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Newspaper

Mexico Ledger

Location

Mexico, Missouri, United States of America

Date

Jun 24, 1975

Page

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Indian Prime Minister Gandhi barred from Parliament

Supreme Court justice ruled that Prime Minister Indira Gandhi can lead the government but may not vote or belong as a full member in Parliament while appealing a conviction for illegal campaign practices. The decision affects her status despite a cabinet-backed vote of confidence.

New Delhi India Ta Supreme Court Inira Gandhi Santi R. Krishna Iyer Smith Eeit Hich Gandhi

Fewer Americans Travel Abroad Amid Higher Costs

Washington reports a 5.8 percent drop in Americans traveling abroad to 6.4 million last year from 6.8 million in 1973 as higher air fares and a weaker dollar curtail overseas trips. Western Europe remained popular but saw fewer visitors and less spending, while Caribbean and Central American travel rose notably.

Washington Commerce Department S Department iyThe Western Europe U.S West Indies Central America Canada Mexico

Bus To Be On Time after Scout Camp Delay

The Girl Scout bus returning from Camp Silver Meadows near Columbia faced a late start and heavy traffic causing anxiety among parents. Director Mrs. Tom Davis reports the bus is rescheduled and should be on time today around 5 p.m. for the rest of the week.

Camp Silver Meadows Columbia Tom Davis

Refugees Seek Return to Homeland Under UN Supervision

About 2,031 Indochina refugees in the United States want repatriation to Cambodia and Vietnam under UNHCR oversight. An additional 233 are under INS review for possible exclusion, with charges ranging from black market trafficking to alleged Communist activity. President Ford noted 32,321 of 131,399 Indochina refugees have been resettled domestically.

Washington Cambodia Vietnam Julia Vadala Taft United Nations High Commissioner For Immigration and Naturalization Service U.S James Green Deuty Green Taft Ford Congress

Communist Premiers Meet At Budapest

At Budapest eight Communist premiers including Kosygin meet to seek a five year accord on joint exploitation of fuel and raw materials from 1976 to 1980. Also present were leaders from Hungary Poland East Germany Czechoslovakia Romania Bulgaria and Mongolia with Yugoslavia as associate member.

Budapest Hungary Russia Alexei N. Kosygin Kosygin Poland East Germany Czechoslovakia Romania Bulgaria Mongolia Council For Mutual Economic Resistance Comecon Yugoslavia

Schramm seeks Democratic nomination for 2nd District seat

Former state Rep. Jack Schramm filed for the Democratic nomination in Missouri’s 2nd District, now held by James Symington. Schramm served four House terms, narrowly lost a 1972 lieutenant governor bid, and is the third candidate to file as Stuart Symington retires from the Senate race. The year’s filings include Warren Hearnes, Jerry Litton, and others with the Symington seat dynamic shaping the primary.

Jefferson City Jack Schramm St. Louis County James Symington Schramm House William Phelps Symington Stuart Symington U.S. Senate Senate Warren E. Hearnes Northwest Missouri Jerry Litton Chillicothe Robert Young St. Ann Robert H. Blanke Olivette

High Wind Delays Nevada Nuclear Test Test

MERCURY NV AP reports an underground nuclear explosion at the Nevada Test Site was postponed 24 hours due to high winds. David Jackson, director of information, said the blast is rescheduled to 6 a.m. PDT Wednesday.

Mercury Nev Desert David Jackson Nevada Test Site

Chrysler Expands Cash Rebates Across Most Models

Chrysler Corp. will offer a new cash rebate program through November with $200 to $300 discounts on most cars and trucks. Dealers pay $100 of the rebate and must meet minimum purchase levels. The program excludes 1976 model vehicles and some top sellers like Cordoba Charger SE and Colt receive no rebate.

Detroit Chrysler Corp Chrysler Colt

Bill Would Redo Food Stamp Rules

A bill in the House and Senate led by James Buckley and Robert Michel would cut participation in the food stamp program by basing eligibility on gross income and assets while raising benefits for remaining recipients by about 29 percent. It would also adjust prices paid for stamps to regional costs, replacing the current net income based method. a federal court order previously invalidated the existing system.

Washington House Senate James L. Buckley Con R-N.y Robert H. Michel R-Ill J “Ti Buckley Department of Agriculture

Feminist Forum dispute erupts at Mexico City event

In Mexico City a heated unofficial forum drew over 1,000 attendees as Betty Friedan and Lorna McBarnette clashed with jeers and catcalls while discussing women’s rights and national issues. The audience pressed for independent voices and self determination amid the International Women's Conference debates.

Mexico City Betty Friedan Lorna McBarnette Ms. Friedan Sudha Acharya United States

Hand amputation art shocks Sydney Opera House

Artist Ivan Durrant paid a 24 year old medical student 135 for his right hand and plans to display a hand sculpture for two weeks at a national art show. Opera House rejects the exhibit as in poor taste. Dealer Clive Evatt arranged the hand purchase for an art collector.

Sydney Australia Sydney Opera House Opera House Ivan Durrant Clive Evatt National Gallery Melbourne Durrant

Publisher Gene Pulliam Dies At 86 AJP

Eugene Collins Pulliam publisher of major newspapers including Arizona Republic and Phoenix Gazette dies at 86 in Phoenix after cerebral hemorrhage. He founded Sigma Delta Chi and served as AP vice president. Survivors include Nina wife and three children. President Ford offers condolences calling him a giant in journalism.

Phoenix Ford Sigma Delta Chi Society of Professional Journalists Pulliam Atchison, Kan Champion Arizona Republic Phoenix Gazette Indianapolis Star and News Muncie Star Muncie Press Vincennes Sun- Commercial Indiana Associated Press Gene Pulliam Wes Gallagher The Nina Eugene S Indianpolis James C. Quayle Huntington Ind William C. Murphy Potomac

Spy Trial Opens in West Germany High Treason Case

Guenter Guillaume and his wife Christel go on trial in Düsseldorf on charges of high treason and breach of official secrets. Guillaume, 48, admitted serving as a captain in the East German army. if convicted, he faces life imprisonment. Christel, 47, is charged with aiding in the breach of secrets as his courier.

Duesseldorf West Germany Guenter Guillaume Willy Brandt Guillaume Christel

Airlines To Pay 300000 to Hunt Estate in 1972 Crash

United Airlines agreed to pay 300000 in damages to the estate of Dorothy Hunt, wife of Watergate figure E Howard Hunt, killed in a mid 1972 Chicago Midway crash. Buckley Jr. filed a 2 million suit in 1973. judge approved settlement amid Watergate fallout fears. Pilot error cited by NTSB. cash included 10000 found in Hunt’s suitcase.

Chicago United Airlines E. Howard Hunt David A. Canel Dorothy Hunt Midway Rt As i William F. Buckley Jr Buckley National Transportation Safety Board Hunts Hunt Central Intelligence Agency Florida

Hays Improves After Heart Attack At Courthouse

Audrain County Circuit Clerk Hays is reported improving at Audrain Medical Center after a heart attack at his courthouse office. He has been taken off the heart monitor but remains in the intensive care unit.

Arch Hays Audrain County Audrain Medical Center

Alan Woods Youngest To Receive College Award

Alan Woods son of Mr and Mrs Donald Woods of Mexico becomes the youngest recipient of Park College alumni award in Kansas City. Woods, deputy director of personnel for the White House, has been active in politics since 1965 and studied at American University. He held roles in the Nixon White House and governor Christopher Bond's campaigns, later serving as a defense department adviser and returning to the White House. He and wife Millicent, who attended the Missouri ceremony, live in Alexandria Virginia.

Alan Woods Donald Smokey) Woods Mexico Park College Kansas City Woods White House Washington Park American University Nixon White House Christopher Bond Bond Park College Board of Trustees Millicent Missouri Alexandria Robin Hood

Mrs Sadat Unhurt In Miami Traffic Mishap

Mrs. Sadat, wife of Egyptian President Anwar Sadat, was unharmed when a car she rode in was struck by a bus in Miami during a flight stop home from Mexico. A State Department spokesman said she spent about two hours in the city before continuing to her destination after attending the International Women's Conference in Mexico City.

Miami Fla Anwar Sadat Mexico State Department

MU Medic Center Plans 7 Percent Rate Increase

Columbia section reports the University of Missouri Columbia Medical Center will raise patient charges by seven percent pending Board of Curators approval on Friday. The item notes July 1 as the action date and frames it as a pending decision by university governance.

Columbia University of Missouri-Columbia Medical Center Board of Curators

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