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Newspaper
Mexico Ledger
Location
Mexico, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Oct 02, 1976
Page
11
Washington AP reports the 84th Congress ends its 1978 session after approving a 19 billion dollar tax cut, investigations into intelligence agencies, and a late filibuster over a Clean Air bill. Final day included a Senate vote near midnight and adjournment in the early hours.
A federal judge in Brooklyn ordered the government to continue Medicaid payments for abortions for at least 20 days after a ban on federal funds except to save the life of the mother. Judge John F. Dooling issued a temporary restraining order affecting national operations. The Hyde amendment, part of a $56.6 billion appropriations bill, limits funds for abortions and prompted lawsuits by New York City Health and Hospitals Corp and the Center for Constitutional Rights. Presently federal covers 50 percent, state 25 percent, city 25 percent.
Public Health Service doctors and local leaders began the $136 million nationwide program by giving the first swine flu immunizations in Indianapolis Los Angeles and a Boston area. Mayor Hudnut and nursing home resident G Raymond Tuttle were among the first recipients as planners expect about 4000 immunizations daily and stress a vaccine that is safe for egg allergic individuals.
Diplomats from Britain and the United States were due in Dar es Salaam to meet Tanzanian President Julius Nyerere and discuss an interim Rhodesia government aimed at majority rule within two years. Nyerere would meet British Africa expert Ted Rowlands and U.S. assistant secretary William Schaufele, while African leaders voiced concerns over white control of defense and law and order in the proposed plan.
Sixty Audrain Countlans registered to vote during 5 to 8 30 Friday at the office of County Clerk John Jesse in the courthouse. A further 59 registered 8 to 5 bringing Friday total to 119. The office will stay open Tuesday evening to 8 30 for convenience. Week totals average over 30 daily, with 29 the low. Eligible voters may also register at Vandalia clerk’s office during normal hours. The general election deadline is 5 p.m. Wednesday Oct 8.
The National Weather Service reports soil in central Missouri is extremely dry with day to night temperatures swinging like desert areas. Columbia office notes July through September rainfall under one inch, breaking a growing season drought record. Temperature variation rose from about 25 to 35 degrees, with the prior record low rainfall in 1960 at 9.22 inches and a second worst in 1920 at 4.85 inches.
Local physicians begin moving this weekend to a new 12,024 square foot clinic at the Mexico Professional Building and Summit Medical Park operated by Y. Mexidox, Inc. Ekern Comfort and Lankford start open hours early next week, with others including Davis Huq Pallop Siripipat Cottey and Wallace set for October relocations. The facility will include a laboratory, pharmacy and X-ray services.
A humorous quip questions the term tax return, noting how the money and effort seem misaligned with what you actually receive. The line playfully critiques tax time and the perceived value of the refund.
Watergate special prosecutor will publicly clear President Ford and close the campaign financing probe in Ford's home county without prosecutions. The disclosure arrives as Ford heads into a weekend of reduced duties before a six day Western campaign swing.
President Ford reprimanded Agriculture Secretary Bart Butz after he used derogatory terms about Black people described as highly offensive. Republicans and Democrats urged his resignation or dismissal as Rolling Stone and New Times spread the quote attributed to Butz.
Carter and aides disclosed that while Georgia governor he twice stayed at a corporate lodge funded by Brunswick Pulp and Paper Co. in Georgia. Records show one stay in November 1972 and another July meeting with staff. company says the lodge doubles as a forestry showcase and hosts dignitaries with expenses covered. Ford case remains without criminal charges per special prosecutor.
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