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Newspaper

Mexico Ledger

Location

Mexico, Missouri, United States of America

Date

Mar 18, 1974

Page

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Audrain Pork Queen Crowned at 4-H Center in 1973

Janet Bradley daughter of Mr and Mrs Robert Bradley of Route 1 Gentralia was chosen Saturday evening as Audrain Pork Queen at the 4-H Center. Runner-up was Brenda Mudd of Route 4 Mexico. Other contestants included Nadine Dry and Elsie Aston of Benton City. Entrants received charm, flowers from Porkettes, and cash gifts from area agribusinesses and sponsors.

Janet Bradley Robert Bradley Route 1 Gentralia Beth Smithey Brenda Mudd Pat Mudd Jr sRoute 4 Mexico Nadine Dry James Dry Benton ‘City Elsie Aston

Hungate Sees Impeachment Move By Judiciary Committee

U.S. Representative William L. Hungate of Missouri says the House Judiciary Committee will likely vote out impeachment. He criticizes President Nixon for stalling cooperation, notes GOP and Democrat tensions, and suggests the impeachment vote could come after spring primary deadlines. He also comments on public trust in Congress and his own political stance while detailing his musical satire on Watergate. Arthur Miller to narrate a Michigan theater piece next month at the University of Michigan.

Sident Nixon House“Judiciary Committee William L. Hungate E “St. Louis Post-Dispatch Feporter Lawrence E. Taylor Né Post Hungate Ixon Ald Nixon Mixon Nyin Onan Congress Sutton Judiciary Committee Post-Dispatch Washington Missouri Watergate Ann Arbor, Mich Arthur Miller University of Michigan Miller Stanley Silverman

St Pat's Day Violence Flares in Ireland Amid Attacks

In Northern Ireland a British soldier was killed in Londonderry as five gunmen ambushed a motor patrol. Guerrillas seized an American guard at a Navy communications center but escaped after abandoning their hijacked truck. Protestant and Catholic leaders urged restraint as Dublin hosts a large St Patrick’s Day parade featuring American bands and school groups from U S states.

Belfast Northern Ireland St. Patrick’s Day All Ireland John Cardinal Conway Armagh Londonderry U.S. Navy North Atlantic Treaty Organization Europe America St. Patrick's Downpatrick Church of Ireland Alan Buchanan Irish Republic Dublin O'Connell Street Bishop Kearney High School Rochester N.Y Maple Lakes Minn Laconia N. H Rumford Maine

Guardsmen Attend Missouri National Guard Recruiting School

S. Sgt. Roger L. Woodhurst S. Sgt. John W. Willer Jr. Sfc. Richard E. Malnix and Spec. 5 James L. Cope of the 22th Field Artillery Battery B First Battalion Mexico attended the Missouri National Guard recruiting and retention school at Jefferson City on Saturday and Sunday. Chief Warrant Officer Donald Graue also participated. The Mexico guardsmen and Graue received graduation certificates at the closing ceremonies. Forty Missouri Guardsmen heard lectures by top National Guard instructors on topics from The Recruiter as a Salesman to Community and Public Relations.

Roger L. Woodhurst John W. Willer Jr Richard E. Malnix James L. Cope 22Th Field Artillery Mexico Missouri National Guard Jefferson City Donald Graue Graue Missouri Guardsmen National Guard

Son for Penns in Wellsville born at Audrain Medical Center

Mr and Mrs Donald W Penn of Wellsville are the parents of a son born at 645 am Sunday at Audrain Medical Center. The baby weighed 6 pounds 1 ounce. Mr Penn is employed by Complete Auto Transit in St Louis.

Donald W. Penn Wellsville Audrain Medical Center Penn Complete Auto Transit St. Louis Charles G. Rose Centralia Rose A.P Green Refractories Co

Mrs. Nellie Pulis Returns Home After Hip Injury

Mrs. Nellie B. Pulis, 83, of Thompson has returned home from Boone County Hospital in Columbia after two weeks as patient for a fractured hip from a fall at her residence. She now ambulates with a walker.

Nellie B. Pulis Thompson Boone County Hospital Columbia

Missouri lawmakers weigh campaign finance reform and appropriations

Jefferson City lawmakers return to Capitol as a Senate House conference committee negotiates four supplemental appropriation bills for current operations and emergency repairs. Debate centers on House spending language and a bipartisan monitoring panel for campaign finance reform.

Jefferson City Capitol Senate House Senate Conference Committee Governor Senate University of Missouri Independence University of Missouri-Kansas City Central Missouri State University At Warrensburg Jackson County College Committee Truman Library

US to Help Remove Mines in Suez Canal

Washington reports the United States will aid Egypt in mine sweeping the Suez Canal to restore international shipping. Americans provide technical advice and training to Egyptians clearing mines at the canal and along its banks. A U.S. Navy survey team recently examined the canal’s mouth amid shifting U.S. Egypt relations.

Washington United States Suez Canal State Department Department Israel Cairo U.S. Navy Egypt

Boxcar Fumes Claim Young Boy in Park Yard Death

A 15 year old Washington Park youth, David Riggins, died after inhaling fumes in a boxcar in Penn Central Railroad yards. His 13 year old brother Michael was found unconscious outside the car but revived. The car bore a warning reading Caution Controlled Atmosphere Will not support life. Michael was listed in good condition hours later.

Washington Park Penn Central David Riggins Michael Micheal Ped Michael Riggins

Hardin Gets Science Fair Entries Ready

Hardin Junior High School seventh and eighth graders prepare for the third annual science fair with 15 to 25 entries covering topics from conservation to physics and zoology. Judging begins at 3:30 p.m. Wednesday. the top 10 advance to the district fair in Kirksville. Public invited.

Prade Hardin Junior High School Jim van Schyndel Kirksville

Gable to Speak at Audrain Cancer Society Banquet

Gable L John Gable senior vice president of Boatmen's National Bank of St. Louis will headlines Audrain County Cancer Society annual kickoff banquet Tuesday night at Monterey Restaurant starting 6:30 p.m. He has 20 years ACS service and current roles on national and state boards. Reservations 581-3683.

L. John Gable Boatmen’s National Bank of St. Louis Audrain County Cancer Society American Cancer Society Missouri Monterey

Exotic Cattle Sale Totals $70,940 At Missouri Market Center

The Mid-Missouri Exotic cattle club sold 150 head at the Missouri Livestock Market Center, top price $2,000 for a half Chianina bull, and total receipts $70,940. Buyers included Clifford Smithson and KK Dean Rodgers. average price $563. Also notes birth at Audrain Medical Center and a historical society program on Ear ry County banking with panelists and curator.

Mid-Missouri Exotic Cattle Club Missouri Livestock Market Center Henry Schoittach Owensville Clifford Smithson Limousin Circle KM Troy New Farms Berryville Dean Rodgers Bellflower John Litton Louisiana Dick Ireland

Fire destroys B F Dobyns Lumber Co in Shelbina

Fire of undetermined origin destroyed the B F Dobyns Lumber Co in Shelbina on Saturday afternoon. The blaze was discovered at 1 16 p m. Fire fighters from Shelbina Monroe City Shelbyville and Clarence fought the flames while Shelbina police and highway patrol helped prevent spread.

Shelbina B. F. Dobyns Lumber Co Monroe City Shelbyville Clarence Highway Patrol

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Pilcher Jewelry Co MFA Exchange First National Bank Commerce Bank Central Mo Audrain Cooperative Production Credit Audrain Soil Service Moorman’s Carter and Ball of Mexico Laddonia State Bank of Laddonia Faye’s Department Store Young Farm Wives George Creel L. W. Angell Prenger IGA Oliver Brothers MFA Exchange of Centralia Richard Vance People In News Penns Mrs. Pulis State Accounting Office von Hoffman Press House Secretary of State State Supreme Court Housing Development Commission House Agriculture Committee Agriculture Department Mid- America Dairymen Inc Springfield Hardin Cancer Society Gable The Audrain County Historical Society Earry County Banking Robert H. Finley Jr John R. Russell Frank E. Kent Ringo Esther Mayes Benton City Mayes Dobyns Lumber, Shelbina, Burns Rie Los Angeles Bia Mito Southwestern Bell
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