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Newspaper

Mexico Ledger

Location

Mexico, Missouri, United States of America

Date

Nov 07, 1974

Page

1

Moderates Urge GOP to Broaden Its Base After Elections

Three moderate Republican senators urging a wider appeal cite the need for concrete economic programs to rebound from a decade low in national strength. They warn the party must reach out to Black, labor and ethnic groups, while Democrats push health insurance, tax reform and public service jobs as Congress convenes.

Washington GOP Lowell P. Weicker Jr Connecticut Charles H. Percy Illinois Charles McC. Mathias Maryland Ford Senate Mike Mansfield 94Th Congress Republican Party Weicker Percy Richard M. Nixon Mathias North Dakota New Hampshire Nevada Florida Colorado Kentucky Vermont House Lyndon B. Johnson Maine Milton R. Young William L. Guy Associated Press Young

Government Charges IBM with Monopolistic Practices

New York AP. Government lawyers allege IBM controls about 73 percent of the U.S. computer market and must be broken up to restore competition. In a pretrial brief in U.S. District Court, the Justice Department accuses IBM of monopolistic price and marketing practices. The 1969 antitrust action has seen repeated talks with Judge David Edelstein while seeking a consent agreement or narrow trial issues. The brief also seeks restructuring of the firm, arguing monopolistic practices across major computer markets.

New York International Business Machines Corp U.S. District Court Justice Department IBM David Edelstein

Alaska Vote Change Leads Egan By Narrow Margin

Alaska officials corrected vote totals after a computer error doubled some returns. With 26 of 434 precincts left to count, incumbent Gov. William A. Egan led Republican Jay Hammond 38,069 to 37,396. Recount possible if margin stays under 0.5 percent.

Associated Press Alaska William A. Egan Jay Hammond Naknek State Election Center Anchorage Egan Hammond Ohio James A. Rhodes John J. Gilligan

Community thanks from Auditor County Recorder candidate

Kathy Botkins thanks voters for electing her Recorder of Deeds on Tuesday. She expresses appreciation to the Audrain County Democratic Club and Committee, and to Democrats who supported their candidates. Paid for by Kathy Botkins Mexico.

Audrain County

Lonely Canadian Island Seeks Alaska Union

Port Hardy leaders push to join Alaska citing neglect from British Columbia authorities. Ambassador Mayor Brian Klaver awaits response to a letter asking Alaska to acquire 9,000 square miles with timber fishing and mining heft for 12,000 to 15,000 residents. District notes limited access and aging ferry service amid calls for better services. In other news, Paris couple Mr and Mrs John E Morgan welcome a five pound 15 ounce daughter at Audrain Medical Center.

Port Hardy B.C British Columbia Alaska United States Mount Waddington Brian Klaver Klaver Vancouver Island Victoria John E. Morgan Paris Audrain Medical Center Morgan A.P. Green Refractories Co

Van containing starving family found near Mayhill

An unemployed psychologist William Thomas Orr 48 of Pittsburg Pa and his daughter Annette 13 were found dead in a van parked by an apple orchard along U S 82 near Mayhill New Mexico. Authorities say fumes from a charcoal cooker caused the deaths. The Orr family including Lillian 44 and sons William 12 Joseph 11 and Gregory 7 were hospitalized after apparent starvation. Investigators note the back of the van bore charity messages and a vow to aid the sick.

Alamogordo N.M Here William Thomas Orr Pittston Annette U.S. 82 Mayhill New Mexico Orr Lillian William Joseph Gregory Norman Bloom Felix Work Work University of Texas At Austin Utah California Arizona Texas

Retirement Dinner Honors French W T French Route 1 Centralia

Retirement dinner and party Friday at The Monterey honors French W T French of Route 1 Centralia. After 38 years with Panhandle Eastern Pipeline Co he retires Jan 1 as a measurement technician. He joined as a line walker and held several roles in Illinois Indiana and Mexico office. He and wife Mary have three children and three grandchildren.

W. T. French Centralia Monterey Panhandle Eastern Pipeline Co Mr. French Panhandle Illinois Indiana Mexico Mary

Turley’s Laddonia Bank Robbery Conviction Stands

The Missouri Court of Appeals upheld the state conviction of Ernest Turley for the 1970 Laddonia Bank robbery, ruling that a second prosecution was legal due to separate federal and state law violations. Turley had been convicted in 1971 for the $13,000 robbery but was acquitted in federal court last year.

ST. Louis Missouri Missouri Court of Appeals Ernest Turley Turley Laddonia State Bank

Law Cadets To Organize Next Week

The 1974 75 organizational meeting of the Law Enforcement Cadets is set for Wednesday from 7 to 9 p.m. at Mexico City Hall. Richard Sewell, a sponsor, says the program aims to engage youths in grades 7 12 in government and law enforcement. Last year included educational talks and a firearms training course. meetings will continue weekly with public safety officers as sponsors and instructors.

Mexico City Hall Richard Sewell Sewell City Hall Public Safety Department Mr. Sewell Jim Isgrig

City Priority List Reviewed Few Changes

The citizens advisory committee kept its top expenditure priorities for the Better Communities Fund largely intact including urban renewal, storm sewers, housing rehab, streets, and parks. A West Underpass flexibility change and Garfield Park storm sewer addition were approved, as Mexico steps into federal Community Development substitutes with a $500,000 yearly block grant for three years.

Citizens Advisory Committee Better Communities Funda City Council Garfield Park Garfield Community Center Mexico

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