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Newspaper
Mexico Ledger
Location
Mexico, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Oct 07, 1974
Page
8
The Supreme Court opens after recess with over 2 000 cases including death penalty and presidential impoundment issues. Chief Justice Burger to preside despite recent bicycle injuries. 992 requests for action on opening day, with 89 cases slated for argument later.
New York reports Jack Dempsey closes his Times Square restaurant after 41 years in operation. About 150 friends attended as the former heavyweight boxing champion, now 79, closed the eatery he ran with Jack Amiel since 1947. Rising rent from 65000 to 100000 annually blamed for the shut. Dempsey hinted at taking time off.
An Associated Press survey on the eve of President Ford's energy speech finds Americans still conserving energy but at reduced levels since the embargo’s end. Citizens travel less, drive slower, and turn off lights, yet experts warn these measures are not enough as imports rise and crude production falls.
Lt Gov Lester Maddox, defeated in a bid to regain Georgia governorship, says he will reopen a version of the Pickrick restaurant in Atlanta and add others if the first succeeds. He became known for driving black patrons from his Pickrick with ax handles.
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