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Newspaper
Mexico Ledger
Location
Mexico, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Oct 12, 1973
Page
1
Washington AP reports the Watergate probe yields its first indictment. Dwight S. Krogh, former White House plumbers chief, is charged with lying to the original Watergate grand jury in a proceeding that lasted.
In Washington AP report, a House vote looms on a landmark war powers bill despite Senate approval. Backers seek a two thirds override against President Nixon who vows to veto any measure restricting executive powers. The compromise bill would force withdrawal of U S forces within 60 days unless Congress approves extensions.
New York AP report shows 65 percent of 1,475 households gave President Nixon a negative overall rating in late September, matching the previous month’s alltime low. Thirty-two percent were positive, while confidence in Nixon’s White House rose 18 percent.
Maryland federal grand jury probes into Agnew misconduct extend after his resignation. Prosecutions may target co conspirators, unnamed middleman and five engineering firms. Local prosecutors eye parallel actions as subpoenas widen.
President Marcos granted amnesty to three Filipino college students aged 19 to 21 who hijacked a Philippines Air Lines jet to Hong Kong. After meeting Marcos they agreed to return to Manila. Benigno Toda Jr. said the youths complained of abuses by the military in Mindanao where forces fight insurgents.
Sen George McGovern proposes a comprehensive reform to U S commodities futures, creating an independent Commodity Exchange Commission with broad powers, shifting oversight from the CEA and expanding staff, as lawmakers debate regulatory changes amid market volatility and rising food prices. The measure targets confidence in federal regulation and follows investigations into suspected price manipulation.
In Jonesburg two burn victims Kenneth Trauth and Linda Kobusch and their uncle Ray Hampton show improvement after Aug 26 explosion and fire. Trauth and Hampton dismissed from St. Louis burn center and stay with parents. Kobusch undergoes skin grafts and expected dismissal next weekend. Authorities attributed the disaster to a gas leak.
Jefferson City Missouri AP. A nine year audit through December 31 1972 found 196000 illegally moved from Scotland County road and bridge fund to general revenue. Auditor Ashcroft said excess road and bridge income and insufficient general revenue led the county court to violate the Missouri Constitution by diverting funds to cover general expenses.
More than 100,000 students gathered at a Bangkok campus denouncing the military government and demanding the release of 13 detainees including students, professors, and politicians. Leaders warned of strong measures if the 13 are not freed by noon Saturday. authorities allege Communist subversion evidence.
Federal agents say two men were arrested in a plot to sell top secret chemical trade data valued at 1.4 million dollars. George W. Thornton Jr. of St Louis was seized at O'Hare hotel while offering secrets for 5,000 to an undercover agent. Craig W. Fatz of St Peters, Missouri, was nabbed next night. Both charged with interstate transportation of stolen property. Three secrets were cited, originating from Stauffer Chemical and Monsanto.
In Louisville, Episcopal bishops voted 53 to 40 to oppose ordaining women without church authorization amid a convention that also opened full communion to the divorced and remarried. Presiding Bishop Hines notes the cautious stance despite his support for ordination. Tom Coldwell, recovering from minor surgery, is listed as in satisfactory condition at Audrain Medical Center in room 313.
The House Rules Committee cleared the fuel allocation bill for a vote as supporters urge a mandatory system covering crude oil and refined products. The administration offers a limited plan based on 1972 distributions with 5 to 10 percent redistribution to hardship areas and hardship review boards. The Senate has approved a similar measure, while the White House argues crude oil allocations are unnecessary now.
U S Rep William Clay of Missouri branded the Nixon Administration as the most corrupt cynical and callous in U S history and accused it of racism and seizing power by fraud deceit and extortion He said his charges come as a Congress member devoted to government decency during a speech at a St Louis health centers convention with Nixon called the titular moral leader of the nation and fair play a farce.
A federal grand jury indicted Missouri state senator Jasper Brancato and Kansas City bank president Alexander Barker on separate counts. Brancato and his wife face 10 counts for mailing false sales tax returns for the Ramada Inn Motel. Barker is charged with misapplying funds and manipulating records to conceal political contributions. Brancato reported $313,799 in 1968–70 while real motel income exceeded $1.12 million. Both face up to five years per count.
Kansas City AP report says a Senate subcommittee official warned there will be no major changes in federal election rules for the 1976 presidential race. James H. Duffy favored direct president and vice president election but notes Congress may not enact major reforms. He cites the 1973 Federal Elections Campaign Act and discusses funding campaigns by public money, with House and Senate uncertainties.
Parents invited to MHS Open House Tuesday Oct 16. Students bring schedules home Tuesday afternoon. After a 7 30 p m auditorium meeting, parents follow their child's daily schedule to classrooms with refreshments after sixth hour. Homecoming queen candidates named by the football squad include Julie Copeland Lisa Davis Susan Friedberg Joanne Kasper and Terry Page.
Chicago AP report states that Spiro T. Agnew's defense fund, created by W. Clement Stone, continues to accept contributions. A Stone spokesman said calls from donors remain, with Agnew asking refunds for those requesting them. Unreturned funds and new donations will help cover Agnew's legal costs.
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