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Newspaper

Mexico Ledger

Location

Mexico, Missouri, United States of America

Date

Mar 05, 1973

Page

10

Scripture Drive Reaches Mexico Area In Heavy Rain

In the United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall more than 200 churchmen prepared to distribute God In Action to every home in Mexico and nearby areas. Over 4,000 copies were handed out as 19 captains led team members to cover the region.

Fellowship Hall United Methodist Church Mexico God George B. Wraith Ned Beckes Patrick Dolan Jerry Ostrom Robert R. Collins J.H. Montgomery Wraith

Away-From-Home Food Bill Tops 26 Billion

Americans spent a record 26.8 billion dollars on food eaten away from home last year, up 1.9 billion from 1971, while the 1972 supermarket bill reached 97.8 billion, up 5.4 billion. The away from home share of take-home pay remained 3.4 percent, grocery costs fell to 12.3 percent, and all food totaled 15.7 percent of income.

Washington Agriculture Department Department

Personal News of Farber Guests and Family Milestones

Personal News of Farber reports a family gathering with four generations present for a gift reception. Guests included Otto Myers and Mrs Heaston and their grandchildren Deanna Chaney and Thomas Hurd along with Delores Lynn. Ralph and Robbie Lemasters noted for a 10th birthday party and attendance at a Vandalia anniversary celebration for Herman and family.

Otto Myers Mr. Myers Helen Heaston Mrs. Myers Tammy Kay Tony Ray Billy Joe Heaston Joe K. Null Deanna Chaney Thomas Hurd Delores Lynn Ralph Lemasters Robbie Lemasters Bill Lemasters Vandalia Ruby Barnes Frank Fanning Grace Wike Ernest Richard Gerald Lawrance Herman Lemasters

Cheese Lags Behind Burgers and Beef Growth

Federal Reserve chair Arthur Burns urged Americans to eat more cheese to curb meat costs. Agriculture Department figures show per capita cheese consumption at 13.2 pounds in 1972, up from 12.2 in 1971, far from hamburger parity. Beef consumption rose to a record 115.9 pounds per person in 1972, up from 113 in 1971. India to buy 814000 tons of US food grains this year due to drought, parliament told.

Washington Arthur F. Burns Federal Reserve Board Agriculture Department Department New Delhi India United States Novaranyegs Parliament

Wild Horse Roundup Under Investigation In Idaho

Howe Idaho AP Bureau officials planned an inspection of the scene where a mountain roundup reportedly destroyed part of a wild horse herd. Carcasses of eight to ten horses were found at the bottom of a 200 foot cliff about 80 miles west of Idaho Falls. Officials noted at least 30 other horses were forced down the mountains with nostrils wired to restrict breathing.

Howe Idaho Humane Society Bureau of Land Management Boise Idaho Falls Lemhi

Pope Names 30 Cardinals and 3 From US

Vatican City AP reports Pope Paul VI elevated 30 cardinals and revealed two previously secret in pectore appointees from Czechoslovakia and Romania. Three Americans—Luis Aponte Martinez, Timothy Manning, and Humberto Medeiros—also became cardinals, marking the largest Sacred College in history with 145 members.

Vatican City Paul VI College of Cardinals Stepan Trochta Litomerice Czechoslovakia Juliu Hossu Cluj-Gherla Romania Hossu Vatican Synod of Bishops Pope Paul Luis Aponte Martines San Juan Timothy Manning

Bookmobile visits Sturgeon and Auxvasse sites this week

The Daniel Boone Regional Library bookmobile will be in Sturgeon on Thursday from 2 15 to 3 45 p m and in Auxvasse at North Callaway High School on Friday from 9 a m to 3 30 p m.

Daniel Boone Regional Library Sturgeon North Callaway High School Auxvasse

Maybe We've Been Had Says Meany

AFL CIO President George Meany warned that Nixon Phase 3 would drive food and rent higher while capping wages. He accused the administration of shaping coverage by selectively presenting Cost of Living Council policies and excluding wage guidance from press briefings.

Washington Aflcio George Meany Nixon Meany Cost of Living Council Advisory Board White House Administration Council NBC Meet the Press

Medicare Cost Boosts Opposed in Senate Hearing

Washington AP reports proposed increases in Medicare hospitalization costs meet stiff Senate opposition led by Democrats including Muskie. Secretary Weinberger testifies as hearings begin on health care, with plans to raise patient payments after the initial $72 first day, and higher deductibles for days beyond.

Washington Senate Health Caspar W. Weinberger Secretary of Health, Education and Welfare Edmund S. Muskie Maine Congress Senate

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