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Newspaper

Mexico Ledger

Location

Mexico, Missouri, United States of America

Date

Oct 18, 1973

Page

6

Farmers Worry Over Propane Gas Shortages

AP reports a new regional propane office in Kansas City has logged 50 to 60 daily complaints from farmers and dealers unable to obtain gas for crop drying. Delayed harvests, wet weather, and allocations complicate supply as districts in Kansas Missouri Iowa Nebraska await adequate distribution and future shortages.

Kansas City Office of Oil and Gas Vernon Shadel Kansas Missouri Iowa Nebraska Shadel John Morehead Sedalia Warrensburg Lexington Clinton Morehead Herschel George Paola Kan George George Statham Farmland Industries, Inc Farmland Industries Statham

Missouri approves 14-foot wide mobile home movements

Missouri Highway Commission votes 4-2 to allow 14-foot wide mobile homes on most state roads for a one year trial. Movement limited to 9 am to 4 pm on 12-foot lanes with bridges and 11-foot lane sections, speeds 55 mph on divided roads and 40 mph on others. Key supporters include Jack Curtis and Daniel Duncan. opponents include Albert Riley and William Logan. Governor Bond remarks on handling by the commission.

Jefferson City Missouri Highway Commission Robert N. Hunter Jack Curtis Springfield Commission Roger R. Linsin St. Louis Daniel Duncan St. Joseph Lynn Bauer Kansas City Curtis Duncan Christopher S. Bond Albert C. Riley New Madrid William R. Logan Silex Bond Highway Commission Highway Department Missouri Hunter Mississippi River Mississippi

Kickback Charge On Union Leader

Fred M. Waelter Jr., secretary treasurer of Local 9645, Meatcutters Union in St. Louis, was indicted on charges of taking $11,668 in kickbacks for insurance and embezzling $23,005.50 from the union's health and welfare fund. The indictment was announced by U.S. Attorney Donald J. Stohr and Strike Force officials.

ST. Louts St. Louis Fred M. Waelter Jr Meatcutters Union U.S. Atty Donald J. Stohr Thomas M. Wockrodt Waelter

Wellsville Community News Highlights

Personal News of Wellsville continues with library drive for Campbell's Soup labels to obtain a Bell Howell player, plus a Viewflex projector. Adult sewing class starts Oct 30 at 7 30 p.m. at Wellsville Middletown High School, $6 for eight sessions, 20 slots. Senior Fair Day on Saturday features parade, prizes, games, and a Lock Hop. Chili Day Parade Oct 27, with street parade and concert, then chili supper. Halloween Social Oct 31 with prize categories and door prizes. FHA meeting notes, makeup seminar, and upcoming regional meeting announced. Barnwarming plan set with candidates and work night. FFA members participate in activities and initiations.

Wellsville-Middletown High School Miss Whalen Wellsville-Middletown R-I Wellsville Chamber of Commerce United Methodist - Presbyterian Church Queen Esther Circle J.M. Long United Methodist Women Home Economics Laura Koester Laura Bass Tom Eckler Linda Edwards Nada Simmons Kline's Mexico Barbara Hildebrand Vandalia Andy Eckler Alvin Chalfant David Schipper Brad Reid Diana Nilges FFA

UFO Reports Across the South Stir Public Interest

Reports of unidentified flying objects surge in the South as weather balloons launched in Palestine Texas and Montgomery Alabama reach high altitudes. Eglin Air Force tests skyward rockets releasing colored gas plumes seen from Miami to Charleston, while officials warn observers not to misinterpret the phenomena.

Associated Press South National Weather Service Palestine Tex Mississippi Weather Service Montgomery Ala Macon Eglin Air Force Base Florida Air Force Miami Corpus Christi Memphis

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