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Newspaper
Mexico Ledger
Location
Mexico, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Sep 25, 1976
Page
1
Missouri plans to field test the BEST basic skills exam in fall and spring with a aim to finalize it for use next school year. The test would be taken by eighth graders and may be voluntary or required later, with conference input guiding revisions.
Democrat Joseph P. Teasdale repeated his vow to jettison the Missouri Public Commission members if he wins the governorship. He debated Gov. Bond on KTVI with independent Leon Stiiler present, arguing for a new commission of consumer advocates to curb utility rate hikes. Bond countered that PSC members are appointed for six years and cannot be fired by the governor alone. He noted a blocked nomination and defended PSC’s fair rate of return principle.
The weekend cinema listings show multiple drive ins and theaters across Liberty Mexico and Columbia featuring The Great American Cowboy with showtimes at 7:00 and 9:00 and matinees at 2:00 on weekends. Other titles include The Pom Pom Girls, Savage Sisters, The Wild Party, Bucktown, Cornbread Ear Me, The Return of A Man Called Horse, Dog Day Afternoon, Special Delivery, Seven Beauties, Alice In Wonderland and a Silent Movie. Senior Menus at Senior Citizens Center provide weekly meals with barbecued beef cubed steak chicken pot pie and more, with free transportation and reservations at 581 7743.
The 21st class of the Mexico Public School of Practical Nursing has been interviewed and accepted. Classes and clinical training begin Monday, October 4, with students gaining experience at Audrain Medical Center. Successful completion allows licensure as a Practical Nurse in Missouri.
An audio failure during a presidential debate was traced to a $1 capacitor in an amplifier. ABC engineers said the tiny part failed, interrupting Carter mid sentence. The amplifier had a storied past in Ford's China trip, Montreal Olympics, and conventions. CBS and NY telephone company helped restore sound.
In Anaheim, Bob Dole avoids a public position on Proposition 14, saying he has not taken a public stand while facing a request from a Democratic-leaning Mexican American group. Also reports birth notices: Kimberly Ingebritson, Daryl Eugene McCown, and Genevieve Lee Pittenger, with terse family details and hospital timing.
Highway officials discuss a bypass of Mexico segment of Highway 54 with funding limits. The plan requires connections to Highways 15 22 and Route 1, and maintenance questions remain unresolved. An environmental impact study is underway with a local hearing anticipated after its completion, aiming for possible construction within five years.
Gary Schudel topped the Mexico Skate-A-Thon over Labor Day weekend raising 99.20 in 15 hours at the Mexico Roller Rink. He, Shannon Chapman and Omaller Chapman were honored at a rink party with prizes. Schudel received a new pair of roller skates. Chapman got a 2 savings bond and a 10 gift certificate from local stores. All top three skaters completed the full 15 hours.
Cathie Van Matre of Mexico was elected president of the North Missouri Juvenile Officers Association at Macon meeting. The group covers 17 judicial circuits. She will become juvenile officer of the 12th circuit on Nov. 1 after serving since 1973, first as volunteer coordinator then as chief deputy juvenile officer.
Patricia Hearst faces a bail appeal as prosecutors challenge release while appeals proceed. Judge William H. Orrick Jr. sentenced Hearst to seven years for armed bank robbery on April 15, 1974, noting the violent conduct cannot be condoned. She stood silent as the judge expressed sympathy but upheld the jury verdict of voluntary participation.
Ollie R. Graves, 85, of Farber, died Friday night at Audram Medical Center. Born May 4, 1891 in Missouri, he lived in the Farber area all his life. Survived by four sons William Jerry Merle of Farber and Ralph of Vandalia. three daughters Helen Griffith and Alice Kuda of Perry and Josephine Moss of Wellsville. sister Lucille Duncan of California. two step-sons Glen Leake near Siron and Marielle Leake of Oregon. many grandchildren and nieces. Funeral services are pending at Wilkey Funeral Home in Perry.
In Audrain County Circuit Court Jefferson City Production Credit Association vs Forest T and Jayne Noel of Mexico ends with prejudice after a stipulation for dismissal following a settlement. PCA sought $281,822.14 unpaid balance on four notes from 1973 and 1974.
Centralia man Irvin Cottrill Jr. is in a coma after a Aug. 21 motorcycle crash west of Centralia. He had brain surgery the next day at Harry S. Truman Memorial Veterans Hospital in Columbia. Police are investigating details. Cottrill is married with one son and worked for Automatic Electric Co. in Columbia.
Mayor Maynard Jackson leads black Atlanta officials in a last hours effort to save the NAACP from financial disaster. The group must post a $1.6 million bond in a Mississippi chancery court by Oct. 2 to appeal a $1.2 million verdict won by 12 white merchants in Port Gibson Mississippi.
Forecast calls for cloudiness with showers across Missouri. highs mid 70s to low 80s, lows upper 50s to low 60s. Extended outlook shows a chance of showers early in the week, then partly cloudy conditions. Hospital admissions listed for multiple residents. births noted in Montgomery City. numerous dismissals echoed from Audrain Medical Center.
Local items report a stolen electric meter valued at 13.20 from Jim Wood of 1009 N Clark, plus a series of minor vehicle crashes on Jackson and Coal Streets with moderate damage. Police and court actions include drunken driving summons, speeding fines, and magistrate rulings.
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