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Mexico Ledger

Location

Mexico, Missouri, United States of America

Date

May 13, 1974

Page

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Senate Heads For Fight On Busing

The Senate moves toward a tense floor clash over antibusing amendments in the $23 billion education bill. A Wednesday vote on the Gurney amendment could curtail court orders for desegregation busing and require alternative remedies before any bus plan. House debates and Nixon impeachment briefings continue as the busing battle intensifies.

Washington Senate House Judiciary Committee Mississippi Supreme Court Congress Robert P. Griffin Rmich Edward J. Gurney Rlla

Rescue Demonstration Becomes Real Thing at High School

MENOMINEE Mich RP one of four Menominee Emergency Rescue Squad members 51 year old James Butler suffered a heart attack while lecturing 42 students on aiding a coronary victim Three squad companions gave him emergency treatment on the high school stage before taking him to a hospital Butler was later reported in good condition

Menominee, Mich Menominee Menominee High School James Butler Butler

Robin Burch Has Korean Assignment

Airman Robin W. Burch son of Mr and Mrs Harry J Johnson of Route 1 Mexico Mo has graduated at Lowry AFB Colo from the U S Air Force munitions maintenance specialist course and is assigned to Osan AB Korea with a Pacific Air Forces unit. He is a 1973 Mexico High School graduate.

Denver Colo Robin W. Burch Harry J. Johnson Route 1 Mexico Lowry Afb U.S. Air Force Munitions Air Training Command Osan AB Republic of Korea Pacific Air Forces Burch Mexico High School

Frisbie Art Wins Southwest Competition

Rogers Frisbie earned second place for a photographic piece titled Pat in Southwest Baptist College Art Show at Bolivar. Entries from Southwest students, including five seniors, are displayed at the Polk County Bank annex in Bolivar until May 12. Frisbie, son of Mr and Mrs John Frisbie of 1303 Lakeview, Mexico, majors in psychology sociology and graduates May 17.

Pat Rogers Frisbie Southwest Baptist College Bolivar Polk County Bank Southwest Rogers John Frisbie Lakeview Mexico

Three to Graduate at Southwest Missouri State

Springfield three Audrain County students will receive degrees at Southwest Missouri State University spring commencement Friday May 17 at 730 p.m. in Briggs Stadium. Larry W. Martein Mexico will earn a bachelor of science in wildlife conservation and management Richard W. Willis Vandalia earns a bachelor of science in recreation Kay E Sterner Mexico earns a bachelor of science in biology Dr Edwin L Martin senior education specialist for the Africa Bureau will be commencement speaker Over 800 degrees will be conferred.

Springfield Audrain County Southwest Missouri State University Briggs Stadium Larry W. Martein Mexico Richard W. Willis Vandalia Kay E. Sterner Edwin L. Martin Africa Bureau Agency For International Development U.S. Department of State

Students Finance Dream Trip For Cordia Teacher

In Cordia Kentucky AP: Mrs Ruby Amburgey a longtime English teacher will travel to England in July thanks to two years of secret fundraising by her senior class They raised 600 to cover a two week tour including stops at Shakespeare's Stratford St Pauls Cathedral in London and a WWI servicemen list including her late husband The gift came amid family hardships and Mrs Amburgey cried with joy during a class day presentation

Cordia, Ky Ruby Amburgey England Amburgey Shakespeare Lord Tennyson Wordsworth Robert Browning Bearville Knott County Cordia High School St. Paul's Cathedral London Arnold Amburgey France Cordin Randall Smith

Warnke Urges Cut in Arms Budget Over 11 Billion

Former Assistant Secretary of Defense Paul C. Warnke criticizes the Nixon administration for a 83.8 billion dollar defense request for 1975, claiming it is 15 percent above last year and includes waste and unsound pump priming. He chairs a panel report urging Congress to curb spending, cut new strategic systems, scrap costly programs, redeploy forces, and trim foreign aid.

Washington Paul C. Warnke Nixon Pentagon Warnke Congress

Dean Rusk Declines Call for Nixon Resignation

Highland Heights Ky AP Former Secretary of State Dean Rusk says he does not favor President Nixon resigning. He states impeachment or election is proper if a president leaves office. Rusk criticizes the media as guilty of McCarthyism by silence and praises officials as honest and decent.

Highland Heights Dean Rusk Kennedy Johnson Nixon Rusk Northern Kentucky State College

Kids Disagree On Heroes in Seattle and Everett

A 100 pupil survey in Seattle and Everett schools finds Seattle fifth graders admire athletes and movie TV stars while a Seattle high school freshman questions hero worship asking to talk with them. Another teen suggests people may not need heroes anymore.

Seattle Everett

Contests in Lincoln County Primaries Seek Ballot Candidacy

In Lincoln County primary races on August 6, six offices show multiple candidates. Democrats filed by April 30 with incumbents and challengers for Presiding and Associate Judges, Circuit Clerk and Recorder, County Clerk, Collector, and Treasurer. Several retiring officials did not seek re-election. Republicans fielded candidates for Treasurer and First District Associate Judge, with District races including Representative 108th and 49th. Republican and Democratic candidates include Brockfeld, Holt, Howard, Baragiola, Patton, and Wommack among others.

Troy Lincoln County Irl Eliott George C. Reid John L Spatafora Warren W. Wommack Harry Ryan Callie Teasley W.N Bill) Woolfolk Johnnie D. Cortelyou Helen Dunard Lorene C. Walker W.H Bill) Watts G. Howard Briggs Ernest E. Watson Mary Lou Edgar W.P Bill) Graham Arnold T Doc) Evans Rose Richardson Harold D. Creech Jess L. Mueller Owne H. Robinson Jack Gallego John M. Baragiola, Jr Michael Patton Russell Brockfeld B.W. Holt W.O Bob) Howard Leo Brueggen

Woodcock May Get Longer Term for UAW Leaders

Detroit AP reports United Auto Workers President Leonard Woodcock could extend his tenure if the International Executive Board approves a change to three-year officer terms. Current rules force retirement at 65, risking Woodcock's departure in 1976 unless the constitution is amended to allow a longer term through 1977 and the auto talks.

Detroit United Auto Workers Leonard Woodcock UAW International Executive Board Woodcock

Judge Hears Reinecke Pleas on Dismissal and Venue

Washington AP A federal judge considers California Lt. Gov Ed Reinecke's motions to dismiss a three count perjury indictment threatening his gubernatorial bid. If not dismissed he seeks venue change to California and suppression of evidence. Trial date set for July 15 with aims to finish before June 4 GOP primary.

Washington California Ed Reinecke Reinecke U.S Barrington Parker San Francisco Sacramento Watergate Parker Joseph J. Connally ITT Senate Judiciary Committee Nixon Atty John N. Mitchell International Telephone & Telegraph Corp San Diego Mitchell

Girl Born to Rathburns at Audrain Medical Center

Mr and Mrs John Leroy Rathburn of Farber welcome a daughter born at 526 PM Sunday at Audrain Medical Center. The infant weighed seven pounds eight ounces. Mr Rathburn is employed by North American Refractories.

John Leroy Rathburn Farber Audrain Medical Center Rathburn

Parade Of Bands Will Be Sunday Mexico Public Schools

The 28th annual Parade of Bands will be held Sunday at 1 30 p m in Presser Hall directed by John Willer and Robert Murta. Six bands from fifth grade to Mexico High School’s Dixie Greys will perform with marches musical excerpts contemporary tunes and popular numbers.

Mexico Public Schools Presser Hall John Willer Robert Murta Dixie Greys of Mexico High School

Divorce Law Wins In Early Italian Vote

In Rome Italians voting in a two day referendum backed retaining the divorce law over repeal. Early returns from 227 of 69,728 districts show 44,150 votes for the law and 6,235 against. Final tallies expected later.

Rome

Senate panel aims to house vice president at Naval Observatory

The Armed Services Committee approved a bill to provide an official residence for the vice president on the Naval Observatory grounds. The three story 1893 building would replace the chief of naval operations residence after Adm Zumwalt retires around July 1, with 12 surrounding acres included. A seven pound three ounce daughter was born to Mr and Mrs Stephen E Chitty of High Hill at Audrain Medical Center.

Washington Senate Armed Services Committee Naval Observatory Naval Operations Hubert H. Humphrey Minnesota Navy Adm Elmo R. Zumwalt Jr Stephen E. Chitty High Hill Audrain Medical Center Chitty Binkley Co Warrenton

Lueking Named Industry Specialist Manager at Green Co

Wesley C. Lueking has been named industry specialist manager for the A. P. Green Refractories Co. In the new role he will lead six sales engineering specialists serving the petroleum foundry glass cement ceramic and metal industries. He joined Green in 1953 and holds a University of Illinois ceramic engineering degree. He is a Missouri professional engineer and former president of the companys management clubs. He and wife Benita reside in Mexico Missouri with son Randall.

Wesley C. Lueking A. P. Green Refractories Co Mr. Lucking Green Clarksville New Zealand Australia Phillipines Jamaica

Ford's Talk Emphasizes Military Strength and Will

In New Orleans VP Ford dedicates a new port wharf stressing the need to maintain a strong military capability to deter challenges and preserve peace. He ties defense to economic progress and domestic programs while noting Watergate was not mentioned in his remarks. Rep. Hebert, chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, spoke prior to Ford.

New Orleans Gerald R. Ford United States America Ford Rep F. Edward Hebert House Armed Services Committee

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