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Newspaper

Mexico Ledger

Location

Mexico, Missouri, United States of America

Date

Oct 07, 1974

Page

3

Mormons See Strength In Home and Family

SALT LAKE CITY AP The 144th General Conference of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints closed with Prophet Spencer W. Kimball urging 3.3 million members to strengthen home life and family values amid calls for personal morality and marital stability. Church leaders echoed the theme of being a distinct, faithful people while urging members to engage in society through business, science and education.

Salt Lake City Spencer W. Kimball Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Mormon Kimball Mormon Tabernacle Victor L. Brown Gordon B. Hinckley Church Council of Twelve Apostles Hinckley

Ford Daughter Debuts as White House Hostess

Washington AP reports Susan Ford, 17, President Ford's daughter, made her public debut as a White House hostess filling in for the ailing First Lady. She wore a red chiffon dress with white gloves and greeted guests for about 40 minutes, noting she'd rather Mother do it. Hodges Dies at 76 in Chapel Hill.

Washington Susan Ford Ford White House Diplomatic Corps

Camdenton Riot Fails To Develop

CAMDENTON MO AP authorities said a weekend riot did not develop after Lake of the Ozarks lawmen moved in to aid local officers. Police chief Loyd Richardson said the night was unusually quiet, with the incident tracing to a tavern fight and a bomb threat from Lebanon visitors. In Marshall, a 10 day strike at Wilson and Co plant ended after employee suspension prompted walkout.

Camdenton Loyd Richardson Lake of the Ozarks Camden County Richardson Lebanon Marshall, Mo Wilson and Co

Saxbe calls for tougher view of repeaters in crime fight

Attorney General William B. Saxbe urged a tougher stance on career criminals in a CBS Face the Nation interview. He questioned rehabilitation and probation effectiveness, saying communities cannot handle offenders and crime is affecting daily life. He also noted Sweden’s crime rise despite low poverty. He did not expect quick Justice Dept action on Nixon tapes custody until after Congress acts.

Washington William B. Saxbe Saxbe CBS America Sweden Justice Department Richard M. Nixon House Leon Jaworski

Mobile Home Tie-Down Law Expands In Missouri

Missouri requires mobile homes to be secured by earth anchors frame ties and over the top ties with specified strengths. Law updates mandate manufacturer approvals from the Division of Health and distribute approval letters to sellers and buyers.

Missouri Bob Cusick Mid- Missouri UMC Cusick Division of Health

Vice-President's Staff Keeps The Office Open

Washington AP report details the six person staff maintaining two vice presidential offices on Capitol Hill to log official communications for the Senate. Walter Mote, former aide to Agnew and Ford, states the duty persists amid no VP. Eastland temporarily draws vice presidential pay and perks until confirmation of Rockefeller. Menon.

Washington Walter Mote Capitol Hill Mote Spiro T. Agnew Gerald R. Ford Federal Senate Ford Nelson A. Rockefeller New York Dirksen Rockefeller James C. Eastland D-Miss Eastland Agnew Capitol Dirksen Building Executive Branch

Bids Invited On Former Residence In Mexico Missouri

Sealed bids for the former residence of Ben C. Elliott deceased at 308 East Monroe Street Mexico Missouri must be delivered to Van Matre and Van Matre attorneys 215 East Jackson Street Mexico Missouri attention William W. Van Matre Executor by December 1 1974. The executor reserves the right to reject all bids and inspections require prior appointment through the executor's office. Mexico Missouri 65265

Ben C. Elliott East Monroe Street Mexico Missouri van Matre Jackson Street William W. van Matre East Jackson Street

Lawyers Polls Judges Retention Under Nonpartisan Plan

Missouri lawyers polled by the Missouri Bar Association say all judges under the nonpartisan court plan should be retained in November. The survey covered judges not on ballots, with retention votes by voters. Retention targets include appellate, circuit, and probate judges in Jackson County, St. Louis County, St. Louis city, Clay County, and Platte County.

Jefferson City Missouri Missouri Bar Association Supreme Court Courts of Appeals Jackson County St. Louis County St. Louis City Clay County Platte County

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