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Newspaper
Mexico Ledger
Location
Mexico, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1975
Page
5
Washington AP reports that President Ford plans to submit to Congress soon a plan to decontrol the price of domestic crude oil. Secretary Ron Nessen notes Ford is reserving judgment on whether to impose further measures.
Senate leaders filed a cloture petition to halt the clashing debate on the November New Hampshire Senate result between Republican Louis C. Wyman and Democrat John A. Durkin. A Senate vote looms Tuesday, with support seen unlikely from Republicans to reach 60 votes.
Mrs. Richard Sewell and Mrs. Kathy Neal of the Audrain Humane Society described rapid puppy adoptions. A Ledger photo showed the litter, all adopted by Friday, each into a separate home after Sewell cared for them at her house.
A nude man was reported crouching behind a fence near Trinity and Green Boulevard at 2 30 a m. He fled from approaching patrol cars and evaded two responding officers as he wandered Green Boulevard. The incident occurred as spring ends and summer begins later that day.
Washington reports say Syrian Foreign Minister Abdel Halim Khaddam extended discussions with Secretary of State Henry Kissinger beyond Friday. State Department officials cite Kissinger’s aim to clarify Syria’s position on key Israel Arab issues amid uncertain progress.
The Associated Press finds few cases of dealers pressured to stay open or sell more fuel while oil firms deny broad pressure. Rhode Island gas stations report little coercion, with some dealers noting only contracts and pricing issues. Officials warn of possible summer shortages as production and stockpiles shift. Federal Energy Administration may boost output if needed. Major Chicago stations report sales down due to price gaps with independents.
Federal health officials report bubonic plague remains at a high level but not epidemic. In 1975, a Ventura California infant died in May, the fourth confirmed US case that year. three others survived. Two possible Arizona cases pending confirmation. last year seven or eight US cases with one death. Flea transmission from rodents to humans remains possible but limited to rural Western areas.
Secretary of Defense James R. Schlesinger warns North Korea that use of tactical nuclear arms would be carefully considered if Seoul faced a new invasion. He cites visible U.S. tactical weapons in South Korea and notes Soviet ICBMs are advancing, with broader U.S. ground-troop contingencies discussed.
Reported at Vientiane that three Pathet Lao soldiers positioned near the U S Charge d'Affaires Christian A Chapman home despite protests. Laos balance of power shifting as Pathet Lao gains control of more territory and border incidents continue. Concurrently U S military withdrawals from Thailand proceed with dozens of aircraft leaving Korat and other bases.
Washington AP reports the U S Consumer Product Safety Commission declined to ban Pam cooking spray citing FDA oversight of foods and lack of jurisdiction over foods drugs cosmetics and pesticides. The panel also dismissed petitions seeking bans on aerosols with Freon or inhalation death links. Emily Usnick born 12:57 am at Audrain Medical Center. five pounds five ounces. Parents Thomas and Mrs Usnick Jr route 2 Mexico Missouri. brother Robert. grandparents Tom Usnick Kansas City Kans and J W Fox Keytesville. Mr Usnick works for Illinois Central Gulf Railroad.
The first wheat of the year arrived at the Fowles elevator in Martinsburg from Bill Antweiler of Williamsburg. The grain averaged 2i bushel per acre with a test weight of 58 pounds and 17.2 percent moisture.
The slaying of Chicago mob boss Sam Giancana occurred after law enforcement watched his Oak Park home Thursday night. Investigators theorize rivals feared he would reveal underworld secrets to avoid federal charges, with surveillance continuing as relatives and syndicate members entered the dwelling.
BASE COMEAU Quebec AP Police recover two sacks with more than 1 million dollars taken from a Canadian National Bank branch in Quebec. Tracking dogs traced the loot to a wooded area about 15 miles from the bank, with investigators unsure if all funds were recovered. Police say the bandits likely fled by helicopter or plane.
CAPE CANAVERAL FL. AP A satellite to study the sun and its effects on weather and communications was launched aboard a Delta rocket. The Orbiting Solar Observatory 8 weighed 2346 pounds and entered orbit about 40 minutes after liftoff at 7 43 a m EDT. The 98 million eighth and final OSO mission began Friday morning but a malfunction halted the earlier launch.
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