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Newspaper

Mexico Ledger

Location

Mexico, Missouri, United States of America

Date

Oct 06, 1971

Page

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Nixon to unveil Phase 2 economic program in TV address

President Nixon will announce Phase 2 of his economic plan in a live TV radio address at 7 30 p m EDT Thursday from the White House. The package includes tax cuts worth 15 4 billion over three years and alters benefits across income groups while reviving the investment credit for business.

Washington Nixon Mexico White House Cost of Living Council Ronald L. Ziegler House Ways and Means Committee Aflcio

Audrain County votes swing against parimutuel betting in Missouri

In Audrain and across the state voters rejected the parimutuel horse racing amendment by wide margins, while a $150 million water pollution bond soared to victory. The results showed strong outstate opposition to gambling but broad support for environmental funding and related constitutional measures.

Audrain Mexico Laddonia St, Louis Missouri Greenberg St. Louis Illinois Mississippi River Warren E. Hearnes

Sturgeon Girl Dies After Lunch Table Accident

Funeral services for Peggy Diane Dawson, 11, who died after a heavy lunch table fell on her at Sturgeon R-5 School, will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday at Sturgeon Baptist Church. Burial is in Mt. Horeb Cemetery. Peggy, a sixth grade student, was part of the school band and volunteer helper in setting up tables. A memorial fund is set up at Sturgeon State Bank.

Sturgeon Peggy Diane Dawson, Jr Sturgeon Baptist Church Jerry White Charles Halbrook Mt. Horeb Fenton Funeral Home Peggy Boone County Hospital Richard Brashear Robin Hood Rd Mexico Supt. White Sturgeon State Bank Moberly Charles Mary Kitchen Dawson Mary Ruth Kitchen

Nixon administration backs 45 cent school lunch aid move

The Agriculture Department will reimburse states at a minimum average of 45 cents per meal to provide free or reduced price lunches. Asst. Agriculture Secretary Richard E. Lyng cited a 10 cent increase from the original proposal, costing about $135 million and lifting the 1971-72 school budget to $750 million. The change aims to feed about eight million needy children this year, up from 7.3 million last year.

Washington Nixon Agriculture Department Senate Department Asst. Agriculture Richard E. Lyng Ment Lyng

Missouri Revenue Director Praises 1620 Employees

ST. LOUIS AP James E. Schaffner, state director of revenue, says the department’s 1,620 employees are dedicated and hard working. He notes federal study showing 20 percent of Missouri mail handled by the Postal Service goes to his agency. In a luncheon talk to Lions Clubs, he invites members to tour Jefferson City offices, defends tax collection and urges space and funding. He rejects claims of chaotic operations and questions outsiders’ understanding.

ST. Louis James E. Schaffner U.S. Postal Service Missouri Midtown Cheltenham Chateau Lions Clubs Schaffner

Bean Bin Fire Forces Grain Removal

MFA Exchange workers and area farmers labored two days to remove about 100000 bushels of New soybeans stored under government loan from a bin near Perry after an overheated auger bearing sparked a smoldering fire. The beans are insured and being hauled to Louisiana for storage. loss is expected at 25 percent or less. Also today at Audrain Medical Center Carrie Anne Mattox was born to Billy D. and spouse at 6:45 am weighing 5 pounds 7 ounces.

Perry MFA Exchange Billy D. Mattox W. Boulevard Audrain Medical Center Carrie Anne Mattox Mattox The Carroll Motor Co Ora Shay Fulton Bill Mattox West St

Subdivision Plan for 74 Lots in Boonville Plan

Trouts Investments Inc of Boonville reviews a 74 lot subdivision on 20 acres west of Fairground Street near Mexico School Board property. Homes priced 17 000 to 21 000 including lot, FHA approved, with many available for federal loans. Street alignments adjusted to fit adjacent developments before final plan to be submitted in two weeks.

Trouts Investments Inc Boonville Fairground Street Mexico Nielsen Planning and Zoning Commission

Senate Rejects 60 to 25 Viet Withdrawal Deadline

The Senate rejected by 60 to 25 an amendment demanding total U.S. withdrawal from South Vietnam by February 3 unless new presidential elections are held. The measure, offered by Sen. Montoya, also called for all U.S. troops to depart within six months even if elections occur. Final action on the related military procurement bill was pending midafternoon.

Washington Senate U.S South Vietnam Joseph M. Montoya J.W. Fulbright D-Ark Rhodesia Charles McC. Mathias Jr R-Md Nixon Mathias Mike

MMA Homecoming Planned for Missouri Military Academy on Oct 30

Missouri Military Academy schedules its 1971 Homecoming for Saturday October 30 with honor classes from 1921 to 1961. Class chairmen include Jerry Nicholson and Red Bruce, with Wynn Ferrel directing 1961 and others to be named. Events run 8:30 a.m. registration through a 7:00 p.m. Empire Club dinner dance, plus a 2:30 p.m. football game against the MSD Eagles.

Missouri Military Academy Jerry Nicholson Springfield Red Bruce Branson Cave Countie Ballwin Wynn Ferrel Clarkston Board of Directors MMA MMA Colonels MSD Eagles Colonels’ Field Empire Club

Eskimos Sue Over North Slope Oil Lands Ownership

The Arctic Slope Native Association filed suit in Washington against Secretary Morton and Interior officials claiming Alaska Statehood Act provisions violated native rights and due process in approving North Slope land selections and oil leases. The suit contends aboriginal title and questions affect some 56.5 million acres and the 912 million sale.

Washington North Slope Alaska Arctic Slope Native Association U.S Secretary of the Interior Rogers C. B. Morton Interior Department Interior Arctic Slope Eskimos Brooks Range

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