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Newspaper
Mexico Ledger
Location
Mexico, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Nov 26, 1973
Page
8
President Nixon announces sweeping cuts totaling 15 percent to gasoline and heating oil deliveries to ease a looming energy crisis. The plan includes Sunday sales bans, limited jet fuel, and household heating reductions, with further measures possible if Congress approves emergency powers.
Most residents back President Nixon energy saving proposals and plan voluntary compliance though some doubt speed limits and expect stronger action. Many report home heating reductions, with thermostats lowered to 68 to 70 degrees and some rooms shut off. Trooper Hedrick questions enforcement at 50 mph while noting state 60 mph limit for official vehicles and potential federal action.
The White House asks U.S. District Judge Sirica to withhold two June 20 1972 Watergate tapes from the grand jury claiming executive privilege over the full conversations with President Nixon Ehrlichman and Haldeman. A missing 18 minute segment is blamed on an alleged hum. Rose Mary Woods testified she transcribed part of the June 20 talk.
Mexico City Council may raise landfill user fees effective Tuesday to fund state sanitary standards. Rates for residents and non residents would rise across trucks, trailers, and junk car deposits with substantial jumps for two ton plus loads. Final approval could also trigger street work assessments and new utility easement grants.
Funeral services are set for 2 p.m. Tuesday for Orlando Worrell 77 a Mexico business and civic leader who died Sunday morning at Audrain Medical Center from pneumonia after a long illness. The Rev Robert R Collins of the First Presbyterian Church will officiate at Precht Pickering Funeral Home with burial in Elmwood Cemetery. Visitation starts after 2 p.m. today A Masonic service will be held tonight Memorials may go to the First Presbyterian Church or Cancer Society. Worrell born December 6 1895 in Mexico was a World War I veteran and longtime jeweler and civic leader in Mexico Missouri. He was involved in the American Legion and served as Mexico city councilman and in various Masonic and civic posts. He leaves a wife two daughters four grandchildren and two sisters.
Mrs Mabel A Campbell 79 of 1108 S Coal St died at 3 55 p m Sunday at Audrain Medical Center where she had been a patient since Nov 1 Funeral services are set for 2 p m Tuesday at Arnold Funeral Home with Rev Marvin Jones presiding Burial will be at East Lawn Memorial Park Cemetery Born May 11 1894 in Cayuga Ind she married Harry Lee Campbell in Amarillo Tex on Nov 16 1910 He preceded her in death Aug 25 1967 She had lived in Mexico since 1957 She was a member of Friendship Baptist Church Survivors include two sons Embert Lee Campbell and Edwin R Campbell both of Mexico two daughters Mrs John Madelyn Tarrants and Mr JR Evelyn Pulis both of Mexico four grandchildren and four great grandchildren Also one daughter and several brothers and sisters preceded her Visitation after 7 p m tonight at Arnold Funeral Home.
Two Mexican-born Des Moines residents, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph P. Nickens, were shot to death outside their home around 5:15 p.m. Friday. Their son-in-law, Robert L. Richardson, 33, was captured nearby after drinking drain cleaner at a supermarket and faces double murder charges. He is hospitalized in Iowa City in serious condition. The couple had lived in Des Moines for years. both survived by a daughter, a son, and multiple relatives. A funeral service is planned at Second Baptist Church with Elmwood Cemetery burial.
Interruptible customers in Ledgerland may lose gas for up to 28 days in December if weather remains normal, with possible relief or further restriction depending on conditions. Panhandle Eastern shipments will favor non interruptible, residential, and commercial users. About 400 district customers await headquarters guidance on lights and cutbacks while monitoring past usage records.
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