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Newspaper

Mexico Ledger

Location

Mexico, Missouri, United States of America

Date

Sep 09, 1975

Page

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New York City Receives State Bailout Amid Financial Crisis

Albany pushes emergency plan to install a state controlled Emergency Financial Control Board over NYC budget. The measure provides about 2.3 billion dollars from public and private sources to keep the city solvent through November. Governor Carey signs as Assembly and Senate pass the bill amid GOP opposition.

Albany N.Y New York City Assembly Senate Washington Treasury Wiliam E. Simon Ford Charles Cook Schoharie Warren Anderson Carey New York Abraham D. Beame Arthur Levitt Harrison J. Goldin State Municipal Assistance Corp

State School for the Severely Handicapped Opens Wing

The State School for the Severely Handicapped began its term Monday in the renovated west wing of Garfield Elementary. Sixteen students are enrolled and an October open house will acquaint the community with the program of functional academics and household skills. New staff include Stephen Becker and Jana Sydenstricker, with Dan Carmon joining as bus driver.

Garfield PTA Stephen Becker University of Missouri United Cerebral Palsy School St. Louis Jana Sydenstricker Dan Carmon Betty Eikel Marianne Hubert Pat Stephens Karen Malone Fred Garnett Becker Ola Barton Thoenen Jefferson City

Chemical Plant Fire Forces 1500 Evacuations Along River

In Point Pleasant Ohio River area, about 1,500 residents were evacuated after a chemical plant fire and an explosion. Plant officials deny a blast. Evacuations covered up to five miles south, with gas presence lingering aloft. No injuries reported. Ohio and West Virginia hospitals alerted.

Point Pleasant W. Va Ohio River Mason County Sheriff's Deputies Ohio West Virginia

High School Diploma Literacy Test Proposed in Florida

In Jacksonville the school system considers requiring a literacy test for graduation after 12 years of schooling. The test measures practical reading skills like understanding street signs ads and Social Security forms. Ninth graders would face forms A B and C if they fail, with remedial instruction until passage.

Jacksonville Fla Donald Johnson Johnson Florida Erate

Libya Fears Higher Oil Prices Hurt Revenue Flow

Libya fears another price hike by OPEC could curb demand for its high grade, low-sulphur crude now priced above standard Persian Gulf oil. Output has fallen from peak levels, cash reserves have shrunk, and Khadafy’s development plan faces funding pressure while Libya maintains a restrained, businesslike oil stance.

Tripoli Libya Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries Persian Gulf Muammar Khadafy Israel

Diefenbaker Praised by Nixon on 80th Birthday

Former U S president Richard Nixon sent a glowing birthday tribute to John Diefenbaker marking his 80th birthday in Ottawa. The Canadian Council of Christians and Jews invited Nixon to attend a Sept 17 celebration. Nixon’s letter praised Diefenbaker amid a gathering of world leaders.

Ottawa Canada John Diefenbaker Richard M. Nixon Canadian Council of Christians and Jews Nixon Diefenbaker

Cambodia Accounts Back US Action Over Mayaguez Seizure

Washington officials cite Cambodias account as strengthening the case for US military action after the Mayaguez seizure. Teny Sary says Cambodia learned of the incident from an American broadcast and waited 13 hours to announce intentions, too late to avert the 52 hour gap before operations began. The rescue left 15 Americans dead and over 50 wounded, with 23 servicemen killed in Thailand en route to potential rescue roles.

Washington State Department Mayaguez White House New York Teny Sary Cambodia Ford Long Sary Teng Sary Phnom Penh U.S Thailand

Welfare Rolls Dip Slightly in May signaling recovery

Washington AP reports May welfare rolls declined for the first time in nearly a year as AFDC totals fell to 11,357,442, down 11,607 from April. Cash payments dropped to 735.7 million, slicing 6.2 million from April.

Washington Department of Health, Education and Welfare HEW

No Reopening In RFK Probe Says Senators

Senate intelligence committee leaders say there is not enough new evidence to reopen the investigation of President Kennedy's assassination. Senator Schweiker urged a full inquiry into CIA and FBI withholding evidence, citing plots against Castro and a threatening letter Oswald delivered before the 1963 shooting.

Washington Senate Intelligence Committee John F. Kennedy Frank Church Didaho John Tower R-Tex Richard Schweiker Rpa CIA FBI Warren Commission U.S

Man nearly loses life over UCLA transplant funds

A 26 year old leukemia patient from University City, David Bunten, is about $30,000 short of the downpayment UCLA Hospital requires for a bone marrow transplant that could save his life. Doctors say UCLA could perform the operation but funds are insufficient. Medicaid would cover about $15,000, leaving Bunten with a daunting shortfall as the patient’s condition worsens.

ST. Louis Los Angeles David Bunten University City UCLA Bunten Berger Jewish Hospital Washington University School of Medicine Seattle Baltimore Keter Seekrenyi Ucla Hospital Ur Clos Szekrenyi

Nebel Named Outstanding Young Man of America

Rodney T. Nebel of Mexico fullfills criteria for the Outstanding Young Men of America award with service in the 12th judicial circuit since 1971. He leads juvenile court services, directs group homes, and participates in church, Jaycees, and regional justice committees. His work includes a state film on rural juvenile court procedures and detention center operations.

Rodney T. Nebel E. Love Sr Juvenile Department 12Th Judicial Circuit Board of Advisors Nebel Mexico Springfield The Mexico Jaycees Optimist Club Cocounselor

FBI official visits Mexico as St Louis chief inspector

Harlan C Phillips recently named special agent in charge of the St Louis FBI unit visited Mexico Monday. An Iowa native, he has served the FBI since 1955 in San Francisco Los Angeles Washington Knoxville and most recently Birmingham. The St Louis district covers the Mexico area.

Harlan C. Phillips St. Louis Federal Bureau of Investigation Mexico Mr. Phillips Iowa FBI San Francisco Los Angeles Washington D.C Knoxville Tenn Birmingham Ala Mexico Area Richard Vance

Biggest Boost In Meat Cost On Beef Roast

Missouri Farm Bureau weekly survey of 50 grocery stores shows price rises in several meat cuts with beef arm roast up nine cents to 1.33 a pound and blade roast up six cents. Other items show mixed changes including rib steak up a penny and T bone down three cents. Milk eggs bread and potatoes also show minor shifts across the state.

Jefferson City Missouri Farm Bureau

MHS News Classes Elect Student Council Officers

FINAL elections named Senior officers Martin Admire as president Wayne Terpstra as VP Louesa Burige as secretary Ellen Erdel as treasurer Juniors Dee Dee Duck worth Stacy Webber Mary Jo Fitzpatrick Jamie Nielsen Sophomores Betsy Reddick Marc Allen Kathy Anderson Scott Irvin Freshmen Mindy Mar shall Julie Smarr Liz Hill Linda Allen Filing opens this morning for Student Council reps and closes tomorrow at 3 30 p m Students filing must have an M average.

Class Mexico High School Martin Admire Wayne Terpstra Louesa Burige Ellen Erdel Dee Dee Duckworth Stacy Webber Mary Jo Fitzpatrick Jamie Nielsen Betsy Reddick Marc Allen Kathy Anderson Scott Irvin Mindy Marshall Julie Smarr Liz Hill Linda Allen

Nine Women Win Damages On Pay Complaint

The Missouri Commission on Human Rights says a settlement reached in a discrimination case involving nine female employees at an unnamed mid Missouri firm. They claimed pay was less than males for similar duties and received over $11,000 in damages plus salary increases to match male pay. Ellen S. Rober cited confidentiality to encourage settlement, not conflicting with open records laws. In a separate case Kansas City Power and Light Co. was found guilty of discriminating against a black probationary employee Willia Caruthers. the company ordered steps to prevent recurrence, expunged his record, and offered future probationary employment when a position opens.

Jefferson City, Mo Missouri Commission On Human Rights Mid- Missouri Ellen S. Rober Commission Kansas City Power and Light Co Willia Caruthers Kansas City Power and Light Caruthers

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