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Newspaper
Mexico Ledger
Location
Mexico, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Nov 04, 1976
Page
1
Washington AP reports wholesale prices rose six tenths of a percent in October, marking a second large monthly gain and signaling ongoing inflationary pressures. Industrial prices surged one percent, driven by higher costs in transportation equipment, fuel products, lumber, and metals, while farm prices fell 1.2 percent due to declines in hogs and grains.
Curtis W. Wiggins named production control manager for the A.P. Green Refractories Mexico plant overseeing a 36 member department and the storehouse of orders for domestic and export shipments. The plant ships to every state and 69 countries annually. Wiggins, a 1983 hire, has held multiple company posts including project manager for the Mexico system and past roles in Ohio and Missouri. He and his wife Judy live in Orchard Heights with son Todd. he belongs to the Mexico Kiwanis Club and is a former Jackson Jaycees president.
Atlantic City celebrates passage of a constitutional amendment allowing casino gaming as skeptics, including Jimmy Snyder, warn of risky bets and future spread. Gov Byrne urges careful oversight while promoters pledge a revival with new skyline plans.
In Indianola Iowa twelve year old Michelle Palmer was installed as a Rainbow Girl amid national questions over Iowa Rainbow assemblies. Officials debated whether Iowa remained part of the national organization after a policy clash and suspension. Michelle’s mother is black and her father white provoking cultural dispute as police guarded the ceremony and parents voiced concern about state charters and dues.
Benton City Mayor Carl Steelman sets a 7:30 p.m. Monday hearing at the Community Building to decide how to spend the villages 56000 federal Community Development grant. City Clerk Barbara Schofield says residents will participate. Proposals include housing rehab building repairs and a sewer system.
Washington AP reports President Ford concedes defeat to Carter, pledges cooperation in the transition. Ford plans a Palm Springs vacation and will leave Washington soon. His spokesman notes ongoing duties on SALT talks, Middle East, spending, and inflation while awaiting January 20, 1977 inauguration.
Kansas City AP report says Rep Richard Bolling of Missouri seeks the House majority leader post after a landslide 15th term win. He plans to elect his bid next week, telephoning most of the 60 incoming freshmen, with Phillip Burton as his main rival. Bolling praises the new class and its energy focus on energy policy and federal spending.
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