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Newspaper
Mexico Ledger
Location
Mexico, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Sep 18, 1970
Page
6
Washington AP Majorities halted debate on a constitutional amendment for direct presidential election with a 54 to 36 vote short of the two thirds. Senate leaders plan a possible second cloture bid next week as supporters seek more votes. eighties absent.
In Washington AP reports a House reform bill to modernize procedures and reduce secrecy may stall despite backing for faster votes and electronic access. Party leaders face House resistance, adjournment goals, and a history of delayed action as supporters push for televised committees and tighter minority power.
An explosion at a Standard Oil bulk station in Odessa, Missouri, sent flames roaring as fuel was pumped from a truck into a tank. The truck driver escaped unharmed. Firefighters from Whiteman Air Force Base and nearby towns battled the blaze, with no injuries reported and no loss estimate available.
The Senate approved a 1 billion 10 year plan to expand the U S merchant fleet authorizing 300 ships and extending tax deferments to more shippers The bill would allow Delta Queen to operate as a stern wheel passenger vessel with overnight stays exempt from a 1966 fire retardant rule It travels the Mississippi Ohio Tennessee and Cumberland rivers
The Centralia personal column notes May events with committee chairs and a yearbook staff led by Miss Francis Neale and Opal Cook. William Berry, candidate for the 119th district, spoke on the financial problem as Bob Bosch, campaign coordinator at Columb, attended at Berry's home.
Mrs Thomas C Pushack of Palos Verdes Estates California, formerly of Mexico, underwent surgery yesterday at South Bay Hospital in Redondo Beach California and is recovering satisfactorily in Room 22A. Her mother Mrs E R Jackson remains in California with the family.
Local school menus for Wellsville and Middletown Elementary feature spaghetti, tuna dishes, burgers, and fish with milk, while Bear Creek Baptist youth plan a rally at New Florence Baptist Church and Wellsville/Baptist churches host film events. Billy Graham program “His Land” at Wellsville Church invites attendance. past Sunday picnic postponed due to weather.
Personal news from Paris reports an open house at Perry Baptist Church tonight from 7 to 9 p.m. Relatives and friends are invited to attend.
Washington AP reports Abe Fortas amid turmoil from his resignation over private dealings with financier Louis Wolfson, Portas files his first case in the Supreme Court since leaving the bench.
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