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Newspaper
Mexico Ledger
Location
Mexico, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Mar 01, 1973
Page
10
Jefferson City opponents of a bill to repeal the Blue Law argued it would raise prices, extend operating costs, and force Sunday openings. Proponents, led by Rep. Phillip P. Scaglia, cited local option as an alternative if the bill fails.
Weekend visits from Barret Yelton, Bill Steele and Shelly of Jefferson City, and Sam Tarrants' Florida trip noted. Easter cantata at Wellsville Middletown R-1 School begins rehearsals, with April 17 performance. AFS Student shares sale to fund the program. Local visits to Spanish Lake and Higgensville documented. Jaycee Wives project updates and Camp Wonderland fundraiser planned. World Day of Prayer service announced for Friday. Saddle Club forms in Wellsville with $3 family membership. Eastern Star district news and ESTARL talk noted.
In Jefferson City two House members urged passage of a Veterans' bonus bill funded by federal revenue sharing. The plan would pay 100 per year of service up to 400 for veterans who served between December 7 1941 and a present cutoff, with an expanded allowance for families of those killed in action. Witnesses noted many states already pass bonuses for Vietnam veterans.
Monte Clithero of Vandalia has been named chaplain of Tau Kappa Epsilon at Culver-Stockton College in Canton. A sophomore history and political science major and honor student, he was rookie of the year on last year’s varsity baseball squad and is a Vandalia High School graduate.
Founders Day events included a program titled Personal News of Centralia, a social hour, refreshments, and a silver offering for PTA projects led by Don Harshbarger and Robert Mitchell. March 26 PTA meeting at Centralia Middle School features Family Communications and Dad's Night. Rebekah Lodge in Centralia met with 16 members, donated $10 to the Rebekah home in Liberty, and appointed officers. Next meeting March 12 at Odd Fellow Hall. Chamber of Commerce heard Neil Coffin of the Missouri Chamber. groups split into sessions to discuss dues and local operations, with future committee plans announced by president Mrs. Dale Doty.
The International Civil Aviation Organization voted 105 to 1 to condemn Israel for shooting down a Libyan airliner over the Sinai Desert. The resolution, adopted by ICAO members including Colombia and Malawi, orders an ICAO investigation into the Feb. 21 tragedy that killed 106 people. Israel cast the lone vote and said it would cooperate with investigators.
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