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Newspaper

Mexico Ledger

Location

Mexico, Missouri, United States of America

Date

Oct 29, 1977

Page

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Careful Shopping Saves Money On Auto Insurance

A long Associated Press guide outlines how shoppers can cut auto insurance costs. It notes many carriers in Illinois with wide rate variation, and stresses using expert agents or brokers, comparing companies, increasing deductibles, and avoiding unnecessary coverages. It covers tax deductions, customer trends at State Farm, and practical tips like safe driving, paying premiums in full, group plans, car choices, and possible discounts for multi-car policies and driver training.

Louise Cook Associated Press Illinois Department of Insurance Best’s Insurance Reports A.M. Host Co Best State Farm Insurance Cos Ders

Congressman's move showcases blue collar path to presidency

Congressmen Gary A. Myers of Pennsylvania says he will quit Congress when his term ends in 1979 to return to steel work. He argues many white and blue collar neighbors could serve as president, citing his own eighties hours and family strain to justify leaving Capitol Hill.

Washington Pennsylvania Capitol Hill Senate Gary A. Myers Butler Congress Myers Elaine Michele Mark Penn Sylvania McLean House

Minority contract rule blamed for local shortages

In Ogdensburg New York Ed Skelly a white contractor contemplates claiming Indian heritage to win bids under a 10 percent minority set aside for federally funded local public works projects. Local builders say there are few minority firms in the upstate region and costs rise as the rule increases competition for scarce suppliers and contractors.

Ogdensburg N.Y Ed Skelly Skelly U.S Robert McEwen Cary Brick McEwen St. Regis New York City Henry Smith Smith Rochester Smith- Perry Associates, Incorporated

Classified Ad Seeks Space for Pool Table Installation

Advertiser offers a practical solution for a home or business with a spare room. Seeks a suitable corner or room to place a pool table and related accessories. Flexible timing and fair negotiations invited.

Hunt On For Secret Hand In US Foreign Policy

Barry Schweid surveys the Carter era effort to identify who shapes U S foreign policy. He notes Carter makes most decisions, with Kissinger’s shadow lingering yet no single adviser matching his breadth. Brzezinski remains influential but not to Kissinger’s level, while Vance is stronger than Kissinger’s eventual successor.

Hunt Barry Schweid Associated Press Washington Henry Kissinger Carter Kissinger Paris Vietnam China Jimmy Carter Who Richard M. Nixon Gerald R. Ford United States Dwight D. Eisenhower John Foster Dulles Nixon Ford John F. Kennedy Lyndon B. Johnson Central Intelligence Agency Johnson Eisenhower Congress Middle East U.S Zbigniew Brzezinski Brzezinski Cyrus R. Vance William Rogers

Mrs Tito May Be In Doghouse In Belgrade

Foreign diplomats report a rift between President Tito and Jovanka, with her absence from public events for over two months sparked speculation of political overtones. Officials dismiss the gossip as malicious, while noting her last public appearance was August 13 and whether she seeks a place in the Yugoslav hierarchy after Tito’s death remains unclear.

Belgrade Yugoslavia Tito Jovanka

Company Wagers To Stop Smokers Sparks Big Quit

At Infermatic Inc in Spring Grove Minnesota a pari mutuel window paid out 2815 to 64 employees who quit smoking for a year. Two reached the year, 40 percent overall stayed smoke free, and $700 from failed bets was donated to the American Cancer Society. Patricia Eickman, a 44 year old winner, said she quit after 16 years of smoking and plans to diet after gaining 20 pounds.

Spring Grove Mil Miller American Cancer Society Patricia Eickman

Miss Plotner Takes Teaching Intern Post at Clement Junior High

Miss Judy Plotner of Mexico California has begun a teaching intern role at Clement Junior High in Redlands. A 23 year old with a BA in English from CSU San Bernardino, she is pursuing a master’s in secondary education and reading while assisting adult education, Community Council, school steering, and the Clement seventh and eighth grade athletic club. She will teach the community sewing class remedial reading and ESL and also teach reading at Lugonia Elementary.

Judy Plotner R. Wes Plotner Mexico Clement Junior High School Redlands Calif Plotner California State University San Bernardino Lugonia Elementary

Teasdale to Launch Public Forums Across Missouri

Governor Joseph Teasdale announced a series of public forums across Missouri titled meet with the governor to discuss state government. The first session will be November 9 in Sikeston with Teasdale outlining the 1978 legislative program and a question and answer segment. Several department directors will attend each meeting and a media session is planned for Poplar Bluff on November 9.

Teasdale Jefferson City Joseph Teasdale Sikeston Clude Poplar Bluff

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