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Newspaper
Mexico Ledger
Location
Mexico, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Apr 19, 1975
Page
1
Partly cloudy with highs 50s north to 60 south, then warmer Sunday in 60s. Extended outlook Monday to Wednesday shows highs 60 to near 70, lows upper 30s to upper 40s. Hospital admissions list individuals from several towns. discharges noted. two deaths reported: Mrs. Anna Margaret Farnen and Henry B. Remschner.
Mr and Mrs Michael Wood of Davenport Iowa announce the birth of their son at 9 30 a m on April 4 at St Luke s Hospital in Davenport The baby weighs eight pounds three ounces Michael Eugene Wood Jr is named for his father Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Frank Wood of Moline Illinois and Mr and Mrs Walter Smith of Mexico Both sets of grandparents are teachers at Smart Junior High School in Davenport
Magistrate court members face charges and pleas including driving with revoked license, unregistered plates, lack of vehicle inspection, no valid license, and a guilty plea for passing a no funds check with a fine of 22 dollars plus costs. A burglary and theft case proceeds to circuit court. Grain prices and stock market activity are reported, with soybeans, wheat, corn, and mile prices from MFA and Fowles Grain Co, and mixed equity movements on OTC and NYSE listings.
Washington AP immigration officials cleared the way to resume airlifts of South Vietnamese orphans under Operation Babylift after a two day suspension. About 300 more children from Saigon could come to the United States under expedited procedures, nearing the 2,600 child limit set by officials. No moves were reported to raise the ceiling.
Warsaw grocer Owen Food Market faced uncertainty after a substance found in aged meats prompted state and county police to alert broadcasters that a rat poison could be involved. Owner Arthur Owens noted six self service packages were tampered with, the substance resembling chicken feed. Dean Wyatt, listed as a patient at Veterans Hospital in Columbia, is set for major leg surgery early next week.
A Wall Street Journal classified ad promises an international team of mission impossible type experts for a group hire. Minimum fee is 15,000 dollars plus expenses with a free consultation if interested. The ad provides no company name or location and the organization refuses to identify itself.
Former Treasury Secretary John B. Connally was cleared of all criminal charges related to a $10,000 bribe allegation. Prosecutors moved to dismiss perjury and conspiracy counts after his acquittal, with Judge Hart approving in the interest of justice as Connally, traveling home to Houston, expressed pleasure and was greeted by supporters and a band at the airport.
Physicians from 50 Missouri medical societies approve a plan to form a professional liability insurer owned by the Missouri State Medical Association. The company will be underwritten by a Philadelphia firm and offer basic 300 000 coverage with umbrellas up to 5 million. Premiums for a 100 000 policy vary by specialty and city. The association expects profits from lower Missouri malpractice claims and fewer incidents.
Miss Opal Ross 86 formerly near Montgomery City will be laid to rest Monday at 2 p.m. at Schlanker Funeral Home Montgomery City with Rev. Robert Hester of the Methodist Church presiding. Burial follows at Liberty Cemetery west of Montgomery City. She died Friday at Phillips Nursing Home Mexico. Born June 7 1908 she was a retired St. Louis teacher and Wellsville Eastern Star member. Eastern Star services are Sunday at 7:30 p.m.
Mrs Anna Margaret Farnen 79 of New Florence died Thursday at Boone County Hospital in Columbia after a week’s illness. Funeral services Sunday 2 30 p m at St John United Church of Christ High Hill with Rev Thomas Higgins officiating burial in St Mary’s Cemetery Montgomery City. Memorials to St John United Church of Christ. She was born Oct 16 1895 near New Florence, married James Farnen in St Louis April 20 1929, survived by husband and two sisters.
Funeral services for Mrs Irene Haycraft are set for 4 p.m. at Arnold Funeral Home with Don Wortman officiating. Burial will follow at East Lawn Memorial Cemetery. Organist Mrs John Willer and soloist Mrs Jack Davis will perform. Pallbearers are Bob Wells Ernie Williamson Frank Boswell and Carl Burchfield.
Agatha Copman and Miss Copman were scheduled for 1 30 p m today at Arnold Funeral Home with Rev Willard Spencer officiating and burial in Elmwood Cemetery. Pallbearers listed include Ed Breneman E B Feutz James Booth Tom Lezon Kenneth Jennings and Harry Hildebrand.
Funeral services for Omer Bradley will be at 3 p m today at the Arnold Funeral Home with the Rev Frank Park officiating and burial in East Lawn Memorial Cemetery. Mrs John Willer will be the organist. Pallbearers will be Vasil George Bob Smith Leon Rutherford J Holloway Neill Mike Nichols and Gene Allee.
Funeral services for Mrs Mintie Thompson 92 of Montgomery City will be at 1:30 p.m. Sunday at Schlanker City with Rev Thomas Smith of the Christian Church officiating Burial will be in Montgomery City Cemetery She died Friday at Tri County Nursing Home Vandalia where she had been a patient about three years Born January 9 1882 she was the daughter of Charles and Martha Morton She married Charles S Thompson in 1912 who died in 1961 Survivors include a son Tinsley Thompson of Overland a sister Mrs Pearl Spencer of Hermann A son Walter Paul preceded her in death in 1964 Visitation is at the funeral home after 3 p.m. today
Henry B. Remscher, 78, of Pendleton, died at St Johns Mercy Hospital in St Louis County. A retired farmer and carpenter, he was preceded in death by his wife Lara Bryant. Funeral services set for 2 p.m. Monday at Harding Funeral Home Jonesburg with burial in Jonesburg Cemetery. Survivors include daughters Katherine Shelton and Ruby Blake of Pendleton, son Arvil of Bridgeton, and sister Mrs. Louise Hancock.
Members of the present sophomore class and their parents will meet at 7 30 p m Monday in the high school auditorium. Principal William Lowry says the purpose is to discuss next year's curriculum and enrollment procedures.
Officials nationwide say drinking water remains safe with no need to change habits despite EPA tests showing trace cancer-causing substances in 79 systems. EPA Administrator Train urges more research while stressing potential risks exist but are not yet proven at current levels.
UN official alleges Phnom Penh used high freight rates on milk shipments to Phnom Penh via Air Cambodge. UNICEF moved 110 tons of powder to feed about 100000 children for a month, largely by air after Mekong barges ceased. Freight disputes fueled speculation about military gains. Hanoi agreed to more frequent aid flights.
Former CIA analyst Sam Adams alleges top officials and the Defense Department underplayed Communist strength in Indochina to keep morale high. He contends estimates were manipulated from 1966, cites Tet 1968 as turning point, and claims Khmer Rouge numbers were underestimated. Adams faced removal after voicing concerns and quit after 1973.
Washington AP lawmakers work toward President Ford’s May 1 deadline with votes on a proposed 3-cent per gallon gasoline tax increase starting Jan 1 1976. The plan funds a new energy trust and may trigger a permanent 20-cent rise if consumption exceeds 1973 levels, with rebates to offset basic driving needs.
Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis arrived in Greece to attend a memorial service for Aristotle Onassis on Scorpios Island where he is buried. She traveled from Paris with Artemis Garafalides, Onassis’ sister, to join the observance Sunday.
Dr Alf ord H Ottley, former Lincoln University administrator, pleaded guilty to stealing $200 from the school. Judge Byron Kinder delayed sentencing for a pre-sentence investigation. Ottley said he raised a contract face value by 200 to rebudget funds to buy a camera, and he resigned after the incident became known.
San Francisco Examiner cites unnamed sources claiming Patricia Hearst 21 and Symbionese Liberation Army members William and Emily Harris are armed and willing to die rather than be captured. They reportedly say they would shoot if the FBI breaks in, with Hearst's father affirming she is alive and well while FBI officers decline comment.
In Cologne Germany an inland cruise ship carrying 107 people including many disabled Dutch passengers caught fire while moored on the Rhine and sank near the cathedral. Up to 23 were reported missing and presumed dead after being surprised in their bunks.
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