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Mexico Ledger

Location

Mexico, Missouri, United States of America

Date

May 20, 1974

Page

3

Kennedy tax record shows $217844 on $461444 income in 1973

Senate leader Edward Kennedy paid federal income tax of 217,844 on 461,444 gross income in 1973 per tax returns. The filings reveal 21,567 in dividends and 270,080 from family trusts, with deductions and sources including publications and oil wells. Kennedy did not comment directly.

Kennedy Boston Edward M. Kennedy Boston Herald American Boston Globe Today Joan Massachusetts Democrat Joseph P. Kennedy Texas Louisiana Forest Oil Co

Prince Charles to take 17th century mansion as bachelor pad

London AP reports Prince Charles the 25 year old heir will occupy a 17th century mansion with 17 rooms and 3 000 acres of grounds as his bachelor home. An official says most young men expect a home by his age and marriage rumors have no bearing on the decision.

London Prince Charles Buckingham Palace Charles Lady Jane Wellesley Duke of Wellington

Suffers Leg Breaks In Cattle Roundup Accident

Carl W. Houston of Mexico was hospitalized at Audrain Medical Center after his right leg broke in four places when a cow buttressed him between the animal and horse during cattle roundup on his brother John Houston’s farm Route 3. Houston works for Baker Packing Co.

Carl W. Houston Mexico Audrain Medical Center John Houston Houston Baker Packing Co

Woods College Alumnae Weekend Elects Treasurers

Mrs. Ed Erdel of Mexico Route 1 was elected treasurer of the National Alumnae Association at William Woods College Alumnae Weekend in Fulton. Mrs. Janet Murphree White of Vandalia was elected a board member. Mrs. David Graves of Kingdom City received the Green Owl award for long service. David L. Isgrig of Laddonia named to the Dean's List at St. Louis College of Pharmacy.

Ed Erdel Mexico Rte. 1 William Woods College Fulton Janet Murphree White Vandalia David Graves Kingdom City David L. Isgrig Arthur Isgrig Laddonia St. Louis College of Pharmacy

Dixon Girl Is Named Miss Me Teenager

Miss Sandi Arensman 16 of Kinsley is Miss Kansas Teenager 1974 and Miss Madeline Trevino 16 of Dixon is Miss Missouri Teenager. They were chosen Saturday night and will compete in August in Atlanta for $10,000 in scholarships and prizes. Runners up were Miss Cathy Gard 17 of Columbus Kansas and Miss Deborah Lynn Means 16 of Kansas City Missouri.

Kansas City Sandi Arensman Kinsley Kansas Madeline Trevino Dixon Missouri Atlanta Cathy Gard Columbus Kan Deborah Lynn Means

Saigonese Launch Drive In Iron Triangle

South Vietnamese troops backed by heavy air and artillery launched a three pronged counter offensive 25 miles north of Saigon against North Vietnamese forces at An Dien in the Iron Triangle near the Saigon River. Government forces bombarded the village as civilians fled. A fourth day of Communist attacks across South Vietnam followed, with sappers blowing a 250000 gallon fuel depot near Saigon. Analysts linked the surge to Ho Chi Minh's birth anniversary and potential future offensives as monsoons approach.

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Vietnam Vet Seeks Amputation Despite VA Refusal

Jobless 22 year old Vietnam veteran Don Dagenhart, in pain from a knee injury, seeks an above the knee amputation after VA doctors urged restraint. With eviction looming, he faces welfare reliance for his wife and child as his disability payments swing from 49 to 570 dollars before settling. His case highlights medical and welfare conflicts as Rep. Paul Rogers seeks broader disability support.

Jupiter Fla Don Dagenhart Navy Dagenhart Anne Craig Paul Rogers D-Fla Miami Donald Pearson

Local athlete requests drastic knee surgery after injury

On page six of the Mexico Ledger dated May 20 1974 a report notes an athlete or individual declaring a desire to have a crushed knee amputated, stating the knee remains severely damaged and the decision is final.

Mexico Ledger

Assessor Quits After Tale Of St Peter Gate

In Harrison Arkansas AP Ralph Moss age 66 resigns as Boone County Assessor telling a joke about meeting St Peter at the Pearly Gates. He says he served as assessor in Harrison Kansas for three years and recalls a gatekeeper remark about admitting him to the fold. Moss adds a quip wishing taxpayers could spend 30 days in the assessor’s office.

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