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Newspaper
Mexico Ledger
Location
Mexico, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Nov 08, 1973
Page
1
Congress overrode President Nixon to limit war powers by barring U S troops from combat for more than 60 days without Congress approval. The House 284 to 135 and Senate 75 to 18 backed the measure amid Vietnam War fallout, with Nixon denouncing it as undermining decisive action.
The Federal Land Bank Association held its annual meeting at the Mexico Armory with 250 farmers and spouses from Audrain, Montgomery, Callaway, Boone, Osage, Miller, and Cole counties. John Duewer spoke on growth, noting loans rose from 750000 to almost 15000000 in 1973, with 4500000 lent so far this year. Elections elected Paul Ashlock Ronald Baker Tom Baugh and Kenneth Propst to the board.
Robert L. Heckart son of Mr and Mrs Henry L Heckart Route 2 Paris returned Saturday from the U S Army Air Defense Artillery School at Ft Bliss Texas where he served active duty as a first lieutenant He is a June graduate of Harvard Law School and will become an associate in the law firm Davis Polk Wardwell in New York He edited the International Law Journal at Harvard and was a member of several societies He graduated magna cum laude from Yale University in 1970 and from Mexico High School in 1966.
The House voted 28 to 135 to override Nixon over the war powers bill with Republicans opposing and Democrats for. The Senate followed with a 75 to 18 override vote. Members from Missouri and other states were listed among those for and against in the roll calls.
London AP reports special elections to fill two English and two Scottish seats may determine the balance of power in the next general election. Three seats are Conservative held, one Labour, with Liberals gaining in recent contests and running neck and neck in polls amid public dissatisfaction with both major parties.
Rep. William J. Scherle introduces a bill to stop the IRS from using state and local taxes in computing the federal excise tax on telephone bills. He says 13 states would be affected and Iowa would save about 405000 dollars annually.
Gov Christopher Bond tells Missouri teachers conference that student power can aid energy conservation. He cites a poster contest by the Missouri Energy Council and urges schools to educate families on fuel saving, including slower driving to save energy and lives.
Ex-lobbyist Robert Winter-Berger tells Senate Ford nomination hearings he paid 15000 dollars for access while admitting his earlier version was wrong. Rules Committee rejects his testimony as not credible and weighs possible perjury probe after reviewing Wednesday's transcript. Ford denies ever taking money and White House notes caution the testimony remains contested amid ongoing hearings.
Montgomery City couple files suits to keep license plate 1 248 since 1948. One suit dismissed in Cole County Circuit Court. Second suit ongoing with motion to dismiss set for November 16. State officials seek to end issuance of low numbers as political patronage.
Governor Robert Docking of Kansas joined 11 other governors and three mayors at the White House for an energy briefing. He described the briefing as nonplussed and found the administration’s energy plans somewhat hastily assembled, while noting Kansas has an energy hotline in Topeka and broad support for the energy crisis message.
TOKYO AP reports former rear admiral Kiyohide Shima who commanded the Japanese 6th Fleet in the Battle of Leyte Gulf died today from septicemia at age 83. He served in World War II and held command roles in the Navy.
CE Refractories on Highway 54 West Vandalia will hold the plant's first open house Saturday November 10 1973 from 10 AM to 2 PM Plant Manager Stig E Scharthi said inviting the public to tour the facility and learn about its operations.
The James Bledsoe Unit 26 will run its annual Memorial Poppy sale Friday and Saturday during Veterans Day weekend. Poppies, made by disabled veterans in 40 states, fund veteran rehabilitation and aid needy families. Mexico donations stay in Mexico, while national proceeds aid U.S. veterans’ health welfare programs.
A federal prisoner, Eugene Michael Hart, 30, faced trial for threatening President Nixon. The jury deadlocked and was discharged. Hart had previously threatened the President and letters to that effect were entered as evidence. Dr. George Parlato testified Hart suffers residual schizophrenia.
William Shrum named district supervisor for District 6 of Missouri Division of Welfare based in Mexico effective Nov 18. A 30 year old Kansas State College graduate, he has served since 1968 as a welfare employee and since 1970 in County Director assignments. He is married to Ellen Shrum, a Hannibal teacher. Opal Lee Olson continues as assistant supervisor after Wayne Collins left in August on educational leave.
Moscow says Literaturnaya Gazeta claims China killed over 12,000 Tibetans last year and crushed uprisings in six regions with flame and sword. It alleges Maoists see themselves as inheritors of Genghis Khan and have executed or assimilated dozens of peoples. The piece cites retaliation for a Chinese attack on the Soviet Union.
The Mexico Lions Club voted $250 toward the Arthur Hills grass green project at a Wednesday meeting. Guest speaker Ron Galloway district governor announced groundbreaking for the Lions Eye Tissue Bank and Rehabilitation Center in Columbia, on Highway 63 near Doctors Hospital. Missouri Lions clubs have donated $250,000 toward the facility and a new world wide hearing conservation program was announced. Marvin Nichols was welcomed as the club’s newest member.
John W. Hopper of Centralia Route 2 was admitted to Audrain Medical Center last night with severe injuries from a combine accident on his farm. He is listed in fair condition with extensive cuts and abrasions. Details of the accident were not available this morning.
Cape Canaveral officials delay Skylab 3 liftoff after hairline cracks found in eight stabilizing fins. Technicians begin a around the clock replacement with a tentative launch target of the 15th, pending further assessment, as the Saturn 1B carries astronauts Carr Pogue and Gibson to a record 85 day mission to rendezvous with the orbiting Skylab.
President outlined energy actions including lower thermostat use, speed limits, and fuel rationing while pressing Congress to pass legislation already introduced by Sen. Henry M. Jackson. He rejected resignation and urged support for measures to speed nuclear licensing and mass transit funding, as aides discuss long term responses to Watergate. In Des Moines, a Missouri firm pleaded no defense to copyright infringement, with P.M. Place Stores Co. fined $1,800 on 18 counts.
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