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Newspaper
Mexico Ledger
Location
Mexico, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1974
Page
7
The Associated Press reports weekend tornadoes and floods killed 23 people and left hundreds injured across three states with damage around 55 million dollars. Oklahoma and Kansas seek federal disaster declarations as damage estimates rise. Tulsa power repairs and Fos. Emporia and Drumwright tornado impacts noted with multiple fatalities and extensive property destruction.
President Nixon again defies House impeachment inquiry subpoenas and argues against executive subservience to Congress. The White House release includes his seven page letter to Chairman Rodino, defending executive confidentiality and warning that impeachment inquiry overreach would erode separation of powers. The Judiciary Committee may issue another subpoena for taped conversations and logs as pretrial motions proceed in the Watergate case.
Missouri Supreme Court rules interest on damages ends when an insurer pays its policy liability to the court. Valerie Commerford Levin was awarded 90,000 after a 1968 auto accident. State Farm paid 25,000, with funds released 67 days after verdict, leading to a reversal of a lower court ruling.
A powerful tornado struck Emporia Kansas causing extensive damage estimated over 20 million dollars. The storm destroyed the Flint Hills shopping center and several blocks, but officials say no lives were lost. City manager Virgil Basgall and Woolworths manager Charles Ristan reflected on the sudden disaster as storms raked the region. The National Weather Service said a warning was issued after the funnel touched down in the city.
Hollis Stanley Davidson Sr. 79 of Route 4 Mexico died 11 06 am Sunday at Audrain Medical Center after a long illness. He was born July 27 1894 in Audrain County and married Verna Huff Jan 11 1915 in Mexico. Survivors include four sons two daughters and many grandchildren and great grandchildren. Funeral 2 pm Wednesday at Arnold Home with Rev Martin Capehart. burial Elmwood Cemetery. Visitation after 2 pm Tuesday.
Three trade groups representing U S and Chinese fireworks makers said they will ask the CPSC to stay the proposed ban on firecrackers for 30 days. The move aims to allow continued sales through July 4 and to hold a public hearing while challenging the rules that would force repurchase of current stock.
Kansas City AP reports James K. Newman regional director of the Federal Energy Administration warns that rainy spring slowdown has misled motorists into thinking gasoline and diesel are plentiful. He cautions demand will rise as wheat harvest proceeds and travelers move through the four state area.
President Nixon left Washington for a five nation tour through Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Syria, Israel, and Jordan to bolster U.S. influence in the region and promote the idea that world peace requires his leadership. Critics in Congress called the trip political and potentially cosmetic while supportive officials cited the push against Moscow’s influence.
Missouri weather report notes cool start with clear skies and a easing warming trend through the week. Nations brief: United Nations Security Council backs Bangladesh admission. Nixon denounces impeachment and rallies supporters as Fairness to the Presidency group pushes lobbying efforts. A truck joke closes the excerpt.
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