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Newspaper
Mexico Ledger
Location
Mexico, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Oct 22, 1970
Page
3
AP Business Analyst John Cunniff reports a turn in housing demand as building permits rise from 90 to 112 percent of pre 1960s averages and projects a 1.7 million annual housing start rate. He cites mortgage money, backlog, and a postwar marriage boom driving demand amid high prices and affordable mobile homes.
Springield politician Kit Bond, campaigning for state auditor, denounced costly special audits of Missouri towns. He cited Webb City at about 15000 dollars and Holden at 5000 dollars, contrasting with private CPA audits costing far less, urging petitions not to burden taxpayers.
Governor Russell W. Peterson will join his staff ten cabinet secretaries and two top education officials to supervise 13 volunteer teams in an eight hour trash pickup Saturday along highways. The effort aims to raise public interest in keeping Delaware clean and to give officials a firsthand view of the litter problem following a similar event last spring.
Burglars stole $9,000 worth of clothing and a $195 typewriter from the Country Vogue Boutique in Portola Valley after the alarm failed. They also took a $300 burglar alarm and the incident was reported by the San Mateo County sheriff's office.
A brief item records the local presence of the Modern Woodmen of America in Rock Island Illinois with indication of activities or events tied to the organization. The note highlights association with the Illinois region and the organization’s local reach.
Nobel laureate Norman Borlaug warned of growing world food danger amid overpopulation. He urged governments in developing countries to boost agriculture while balancing industrial growth, saying the green revolution may still offer hope if population pressure is managed.
In St Louis a hostage situation unfolded at the George Washington Hotel as police sought to arrest a fugitive in connection with a narcotics case. Patrolman Steven Georgeff was wounded, and a hostage, Mrs Copeland, was released unharmed. Authorities linked the incident to a broader backdrop of political figures and graft allegations.
Elaine Williams and neighbors in London set a trap on wash lines to stop thefts of underwear. A stitched pair of panties and tights with a jam jar caused a jar drop and alarm. Jack Emerson, 20, was fined $28 after claiming the tights struck him in the air.
Monday wiener with cheese potato salad buttered green beans pineapple crisp. Tuesday pizza lettuce applesauce. Wednesday cheeseburger on bun fried taters catsup pickles jello with fruit. Thursday creamed turkey on biscuits buttered peas and carrots celery sticks cottage cheese and pear salad. Friday half ham salad and half peanut butter and jelly sandwich mixed vegetables slow pumpkin pie with whipped topping. Milk served with all meals.
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