law texts, while Robert Friday and Dat Umstattd earned shooting awards from last Thursday’s test. Lt Frank Cason spoke. Chief Don Belle and sponsors Richard Sewell and Charles Bailey attended. Jama Kilgore and Jim Isgrig led the cadets as president and vice-president.

Mexico Richard Sewell Charles Bailey Jama Kilgore Jim Isgrig

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