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Newspaper
Mexico Ledger
Location
Mexico, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Mar 29, 1972
Page
1
Police halted a protest outside the Harrisburg federal courthouse as nearly 50 demonstrators were arrested during the Berrigan conspiracy trial. The action followed symbolism and brief confrontations before final summations as jurors near deliberation.
Jefferson City MissouriSenator Omer Avery urged the House Constitutional Amendments Committee to delete full adult rights for 18 year olds from a Senate passed bill. The amendment granting full rights had been added by Senator A Clifford Jones. Avery argued protection against entering contracts and other duties. He sought to lower residency requirements for voting and local issues, noting a Supreme Court decision. Student groups supported the measure, which would go to voters if approved by the House. In other actions the Ways and Means Committee backed a Senate bill reforming Missouri income tax within federal guidelines. Senator Maurice Schechter claimed the changes would not cost money and would reduce cheaters. The House Judiciary Committee approved a Senate proposal to add a January 1978 judge for the Springfield Court of Appeals.
In Hartford a state Superior Court judge dismissed Ralph Nader’s lawsuit challenging the Justice Department settlement approving ITT to acquire Hartford Fire Insurance Co. ITT issued a statement expressing gratification at denying Nader’s appeal. Cotter’s prior approval allowed ITT to tender for Hartford stock.
Washington AP reports 12 major food chains will meet Treasury Secretary John Connally to discuss rising meat prices as part of a Nixon administration effort. The Cost of Living Council says the IRS will probe several meat packers for possible price violations.
AP reports advocates of the ADCU program seek to extend Aid to Dependent Children benefits to unemployed fathers at home. The Senate Public Health and Welfare Committee approved the measure to reinstate the program after a three year trial ending last December. The bill moves to the Senate Budget Control Committee, then back to the House if approved. The panel also approved a bill to expand Medicaid to cover eye examinations but not glasses.
Fresno County faces an estimated 35 to 40 million dollar loss in the nations raisin crop after two freezing nights. State Sen. George Zenovich urged declaring the central San Joaquin Valley a disaster area to unlock low interest loans. Reagan had not yet responded. Damage feared in other crops across central and Southern California with potential multi‑million losses in fruit, nuts, tomatoes, and vegetables.
Memorial Chapel at Missouri Military Academy hosts pre Easter services at 6 30 a m Thursday Friday and Saturday with music meditation and a message Speakers include Major Robert Piper Thursday Col Charles Stribling II Friday and Col C R Stribling Saturday Major James Marley organist will play Easter vespers at 6 30 p m Sunday with Rev Terry Moore of the Christian Church as speaker and Don Anderson as cadet reader
In Washington the House debated a $24.6 billion water pollution bill aimed at cleaning U.S. waterways by 1981. Amendments to toughen the law were defeated, including a 1981 deadline for best available technology and EPA authority to issue permits, leaving a flexible timeline and shifting some powers to the states.
In a continued Q&A, candidates discuss improving playgrounds and developing facilities at Mexico Community College. Snyder touts a new park board and a major fairgrounds plan with dollar for dollar funds for swimming pools and other parks. Greenburg and Boyce comment on Fairgrounds and Morris streets, with concrete work planned this summer. Hildebrand notes attention to improvements this summer.
Mexico voters hear candidates debate sales tax as revenue source with figures of 350000 to 400000 yearly and a proposed earmark of 100000 for streets. They defend council manager system, regional planning, and industrial recruitment while outlining long term financing needs and cooperation with schools.
An explosion in Biscayne Bay near the Soviet research ship Akademik Kurchatov docked for a controversial Miami visit sparked by a caller claiming the bay is mined. Demonstrations by Cuban refugee protesters and Jewish Defense League members marked the four day port of call amid heavy security.
Mexican Ledger lists publication details for the Mexico Missouri paper with pricing by cartier in Mexico and trade area towns. Rates vary by location and duration including military members at $1.25 per month. Office hours specified as 8:00 am to 5:30 pm weekdays and 8:00 am to 3:00 pm Saturdays.
The Pentagon asks Congress for 1.45 billion dollars in special pay bonuses over five years starting with 30 million this Saturday to recruit doctors, combat ready reservists, and other specialists for an all volunteer force. Bonuses up to 2200 dollars for six year enlistment and up to 1100 for others, with experimental reserve bonuses capped at 1800 dollars for re enlists.
Missouri Attorney General John C. Dansworth asks the Missouri Supreme Court to reconsider its March 13 ruling ordering a retrial for Jerry Lynn Stout in the 1970 second degree murder case involving the death of Judy Frieders. The state challenges the blood analysis evidence and aims to reargue neutron activation testing used at trial.
In Pikesville Maryland on April 1 the first Maryland state police cruiser painted bright yellow will go into service. A spokesman said the yellow cars will replace the standard black and tan cruisers as they wear out and will be cheaper to operate.
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