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Newspaper
Mexico Ledger
Location
Mexico, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Mar 24, 1976
Page
8
Nation weighs sweeping immunization against a swine flu virus after Ford advisers back a massive program. CDC estimates vaccine could take six months to produce for 215 million Americans at a cost of 107 to 150 million dollars.
David Lankford led a six candidate field in the April 6 city council primary with 866 votes from his Monroe Place district. Voters cast 1,457 ballots of 6,531 registered, a 22 percent turnout. Incumbent Herman Tolson finished fifth and was not renominated. Loyd Olson Knipfel each earned nominations for two to three year terms.
The A.P. Green Refractories Co plans its 24th four year scholarship for a Mexico High School senior. Open to men and women, the award totals $4,000 this year and provides $1,000 annually for four years. Applicants must be graduating from Mexico High, reside in Mexico or vicinity, and be enrolled at Mexico High all year.
Secretary of State Kissinger refused to rule out a U S invasion of Cuba if Cuban troops intervene in Africa. He said the United States will act if Cuba defies warnings and stressed no concrete proposals exist for Congress. He noted 12 000 Cuban soldiers in Angola and urged majority rule in Africa without Cuban threats.
The Dow Jones industrial average surged to 1008.97 in early trading, rising 13.54 points as gains led 4 to 1 over decliners on the NYSE. Traders noted renewed confidence in a recovering economy and a record $1.4 billion balance of payments surplus boosting sentiment.
Ronald Reagan after winning North Carolina says voters are catching on to his anti Ford attacks and vows a strong push in Wisconsin and a bid for the Kansas City nomination. Ford says it will be close in Wisconsin and Carter seeks New York delegates amid a split Republican field and waning Wallace ties.
Southwestern Bell plans zero plus dialing in Mexico to replace local operators within 1978 or 1979, allowing direct dialing for person to person and various billing calls with no rate change. Remaining staff may transfer to other posts. other services unchanged.
Missouri Senate begins its eight funding bills for the $2.5 billion budget for the new fiscal year. The panel resisted larger appropriations, keeping a reserve of $25 million to $35 million deemed tight. Senator Merrell defended the plan while opponents warned of cash strain and possible February shortages.
The Mexico Area Chamber of Commerce received a Missouri Division of Commerce and Industrial Development award for its efforts to attract industry. Executive VP Thomas Stapleton accepted the honor at a Lake of the Ozarks conference alongside other recipients, recognizing the chamber's updated plant locations study and its role in sharing community statistics, utilities, schools, tax rates, and site information with prospective industrial clients.
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