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Newspaper

Mexico Ledger

Location

Mexico, Missouri, United States of America

Date

Mar 15, 1974

Page

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Best Of 6 Clinics Says 1Q Leader

A five day quit smoking clinic wrapped with 25 graduates receiving gold I.Q. pins from Kenneth Dick. Co sponsors included the county cancer unit and Seventh Day Adventist Church led by Rev Rodney Hyde. He praised the program citing 100 percent cessation by last night and noted many had quit four to five days prior. The group plans an alumni meeting, with many saving $30 to $40 monthly on cigarettes and reporting better sleep and mood. Dr Pete Ekern urged diet and exercise to accompany abstinence.

Kenneth Dick Audrain Cancer Society Public Education Total County Cancer Unit Seventh Day Adventist Church Rodney Hyde Mr. Hyde Metico Hyde St. Louis U.S Pete Ekern

Fire Camp Chief Conjugal Visit Clash With Governor

Jefferson City AP A state representative asked Gov Bond to fire state prisons chief George Camp for exceeding authority by allowing inmates conjugal visits. Rep W E Blackwell said the prison under Camp is becoming a haven for criminals, while Camp and aides defended furloughs and said conjugal visits were not approved or needed by the department.

Jefferson City Christopher George Camp Camp W.E. Blackwell Hermann Missouri Country Club Blackwell Jerry Bolin Bolin Corrections Department Chrisopher Bond

State Mails School Money Transfer to Missouri Schools

The state Accounting Office moved nearly 93 million to Missouri public schools for the 1973-74 fiscal year with checks mailed today by the Education Department. The department will determine each school's exact allocation. State Treasurer James I. K. Werner noted the latest payment earned Missouri over 1.8 million dollars in interest prior to Friday.

Jefferson City State Accounting Office Os T Missouri James I. Wer

St. Paul Youth Talent Day hosted by Gospel Inspirations

The Gospel Inspirations chorus of St. Paul CME Church will sponsor a youth talent program at 2 p.m. Sunday featuring Oak Chapel Youth Choir The Choralers Smith Singers Community Chorus of Vandalia MEC and KP Youth Choir and more invited groups. Rev. C A Trotter pastor co presidents Miss Rachell Gould Miss Fonceile Gardner. Public invited.

Gospel Inspirations Chorus St. Paul

Cable Cars Back On In San Francisco After Strike

San Francisco buses streetcars and cable cars were set to resume service today after a tentative agreement ending a nine day city employee strike. Mayor Jose L. Alioto announced the pact as union members prepare to vote, with 10,000 workers awaiting approval and picketing continuing at Muni facilities. The settlement includes a $9.5 million pay package, up from initial offers, while a schoolteacher strike kept many children home.

San Francisco Jose L. Alioto Alioto Bay Area Transbay AC Transit Oakland City Board of Supervisors San Francisco Bay

Six Arabs Questioned After Beirut Jet Hijack Attempt

Be hurt Lebanon authorities hold six Arabs accused of attempting to hijack a KLM jumbo jet at Beirut International Airport. The incident raises security concerns at the capital airport and the passengers remain safe as investigations proceed.

Beirut Lebanon Beirut International Airport

Reception For GED Graduates At Garfield Center

A 9 30 reception at Garfield Community Center honored Neighborhood Youth Corps enrollees who earned their High School Equivalency Certificates. Honorees from Mexico and local towns included Lola Dennis Carol Kribble Kathy Haynes Gary Relford Bobby Rogers and David Rivers plus Leo Robinson Marcella Holt Pam Taylor Christine Hutchison Brenda Evans Janet Surface Debi Morton and others. NYC director Jack McBride spoke on the program aiding disadvantaged youths through tutoring and part time work. Gennie Monroe received a Certificate of Achievement for completing tutoring. tutors April Boswell Mari Garver Bettye Bryan and Betty Loggins got certificates of appreciation. James Bledsoe Post No 26 American Legion announced a June 14 15 rodeo and July 4 7 baseball tournament at Mexico Green Field with a fireworks display to follow. The Legion also plans to sponsor two boys to Boy's State with 13 nominees submitted.

Nyc Neighborhood Youth Corps Lola Dennis Bouchie Kribble April Boswell Marcella Holt Bettye Bryant Gary Relford Marie Garver Leo Robinson Garfield Community Center Mexico Carol Kribble Kathy Haynes Bobby Rogers David Rivers Columbia Pam Taylor Christine Hutchison Boonville Brenda Evans Janet Surface Debi Morton Jefferson City Jack McBride Fulton Ernest S. Gantt County HDC Board of Directors Gennie Monroe Mari Garver Bettye Bryan Betty Loggins Audrain County Human Development Corp John Dibble Audrain Hdc James Bledsoe American Legion the Post Green Field Legion The

Green Company To Send Youth To Operation Enterprise Camp

The A. P. Green Refractories Co announces an all expense paid scholarship for a Green employee son or daughter to attend Operation Enterprise camp in New York August 4 16. The two week program exposes youths to top executives from IBM General Motors TWA Campbell Soup Monsanto with no grades but with career guidance and activities. Deadline to apply is April 26.

A. P. Green Refractories Co New York U. S Operation Enterprise Presidents’ Association Lake Moraine Hamilton N. Y Syracuse IBM General Motors TWA Campbell Soup Monsanto Green Company Terry Henage Ed Hanstein Phil van Horn Rodney Allen Phil Geary Jim Kibura Andy Tribble Woodbridge, N. J A. P. Green John Waggett Waggett The

Solzhenitsyn Declines US Invitation to Visit

Exiled Soviet writer Alexander Solzhenitsyn refused an invitation from AFL-CIO President George Meany to visit and lecture in the United States. He said he must devote himself to his work after being torn from his native soil and will resume his efforts in a new place at his previous level of activity.

Washington Alexander Solzhenitsyn United States Afl-Cio George Meany Solzhenitsyn

Stevie Wonder Plans Move to Africa to Aid Children

Los Angeles AP Stevie Wonder, 23, says he plans to relocate to Africa to aid underprivileged children, focusing on the blind, with arrangements to live in Ghana. He aims to begin a nationwide tour to raise funds, following reflections after his near fatal car crash last summer.

Los Angeles Stevie Wonder Africa Wonder Ghana

Foxx Wants To Review Scripts For Sanford and Son

New York AP Comedian Redd Foxx says he will return to the NBC series Sanford and Son if conditions are corrected. He pressed for more script review time and a shift from the junkyard setting to better show the black community.

New York Redd Foxx NBC Foxx

Majority Vote Urged On Bond Issues

The Missouri constitutional amend would allow a simple majority to pass municipal general obligation and revenue bonds, aligning with a Senate measure by Sens. Jack Gant and Lem Jones. The council also backs flood insurance aid for property owners, tied to safeguards in flood prone areas, with wide city and county leaders backing.

Jefferson City Governor's Council On Community Affairs Senate Jack Gant Dindependence Lem Jones Kansas City Bob Feigenbaum D Florissant Corely Thompson Webster Groves St. Louis John H. Poelker Joseph L. Badaracco St. Louis Board of Aldermen; Supervisor Lawrence K. Roos of St. Louis County Philip D. Weeks Independence Richard L. Berkley Robert F. Love Adair James Payne Springfield Ralph N. Smith Franklin County W. J. Niedergerke Montgomery City Davis Pence Poplar Bluff

HDC Board to Meet Monday in Audrain County

The Audrain County Human Development Corp. board plans a 7:30 p.m. meeting Monday at the City-County Health Center. On the agenda are the sickle cell anemia clinic at Head Start on March 27 morning, housing repair relations with FHA, and a foster grandparent program. Several reports will be discussed. public invited.

Audrain County Human Development Corp City-County FHA HDC

Farrow-Previn Welcome Third Child Son in London

Mia Farrow and Andre Previn welcome their third child as Fletcher Farrow Previn weighs 6 pounds 14 ounces at birth in London. The couple already has 4-year-old twin boys and a Vietnamese adopted daughter.

London Fletcher Farrow Previn Mia Farrow Andre Previn

Mexico High School Names 26 Seniors for Who's Who

The Mexico High School publications department selects 26 seniors for Who's Who among American High School Students for 1973-74. Recipients include Craig Barnes Betsy Bailey Julie Copeland Jane Dubbert Lon Ellis Kathy Erdel Randy Eel Lance Fetterhoff Barbara Friday Susan Friedberg Mike Grave Jim Groves Russ Haerer Ann Hagan Dan Hagan Chris Hotep Maria Jackson Steve Janke Joanne Kasper Thelma Miller Holly Nielsen Jeri Cay Randolph Beth Smithey Mila Smithey Matt Snook and Cindy Wyatt.

MHS Craig Barnes Betsy Bailey Julie Copeland Jane Dubbert Lon Ellis Kathy Erdel Randy Eel Lance Fetterhoff Barbara Friday Susan Friedberg Mike Grave Jim Groves Russ Haerer Ann Hagan Dan Hagan Chris Hot

Sikes Named To Head CARL

Alfred Sikes, 34, named director of the new Department of Consumer Affairs Regulation and Licensing, the first cabinet post under Gov. Bond’s reorganization effective July 1. Sikes, former Campaign manager for Bond and ex Danforth aide, heads Department of Community Affairs and has Jaycees leadership in his background.

Jefferson City Christopher Ss. Bond Alfred Sikes Department of Consumer Affairs, Regulation and Licensing Bond Sikes State Department of Community Affairs Atty John C. Danforth Westminster College Fulton University of Missouri- Columbia Missouri Jaycees National Jaycees Dahforth

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