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Newspaper
Mexico Ledger
Location
Mexico, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Nov 18, 1975
Page
1
Missouri Farm Bureau survey of 50 stores shows pork prices generally lower this week, with ham, chops, steak, and blade roast all down. Beef mostly mixed, chicken up slightly, milk and eggs higher, bread, potatoes, and sugar mostly lower. reflects lower farm prices reaching consumers.
Betty Ford, wife of President Ford, appears as herself in a two minute cameo on CBS Mary Tyler Moore Show. She is paid minimum union scale and filmed from a hotel suite due to equal time rules. The plot centers on a Detroit Free Press reporter hosting a party where the Fords attend.
Democratic candidates for the ninth district congressional race to replace Bill Hungate include Harold L. Volkmer of Hannibal Gary Hollenberg of Kahoka Ken Maurer of St. Charles Gene Weathers of Defiance Robert W. Weber of St. Charles Thomas A. Walsh of St. Louis County Jerry F. Walsh of Florissant Mrs. Jean Berg of St. Charles Connie Cook of St. Charles.
Charles Davenport, head of a Congressional Budget Committee study, argues tax returns are not confidential and are a government asset. He cites annual disclosures to federal agencies for statistic use and prosecutions, challenging the idea of confidentiality and noting possible constitutional issues.
An Alton woman allegedly drove the wrong way on I 70 for at least three miles, triggering two accidents near Union Boulevard and Jennings Road. Brice Jetton escaped injury after swerving. Martha Alsup’s car collided head on with Carter Isenstark nearby. Isenstark died of a heart attack at the scene. John Francisco, a passenger, is in serious condition. Kathy Starbuck faced a traffic ticket for driving on the wrong side.
George E Camp deputy director of the Missouri Department of Social Services criticized charges of brutality harassment and inadequate medical care at the Missouri State Penitentiary as one side of the story He contended the inmate letters were written by agitators and praised steps taken at the pen including more education six day mail and longer visiting periods while inviting investigations by state or federal authorities.
Voters in Canton approved the sale of the municipal electric distribution system and generating plant to Missouri Power and Light Co. in a November 4 election by 88 percent, with a 20-year MPL franchise also approved. Sale to take effect January 1.
Former President Richard Nixon argues in a Ladies Home Journal interview that American lives might have to be threatened by war to restore belief in the United States and its need for strength. He cites potential invasions and warns of a dispirited, compromised nation while proposing a retreat for top minds to plan renewed national pride and leadership.
G. Andy Runge of the Missouri Conservation Commission spoke to the A. P. Green Refractories Management Club, declaring the department among the nation’s top three. He traced success to a 1936 initiative, noted constitutional authority, and highlighted wildlife, forestry, and research driven by a professional staff. He cited a Deer 1937 count of 3,300 rising to postwar hunting figures, a $200 million wood products industry, 150 agents including the first female, Jill Cooper of Mexico, and a 7,500 acre Ted Shanks wildlife area near Louisiana on the Mississippi. Milford Fisher received a 30-year service award and a $30 money clip from President Harry M. Stover.
Washington AP report says President Ford’s pick Donald H. Rumsfeld was confirmed as secretary of defense 95 to 2 by the Senate after brief debate. Helms and Stone opposed, protesting the nomination scene. Rumsfeld, 43, succeeds James Schlesinger and pledged a strong defense posture.
The Supreme Court upholds a lower court ruling enabling possible cross district busing between Wilmington and suburban white schools to pursue racial balance. Justice department arguments stress conflicts with prior Detroit desegregation rulings and implications for metropolitan areas nationwide. The decision also addresses unemployment benefits for new mothers and several other state and federal actions, including antitrust suits for college newspaper advertisers and abortion consent requirements for minors.
Associated Press writer G G LaBelle notes three obscure aspirants Frank Taylor Stanley Arnold and Richard Chandler Collins join better known figures in the 1970s presidential field Arnold an ad man and Pick N Pay cofounder markets a ten dollar record of patriotic songs and Roosevelt speeches to fund a White House run Taylor a Bisbee Arizona missionary heads United American party with a roadside can recycling fund plan and calls for ending overseas bases a one dollar a gallon gas tax and debt payoff Collins a San Ramon postal worker uses a chain letter to promote a national morals program biblical creation teaching and a Civilian Conservation Corps style teen program
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