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Newspaper

Mexico Ledger

Location

Mexico, Missouri, United States of America

Date

Mar 28, 1974

Page

2

Witness Tells Of Stans Meddling in Vesco Case

New York AP report details SEC chairman G Bradford Cook testimony in the Vesco fraud case. Stans allegedly influenced SEC actions to limit inquiry into Vesco's 200000 cash contribution for Nixon's 1972 campaign. Cook described conversations in a Texas rice field and a White House basement dining room.

New York Security and Exchange Commission Maurice H. Stans Robert L. Vesco Nixon G. Bradford Cook SEC Vesco Stans Cook Atty John N. Mitchell Mitchell Texas White House Finance Committee

House Group Recommends No Troop Cut in Europe

Washington AP report states a House armed services subcommittee backed no reductions in U S troops in Europe. The measure cites preserving leverage in U S Soviet negotiations and a law setting a formula for possible future cuts. The panel forwarded the report to the full House by voice vote amid an April 1 deadline.

Washington House Armed Services Sub‘committee U.S Europe Congress Armed Services Committee

38 Teams In Drill Exhibition At MU

Thirty eight precision drill units will participate in the 16th ROTC meet at the Hearnes Multipurpose Building on the University of Missouri Columbia campus in April. Army Navy and Air Force teams from colleges universities military schools and high schools will compete for 29 team and individual trophies. Missouri Military Academy of Mexico is among the participants.

Columbia Hearnes University of Missouri- Columbia Army Navy Air Force Army Rotc UMC Missouri Military Academy of Mexico

Channel 3 Manager Describes New 2000 Foot Tower Plan

Representatives from Mexico businesses and civic groups met at the Monterey Restaurant to hear Alvina M. Britz, KTVO Channel 3 general manager, discuss the station’s FCC application to erect a 2000 foot tower at LaBelle to extend coverage across Missouri, Iowa, Illinois including Mexico and nearby areas.

Mexico Monterey Alvina M. Britz Ktvo Channel 3 Federal Communications Commission LaBelle Missouri Iowa Illinois

Public Financing Provisions Survive Senate Vote

The Senate voted 61 to 33 to keep public financing in a campaign reform bill. Senator James B. Allen proposed eliminating federal subsidies for most candidates, suggesting eligibility only for presidential campaigns in general elections. The debate highlighted division, with about one third opposing public financing entirely and a filibuster threat looming.

Washington Senate James B. Allen D.ala Ing Blause Allen Congress South House

Exxon Denies Oil Shortage Fueled by Plot and Policy

Exxon senior vice president George C. Piercy told the Senate Foreign Relations subcommittee that the oil shortage since October stems from high demand and failed alternative energy growth, not conspiracy or poor planning. He cited Middle East limits on production and specific cuts in Libya and Kuwait. Senator Frank Church urged breaking up oil monopolies, calling Aramco a monopoly and accusing price-supportive production restraints by Iran and others.

Washington Exxon Senate Foreign Relations Subcommittee George C. Piercy Exxon Corp Piercy Middle East Libya Kuwait Aramco Iran

Stan Erdel Resigns From Juvenile Office to Join Mental Health Group

Rodney T. Nebel announced the resignation of Stan Erdel deputy juvenile officer in the 12th judicial circuit effective April 7. Erdel, with the office since September 1972, will join the East Central Missouri Mental Health Association in Mexico on April 8. Nebel did not name a successor.

Rodney T. Nebel 12Th Judicial Circuit Stan Erdel Erdel East Central Missouri Mental Health Association Mexico Nebel

Miss Renstrom Cast in Just So Stories at NSU

Diana Louise Renstrom daughter of Arthur G Renstrom of Martinsburg has been cast as The Lady in the Hat in a children's theater production of Aurand Harris Just So Stories by University Players of Northeast Missouri State University in Kirksville April 3 5 She is a sophomore English student with two years in props lighting and construction at the university theater programs

Diana Louise Renstrom Arthur G. Renstrom Martinsburg the Lady In the Hat Aurand Harris University Players Northeast Missouri State University Kirksville Miss Renstrom

Emergency Medical Exam Dates Set

The national registry exam for EMT certification will be held April 30 and May 1 at Audrain Medical Center. Written part April 30 7 9 p.m. Practical May 1 2 6 p.m. Eligibility requires completion of an approved emergency medical aid program. Apply at AMC nursing office or Mrs. Alice Montague. For questions contact Montague at 581-1760 ext 231.

National Registry Audrain Medical Center Stribling House Alice Montague AMC Montague

Jaycees Plan Honor Award For Student

Mexico Jaycees approved a new Jaycee Spirit Award for a Mexico high school senior for community and school involvement. The award includes an engraved plaque and a $25 savings bond. The group met at Monterey Restaurant and planned Lenten breakfasts at First United Methodist Church, with Sherwood Mann chairing. An April 20 Region 2 meeting in Moberly was announced, plus an April 27 installation banquet at the Knights of Columbus Hall.

Mexico Jaycees Monterey Knights of Columbus Jaycee

Major McNabb Receives Meritorious Service Medal in Turkey

Major David R. McNabb USAF was awarded the Meritorious Service Medal at a ceremony in Incirlik Turkey. He commands the USAF base at Erhac Turkey and is son in law of Mrs KEJ Andersen of Montgomery City Missouri. The citation notes his leadership of the Weapons and Tactics office with the 32nd Tactical Fighter Squadron in Camp New Amsterdam Netherlands and his role in an Air Combat Training program. He served with the 32d TFS in the Netherlands from Aug 28 1969 to July 7 1973.

David R. McNabb USAF United States Air Force Incirlik Turkey Erhac KE. J. T. Andersen Montgomery City United States 32Nd Tactical Fighter Camp New Amsterdam Netherlands McNabb Major McNabb 32D Tfs

Driver's license renewals restricted to select days and hours

License renewals may be processed only on Monday, Tuesday, and Friday from 9 to 12 and 1 to 5 p.m., contingent on the vision tester. Billie Potts, license agent, notes new data cards available Monday through Friday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Bring social security number. Car licenses require personal tax receipts and title information. license cost is $3.40, corrected from $3.50.

Billie Potts

Aluminum wage and price controls lifted for four firms

The Cost of Living Council ended wage and price controls on the aluminum industry and secured commitments from Aluminum Company of America Reynolds Metals Kaiser Aluminum and Chemical Alcan Aluminum to cap price increases at 31.6 cents per pound through June 1 and 93.5 cents through August 1, in an effort to ease a domestic shortage and align US prices with world prices.

Washington Cost of Living Council Council John T. Dunlop U.S

Audrain County Students Earn Arts and Science Honors

Three Audrain County students were among MU Columbia honors during Arts and Science Week. Lisa Marie Stoutz Vandalia senior in Arts and Science earned English honors, Melanie R. Boicourt Mexico junior dually enrolled in education and Arts and Science earned art honors, and Drake Nesbitt Smiley Mexico senior in Arts and Science earned sociology honors. Scholastic achievement recognized by 21 departments and three associated departments along with Phi Beta Kappa candidates.

Audrain County University of Missouri Columbia Lisa Marie Stoutz Vandalia College of Arts and Science Melanie R. Boicourt Mexico Drake Nesbitt Smiley Phi Beta Kappa

Army To Link Maneuvers With Guard and Reserves

Washington report says the Army will, for the first time this summer, link 26 National Guard and 3 Army Reserve battalions with 10 US-based combat divisions. Reservists will train alongside full-time troops at multiple bases, with potential active-duty attachment in a crisis.

Washington Army National Guard Army Reserve Arkansas 101St Airborne Division Ft. Campbell 82Nd Airborne Division Ft. Bragg N.C Texas North Carolina

Dunlop urges keeping some price controls amid Congress shifts

Washington AP reports Cost of Living Council Director John T. Dunlop warns higher medical and construction costs if controls end. Senate Banking Committee rejects bill to extend authority beyond April 30. Dunlop says congressional mood swings hinder economic policy. Other notes include a 1.8% rise in the Commerce index, February trade surplus of 213 million, higher petroleum import costs, Meany criticizing inflation and urging pro U.S. trade policy, and coal firms agreeing to production boosts and price restraint until November 12 in exchange for lifting wage and price controls.

Washington John T. Dunlop Cost of Living Council Congress Senate Banking Committee Dunlop Commerce Department Goverment Afl-Cio George Meany Senate Finance Committee U.S Frank Church Didaho Church Arabian American Oil Company Aramco Saudi Arabia

Mexico Ledger Page Two Report

Page two of the Mexico Ledger from Thursday March 28, 1974. Contains brief local items and notices likely including community news, small updates, and public notices typical of a midweek newspaper page.

Mexico

House OKs giant school aid bill with anti busing amendments

The House passed a broad three year extension of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act and related programs 380 to 26 but added two anti busing amendments. One would force courts to seek alternatives before ordering busing, then limit busing to the nearest school. The second would bar federal funds for busing costs in desegregation plans. Rep. Carl D Perkins opposed the amendments fearing Senate defeat. Rep. John Ashbrook sponsored the funds ban.

Washington House Senate Carl D. Perkins Dky Perkins John M. Ashbrook Ohio

Samuel Travis Black Is Born to Columbia Couple

Samuel Travis Black, born at 2 07 p m on March 14 in Columbia, weighs six pounds 14 1/2 ounces. Parents are Mr. and Mrs. Charles Black. mother is Helen Weaver of Mexico. Grandparents include Mr. and Mrs. J E Gipson and C L Black of Mexico. great grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. J J Pulis of Thompson and Mrs. Bessie Dodd of Mexico. Father works as an insurance salesman in Columbia.

Charles Black Columbia Samuel Travis

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