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Newspaper
Mexico Ledger
Location
Mexico, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Nov 10, 1971
Page
1
Washington AP reports the House faces a vote on a temporary foreign aid extension as the Senate debates a smaller aid package totaling about 2.3 billion dollars. President Nixon urged continued aid, warning that halting programs could destabilize world affairs and weaken U S leadership.
Washington AP reports that major foreign aid bills rarely fail, but Congress delays funding. The Senate debates a $2.9 billion authorization while funding hangs on a continuing resolution through November 15, risking delays to payroll at the Agency for International Development as lawmakers negotiate a compromise.
The Pay Board’s rule on raises may permit up to 12 percent in new contracts or rollbacks in old ones if deemed inconsistent. A “reality clause” could let recent rail settlements stand at one percent per month for 42 months.
Mexico's Battery B 1-128th Target Acquisition Battalion announces 14 openings after a depletion from members completing military obligation. Sgt. Bill Cearly notes prior service entrants rejoin at their former rank, with pay raises after the wage freeze ends. Openings exist in communication, survey and processing divisions. call 581-5283.
The Food and Drug Administration announced that the synthetic hormone DES should not be given to pregnant women. Studies link maternal DES intake to vaginal cancer in daughters, with 13 cases (three fatal) reported and about 60 total cases located. labeling would warn against DES use during pregnancy.
The Mexico Cerebral Palsy School board met Monday night at the CP School with 12 members and guests. President Tim Hagan led the session as Mrs. Jac LaFon and Mrs. Richard Wohlers reported on a weekly volunteer physical therapy program and play therapy donations, while recognizing the continuing support from the Mexico Jaycee Wives.
The A. P. Green Refractories Co. reshapes U.S. sales into regions with five new regional managers, including Robert W. Hill in the central region and Ellen M. Weger in the eastern region. The group includes four Mexico natives and one from Columbia, with Robert E. McIntosh overseeing domestic sales.
A panel of psychiatrists at Moscow's Serbsky Institute ruled dissident Vladimir Bukovsky sane and fit to stand trial for anti-Soviet activity. Police reported the decision to Bukovsky's mother, and he was moved from Serbsky to a city prison awaiting prosecution.
William L. Ryan outlines UN financial strains amid political turmoil and nonpayment. The United States funds about a third of a 1971 budget of 950 million as calls grow to reduce its share and reform voting rules. Smaller member states with tiny populations face stark poverty while nonpayers accumulate debt.
Former Rep. James I Spainhower, a Marshall Democrat, says he will decide by late November whether to enter the crowded Democratic field for state treasurer. He believes he can win the August primary and the November general election, and has discussed the race with Sen. Thomas F. Eagleton and County Judge George W. Lehr.
In Londonderry, IRA members tarred and shaved a 19 year old girl for fraternizing with a British soldier, dragging her from her Bogside home after hours of jeering. Earlier a sniper attack killed a British soldier, the 36th death this year in Northern Ireland.
Clayton defendant David Martin Johnson, 20, of Ballwin, appeared before Circuit Court Judge Douglas L. C. Jones on a peace disturbance charge and was ordered to get a haircut and return to court November 17 for sentencing. The judge commented that his own son resembles Johnson. Johnson's attorney, Robert K. Spaulding, said he and Johnson’s mother approved the decree.
Gov. Warren E. Hearnes announced Lynn W. Bauer of Kansas City as a six year member of the Missouri Highway Commission replacing Joseph H. Bruening whose term expired. Hearnes also reappointed Dr. Lee E. Davidson to the Board of Healing Arts and Lola Wallace Harris to the Board of Cosmetology.
DES MOINES Iowa AP The Iowa Employment Security Commission denied an appeal by Keokuk woman Sandy K Thoeny for unemployment benefits after she quit due to an unintentional pregnancy The commission ruled the company was not responsible for her pregnancy and benefits require employer responsibility The ruling clarifies standards for when benefits are awarded in such cases
Mexico Ledger lists mailing rates for local and out of state subscriptions, with daily publication details and office hours. Rates cover in area, Audrain and adjoining counties, other Missouri counties, out of state, and armed forces, plus single copy price. Office hours set 8:00 to 5:30 weekdays and 8:90 to 3:00 Saturdays.
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