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Newspaper

Mexico Ledger

Location

Mexico, Missouri, United States of America

Date

Oct 25, 1975

Page

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State Health Plan in Controversy Rocks Missouri

Missouri moves toward Public Law 93-641 creating Health System Agencies to coordinate care and fund health programs. Gov. Bond denounces federal control while supporters praise enhanced local planning. Area II draws criticism for its size and administration.

Jefferson City Missouri National Health Planning and Resources Development Act Congress Christopher S. Bond HEW U. S. Department of Health, Education and Welfare Bond Caspar Weinberger Weinberger William Mitchell Washington Thomas Dolan University of Missouri- Columbia Laclede Cedar St. Louis Kansas City Bootheel Area ID Gov

Sentiment Grows To Ban Non Returnable Bottles

Federal agencies and U S senators back proposed EPA guidelines to ban non returnable beverage bottles on federal property with a five cent deposit. The plan would affect 2 to 4 percent of national beverage sales and require a year for compliance, though nationwide impact remains uncertain.

New York U.S Environmental Protection Agency EPA Frank McManus Can Manufacturers Institute Senate National League of Cities National Association of Counties

Officials Appointed for Van-Far Ambulance Vote

County clerk John Jesse announced appointing election judges and clerks for Van-Far ambulance district vote set for Friday October 31. Vandalia Ward 1 judges Guy Etta Daniel Helen M. Barrett. clerks Roy Gramley Donna Hoover. Ward 2 judges Naomi Flanigan Hermena Collins. clerks Mary M. Martin Ruby M. Barnes. Ward 3 judges Mabel Peery Katie Jane Lovelace. clerks Joyce E. Moore Frances Estes. Precincts East Curvie and Farber names listed for judges and clerks. New Harmony Pike county precincts list judges and clerks. Curryville Pike precinct lists judges and clerks. Six directors to be elected, one from each district. candidates include Marvin R. Hunt Dempsey Dixon for district 5. Mayor Don Crow John Maple Jr for district 1. Mrs Alvin Barrett Howard Dixon for district 6. Unopposed: Dave Strassner district 4 Thomas Blevins district 3 Floye T. Chinn district 2.

Van-Far Ambulance District John Jesse Vandalia City Hall Guy Etta Daniel Helen M. Barrett Roy Gramley Donna Hoover Naomi Flanigan Hermena Collins Mary M. Martin Ruby M. Barnes LaCrosse Lumber Co Mabel Peery Katie Jane Lovelace Joyce E. Moore Frances Estes East Curvie Evelyn Lemasters Emma Belle Clithero Betty Doak Aldine Schuknecht Farber Donna J. Williams William E. Ehrlich Mildred Hull Marjorie Williams New Harmony Pike County Dave Strassner Thomas Blevins Floye T. Chinn

Wright City seeks more ramps on I-70 proposal

Wright City officials push for additional exits on Interstate 70. They request an east bound ramp at the Highway F overpass and a west bound ramp at the proposed half diamond interchange on the city’s west end. An alternative asks for east bound F ramp only.

Wright City

Ozone Threat From Nitrogen Fertilizers Warned by Strong

United Nations environment chief Maurice Strong warns nitrogen fertilizers may pose the greatest risk to the earths ozone layer, ahead of aerosols. He notes stopping fertilizer use would be harder, as the green revolution relies on them to boost food yields. Research on the link is underway at MIT.

United Nations, N.Y Maurice Strong U.N. Environment Program Strong Massachusetts Institute of Technology

SSA Office Visit Tuesday at Mexico Courthouse

A representative from the Columbia branch of the Social Security Administration will be in the community room at the courthouse in Mexico on Tuesday from 9 a.m. to noon. The agent will assist residents to file for retirement disability survivor or health insurance benefits and answer questions about Social Security Medicare and Supplemental Security Income.

Columbia The Social Security Administration Mexico

Cancer Center to Honor Green and Allton Dedication

The Cancer Research Center in Columbia will dedicate two buildings named for A. P. Green of Mexico and J. M. Allton of Columbia. The A. P. Green Building, occupied since 1968, houses core research and offices. The 20,000 square foot Allton Building, completed in 1975, contains 32 labs and 30 offices across two floors. Government and institute leaders, including Gov. Bond and National Cancer Institute representatives, will attend a 2 p.m. ceremony featuring tributes, a ribbon cutting, and a reception.

Cancer Research Center Columbia A. P. Green Mexico J. M. (Tom) Allton A. P Alston Green Christopher Bond Mr. Green National Cancer Institute Bethesda Ellis Fischer State Cancer Hospital Jean Madden MFA Insurance Companies Harold Reisch W. C. Whitlow J. G. Probstein M.D Missouri Cancer Commission Joe Scallorns Columbia Chamber of Commerce John S. Spratt Jr Mary Frances Alston Sneed Martha Green Stanley Allen P Josephine B. Green Kit) Bond Richard H. Schord Thomas J. King Division of Cancer Research Resources & Centers National Cancer Institute, Nih William A. Walter Division of Cancer Research Resources & Centers National Cancer Institute Nth J. M Tom) Allton Charles Halbrook

Barbara Kobush Wins Furnish Scholarship at Central Methodist

Barbara EB Kobush a sophomore from Mexico receives the Dr and Mrs J A Furnish scholarship for the 1975 76 academic year at Central Methodist College in Fayette She is the daughter of Mr and Mrs James W McIntosh Rt 3 Mexico

Barbara EB. Kobush Mexico J. A. Furnish Central Methodist College Fayette Kobush James W. McIntosh Rt. 3

Libya Transfers US Jets To Turkey

Washington says seven Northrop F 5 fighter planes were moved from Libya to Turkey last month in apparent contravention of the U S embargo. State official McCloskey protested to Tripoli while noting Turkey did not breach legal obligations and the transfer will influence future Libyan arms requests. Candice Thomson and June Wagner are noted in the text.

Washington Libya Turkey State Department Congress Northrop Fas United States U.S Robert J. McCloskey Tripoli McCloskey Benjamin S. Rosenthal

Mexico Teachers At Economics Seminar

Twelve secondary teachers from Mexico participated in sessions at the University of Missouri in Columbia titled Economics in the Curriculum. Participants included Miss Betty Baker Mrs. Emogene Fox Mrs. Priscilla Fuhrer Joseph Gardner Bryan Nickerson Richard Olson Kathy Quick Ginny Raney Lucille Stowers and other attendees.

Mexico University of Missouri Columbia Betty Baker Dorcas Paul Day Route 3 Emogene Fox Priscilla Fuhrer Ringo Joseph Gardner N. Wade Bryan Nickerson Yale Richard Olson Woodlawn Kathy Quick Elmwood

Parking meters removed in Hannibal for yearlong free parking

Hannibal city meters will be removed from city lots for a one year trial of free parking. On street meters stay in use except during Christmas. Navy dated Jan 28 notes chalking of 2 hour limits for street parkers from Jan 1, meters to resume afterward. Warren Sims, son of Carl and Mrs Sims of Thompson, pledged to Tau Kappa Epsilon at Northeast Missouri State University in Kirksville.

Hannibal Navy Warren Sims Carl Sims Thompson Northeast Missouri State University Kirksville

Winterization plan cuts fuel use in South Dakota home

In Sioux Falls a federal winterization program funds unemployed workers to insulate and weather strip homes. Leonard Eichmann’s house, among about 1,000 in South Dakota, is being upgraded with $200 in materials and a crew of five earning $80. Eichmann expects a one third cut on his $350 gas bill this winter.

Sioux Falls 8.D Paul Soldatke Leonard Eichmann Eichmann South Dakota U.S Community Services Administration Federal Richard Sahl Washington Sahl Soldatke Jack of All Trades

Missouri Capitol Tour Draws Growing Tourist Crowds

Jefferson City report notes the Missouri State Capitol attracts crowds year round with tours every half hour six days a week. Highlights include the grand staircase, large bronze doors, Benton murals, and the Whispering Gallery atop the dome. Visitors praise the art and local hospitality while 15,000 plus tour participants in peak months echo the building’s grandeur.

Jefferson City Missouri State Capitol Pauline Benboom Alice Lock Don Grace Capitol Missouri River Ceres Missouri Lewis and Clark House Senate Chambers Thomas Hart Benton Kay Kanzia Chicago Karizia Betty Schon Kelly Harper Ozarks Truman Kansas City Frank Jessie James State Museum Capitol Building U.S.S United States Kelly

Barnes elected president of university student fellowship

Craig Barnes of 1215 North Washington Street has been elected president of the Fellowship of Christian University Students at the University of Missouri in Rolla for the fall semester. Ray Hinton of Route 1 Thompson was elected vice president.

Craig Barnes N. Washington St Fellowship of Christian University University of Missouri Rolla Ray Hinton Route 1 Thompson

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HSA Mitchell Van-Far William McShery Auxvasse Barbara Kobush Candice Thomson W. Monroe June Wagner Sims Centralia Thay Bell Fruit Farm Boonville Fruit Farm America Junior Knights OF Columbus Missouri State Council Religious Information Bureau South Grand Blvd Liberty Acre Aladdin Stooges Sun
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