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Newspaper
Mexico Ledger
Location
Mexico, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Sep 01, 1971
Page
1
State leaders and educators react to a California court decision ruling local school funding through property taxes unconstitutional, viewed as precedent setting for nationwide reform. Officials from Illinois Vermont Hawaii and others weigh potential shifts, with supporters predicting broader equal educational opportunity and opponents fearing loss of established benefits.
NASA announces tests of the Viking parachute system to land two instrument packages on Mars in 1976. A 53‑foot main chute and deployment charge will be tested at El Centro, released from a drop vehicle by a B57 from 50,000 feet, with two auxiliary chutes slowing the craft before the main chute detaches.
Government and school officials across the nation view the California Supreme Court ruling as a breakthrough that could reshape American public school finance. Rep. Roman C. Pucinski says the decision has renewed momentum for increased federal aid to education as prospects for broader aid look better.
Missouri Power & Light Co. asks the Missouri Public Service Commission for a 2.8 million dollar annual rate increase. The PSC heard final arguments Tuesday and will act after the 90 day wage price freeze ends. Union Electric Co. and the utility's return on common stock are central to the disputed figures.
Senator J W Fulbright and Secretary Melvin R Laird clash as Staats rules Pentagon has a plan to withhold direct military aid data. Nixon cites executive privacy in memo to Laird, the first such claim since 1970. Fulbright says refusal hinders foreign military assistance legislation. The $3.4 billion authorization bill remains before the committee.
The FAA would restrict special VFR operations to daylight unless the pilot is instrument rated and aircraft are instrument-equipped. Normal VFR requires three miles visibility and at least 1,000 feet ceiling, while special VFR at night would demand instrument qualification and pilots may switch to instrument flying if needed.
Fulton Civilisation, Kenneth Clark written and narrated color film series, screens at Westminster College this fall beginning Monday Sept 6. Dual showings at 11:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. in Champ Auditorium. All thirteen films run on consecutive Mondays Sept 6 through Dec 6, free for students and the public.
Boy Scouts of Troop 57 received Tenderfoot honors for Mark Peak Tony Hodgson Timmy Wyatt and Mike Genthon. Second-class went to Hodgson Brandon Daniel and Jamie Smith. First-class awarded to Werner Sublette Iman Shaffer and Buffington. Sixty eight merit badges earned. Art Allen praised three new Eagle Scouts. Mothers Auxiliary installed new officers led by Mrs. Ken Wyatt. Ice cream social raised $310.
Arab leaders Sadat Assad and Kadafi push a federation of Egypt Syria and Libya claiming unity will win against Israel. Referendum outcomes expected tonight but critics doubt real military cohesion and lasting unity amid preserved individual sovereignty and separate treaties.
The Public Opinion Survey Unit of the University of Missouri-Columbia will interview 1 000 households in Audrain County and 34 other Missouri counties during September and October in a survey of attitudes toward higher education. Dr. Randal Downing directs the effort with 125 interviewers carrying ID cards. The unit, established in 1964, conducts statewide and targeted surveys for governmental bodies and faculty projects.
Washington reports say the United States asked Cuba to continue the refugee airlift, but Havana plans to end the U S funded flights from Varadero to Miami. About 100000 Cubans with relatives here await travel, while Swiss Embassy in Havana urges keeping the airlift until all reunions are complete.
President Nixon announced Columbus Day on Monday Oct 11 urging Americans to display the flag and hold ceremonies honoring Christopher Columbus, the discoverer of America, in San Clemente and nationwide.
The piece notes a street scene with barefoot girls and shirtless boys near the Paul building which is undergoing a makeover, predicting the west side of the square will become the most handsome area. It also mentions dove season starting slowly with local birds few in sight.
SUTTER CREEK Calif AP Nick Godman 45 year old is facing a dispute over long hair after principal Stanley Kelly suspended him from first grade at Sutter Creek Elementary School His two brothers were suspended in other grades The parents vow to seek legal help before cutting the hair
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