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Newspaper
Mexico Ledger
Location
Mexico, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Oct 13, 1976
Page
3
Bond issues in Missouri counties split two wins and two losses as Missouri voters rejected a 1.985 million school bond in Moberly 1 444 to 1 882 while Sparta approved 99 88 for a mix of bonds. Mt Vernon also passed a one cent city sales tax 432 to 431 after multiple ballot counts.
Bent on Baker says a half cost recreation complex tax needs simple majority and starts April 1, raising 133000 yearly to fund city share of a 290000 federal grant. In Niangua voters approve 50000 sewer bond, 101 yes 55 no, with four sevenths needed. remaining funds come from state and federal loans and grants for a 667900 project.
Des Moines AP reports "A Mind of Your Own" a bookstore that features children's books challenging traditional gender roles. The article describes stories where girls may take on adventurous parts and parental figures invert typical duties, aiming to broaden young readers' perspectives.
A Missouri Democratic effort will distribute about 1000 copies of an eight year old Danforth Nixon campaign poster to county chairs to humorously remind voters of past GOP backing. The poster shows Danforth and Nixon shaking hands with the caption Nixon needs Danforth. Spensler notes the reprint targets voters amid ongoing party competition.
General Foods and Nestle announce wholesale price increases on top coffee brands citing higher green coffee costs. Maxwell House Yuban Sanka Brim ground coffee face 15 cent per pound hikes, with can price up 15 cents for Max-Pax filters. Consumers to see effects in about a month.
In Kansas City the Republican vice presidential candidate moved to prevent a perceived snub by personally stepping into a Sunday appearance. An earlier Tuesday notice listed two congressional nominees but not Mrs Joanne M Collins, the GOP candidate for Kansas City's 5th District. Dole later tried to rectify the omission.
Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld canceled planned trips to California Washington Texas and Colorado to avoid suggesting political activity. Pentagon officials said the tour was called off after speculation tied it to President Ford's campaign.
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