Congress Reform Takes Effect Jan. 1
Congress reforms pass after five year push. House and Senate adopt own rules changing committee chairs seniority limits and voting procedures. Provisions include open television coverage of committees, electronic voting in the House, a summer recess, dormitory living for pages, and redesigned visitor galleries with bullet proof glass.
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Senate anti bomber bill heads to House for vote
The Senate approved a broad law package increasing penalties for terror bombings and authorizing expanded federal help for state and local police. It adds gun related federal crimes, protects the president and Congress, and allows wiretapping under court order. The measure also funds police, courts, and corrections, while the House now considers the package.
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Canadians Await Word On Kidnap Cross
Montreal authorities awaited word from the Quebec separatists who abducted British trade commissioner James Richard Cross. They had set multiple deadlines, read a 1,400 word manifesto, and rejected direct-government talks. No progress reported as of midnight, while a taxi-driver suspect linked to a previous plot was sought.
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Nixon offers flexible peace proposals at talks
President Nixon says new flexible peace proposals may invite North Vietnamese responses and progress at the Hanoi talks. He awaits official Hanoi reply at the next public peace meeting, saying Paris criticism won’t deter him. Nearby items note U.S. air pollution bill deadline, Cambodian republic festivities, and other federal updates.
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Ed Robertson backs tougher anti crime bills in Missouri senate
Ed Robertson, a second year senator from Central Missouri State College Warrensburg, introduced legislation for heavier penalties amid anti crime efforts. The son of Wayne Robertson and congressional members, he outlined a strong move following hospital treatment after a bomb incident.
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Collector Cannot Get Security Too Much Time On Job
Pittsburgh AP report states Carl F. Mesing sought Social Security for the 10 months not spent on his tax collector duties in Baldwin borough. District Judge Rache F. Marsh ruled the 70-year-old was not entitled to $11,000 yearly for collecting, deeming actual time on the job secondary to the claim.
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Back Ailment Patient Transferred to Boone Hospital
Boone Bill Duncan of 815 Robin Hood Road, after a week in Audrain Hospital with a back ailment, has been moved to Boone County Hospital in Columbia for further treatment.
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Madison aims to turn Chain of Rocks Bridge into shopper mall
Missouri firm proposes converting the derelict Chain of Rocks bridge over the Mississippi into a pedestrian shopping mall with specialty shops. The plan would lease space to merchants, charge admissions at both ends, and funnel profits to Madison while reducing maintenance and insurance costs.
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Mexico adopts earlier start ages for kindergar ten and first grade
Mexico's school superintendent announces that children six before Oct 1 may enter first grade next fall while five before Oct 1 may start kindergarten. The move aligns with an attorney general ruling and shifts the birthday deadline earlier from Sept 15 to Oct 1. The plan affects current kindergartners and advocates consulting the district for enrollment timing.
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Family of Three Wins $1,000,000 in New York Lottery
A Hempstead couple George Ashton and wife Genevieve and their 16 year old son Glenn won New York State’s $1 million lottery in a special draw with a $3 gift ticket. Consolation prizes of 10000 to 100000 went to 13 runners up as the next million dollar draw is set for January. Lottery proceeds fund state education expenditures.
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Church Plans 13th Rummage Sale at St Matthew's
The Women of St Matthew's Episcopal Church met to finish plans for the 13th annual rummage and white elephant sale at the parish hall on Boulevard and Grove Streets from 8 am to 6 pm next Friday October 16. The event is Ledgerland's largest of its kind drawing hundreds of buyers each year and includes a luncheon on election day November 3 with homemade soup sandwiches pie and salad. The hall sits across from Eugene Field school near two Mexico voting precincts. fourteen members attended led by Mrs John Harman Wile the new vicar.
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Pompidou Sees Red Space Center Visit
President Pompidou visited the Balkonour cosmodrome to witness the unmanned Cosmos 368 satellite launch described as a biological research craft testing life support for animals. Tass reported the event was attended by three top Soviet leaders, marking Pompidou as the second Western head of state to view the facility.
The Mexico Ledger Bylines and Circulation Info
The Mexico Ledger lists its publication details and pricing for subscriptions and mail options in Audrain and neighboring counties. It notes office hours and a brief mention of a Soviet state visit coverage with a quoted remark about secrecy.
Major Kansas Snowstorm Dumps 11 Inches Across State
A blizzard swept southwest and central Kansas bringing 11 inches of snow, strong winds, freezing rain, and hazardous roads. Hutchinson and Pratt suffered power outages and tree damage. schools closed in several towns while others remained open. Dodge City recorded 3 to 4 inches. Liberal 8 inches with .93 inch moisture. wheat crop praised by farm officials.
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Communion Sunday at two churches in Mexico
World Communion services at Mexico United Methodist Church and First Presbyterian Church were postponed due to pastors absence Jeff Marsh and Rev. Robert R. Collins being away or ill. Marsh would give a communion meditation titled Prayer of Oblation while Collins would address Strangers No More at 10 45 a m services.
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Goldwater predicts Vietnam cease fire within days
In Washington Goldwater suggests Nixon may know of a forthcoming Vietnam cease fire within a week to 10 days. He says his view isn’t based on privileged information and cites Close ties to the military as justification for his deduction. The remark follows analysis of U.S. plans and speeches and touches on possible prearrangements.
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Mrs May Mahood Accepted Into Writers Guild
Mrs May Mahood of 612 S Western Ave was accepted as a new member of the Missouri Writers Guild Initiation will occur soon in Columbia Club president Mrs Vivian Hansbi announced Mahood has 26 published pieces and two articles appeared in Grit Newspaper about Mexico as a hometown.
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Prince Charles arrives in Fiji to mark independence handover
In Suva, Fijian maidens in bark dresses greet Prince Charles as independence documents are handed over. Thousands line streets while warriors perform a traditional welcome and chant, as the heir endures a late arrival due to plane trouble before a ceremonial 17 mile drive.
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