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Newspaper
Mexico Ledger
Location
Mexico, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Sep 10, 1975
Page
3
U.S. farmers produce far more wheat than needed this year with exports to Russia far below the crop. Prices rise amid fears of shortages despite ample supplies, as government actions and past outcomes influence market expectations.
AFI-CIO President George Meany and six maritime union leaders suspended the grain shipments boycott for 30 days after meeting with President Ford. He set a six point plan to lessen Russian grain sale impacts and ensure U.S. merchant ships carry a large share of the grain while Moscow negotiates sale procedures and possible oil for grain swaps with the Soviets.
Tawny Elaine Godin the new Miss America says abortion and premarital sex are up to the individual. She supports freedom of choice for women and criticizes the Equal Rights Amendment as too broad. She notes premarital sex is a personal matter and marijuana legalization is premature. West Point reports W Averell Harriman receives the Thayer award for service to the nation. He jokes he’s thrilled by the honor. Past winners include Eisenhower Hope Graham and Omar Bradley.
Missouri Supreme Court heard Kansas City appeal over 3 percent retroactive cost of living raises for police retirees from before Aug 13, 1972. Justice Henley suggested a constitutional amendment may be required to authorize retroactive pay. court ruling could halt a 2 percent COLA for about 10,000 retired teachers beginning Jan 1.
Lynette Fromme told a jailhouse visitor she never intended to kill President Ford when she leveled a .43 caliber pistol at him during a Sacramento visit. She said she wanted attention for a new trial for Charles Manson and the Tate murder case, not to kill. A gag order was issued, with a grand jury seeking an attempted murder indictment and Fromme held on $1 million bail.
Apollo 17 scientist Harrison H. Schmitt announces a Republican bid for the U S Senate in New Mexico. The 40 year old Harvard trained archaeologist, who left NASA after serving as assistant administrator for energy programs since May 1974, argues for tech background in solving national issues and would face Democrat Joseph Montoya if the GOP advances.
Masonic Grand Master J. Lee Overstreet declined to confirm or deny columnist Jack Anderson's claim that Rep. Wilbur Mills has been expelled by the Masons. Mills, tried Aug. 22 at Lodge 674 in Kensett, said he had heard nothing about the trial's results. Anderson's column linked the case to the Tidal Basin incident involving stripper Fanne Fox.
Washington AP reports government scientist Warren R. Muir told a Senate panel that recent evidence supports earlier fears about aerosol spray propellants damaging the earth’s ozone. The task force cochairman reaffirmed a June assessment that fluorocarbons in the atmosphere pose a legitimate concern.
Senator Church and White House counsel confirm CIA inventories include poisons such as cobra venom and a shellfish toxin plus disabling drugs, insecticides, and other chemicals kept without approval. Officials say 10 to 12 items were held for experimental use. hearings may probe agency decisions and potential violations of presidential directives.
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