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Newspaper
Mexico Ledger
Location
Mexico, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1975
Page
9
County officials breathe relief as the State Tax Commission approves the Audrain assessment abstract. The State approval signals no changes from the state, easing workload for the county clerk John Jegse and local taxing units including schools road districts cities and fire districts.
The Navy has grounded its 600 F4 Phantom jets for precautionary safety checks following a crash off Cape Hatteras caused by a tail flap control fault. 54 of 205 inspected aircraft were deemed defective. no Air Force F4s were grounded.
President Ford urged Congress to end the government monopoly on enriched uranium and back private firms selling billions in fuel to nuclear plants worldwide. The plan would guarantee up to 8 billion dollars to cover losses, require 50 to 60 percent foreign financing, and keep three federal plants operating in Oak Ridge, Paducah, and Portsmouth while private plants are built using newer methods.
Democratic leaders plan to push for extending this year antirecession tax cuts and pair it with broad tax law revisions. President Ford signaled he might consider extension through 1976 if the economy lags, while Dr William E. Simon argued an extension isn’t required given a recovery outlook. Senate and House sources note the extension aligns with budget assumptions and could await broader reforms, including capital gains rules and special-interest provisions. Ford faced questions on nuclear weapons usage in Korea during a heated White House news conference. He said national interests would govern weapon deployment and declined to detail tactical plans, while confirming Soviet compliance with SALT.
Sharon Bethel 28 of Big Spring released on 500 bond after arrest on a no funds check charge in Audrain County. Complaint says on April 29 she passed a 30 check to Merle Norman Cosmetic Studio in Mexico with no funds, signed Sharon Ann Bethel. The same date a red alert warned merchants of fraudulent checks in the area.
Gov. Christopher S. Bond vetoed about 4.6 million in appropriations exceeding his recommendations. Key cuts hit the University of Missouri 1.25 million, St. Louis County storm sewers 2 million, breast cancer detection 53,000, mental health placement 649,192, Harris Teachers College 250,000, Southeast Missouri State University 275,000, and Missouri Southern College 81,000. He argued fiscal restraint requires prioritizing funding and warned extra spending could delay school payments and employee pay. Bond left MU at 119.4 million and vetoed the pension revision bill while signing a pension measure boosting 36,000 state workers.
In Crane, Missouri, Harold Blankenship, 33, was killed and coworker Dan Williams, 35, was injured when both were struck by lightning while harvesting hay. Williams received burn treatment at a Springfield hospital.
Roland Thomas Archer 60 of 711 E Lafayette was found dead at his home Wednesday afternoon after friends and neighbors failed to reach him. The coroner ruled natural causes. he was in failing health. Funeral services are set for 1 30 p m Friday at Arnold Funeral Home with Rev John Blass officiating and burial in Oakland Cemetery. He was a WWII veteran, worked at A P Green Refractories, and member of the American Legion and Forty and Eight. Survivors include two brothers Donald and Robert, two sisters Mildred Eiserman and Janice Milby, and several nieces and nephews. Visitation after 7 p m Thursday. Memorials to heart fund.
Eastern District Judge Floyd Lewis announced petitions for an Audrain County ambulance district election are printed and available in the County Clerk’s office for circulation. The move, led by Judge Lewis, aims to address a crisis after funeral homes warned they would stop ambulance service starting Sept. 2 due to strict state rules.
Lock box rentals across Mexico and Vandalia post offices will increase effective July 1 as set by the USPS rate commission. Rates climb for all five box sizes, with Mexico listing 225 smallest and 172 second size boxes, Vandalia showing 240 small, 70 medium and 30 large boxes. Both offices note the increases come after more than four years without changes and reflect 24 hour access features.
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