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Newspaper

Mexico Ledger

Location

Mexico, Missouri, United States of America

Date

May 07, 1974

Page

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EPA faults AEC fast breeder reactor report

The Environmental Protection Agency criticizes the Atomic Energy Commission draft environmental impact study on the Liquid Metal Fast Breeder Reactor, saying it omits or inadequately treats safety, plutonium toxicity, waste disposal, and cost estimates. The AEC’s 1987-foreseen commercial use by 1987 and 400 units by 2000 are questioned amid unresolved disposal methods.

Washington Environmental Protection Agency Atomic Energy Commission EPA AEC Vironmental Agency Natural Resources Defense Council Citizens’ Environment Group

Cannon Dam Assn Officers Re-elected

The Mark Twain Lake and Cannon Dam Area Development Association held a May 3 meeting in Paris to reelect officers and form a four member executive committee. Officers Warren G. Lee Ed Behrens and Jack Briscoe were reelected along with a new committee including Morton Weaver Glen Hocker Mike Boudreaux and Carroll M Blackwell.

Paris Mark Twain Lake and Cannon Dam Warren G._ Lee Ed Behrens Jack Briscoe Morton Weaver Hannibal Glen Hocker Mexico Mike Boudrea

Ford Not Afraid Of Taking Job

New York AP reports Vice President Gerald R. Ford telling the Economic Club of New York he would do the best with his background if called to replace Richard Nixon as President. He said he had reasonable training and no fear, drawing applause from club members.

NEW York Richard M. Nixon Gerald R. Ford Ford Economic Club of

Buzhardt Explains Tape Gaps From Swerping On Nixon Tapes

White House lawyer J Fred Buzhardt says inaudible segments in Nixon Watergate tapes stem from a voice actuator system and tape acceleration during pauses The noise blends with low voice distortion and swells, obscuring initial syllables He notes Dean Mitchell and Nixon have distinct vocal tones affecting clarity and cites about 1670 inaudible portions with the president speaking in roughly two thirds of them.

Washington White House Nixon J. Fred Buzhardt Buzhardt Westinghouse Broadcasting Co John W. Dean III Dean John N Mitchell

Missouri Senate Debate Rules Turbulent Says Curtis Leader

Warren Morgens, Curtis campaign director, says talks on broadcast debate terms with Eagleton stalled over count, blackout proposals, and fundraising limits. Curtis accepted three debates but seeks more meetings, not limited to radio or TV, and asks Eagleton to curb franking use and large labor donations. Morgens notes Eagleton has incumbency advantage and cites Curtis’s 1968 loss by 37,000 votes in St Louis area.

Morgens Albert J. Stephan Eagleton Stephan Curtis Missouri U.S St. Louis County U.S. Senate

Wardrobe gift for Miss Missouri raised to 3000 dollars

Miss Missouri's wardrobe allowance is increased to 3000 dollars for 1974, up from 2000. Kline's department store sponsors the wardrobe with 3000 dollars and plans 3000 more for advertising and related costs, with Miss Sharon Heslin assisting in wardrobe choices. The pageant runs July 16 to 20 in Mexico, aiming for Miss Missouri to become Miss America in Atlantic City.

Jon Scaramella Kline Frank Boyle Kline’s Boyle Scaramella Mexico Sharon Heslin New York Kline's

Income Tax Revelation Wins Pulitzer

Pulitzer Prizes awarded for national reporting revealing Nixon's low income tax payments and a secret $200000 contribution to his campaign fund. Recipients include James R. Polk of the Washington Star-News and Jack White of the Providence Journal-Bulletin for Nixon tax stories.

New York Nixon James R. Polk Washington Star-News Robert L. Vesco Jack White Providence Journal-Bulletin Newsday Garden City Long Island Turkey France Emily Genauer Associated Press Slava Veder Air Force Robert L. Stirm United States Anthony K. Roberts Hollywood Hedrick Smith New York Times Soviet Union William Sherman The New York Daily News Pulitzer Columbia University Pulitzer Advisory Board Daniel J. Boorstin Robert Lowell the Dolphin Louis Shaeffer O'Neill Fr. Gilman Spencer Trentonian Trenton N.J Edwin A. Roberts Jr National Observer Paul M. Szep Boston Globe Arthur M. Petacque Hugh F. Hough Chicago Sun- Times Ernest Becker Donald Martino Notturno Roger Sessions

Director named for Tipton Center in Missouri

Carolyn Atkins of St Louis was named Monday as the new director of the Missouri Correctional Center for women at Tipton. A former social worker in Illinois, New Jersey, and the St. Louis Circuit Court system, she was appointed by Corrections Chief George M Camp and will begin her duties immediately.

Jefferson City Carolyn Atkins St. Louis Missouri Correctional Center For Women Tipton Illinois New Jersey Miss Atkins George M. Camp

Tom Jones Leaves Venezuela Amid Legal Dispute

Miami AP report says singer Tom Jones flew to Miami after a one day delay in Caracas where officials sought to question him over a Venezuelan newsman’s claim that he was struck by Jones’ bodyguard. Prime Minister Harold Wilson had asked the British embassy to assist Jones.

Miami Tom Jones Caracas Venezuela Harold Wilson Jones

Spectacular Fire Destroys Famed Studio in Hollywood

A massive blaze at Samuel Goldwyn Studios on Santa Monica Boulevard destroyed three buildings, injured one child and two workers, with losses estimated from 1 million to 10 million dollars. Firefighters used machine guns to cut holes in walls for access while Steve McQueen and Ali MacGraw watched.

Los Angeles Conrad Samuel Goldwyn Hollywood Mike Grasile Star of India Goldwyn Studios Samuel Goldwyn Jr Sigmund NBC Steve McQueen Ali MacGraw Santa Monica Boulevard Goldwyn

New Florence Nursing Home Gets Go-Ahead

The New Florence Nursing Home Inc. gains approval for financing with tax free bonds. Walter McQuie Jr. arranges bond conversion from stock shares. IRS review completed. Seven directors approved the changeover. Construction to start soon. City to own and operate the facility as a nonprofit. Bonds backed by revenue. Perry Adams and Lewis buy remaining bonds. IRS ruling copies sent to Colonial Manors legal team and board president Charles Cardwell. Interest starts March 1 1974 with first payment March 1 1975.

New Florence Perry, Adams and Lewis Colonial Manors of Sioux City Charles Cardwell IRS

Ledgerland Highway Plan Shows 18 Projects For Next Year

Missouri State Highway Commission announced a 215 million dollar tentative program for fiscal year 1974 75. Eighteen road projects are listed across Ledgerland counties with most work in Monroe and Ralls tied to Cannon Dam reservoir.

Ledgerland Missouri State Highway Commission Audrain Monroe County Cannon Dam Ralls County Cannon Reservoir New London Montgomery County Danville Hermann Boone County Callaway County New Bloomfield Fulton

Conservationist Stokely Dies in Missouri Rally for Ozarks

Dr. Z. Lee Stokely 78 a pioneer conservationist and Wayne County political figure died Sunday Funeral services are set Wednesday at Sacred Heart Church Poplar Bluff He served as Poplar Bluff postmaster mayor and county administrator halting his dental practice in 1933 He supported Missouri forests and helped boost the Ozark National Scenic Riverways Park His outdoor column ran 22 years in the Poplar Bluff American Republic and 12 years in the St Louis Post Dispatch Survived by widow and one son.

Poplar Bluff Z. Lee Stokely Wayne County Sacred Heart Church Dr. Stokely Missouri Ozark National Scenic Riverways Park

To Have Surgery at University of Missouri Medical Center

Herman Davidson of 1022 W Breckenridge St entered the University of Missouri Medical Center in Columbia for surgery yesterday. He was admitted to room 516 W. for the procedure and recovery.

Herman Davidson W. Breckenridge St University of Missouri Medical Center Columbia

Health Care Discussion At Meet Tonight

Community leaders gather at 7 30 tonight in Audrain Medical Center to discuss mid Missouri health care. The Mid Missouri Areawide Comprehensive Health Planning Agency seeks input on its first draft of recommendations covering emergency services acute care community based health services ambulatory care dental health and health education. Pete Steiner from Vandalia sits on the Consumer Council with Dr Peter Ekern and Dr Jack Ajans of Mexico on Provider Council.

Audrain Medical Center Mid- Missouri Mid Pete Steiner Vandalia Consumer Council Peter Ekern Jack Ajans Mexico Provider Council

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Agency Critical of Nuclear Report Cannon Dam Assn Lewis Brooks Jr Joseph Pulitzer Tipton Center Paramount Dian OF Laurentig Pepe Technicolor Paramoun Little Dixie Big Jake Star West Plaza Mexico, Mo New Florence Nursing Home Stokely Caldiens Quality Store” World
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