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Newspaper
Mexico Ledger
Location
Mexico, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Oct 14, 1972
Page
3
Missouri voters will decide Amendment No 1 on November 7 to ease tax burdens. The measure would exempt real estate for seniors over 65 or enable a circuit breaker tax credit, with renters sharing costs. If adopted, lawmakers would craft implementing legislation.
Pat Burke, paralyzed from the neck down after a railroad accident, was awarded 1 million dollars in a U S District Court settlement with the Milwaukee Road. The payout is cited as Minnesota's largest personal injury award against a railroad, with Burke and his wife planning potential ventures like a trout farm while his family continues to adjust to life after the injury.
Nevada Missouri AP secretary of state and Windsor Review publisher James C. Kirkpatrick urged passage of Missouri laws guaranteeing open records and open meetings. He praised newspapers for informing the public, noted national newspaper week, and said free access to government is essential for democracy.
AP reports burglars posing as poll takers to gather victim data, including questions about pet ownership. Evelyn Rutan of a Portland market research firm notes the case and cites a quote about owning a Bengal tiger instead of a dog. The incident underscores how survey questions can reveal personal information to criminals.
Curated catalog of songs and performers spans pop rock soul and disco era staples. Includes Everybody Plays the Fool by Main Ingredient Ding-a-Ling Chuck Berry Ben Michael Jackson and others with notes on titles and artists.
Los Angeles police arrested Richard Culkin Ina Marie Culkin and Richard Dziabacinski after an extortion plot against television host Johnny Carson. A note demanding money and threats to his family was found on Carson property. Money was allegedly dropped from Carsons vehicle and found on one suspect.
A racial fight aboard the Kitty Hawk off Vietnam left 46 sailors injured. Fellow sailors broke up the incident at Yankee Station in the Tonkin Gulf, and two of the three serious injuries were flown to shore hospitals. Most injuries were minor and treated on board. operations were not interrupted. Navy officials say details will wait on investigation.
Kansas City AP report notes two federal strike force attorneys refuse to disclose grand jury testimony about Teamsters Local 41 president Roy L Williams. Judge Collinson warned of possible sanctions while Williams faces embezzlement charges. show-cause hearing set to determine contempt. The filing cites Sol Landie and Floyd Hayes killings linked to past corruption cases and argues prosecutors must protect witnesses to avoid further tragedy.
In Nijmegen Princess Irene daughter of Queen Juliana and Prince Bernhard welcomed premature twins. The girl weighed 3 pounds 13 ounces and the boy 4 pounds 12 ounces. Both babies are reported doing well after birth on Friday.
Arthur Herman Bremer, convicted in the Wallace shooting, has been disciplined for instigating a scuffle at Maryland penitentiary. Bremer is serving a 53 year sentence for shooting Wallace and three others at a Laurel shopping center.
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