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Newspaper
Mexico Ledger
Location
Mexico, Missouri, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1972
Page
3
Residents of New London Perry Center and Ralls R-2 district vote Tuesday on a 25 cent levy increase to 3.80 per 100. District says costs rose with salaries inflation and state aid cuts. Last fall borrowed 75000. lunch program $10000 in the red. enrollment drop cuts state aid.
Jefferson City Missouri AP an opinion from Attorney General Danforth says a bill allowing both houses to set their officers and staff by resolution may be unconstitutional. The measure would raise monthly salaries by 75 dollars for legislative officers and secretaries and otherwise expand personnel beyond constitutional limits by resolution rather than by law. It was on the governor’s desk after Hearnes asked if such delegation was possible.
Mr and Mrs David Shelton hosted Debbie and David Schettmann of Los Angeles as guests. Walt Schettmann, returning from a Washington meeting with a national committee of the retail clerks union, joined the California trip after attending a sale at the Schettmann home in New Florence. Sunday dinner guests in O Fallon included Schettmann and family, the Sheltons, Clifford Stock, Alan Pierson, and Norman Schloeran and family.
President Nixon designated the FBI HQ under construction costing 126 million dollars as The J Edgar Hoover Building. He said the memorial honors the Hoover era and the organization he built in 48 years as director. Hoover was buried near his boyhood home as Nixon announced the naming.
Centralians Dennis Yager and Mrs Jeane Grace won at the CMSCC Spring Kickoff in Boonville. Dennis with pony Charlie Brown took third in children's horsemanship for riders 12 and under. Grace with Rocking O Winona won multiple classes including first in Ladies Pleasure and costume, second in stock horse and adult bareback pleasure, third in country pleasure, and fourth in English Pleasure. Ronnie Brooks placed third in the men’s Appaloosa Pleasure riding Rocking O Winona.
Juvenile officer Rodney T. Nebel logs 34 referrals in April across Montgomery Audrain and Warren counties. Cases include robbery, aggravated assault, shoplifting, narcotics violations, ungovernable behavior, vandalism, runaway, truant, alcohol possession, driving without a license, child abuse, and special proceedings. One child placed in a Joplin group home. 27 boys and 7 girls.
The Mexico Regional Diabetes Association will meet Wednesday night May 10 at 7 30 p m at the Garfield Community Center in Mexico to discuss diabetic childrens camps. Films of prior camps will be shown and Dr Richard Guthrie of the University Medical Center in Columbia will discuss camps and answer questions. All diabetics and interested locals are urged to attend by Mrs Bert Francis.
The University of Missouri will spend at least 400000 dollars more annually starting this fall as it shifts to low-sulfur coal for Columbia and Rolla plants. Peabody Coal Co. mine closure spurred the move to meet air pollution laws. Approximately 50000 tons will go to Columbia and 15000 to Rolla at 8.79 dollars per ton, reducing sulfur smell and ash emissions but increasing overall fuel expenses.
The National Foundation sponsored Expectant Parent Classes are under way. The second in this series of six will be held Tuesday at 7 30 p.m. in the activities area of the Mental Health Center 704 E Monroe St Mrs Elsie Chi nutritionist and health educator will discuss nutritional needs of the pregnant woman Mrs Carolyn Wohlers will continue instruction in childbearing preparation exercises A film on Family Planning will be shown followed by a brief discussion All expectant parents are welcome Please wear slacks and bring a pillow and blanket for the exercises.
Mrs. George C. Settle announces a $500 goal to support arthritis programs by the Eastern Missouri chapter. Mayor Harold Enslen proclaims May 8 as Arthritis Week and May as National Arthritis Month, urging citizens to join door-to-door campaigns and back the cause amid claims of widespread ailment.
Missouri's 1971 annual accident study by the State Highway Department shows completed Interstates carry about 16 percent of traffic while accounting for only two-thirds of one percent of road mileage. Fatality rates on Interstates were 4.13 per 100 million vehicle miles versus 4.93 on Primary and 4.86 on Supplementary systems. Overall fatalities for the state were 5.52 per 100 million vehicle miles, down from 6.28 in 1970, with supplementary highways the sole exception in 1973.
Washington AP The government will maintain the 18 month old voluntary ban on nitrilotriacetic acid NTA in laundry detergents until scientists determine possible human health hazards A nine member non governmental panel reviewed prior studies and found uncertainty about cancer genetic damage birth defects and metal exposure risks The HEW will press for further research and the department will oppose NTA use in laundry detergents in the interim
Fern F Gardner of 6085 Union St was among 75 Lincoln University students in Jefferson City to receive administrative dean's certificates for a 4.0 average during the fall term. The honoree is the daughter of Mrs Fern Gardner and participated in the Honors Convocation on April 27.
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