Democrats Must Take Center To Win In '76
Springfield AP report quotes Georgia Democrat Herman Talmadge urging the Democratic Party to return to center ground to win in 1976. He cites Watergate fallout, stresses leadership appealing to a majority, and warns against ideological split. Eagleton joins call for impeachment scrutiny while Nixon aides face investigations.
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Talmadge
Springfield
Democratic Party
Capeire
America
Prince To Said
George McGovern
DS D
Possible 76 Candidates Visible At Springfield Meeting
A Springfield Jackson Day gathering spotlighted future Missouri campaigns. Richard Rabbitt and Harold Volkmer eyed lieutenant governor and attorney general respectively, with Jack Schramm and William Cason as possible governors. A. J. Cervantes could pursue governor or lieutenant governor, while Cason promoted ERA support and gave out pie and ice cream at rallies. Several candidates debated roles, party strategy, and voter sentiment amid Watergate fallout and the push to unseat auditor John Ashcroft.
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Springfield
Richard Rabbitt
Hannibal
Harold Volkmer
Jack Schramm
William Cason
St. Louis
A. J. Cervantes
Cason
Thomas F. Eagleton
D-Mo
Rabbitt
Volkmer
Missouri House
Sui Rabbitt
U.S
Martha Griffiths
Michigan
Missouri
Senate
I Gerta
Jefferson
Bement
John C. Danforth
Eagleton
James C. Kirkpatrick
Gene Taylor
Greene County
Richard Franks
Ed Bonitt
James W. Roberts
Joplin
J.D. Macy
Monet Cattleman
Warren F. Hearnes
Stuart Symington
Washington
Hearnes
Jackson Day
William Hungate
Will Rogers
James Symington
Nixon
House Judiciary Committee
Hungate
Danforth
John Ashcroft
Ashcroft
Griffiths
Watergate
Rose Mary Woods
St. Charles County
YC Club
Supreme Court Rules Massachusetts Flag Law Too Vague
The Supreme Court voided a Massachusetts statute criminalizing contemptuous treatment of the flag as too vague to warn citizens. Justice Powell led a 6 to 3 majority urging clearer definitions while inviting specific laws. The rule stemmed from Valerie Goguen’s 1970 case and did not hinge on free speech.
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Washington
Supreme Court
Massachusetts
Lewis F. Powell Jr
Valerie Goguen
Powell
Nixon
Warren E. Burger
Harry A. Blackmun
William H. Rehnquist
Moores Welcome Son At Audrain Medical Center
Mr and Mrs Charles D Moore of Centralia are proud parents of a son born at 633 am Saturday at Audrain Medical Center The infant weighed seven pounds five ounces The father is in the U S Army stationed at Fort Riley Kansas
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Charles D. Moore
Centralia
Audrain Medical Center
Moore
U. S. Army
Fort Riley
Kan
Price Protest Shuts Belgian Refineries
In Brussels Belgium oil refineries shut down as a clash over price hikes peaks. Gas stations closed or near empty with hospitals and doctors prioritized. Texaco Ghent refinery remains open to supply the Scandinavian market. Unions demand state control or a smaller hike and a state refinery option.
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Brussels
Belgium
Oll
Texaco
Ghent
Compromise Campaign Reform Bill Set For Final Vote
Jefferson City Missouri leaders report mixed views on a campaign reform bill after House approval. The measure blends Republican spending limits with Democratic disclosure aims and adds a bipartisan enforcement commission. Final Senate action expected this week with amendments and strong debate on spending caps and donor reporting.
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Jefferson City
Missouri House
Democratic House
Senate
Kenneth Rothman
D Clayton
House
Rothman
Secretary of State
Commission
Supreme Court
Missouri
James Spainhower
Anti-Inflation Conference Set At St Louis
A national conference on curbing inflation through voluntary conservation of energy and home food will be held in St Louis on Wednesday and Thursday. It is sponsored by the National Citizens Committee to Curb Inflation Inc. and the Nations Victory Garden Institute Inc. William Lowe of Mesica is president of the National Inflation, and Paul C. Stark of Louisiana Mo. is executive vice president. W F Rockwell Jr., chairman of the board of North American Rockwell Corp., is chairman of the board.
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Talmadge
Senate
Watergate Committee
Nixon
Congress
Judiciary
U.S. House
Thomas F. Eagleton
Dmo
Jackson Day
William Hungate
House Judiciary Committee
Cambodia
Hungate
House Committee
Senate Watergate Committee
Eagleton
John Mitchell
Rothman
Snyder
Bath
Rabbitt
St. Louis
National Citizens Committee
Incc
The
Nations Victory Garden
Nixon backs antibusing law amid education push
Washington AP Nixon urged Congress to curb school busing as part of a broader education package. The House aims to extend elementary and secondary funding for three years totaling 18 million, and to consolidate seven grants into two. Senate focus shifts to campaign reform and a cancer research extension.
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Washington
Nixon
Senate
House
Washington, D.C
Congress
Assassination Trial Begins For Boyle in Media Case
In Media Pennsylvania AP report, W A Tony Boyle a former United Mine Workers president enters a guarded courtroom to face state murder charges over the 1969 killing of rival Joseph Jock Yablonski. Jury pool of 350 summoned. Boyle transported from prison hospital.
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Springfield
Boyle
Ethel
Antoinette
Two Montgomery City Babies Born at Audrain Medical Center
Mr and Mrs Richard B McChristy of Montgomery City are parents of an eight pound three ounce son born at 11 05 p m Saturday at Audrain Medical Center Eldringhoff Construction Co Montgomery City. Mr and Mrs Dale Oberhaus of Montgomery City are parents of a six pound nine ounce daughter born at 9 37 Sunday at Audrain Medical Center.
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Richard B. McChristy
Montgomery City
Audrain Medical Center
McChristy
Eldringhoff Construction Co
Dale Oberhaus
State Approves Bank Location in Mexico
John R. Cline, president of Commerce Bank of Mexico, announced that the State Division of Finance approved relocating the main office to West Plaza Shopping Center and keeping the current square location as a separate facility. The approval came in a letter from Commissioner W. R. Eastman. The bank aims to serve customers better with convenient locations across Mexico.
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John R. Cline
Commerce Bank of Mexico
State Division of Finance
West Plaza
Cline
W. R. Eastman
Finance
Mexico
Vicious Ugly Crowd Pelts Prime Minister in Perth Rally
Prime Minister Gough Whitlam was pelted with debris punched and kicked at a Perth election rally. About 7,000 mostly farmers booed and hurled missiles while Whitlam called the crowd cowardly. He faced a hostile reception as farmers urged policy changes ahead of the March 30 state election.
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Perth
Australia
Gough Whitlam
Whitlam
Labor Party
4-H Horsemen Win Trophies For Performance
4 H Horsemen won trophies at the annual awards supper at the 4 H Center. Tnd England rode Sugar for Fac Hustlers named high point rider and single horse winner. Linda Melson earned the high point overall with multiple horses and Mrs Vera Holtkamp donated the trophy. Clubs recognized include F&L Hustlers Hisey-Hoppers Jolly Workers Molino Musketeers Carter Cavaliers Sims Happy Helpers Prairie Dale Helping Hands Busy Beavers B&G Hustlers. Sportsmanship trophy went to Margie Fennewald.
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Tnd
England
Sugar
Fac Hustlers
4H Center
Jerry Maxwell
Vera Holtkamp
Linda Melson
Devil Star Cat
Blue Smoke
Leo Plaid
Mac's
Leo
Blaze Herry
F&l Hustlers
Hisey- Hoppers
Jolly Workers
Molino
Musketeers
Carter Cavaliers
Sims Happy. Helpers
Prairie Dale Helping Hands
Busy Beavers
B&g Hustlers
Margie Fennewald
Gina Shellabarger
Jane Ekern
Timmy Love
Jill. Woolfolk
Wade Newbrough
India Melson
Tad England
Sheila Dean
Kim Haverstick
Tie
Marty” Silver
Harvey Gifford
Jackie Murphy
Julie England
Susie Sanders
Sherry Sanders
Colleen Bertrand
Rev Donaldson to Speak at Wednesday Lenten Services
The Rev Ivan Donaldson of the Mexico United Methodist Circuit will guest speak at the St Paul CME Church Lenten service Wednesday from 10 to 11 a.m. Due to illness, Rev Cato Sims of St James Fulton and St Luke's Columbia cannot speak as scheduled. Sims is former pastor of St Luke's here.
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Ivan Donaldson
Mexico
Mexico Ledger Subscription Rates and Hours
Mexico Ledger lists publication details with offices at 300 N Washington St Mexico Missouri 65265 and state labor hours. Rates vary by location including mail in Audrain and adjoining counties 20 yearly 8 quarterly and 12 biannual. For out of state and military addresses rates differ with 29 yearly and 1.50 for APO only. Office hours are weekday 8:00 to 5:30 and Saturday 8:00 to 3:00.
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Washington St
Mexico
Audrain
APO
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