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Newspaper

Mexico Ledger

Location

Mexico, Missouri, United States of America

Date

Mar 21, 1975

Page

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Carter Contract Redrawn To Cap Consultant Pay

Jefferson City Missouri AP. A state contract for retired executive James D. Carter has been redrawn to reduce his pay as a special consultant on the states business management program. The new terms limit monthly pay to pro rata days worked, avoiding full monthly $2,500 for partial periods. Carter, 68, consulted Jan 1 through June, with the revised plan applying to April and May. Governor Bond approved the change and denied plans to renegotiate further.

Jefferson City. Mo James D. Carter Christopher S. Bond Bond Office of Administration Carter Hugh Sprague Arizona Sprague A. P. Green Refractories Mexico

Funds Enable Senior Lunch To Continue

The Senior Luncheon Service, aided by local Kiwanis Club contributions and support from churches and individuals, will serve up to 50 seniors daily Monday through Thursday at Garfield Center. Eligible are all 60 and older. meals are offered on a pay-what-you-can basis. Additional gifts came from Second Baptist Church and Ada Williams. The Citizens Advisory Council elected Mrs. John Blass as chairman, with Mrs. Charles Stuart as vice chair, Mrs. M A Buchan as secretary, and Elsie Dinsmore as treasurer for six months.

Kiwanis Club Garfield Center the Second Baptist Church Ada Williams Citizens Advisory Council John Blass Charles Stuart M.A. Buchan Elsie Dinsmore

Arnholt Smith Convicted On Illegal Gifts

Arnholt Smith, once a powerful banker and GOP backer, convicted on two counts of soliciting illegal campaign contributions to George Murphy. Jury failed on several other counts. sentencing set for April 21.

San Diego Calif C. Arnholt Smith California George Murphy Smith Richard M. Nixon U.S. ‘District Court Robert H. Schnacke Sovereign State Capital, Inc Sovereign State Murphy Nixon Schnacke U.S. National Bank

Carter Requests Contract Change Prompted by Embarrassment

The Kansas City Times reports Gov. Bond revised the contract after a Carter request saying he caused the governor embarrassment. It notes the contract was arranged by Carter's personal attorney, G. Andy Runge of Mexico.

Kansas City Times the Star

Rock music loudness poses health and legal risks in clubs

California, Pa AP reports safety consultant Randall Davidson of the International Safety Institute says many rock venues emit sound levels above 315 decibels for 15 minutes, threatening patrons and workers. He cites headaches and hearing loss, while officials note enforcement is unlikely and inspectors are few.

California, Pa Ant Randall Davidson International Safety “Institute Clube Pye Davidson F.A. van Atta Labor Department David Lipscomb University of Tennessee Knoxville Ken Stewart University of Pittsburgh

Bradley on Critical List After Stroke At UCLA Medical Center

Gen Omar N Bradley remains on the critical list at UCLA Medical Center after a comfortable night. The 82 year old five star general and nation’s highest ranking military officer suffered a stroke Monday at his Beverly Hills home and his recovery progress was described as decided and encouraging by a hospital spokesman.

Bradley Los Angeles Omar N. Bradley Ucla Medical Center Beverly Hills

Strike Ends as Doctors Return to New York Hospitals

Physicians who walked out of 22 private and city hospitals in New York returned to work after a settlement was announced. The agreement between the League of Voluntary Hospitals and the Committee of Interns and Residents creates hospital committees to set schedules balancing patient care, training standards, and house staff welfare.

New York League of Voluntary Hospitals Committee of Interns and Residents CIR League CIA Richard A. Knutson

Soil District Officers Named

The Audrain Soil Conservation District elected Eldon Rosenthal east of Mexico and Wendell Talbert Vandalia as new board members. The board met and named officers: Chairman Jake Freyer Laddonia, vice chairman Wendell Talbert Vandalia, and treasurer Alfred Bohlmeyer near Centralia. Extension agent Dale Schwarre is ex officio secretary, and Rosenthal completes the board membership.

Audrain Soil Conservation District Eldon Rosenthal East of Mexico Wendell Talbert Vandalia Jake Freyer Laddonia Alfred Bohlmeyer Near Centralia Dale Schwarre Rosenthal

Printing of Missouri campaign finance forms delayed by offices

After weeks of delay the Missouri Elections Commission approved candidate financial disclosure forms for the April 1 election. Forms face printing by a state prison with 35 000 sets needed. Secretary of State Kirkpatrick faults the governor's office over printing and distribution. The law requires disclosure of income sources and, for campaigns over 500, a list of contributors with deadlines before and after elections. Courts have seen suits challenging the law as doctors and lawyers warn of violating client confidentiality.

Jefferson City Missouri Missouri Elections Commission Elections Commission Secretary of State's James Kirkpatrick Kirkpatrick Charles Walier Christopher S. Bond Commission Office of Administration Moberly Secretary of State

Democratic Party Meet May Be Battle

Washington AP reports growing disagreement over rules for selecting 1976 Democratic convention delegates. Blacks and reformers challenge Compliance Review Commission decisions limiting reforms for minorities women and youth. Fights hinge on which body defines and supervises rules as national committee debates call and equal rights amendment implications.

Washington Democratic National Committee Compliance Review Commission Richard G. Hatcher Gary Ind Robert 8. Strauss National Committee Compliance Commission

Earth Day proclaimed by President Ford in 1976

Washington AP President Ford designates today as Earth Day after signing the proclamation and a farm bill. The observance traces to springtime celebrations begun in 1971 by environmental groups. House roll call on the farm bill shows 259 to 162 in favor with party and regional votes noted.

Washington Ford House Missouri Bolling Burlison Clay Hungate Ichord Litton Randall Sullivan Symington Taylor

Miller II to Receive Honors at MU Tonight

Lester J. Miller, II of 1406 Hickory Hill, appears among University of Missouri students receiving honors at the annual banquet closing Business and Public Administration Week in Columbia. Miller, a second year administration and public affairs student, is named among the top 10 in finance after a week of classes taught by over twenty professors for a day from business and industry.

Lester J. Miller Hickory Hill University of Missouri Columbia Miller College of Administration and Public Affairs Business Finance

Dump Truck Ruling Spurs Farm Concern in Missouri

Rep. Ray Hamlett voiced worry over a Public Service Commission ruling banning dry bulk fertilizer in dump trucks effective April 1. He urged farmers, fertilizer dealers, and truckers to attend a Monday 8 p.m. hearing in the highway department room. He cited impact on rural farming as the core issue.

Ray Hamlett PSC House Agricultural Committee Highway Department Public Service Commission Hamlett Missouri House of Representatives House Missouri Senate Rep. Hamlett

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