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Newspaper

Mexico Ledger

Location

Mexico, Missouri, United States of America

Date

Jun 09, 1971

Page

10

Local political slate appears for county officer posts

In a Ledger photo the slate lists Jefferson City as auditor and Mrs. Frances Farnen of Montgomery City as treasurer. Also named are Mrs. Joe E. Privett of Pike County fourth vice president, Juanita Benson of Sturgeon treasurer, and Mrs. Milton Duvall of Clarksville chaplain. Mrs. Floyd Lewis of Vandalia chaired the nominating committee with Mrs. W.J. Vanhuss of Monroe County, Miss Lois Schroeder of Osage, and Mrs. Martha Kennen of Marion County serving.

Jefferson City Frances Farnen Montgomery City Joe E. Privett Pike County Juanita Benson Sturgeon Milton Duvall Clarksville Floyd Lewis Vandalia W.J. Vanhuss Monroe County Lois Schroeder Osage Martha Kennen Marion County Richard Vance

Workers Back In New York

New York City and union leaders announced a four point settlement ending a two day public employee walkout that halted traffic and disrupted sewage plants, incinerators, parks, beaches, and school lunch delivery. The pact keeps pension plan votes in 1972. failure to act could trigger renegotiation. 7000 strikers returned to work. bridges reopened. investigations into possible sabotage underway.

New York Cal American Federation of State Teamsters Local 237 John V. Lindsay Lindsay U.S. Army Corps of Engineers

Albert Young Dies After Illness on Trip to Florida

Albert Young 55 of 326 Howell Manor Court died at 3:05 a.m. at Audrain Medical Center after failing health from emphysema. He was traveling from Moberly to Sarasota when ill in Macon Georgia and flown to St. Louis for care. Funeral services are pending at Arnold funeral home with burial in Catholic Cemetery. He was born February 1, 1916 in Victor Missouri, married Anna Louise Fecht in Moberly on August 21, 1937, and worked for A P Green Refractories Co. until retiring in 1970. He was a member of St. Brendan Church. survivors include his wife, four brothers, a sister, and many nieces and nephews. Rosary Thursday after 7 p.m. at the funeral home.

Guy Albert Young Howell Manor Audrain Medical Center Gilbert Hayden St. Brendan Church Victor Young John W Amy Hale Young Moberly Anna Louise Fecht A.P. Green Refractories Co

Open House Sunday For Senior Activities

The Senior Activities Center invites Audrain County residents to an Open House Sunday from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. at the Garfield Community Center to view crafts and activities. Coordinator M. L. Stephenson and local seniors encourage attendance and a friendly visit with the display of finished ceramic pieces by many named participants.

Garfield Community Center Audrain County Rome M. Lewis Stephenson

Railroads Begin Work On Crossing At S Jefferson St

The Norfolk and Western and GM&O railroads started repairs at the S Jefferson Street crossing to make it passable. Delays occurred due to late materials, and four GM&O tracks and two N&W tracks will be leveled with timbers and blacktop. The project should take about a week and will close the crossing to through traffic.

Norfolk and Western Gm&o S. Jefferson St Jefferson St. Crossing

Works Bill Faces Veto Sparks Public Works Clash

The Senate approved a 5.5 billion public works bill amid veto threats and a 45-33 House referral after conference. Provisions include 2 billion for jobs in high unemployment areas and low income regions, 1.5 billion for Appalachian development, 1.95 billion for local government modernization, plus 576 million for several regional programs over four years. Democratic leaders emphasize economy and unemployment ahead of 1972 campaigns while Republicans accuse the bill of pork barrel tactics and misdirected aid.

Washington Senate Conference Committee House Nixon Sen Howard H. Baker Jr Rtenn Baker John Sherman Cooper R-Ky Jenkings Randolph D-W.va Randolph Appalachian Ozarks New England Upper Great Lakes Four Corners Utah Arizona New Mexico Colorado North Carolina South Carolina Georgia

KC Man Charged With Burglaries

A Kansas City man, Robert E. Ellis, 26, was charged in magistrate court with burglary and stealing in two Audrain County incidents at B F Goodrich and Ennis Implement Co. Vandalia. He may be linked to other break ins as authorities pursue connections across Mo. towns.

Audrain Kansas City Robert E. Ellis Harold Sulgrove Ellis B.F. Goodrich E. Liberty St Ennis Implement Co Vandalia Sulgrove Mo- Con Co., Inc E. Holt St Jerman Farm Supply Louisiana Mc-Con and Ennis Implement Co Joe Jerman Jerman Joe Meissert Mexico Ennis Implement Mc-Con Adair County Leon Coy Kirksville Sulgrave Robert Ellis Missouri State Penitentiary Coy

Missouri Legislature approves 1.7 billion budget midnight compromise

In Jefferson City Missouri the Legislature passed a 1.736 billion dollar budget under tight deadlines and pressure from joint rules. Debates centered on allocations with Senate and House differences resolved in late hours. The final package includes a 70 million boost for public schools and pay raises across agencies.

Jefferson City Missouri House Senate Senate House John C. Vaughn Vaughn Sen Donald Manford Kansas City Senate Appropriations William S. Morris Senate Journal Appropriations E. J Lucky) Cantrell D-Overland Cantrell Warren B. Hearnes

State institutions fare in budget vote confusion

The Missouri legislature approved a fiscal year state budget with University of Missouri funding of 89.994 million dollars, about 19 million less than requested but 10 million more than current operating costs across four campuses. Mental health programs receive 81.192 million, funding five state hospitals, two school hospitals for mentally retarded youths, three intensive treatment centers, and nine regional clinics, plus line items for Lincoln University, Central Missouri State, Northeast Missouri State, Northwest Missouri State, Southeast Missouri State, Southwest Missouri State, Missouri Southern, Missouri Western, Ellis Fischer Cancer Hospital, Mt. Vernon State Sanatorium, St James Federal Soldiers home, Main Penitentiary, Algoa Intermediate Reformatory, Women’s Prison, Men’s Training Center, Boys Training School, Poplar Bluff, and Girls Training School with varying sums.

Jefferson City University of Missouri Columbia Kansas City St. Louis Rolla Mental Health Lincoln University Central Missouri State Warrensburg Northeast Missouri State Kirksville Northwest Missouri State Marysville Southeast Missouri State Cape Girardeau Southwest Missouri State Springfield Missouri Southern Joplin Missouri Western St. Joseph Ellis Fischer State Cancer Hospital Mt. Vernon St. James Home Algoa Tipton Moberly Boonville Poplar Bluff Chillicothe

Nevada Votes to Lower Voting Age to 18 Statewide

Nevada voters narrowly approved a state constitutional amendment lowering the voting age to 18 in all elections. Unofficial returns show the measure passing by about 2,000 votes of roughly 75,000 cast, allowing 14 through 20 year olds to vote in the 1972 general election. The age had already been lowered for federal elections.

Reno Nev Nevada

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