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Newspaper

Mexico Ledger

Location

Mexico, Missouri, United States of America

Date

Apr 17, 1971

Page

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Weather and local notices from The Daily Record

Missouri forecast calls for scattered showers mainly north with highs in the 70s to 80s and tonight into Sunday. Local items list hospital admissions, births, dismissals, a Fulton marriage license, a highway patrol incident, fire calls, a minor collision, and a Cole County speeding fine. Major named places include Audrain Medical Center, Mexico, Vandalia, Laddonia, Auxvasse, Mont gomery City, Wellsville, Paris, Fulton, Center, and Cole County.

Missouri Audrain Medical Center Edward D. Hesterberg William Ravenscroft Clarence Brown Charles H. Keith Frank O. Younger Hubert Robinett Sr Mexico Robert L. Heizer Russell F. Nichols Laddonia Percy G. Braham Auxvasse Karen Moon Montgomery City S. M. Doyle Hubert McBride Andrew J. Lent Vandalia John Witherspoon William Reuckert Lillie A. Nye Joseph E. Harper Wellsville Diedrich Engle Jonesburg Ronald Flowers Center Michael Wilson Wilson A. P. Green Refractories Co Eldon Thornton

ecology effort continues in community cleanup

A column lists eco friendly tips from tree diversity to avoiding endangered animal products and reusing materials. Mrs. William R. Duncan, coordinator of the Ecology Effort and troop 271 leader, emphasizes daily environmental work beyond a single event.

Parks Department William R. Duncan

Nixon backs Hoover in defense but undecided on job

President Nixon praised FBI director J Edgar Hoover and urged support for his tenure while offering no firm commitment he will remain in office. In a nationwide radio address he also signaled continued U S ground and air presence in Vietnam until prisoners are released and Saigon survives.

Associated Press Washington FBI J. Edgar Hoover Nixon Vietnam U.S Saigon

Stock market over the counter and NYSE stock quotes

Over the counter trading showed A. B. Chance Co 2644 bid 27 asked Commerce Bancshares 54 percent bid 55 percent asked Wetterau 27 bid 27.5 asked. NYSE numbers include Bobbie Brooks 1734 with 8000 shares traded Dresser Industries 3634 up 4 4380 Interco 46 percent down 4 4400 Kaiser Aluminum 36 percent up 1 1154 Panhandle Eastern Pipeline 3934 up 4 1630 Ralston Purina 29 percent up 0 1810 U S Gypsum common 6234 up 34 7200 U S Gypsum preferred 36 up 0 7000.

A. B. Chance Co Commerce Bancshares Wetterau New York Stock Exchange Bobbie Brooks Dresser Industries Interco Kaiser Aluminum Panhandle Eastern Pipeline Ralston Purina U.S

Nixon defends Agnew amid press criticism at ASNE

Washington AP President Nixon said some of Vice President Agnews criticism of the press is justified and that Agnew makes effective speeches for administration policy. He defended Agnew during an ASNE convention news conference and suggested editors should have the vice president in to see what kind of man he is. Nixon noted Agnew only makes news when he attacks the press or a golf ball.

Washington Spiro T. Agnew Nixon American Society of Newspaper Editors Agnew ASNE

China Trip Continues with Practice and Cultural Exchange

The American team in China reports excellent practice sessions with Chinese players who outperform in some aspects. George Braithwaite, the sole Black member, notes the trip was nonracial and free of propaganda. They attended Mao's wife Chiang Ching’s ballet and commented on the era’s mixed signals as banners urged unity against U.S. aggression while hosts welcomed them warmly.

George Braithwaite Brooklyn Canton Mao Chiang Ching Red Detachment Peking Ballet Company China

Seymour Rites To Be On Monday

Masonic services for Claude K. Seymour of Martinsburg who died at Audrain Medical Center will be 7:30 p m Sunday at Myers funeral home Wellsville. Last rites at 2 p m Monday with Sammy Dysart officiating. Burial Liberty cemetery south of Martinsburg. Survived by wife Hazel. son Charles K Seymour. daughter Mary Elizabeth Seymour. four grandchildren.

Claude K. Seymour Martinsburg Audrain Medical Center Myers Funeral Home Wellsville Sammy Dysart Liberty Cemetery Tulip Seymour Mid- Missouri Wabash Railroad Co Order of Railway Telegraphers Royal Arch Knights Templar Order of Eastern Star Hazel A. Stephens Montgomery City Charles K. Seymour Hoyt Kan Mary Elizabeth Seymour the Ledger

Caldwell Rites Are Pending

Paris Ira Caldwell 85 retired Paris businessman died at Villa de Silva nursing home in Moberly at 1 30 a m He born Feb 1 1888 in Colorado son of Sam and Annie Caldwell He married Lutie Helmes in 1921 who survives He also leaves a brother Harold Caldwell of Auburndale Florida Funeral services are pending at Agnew Funeral Home in Paris

Paris Ira Caldwell Villa de Silva Moberly Colorado Sam Annie Caldwell Lutie Helmes Harold Caldwell Auburndale Fla Agnew Funeral Home

Mackey Rites At 2 On Sunday

Funeral services for Clarence Wells Mackey 69 of Centralia will be at 2 pm at the First Christian Church. The Rev Donald Mattson will officiate. Burial will be in Glenwood Memorial Gardens Cemetery. He died Friday morning at Audrain Medical Center after a 10 week illness. He is survived by his wife Lena Meadows Mackey a son C W Mackey Jr five grandchildren and a sister Mildred Postma.

Centralia Clarence Wells Mackey First Christian Church of Donald Mattson Fenton Funeral Home Glenwood Memorial Gardens Mackey Audrain Medical Center Lena Meadows C. W. Mackey Jr St. Louis Mildred M. Postma Seville Ohio

Barker Funeral Service Today at 2 P.M.

Funeral services for Mrs. Bessie Barker will be at 2 p.m. today at Precht Pickering funeral home. The Rev. Frank L. Park of First Baptist Church will officiate, followed by burial in Thompson Cemetery. Music by Mrs. 8. F. Dave Williams of Thompson. pallbearers Vernon Smith Wayne Crigler Dan Garnett Carl Sims Omer Ward Phil Chrisman.

Bessie Barker Precht Pickering Funeral Home Frank L. Park First Baptist Church Thompson Cemetery Dave Williams Thompson Vernon Smith Wayne Crigler Dan Garnett Carl Sims Omer Ward Phil Chrisman

Funeral services for Victor R. Smith Sunday afternoon

Victor R. Smith of 804 W. Monroe St. will be honored with funeral services at 2 p m Sunday at Cater funeral home in Moberly, followed by burial in Salem Church Cemetery five miles east of Jackson. Friends may call after 2 p m today at the funeral home.

Victor R. Smith W. Monroe St Cater Funeral Home Moberly Salem Church Jackson

Mrs Delano Lewis Discharged From Boone County Hospital

Mrs Delano Lewis of 1036 Buchanan Street was discharged from Boone County Hospital Columbia today after a 23 day stay for treatment of a back condition.

Delano Lewis Buchanan St Boone County Hospital Columbia

Editors applaud Nixon for facing editors questions

President Nixon won praise from members of the American Society of Newspaper Editors after an hour long session with six editors and correspondents. Many called his performance superb and courageous though some questions and answers left editors unsettled and several felt key questions were not asked.

Washington Nixon American Society of Newspaper Editors C. A Pete) McKnight New Asne Charlotte N.C Observer Newbold Noyes Jr Evening Star Spiro T. Agnew J. S. Jackson Akron Ohio Beacon Journal Vietnam E. K. Gaylor Daily Oklahoman Oklahoma City Times

Victor Grant Rites Sunday in Mt Vernon Illinois

Charles Victor Grant 65 former Florsheim and International Shoe Co. executive for 50 years, died in Mt Vernon Illinois of an unexpected heart attack Thursday. Funeral services set for 2 p.m. Sunday at Myers Funeral Home with burial in Mt Vernon. He and wife Bula Keeling Tribble moved to Mt Vernon six years ago.

Charles Victor Grant Florshelm Shoe Co Mexico International Shoe Co Mt. Vernon Myers Funeral Home Bula Keeling Tribble

Alliance Contributes For Heifers

The Mexico Ministerial Alliance sent 150 to CROP Church World Service in Missouri from the offering at the Union Good Friday Service to support the Missouri Heifer Project 1971. The project aims to send 20 Brown Swiss heifers 100 goats and 100 gifts to Guatemala and British Honduras with a chain of gift sharing between needy farmers. Rev. Terry Moore said other groups may be urged to contribute.

Mexico

Four Mansonites Get Jail Terms

Los Angeles AP Four members of Charles Manson's clan were sentenced to 90 days in jail for attempting to silence a witness in the Sharon Tate murder case by feeding her an LSD laced hamburger. Catherine Gypsy Share Lynette Squeaky Fromme Steve Grogan Dennis Rice pleaded no contest as conspiracy charges were reduced to misdemeanors. Barbara Hoyt, 19, was lured to Honolulu and fed the LSD hamburger, hospitalized, recovered, and testified.

Los Angeles Charles Manson Sharon Tate Superior Court Catherine Lynette Squeaky” Fromme Steve Grogan Dennis Rice Barbara Hoyt Honolulu

Fires Create Smog Hazard Across Florida Everglades

Florida officials warn air quality has degraded due to drought linked fires in the Gold Coast and Everglades region. 0ver 6 000 fires have burned 400 000 acres of grasslands as a 25 year drought persists since October. A 50 000 acre blaze in northern Dade County required 60 firefighters, while a 12 000 acre timber fire neared Everglades National Park unsolved due to crew shortages.

Miami Florida Everglades Kleeman Milton Saslaw Dade County Public Health Department Los Angeles Everglades Dade County Homestead Air Force Base Florida Everglades National Park

May Aid Day Care Facilities Meeting Discusses 4C Plan

The Human Development Corporation will meet at Garfield Community Center Monday to discuss improving day care facilities in Mexico. Bill Johnson, HDC president, will outline the Community Coordinated Child Care plan and its potential to coordinate Happy House Head Start and MaMaw's while preserving each agency’s identity. A steering committee will be formed to develop the proposal and all interested persons are invited.

Mexico Human Development Corporation Garfield Community Center Bill Johnson HDC Happy House Head Start MaMaw’s Johnson

Today in History Pa lermo raid in 1943

In 1943 American warplanes conducted attacks against Palermo in Sicily during World War II daylight operations. The raid targeted strategic sites in Palermo as Allied forces widened air action over occupied Sicily.

Palermo Sicily

Friendly burglar leaves note after Seattle home ransack

Police report a Seattle break in where a self described friendly burglar ransacked Louise Silvernail's home during a grocery trip. A note stating Smells good. Sorry I can't stay and eat, P.S. Needs a little touch of salt was found near stove top. Only item missing was a bottle of orange pop.

Seattle Louise Silvernail P.S Burar

Thru Checker Line With Mask and Sack

In Las Vegas AP reports a woman in a supermarket line wore a stocking over her head and handed a paper bag to the checker demanding $300. Police said she had no weapon and onlookers saw no threat, with witnesses offering varied reasons for the stocking.

Las Vegas New

NLRB Rules Against MFA In Dispute

The National Labor Relations Board ruled that Missouri Farmers Association must stop excluding Mexico employees from insurance due to collective bargaining coverage and refrain from interfering with employees rights. The decision stems from a complaint by Construction and General Laborers Union Local 957, which represents about 25 MFA mill workers. The trial examiner found the policy exclusion violated employee rights and ordered MFA to offer the policy to all eligible employees and post the order at the mill.

National Labo Relations Board Missouri Farmers Association Mexico Construction and General Laborers’ Union Local 957 MFA Thomas F. Maher

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