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Newspaper

Mexico Ledger

Location

Mexico, Missouri, United States of America

Date

Jun 23, 1977

Page

5

Abortion Hall Upsets Women Without Funds

In St Louis, about 300000 women without funds face added burdens after the Supreme Court ruled states owe no legal responsibility to fund abortions. Jane S., a college student, and Mary Anne W., a 32 year old mother of six, describe costs and dangers as they seek options. Reproductive Health Services director Judith Widdicombe notes the need to regroup and adjust fee plans amid widespread hardship.

ST. Louis Jane S Supreme Court Jane Mary Anne W Mary Anne Judith Widdicombe Reproductive Health Services

Police Pursue Lead In Camp Slayings

Locust Grove Oklahoma. Police chase a substantial lead from wedding photos found near the Camp Scott murder site. Three Girl Scouts aged 8, 9, and 10 were killed on June 13 during a camping trip. The crime bureau says the three women pictured are innocent and not involved. Authorities receive tips as volunteers join camp area searches.

Locust Grove Okla Hierdo State Crime Bureau Crime Bureau Jeff Laird Nocent Camp Scott Here

Missouri Teachers Attend Taft Institute Seminar

Mrs Ruth Olson joins 23 other Missouri social studies teachers at the second Taft Institute of Government Summer Seminar at the University of Missouri Columbia June 13 24. Major figures in Missouri government will meet with participants with speakers including Lieutenant Governor William Phelps Secretary of State James Kirkpatrick State Treasurer James Spainhower Missouri Supreme Court Chief Justice J P Morgan former congressman William Hungate and state senators Norman Merrell and Paul Bradshaw.

Columbia Ruth Olson Robert A. Taft Institute of Government University of Missouri-Columbia Missouri Ticipants William Phelps James Kirkpatrick James Spainhower Missouri Supreme Court J.P. Morgan William Hungate Norman Merrell Paul Bradshaw

Postage Hike for Newspapers and Magazines Effective July 6

The U S Postal Service announced a sixth annual rate increase affecting second third and fourth class mail for newspapers books magazines and similar items. First class letters remain unchanged. Second class per piece rates vary by weight distance and home county with the largest rise for heavier parcels in higher zones. Books and records rise from 25 to 30 cents for the first pound and 10 to 11 cents per additional pound up to seven pounds. The weekly news magazine postage moves to 6 80 from 5 57. Library rates go to 11 cents for the first pound with four cents for each extra pound. Nonprofit bulk mail circulars increase to 2 1.

Washington Postal Service

Music Scholarship Awarded to Miss Carol Nelson

Miss Carol Nelson daughter of Mr and Mrs Ralph R Nelson of 1231 Rosebud earned a $150 CMSU music scholarship at Central Missouri State University. A 1977 Mexico High School graduate she is among 20 high school seniors selected after an audition with CMSU music faculty.

Carol Nelson Ralph R. Nelson Rosebud Central Missouri State University Carol

MMA Development Fund Tops $56,000 At Academy

Three hundred nineteen parents alumni and friends of Missouri Military Academy have raised 56477 to support progress projects at the school. Robert H. Weaver chairman of the MMA Committee For Development announced the funding and said summer refurbishing of cadet quarters in A Barracks will include new desk shelf light units aluminum windows with storm sash and screens expanded shower facilities improved rest rooms tuck pointing and some paneling.

Missouri Military Academy Robert H. Weaver MMA Committee Weaver Oakbrook Illinois

Rotary speaker Dr Beveridge to address Mexico Club

Dr. Thomas R. Beveridge geologist from University of Missouri Rolla will speak at the Rotary Club luncheon at Mexico Country Club on Witching For Water. Paul Wilson serves as program chairman.

Thomas R. Beveridge University of Missouri At Rolla Rotary Club Mexico Country Club Paul Wilson

Filippino Nominated for Eastern District of Missouri Judge

President Carter nominated Edward L. Filippino a 47 year old St. Louis resident for a vacant judgeship in the U S District Court of the Eastern District of Missouri. The report also notes campus improvements and honors linked to MMA donors and projects including building work athletic equipment planting and international flags.

Washington Edward L. Filippino St. Louis Carter U.S. District Court of Eastern District of Missouri Weaver MMA Board of Visitors

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