Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

Mexico Ledger in Mexico, Missouri

We have 4,498,142 pages in Missouri

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 9 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Mexico Ledger

Location

Mexico, Missouri, United States of America

Date

Oct 18, 1976

Page

6

New Contract Vote Tuesday With United Brick Workers

Officials of Local 790 United Brick and Clay Workers move to present a revised contract proposal with A. P. Green Refractories Co before 900 striking members. A meeting is called for 10 30 a m Tuesday at Presser Hall with a federal mediator assisting negotiations. Members will vote from noon to 6 p m at their facility.

United Brick and Clay Workers of America A. P. Green Refractories Co Presser Hall Promenade Street Mexico Fulton Merico and Fulton Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service All Park Mote Wayne Murray Lewis Miller Presser Hardin

1500 Contribution To Levy Campaign In Audrain County

The Governor's Council on Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities provided 1500 dollars to Audrain County to back a 20 cent per 100 valuation tax levy for constructing residential facilities for the mentally disabled. The measure targets handicapped residents and is tied to regional planning and long term goals, with voters urged to approve the levy on the upcoming election day.

Governor's Council On Audrain Fred Lierheimer Mexico Hannibal Governor's Council Lierheimer Audrain County Audraine County Handi Shop Department of Mental Health Pike County

Ship Lost In Bermuda Triangle With 37 Missing

Panamanian cargo ship Sylvia L. Ossa, 590 feet, carrying iron ore from Brazil to Philadelphia, reported missing with 37 crewmen in the Bermuda Triangle. Coast Guard found an oil slick and gear near the last position 140 miles west of Bermuda. No Mayday received. search to resume at dawn.

New York Coast Guard Bermuda Triangle Atlantic Ocean Sylvia L. Ossa Brazil Philadelphia Bermuda Omnalum Shipping Corp U.S. Coast Guard OSSA Norfolk Puerto Rico

Pumpkin supply may be down but pumpkins remain plentiful

An Associated Press report notes pumpkin supplies at roadside stands may be reduced but overall availability remains strong for Halloween. USDA data on total production is incomplete for 1976, yet retail prices remain higher than last year with sizes large and quality described as top notch. Local growers report acreage shrinking as farmers switch to other crops while noting price ranges from 59 cents to 3 dollars.

Associated Press Midwest U.S. Department of Agriculture USDA Gerald Huber Starlight, Ind

Expansion plans reviewed by Tuesday night group

Guatine County leaders and AMC officials will hear updates on Audrain Medical Center expansion at a Stribling House Auditorium meeting. Delegates include AMC trustees physicians staff and architectural and consulting firms experts. Construction could start by late next year with financing discussed by Booz Allen and Hamilton and architectural firm Hammond Charles Burns and LePere.

Guateine ‘County Audrain Medical Center Stribling House AMC Board of Trustees Physicians Fred Fink Booz, Allen and Hamilton Management Consultants Chicago Woodrow Lee

Parents Alumni Pledge Record Amount To MMA

Parents and alumni pledged a record 27185 toward MMA improvement projects, with a 12 point plan to reach a goal of 65000. The Dad's Weekend in Mexico featured remarks by Robert M. White and Col. Charles Stribling II, naming committee members nationwide and plans for barracks refurbishments, equipment, landscaping, and academic improvements.

Missouri Military Academy Robert H. Weaver Oakbrook Robert M. White the Ledger Academy Mexico Charles Stribling TI MMA Parents Milton H. Adler Leawood, Kan Forrest G. Carlstead

Campaigns Slow As Final Debate Looms In 1976 White House Race

Democratic candidate Jimmy Carter vows to avoid gutter tactics as he and President Ford ease pace ahead of Friday's third debate. Ford plans a New York Al Smith dinner trip and a final face to face in Williamsburg, with campaigns moving through up to 14 states before the November 2 vote. Carter rests in Plains after Sunday school as he contemplates the race and prays for those hurt by the campaign.

Associated Press Jimmy Carter Ford White House Plains Carter Washington New York al Smith Williamsburg Grand Rapids Mich

Polls Show Carter With Narrow Lead

National polls show Jimmy Carter with a slim edge over Gerald Ford though margins of error keep the race effectively indecisive. NBC recorded Carter 42 Ford 40 with 17 percent undecided. Time and Newhouse Chicago surveys show Carter ahead in electoral votes. Gallup and CBS Times show varying leads and shifts after debates. California poll favors Ford 44 to 43 with late September shift noted.

Associated Press Jimmy Carter Ford Carter NBC News Time Magazine Newhouse Chicago Daily News Time District of Columbia Newhouse-Chicago Daily News George Gallup Sr San Francisco Gallup CBS News New York Times CBS Times West California

Chest Drive Progress in Mexico Area 1976

More than 5300 dollars has been collected toward the Mexico Area Community Chest goal of 59900. Drive chairman Larry Spehr reports 5363 received so far, with division chairs noting over goal. Key Club raised 279.79 at a road block on Oct 9, and 29 new members joined the $25 & Up Club. A dean office incident involved a football prospect unable to answer simple questions.

Mexico Area Larry Spehr Drive Spehr Frank Boyle Jerry Engle Commercial III Donald Palmer Mexico William E. Johnson Jean A. Spurrier C.w.green Margery N. Gantt Robert C. Clack

Also Mentioned on This Page

United States Devil's Triangle United States Coast Guard Amye Rae Key Leslie Key Churchill Place John W. White Montgomery City Marjory Key Jonesburg J.N. Stumbaugh George White Key Weems Trucking Lines Clarence East Central Mental Health Center Mary Jo Fitzpatrick W.D. Fitzpatrick Mexico High School Richard Vance Staley Palmyra Ronald N. Carter Clayton George Davison Mercer Missouri Michael H. Dyer Belleville Robert W. Ellington, Jr Monroe Roy H. Gant Yorba Linda Calif M. L. Green Gillette Wyo N.G. Hermes St. Louis Don E. Hand Houston Tex Thomas Kiss Rosemont Ill Myrtle Ledford Detroit Summit Medical Park Bob Cobb Cobb Richard Duffner Columbus Ohio Baptist Church Bob Dole Amy Rosalynn Lois Milian Darline Tharp Frances Cauthorn Mary E. Wells Margaret Recob Judy Nix Jane C. Collins Margaret Jennings Joseph EB. Hodgin Don Green Mrs Julia Green Betty L. Baker William E. Lowry John Mulgar Dwight Linnemeyer Joseph Gardner Kenneth Dishman Central Missouri Livestock Auction Center Gamble Paint and Glass
Search Courier

Search the Mexico Ledger Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Mexico Ledger?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication