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Newspaper
Mexico Ledger
Location
Mexico, Missouri, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1975
Page
1
Saigon reports six thousand Vietnamese are repairing the war shattered railway system to connect South Vietnam with the North. The effort, backed by the Provisional Revolutionary Government, aims to restore rail transportation across the country.
Audrain Medical Center earned a certificate of recognition from the Joint Commission during National Hospital Week May 11 17 1975. The letter cites voluntary accreditation as a sign of commitment to high quality patient care and excellence in health service nationwide.
New York AP Amstar Corp and National Sugar Refining Co will reduce wholesale sugar prices by 6.10 per 100 pounds effective today. Extra fine granulated sugar drops to 27 per 100 pounds while granulated and No 2 liquid sugar fall to 20.80. Products are used in soda, bakery, and presweetened centers.
President Ford proclaims June 16 as Father’s Day and urges national tribute to natural, foster, adoptive fathers and big brothers. He notes many youths are touched by men who loved them and made them feel important. Ford recalls complex family ties and meeting his own father late in life.
Orville Willis of Missouri Cities Water Co. says residents in the southwest part of Mexico may notice cloudy water tomorrow as the company begins flushing fire hydrants. The work will continue tomorrow and Friday, targeting hydrants south of Monroe Street and west of Jefferson Street.
Evel Knievel, still recovering from a 100 mile per hour crash in London, says he will be up in five days and back on his British tour set to resume June 7. Doctors estimate three weeks to full back, with injuries including a fractured pelvis and crushed vertebrae. In Kansas City, FBI Director Clarence Kelley recovers from surgery to remove a small cancer from his left arm.
Paris AP Secretary of State Kissinger urged industrial nations to accelerate growth and aid the Third World to prevent political instability. He proposed a $2 billion OECD trust fund for energy food and goods, with $1 billion in IMF gold, plus new trade rules and a global policy group. Algeria opposed tying oil to other raw materials. Oil talks stalled after a March conference collapse, and price hopes remain uncertain.
A federal court jury awarded $7 million to Thomas Hooks, then 18, after a diving accident at the Sheraton Park Hotel pool in Washington left him a quadriplegic. The verdict pinned liability on Washington Sheraton Corp. and ITT Sheraton Corp. of America for the 1971 incident.
Mexico VFW post members conducted a memorial service at 9 a.m. Sunday at East Lawn Memorial Cemetery. Rev. Brendan Griffey of St. Brendan's Church spoke. Taps was played by Richard Smith and John Parsons. Commander Ben Johnson led the firing squad including Henry Smith Jim Littrell Russell Blair Vernon Schneider Fred Hollingsworth and Daniel Henneberry. Walter Smith directed the program with post auxiliary and other guests in attendance.
Socialist ministers briefly end boycott to discuss Angola crisis as Communist calls for street march in support of the Armed Forces Movement. Soares and Zenha rejoin cabinet amid tensions over Republica seizure and a looming civil war threat in Angola. President Gomes presiding, easing pressure on moderates.
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