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Mexico Ledger

Location

Mexico, Missouri, United States of America

Date

Mar 21, 1973

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Debate Over Missouri State Government Reorganization Stalls

Missouri Senate debates a bill to reorganize state government into 13 departments and the Office of Administration. Amendments limit the Higher Education Coordinating Board to public institutions. Senators clash over governor’s power and the new information office amid calls for more open meetings.

Libefarson City Mo.p Missouri Senate Senate Iouse House Finant Motet Office of Higher Education ‘Coordinating Board Coordinating Board Richard M. Webster Rcarthage Albert M. Bradling D-Cape Girardeau Senate Democrats Christopher 5 Budget and Cormnptroller Revenue Department Spraching William C. Phelps Phelps Kansas City New Missouri Information Service Sen William Cason D-Clinton Information Service Cason Information Office Office of Administration Departments of Revenue and Agriculture

Cheaper Kidney Machine Tested in Breakthrough Update

Washington AP report says researchers jointly announced a cheaper faster disposable artificial kidney device. Tested in more than 70 cases at the University of Chicago since last October, it is not yet commercially available. AEC spokesman noted the breakthrough and expected lower costs.

Washington Atomic Energy Commission University of Chicago AEC

Senators Favor City Rent Control

The Senate approved federal rent controls for some metropolitan areas as part of Nixon inflation measures. The bill extends authority to April 30, 1974, passing 85 to 2, with rent controls approved 50 to 38 after amendment. Case said about 60 metro areas could be affected. rent increases capped at 2.5 percent where vacancy is 5.5 percent or less. New/ luxury units exempt. each city studied before imposition.

Washington Senate Nixon House Clifford Case R.J Case Los Angeles San Francisco Denver Honolulu Boise Idaho New York Pennsylvania New Jersey William Proxmire D-Wis Henry M. Jackson D Wash Sens John Tower R-Tex John Sparkman D-Ala

Statewide School Levy Advocated

Missouri lawmakers debated a proposal to replace local property taxes funding schools with a statewide levy supervised by the state Tax Commission. Rep Wayne Goode argued a statewide tax would be fairer and help retired residents, while potential constitutional changes would allow two years for implementation. The discussion occurred amid floor actions on supplemental spending and various governance bills.

Jefferson City Missouri Supreme Court Repie Wayne Goode Normandy House Constitutional Amendments Committee State Tax Commission Goode U.S. Supreme Court High Court Today Texas Clayton Cole County Senate State Judicial Fund

Mila Smithey Elected FBLA District VI President

Mila Smithey daughter of Mr and Mrs Lewis Smithey Route 4 Mexico was elected president of District VI Future Business Leaders of America at the Moberly conference Various Mexico FBLA members earned top finishes in skill contests Mitzi Weatherspoon first in public speaking and sixth in job interview Evelyn Bruner second in job interview and third in public speaking Marla Bojcourt second senior clerk typist and fourth clerical Carol Trammell second clerical Paulette Scott second Miss FBLA Larry DeBondt Mr FBLA Donna Ehrhardt fourth spelling Kathie Anderson fifth clerical.

Mila Smithey Lewis Smithey Route 4 Mexico Business Leaders of America Moberly FBLA Mitzi Weatherspoon Evelyn Bruner Marla Bojcourt Carol Trammell Paulette Scott Larry DeBondtard Donna Ehrhardt Kathie Anderson

Williamsburg Shootout Ends In Arrests

In Williamsburg Missouri a gunfight between Henry Moore of Fulton and store owner John Prost led to Moore and a juvenile being arrested. Moore faces felonious assault charges in Callaway County with a $5,000 bond after prior and ongoing incidents at Prost's grocery liquor store ending with window damage and a hospital treatment for Moore.

Williamsburg, Mo Fulton, Mo Fulton Ted Salmons Henry Moore Callaway County Moore John Prost Salmons Prost Callaway County Hospital

Beefless Tacos Now On Menu

Kansas City AP report says Suzy's Lounge goes vegetarian starting today with beefless tacos stuffed with cheese tostados topped with tomato and avocado spread and enchiladas made from tempered beans cheese and eggs.

Kansas City Suzy Suzy Hogart

Saigon Launches Major Troop Drive to Lift Siege

South Vietnamese forces with tanks and air support moved toward the Rach Bap outpost about 80 miles north of Saigon to break a siege. The operation is among the few major actions admitted since the cease fire. Tong Le Chan near 30 miles farther north also faced heavy shelling as Saigon warned of further offensives. Reports cite over 100 Vietnamese casualties and ongoing gunship activity, while North Vietnam is accused of massive rear-area armament and troop movements through the Ho Chi Minh Trail.

Saigon Rach Bap Tong le Chan South Vietnam North Vietnam Ho Chi Minh

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