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Newspaper

Mexico Ledger

Location

Mexico, Missouri, United States of America

Date

Mar 19, 1976

Page

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Public safety questions probe city services and funding

Viewers press candidates on funding for projects and services, revenue sharing, and pay. They discuss union rights for city workers, cross training, ambulance roles, and the impact of public safety on crime and fires. Respondents weigh costs, structure, and possible alternatives as trains block Morris Street.

Mr. Savage Mr. Knipfel Lankford Mr. Loyd Mrs. Olson Public Safety Department Public Safety Police Department Fire Department South Trails Loyd Olson

Campaign Disclosure Ruling Up To Supreme Court

Missouri judge rules two parts of the campaign finance law unconstitutional citing arbitrary standards for individuals versus partnerships. The decision impacts income disclosure requirements and may be appealed to the state Supreme Court, with the state Elections Commission seeking clarity on enforcement.

Supreme Court Jefferson City Missouri Jackson County Paul Vardeman Vardeman al Partnership State Supreme Court David Blanton State Elections Commission Blanton Sikeston Law Commission Howard Chamberlin Kansas City Lake Lotawana Missouri Senate General Assembly House St. Louis

Ferry Sought For Missouri River

Fulton Chronicle notes the Kingdom of Callaway Chamber of Commerce seeks a private ferry operator across the Missouri River between Portland and Chamois. The plan promises reduced miles to Fulton and Columbia and easier access to grain, livestock markets, and refractories for Osage County truckers.

Fulton Kingdom of Callaway Mexico Osage County

Zorro Actor John Carroll Fined for Fleeing Police

Retired actor John Carroll known for portraying Zorro was fined 100 dollars after a jury found him guilty of fleeing and eluding police in an incident on January 2 in St. Petersburg Florida. He also faced a charge of driving without a valid license.

ST. Petersburg Fla John Carroll Zorro Robin Hood Carroll

Dutch deny Prince money in Lockheed poll

Nearly two thirds of Dutch doubt Prince Bernhard’s denial of receiving funds from Lockheed. Panorama magazine for 886 respondents found only 30 percent believed him. U.S. hearings cited 1.1 million in bribes to a Dutch official to aid Dutch sales. The government named Bernhard but said receipt remains unproven.

Amsterdam The Netherlands Prince Bernhard Lockheed Aircraft Corp Panorama Dutch Institute For Public Opinion Lockheed U.S. Senate Senate

Legislator Almost Named State Fossil

State Sen. Fredd Berry of Knoxville appeared to be named the state fossil for a moment as a late session bill sought official fossil rock and gem. The 63 year old Republican withdrew the bill after its quick voices vote designation.

Nashville, Tenn Fredd Berry Senate Berry Knoxville

Speed Reading Course To Begin at Mexico

The Institute of Speed Reading, Inc. will hold a 24 hour speed reading course open to anyone over 13. It promises tripled reading speed and improved comprehension, plus study techniques and concentration. Orientation lectures are free at the 1st National Bank Community Room in Mexico, Missouri, with several dates in March.

Mexico Institute of Speed Reading, Inc 1St National Bank East Liberty Pd, Ady

No Successor Now For Spain

Missouri Democrats parse the vacancy after James Spain resigns as Democratic State Committee chairman to become state coordinator for U S Representative James Symington's bid for the Democratic Senate nomination. Officials say the party may delay naming a new chairman until after the primary.

Jefferson City Missouri James Spain Spain U.S James Symington U.S. Senate James C. Kirkpatrick James Spainhower George Lehr Springfield Symington Jerry Litton Chillicothe Warren Hearnes Kansas City Charles Wheeler F. Russell Millin Stuart Symington

Palace Announces Separation For Princess Margaret

London AP reports Princess Margaret and Lord Snowdon have agreed to separate but no divorce is planned. The official brief from Kensington Palace gave no settlement details and did not specify who would gain custody of their two children, ages 11 and 14, after nearly 16 years of marriage.

London Margaret Elizabeth I Lord Snowdon Kensington Palace Antony Armstrong- Jones

Flying Candidate Misses Runway

James Stubbs 38 of Chillicothe Missouri, a circuit judge candidate for Missouri's 43rd District, suffered minor injuries when his Piper Cherokee missed the State Line Airport runway in Leawood Kansas. He was treated and released. Police cited strong winds as the likely cause after the plane struck a hedge at the runway start.

Kansas City James Stubbs Chillicothe State Line Leawood Kan Stubbs Missouri Livingston County

Election Notice for Andrain County Education Board Seats

Voters in Andrain County Missouri are notified under Section 165.111 that on April 6, 1976, one member from the eastern county court district and one from the western district will be elected to the county board of education for three years. Voters vote only within their district. Ordered by the County Board of Education February 24, 1976. Alvin W. Beamer President, Howard Maxwell Secretary.

County Board OF Education Audrain County RSMO Andrain County Missouri Eastern Alvin W. Beamer Howard Maxwell

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