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Newspaper

Mexico Ledger

Location

Mexico, Missouri, United States of America

Date

Apr 26, 1973

Page

11

Weather and local notices from The Daily Record

Weather data from The Daily Record shows 7 am readings with a 67 degree high in the last 24 hours, precipitation totals, sun rise and set times, and a forecast for zone 5 with cooler tonight and a 20 percent chance of rain Friday. Local court, police, and hospital notices list arrivals, admissions, discharges, and fines across several Missouri towns.

Meather Missouri Kansas City Lake of the Ozarks sPomme de Terre

POW to bury his only son in San Antonio

Lt. Col. Armand J. Myers of San Antonio returned from North Vietnam to bury his 14 year old son Randolph Jay Myers who died when a sand dune caved in on him at Port Arkansas. Myers described his son as a sweet, docile boy and spoke of pride in his grown-up son.

San Antonio Tex Randolph Jay Randy’ Myers Port Arkansas North Vietnam Armand J. Myers

Bond names NMSU regents in Missouri shuffle

Gov. Christopher S named three appointees to the Board of Regents of Northeast Missouri State University Kirksville with Senate confirmation pending. Albert L. Rendlen Sr Hannibal Republican Samuel A Burk Kirksville Democrat and William R Quinn Maywood Democrat will replace late James F Joe Bruce Harmon Hunt and Mrs Helen Baker whose terms expired.

Jefferson City Christopher 5 Bond Board of Regents Northeast Missouri State University Kirksville Albert L. Rendlen Hannibal Samuel A. Burk William R. Quinn Maywood Senate James F. Joe Bruce Harmon Hunt Helen Baker Brookfield

Missouri Legislature Moves on Antitrust and Welfare Bills

The Senate tentatively approves an antitrust bill with amendments capping penalties at 50000 and removes civil penalties while limiting AG subpoena power. It rejects expanding public defender services for juveniles and misdemeanants but keeps a 18 million spending cap for indigents. The House passes a 147 million aid measure for dependent children and relatives and a hospital aid bill detailing fiscal reporting. a separate cost-cutting incentive bill for state workers fails.

Senate Edward T. Linehan D-St. Louis Missouri House House Federal Civil Service Commission

Watergate era turmoil rattles White House staff

Watergate figures and associates face explosive claims about espionage links and staff actions. Former Defense Secretary Melvin Laird rebuffs returns to Washington to assist Nixon, while Jack Anderson says he will halt quoting grand jury transcripts. The Fed is asked to trace $10,000 linked to E Howard Hunt’s wife, and Dooley describes Post polls on Nixon committee responses amid accusations of manipulation.

Republican National Committee MGM Records Post RNC George Bush Rietz Defense Melvin R. Laird Washington Nixon White House Marshfield Wis South Vietnam Jack Anderson Federal Reserve System E. Howard Hunt New York State Washington Post James Dooley Nixon Committee the Post Dooley Frank Mankiewicz George McGovern

School Exhibit At Court House Opens Tonight

Hi Way R 3 and Carter Schools stage their annual exhibit in the courthouse community room. The public may view from 6 to 9 tonight and all day Friday until 7 pm.

Hi-Way R-3 Carter

Death of Montgomery City Woman in Train Fatality

Mrs Idella Frank Zumwalt 82 was struck by a Norfolk and Western freight train while walking near her new and old homes. Funeral services set for Friday at Montgomery Baptist Church with Rev Fred Cox presiding. burial in Montgomery City Cemetery. She leaves four children, many grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Montgomery City Idella Frank Zumwalt Norfolk and Western Spinsby Allen Street Schlanker Funeral Montgomery Baptist Church Fred Cox Larry Patrick Charles Junior Billie Zumwalt Bruce McKenzie Zumwalt Mineola Angus Azora Lee Frank Montgomery County Clark Stephens Zumwalt Ray Mary) Robinson Frank Zumwalt Clark August Roy Marguerite) West A. D Martha) Carter New Florence Lula Harrison

Graveside Rites For Roy Squires

Roy Lee Squires 52 of Eldon and formerly Jefferson City and Centralia died Tuesday at the Veterans Administration Hospital in Kansas City after long illness. He served in World War II, worked as a sales rep for Bankers Life, and is survived by his wife Dixie, a son Bobby, a daughter Cheryl, and other relatives. Graveside services are set for 2:30 p.m. at Centralia City Cemetery following a 11 a.m. service at Phillips Funeral Home Eldon officiated by Rev. Virgil Cox Jr.

Roy Lee Squires Eldon Jefferson City Centralia Veterans Administration Hospital Kansas City Squires Richard Letha Wilson Squires Dixie Singleton Bankers Life and Casualty Co Bobby Squires Cheryl Squires Brenda Rothenberger Butte Mont Leonard Squires Roseburg Ore George McCauley Phillips Funeral Home Virgil Cox Jr Cox Centralia City Cemetery

Funeral Friday For Mr. Herron

Funeral services for Charles T. Herron Sr. will be held at 2 p.m. Friday at Agnew Funeral Home in Paris with Rev. Roy Kinder of Paris Baptist Church officiating. Burial follows at Sunset Hills Cemetery in Madison. Visitation at the funeral home. Relatives and neighbors from New Florence Jerseyville and Mexico attended Porter Duckworth’s Wichita funeral.

Paris Agnew Funeral Home Charles T. Herron Sr Roy Kinder Paris Baptist Church Sunset Hills Cemetery Madison Funeral Home I.C. Boone New Florence Allie Fincke Jerseyville Lee Duckworth Mexico Wichita, Kan Porter Duckworth

Martha Emmons 93 dies at Audrain Medical Center

Mrs. Martha Isabelle Emmons, 93, of KD, died this morning after a week as a patient at Audrain Medical Center. Funeral services pending at Maupin in Fulton. Born Oct 30, 1879 in Carrington, she taught 14 years and later counseled 15 years at William Woods College. She was married to James H. Emmons Jr. and survived by her son, two granddaughters, and a California-based husband.

Martha Isabelle Emmons Audrain Medical Center Maupin Funeral Home Fulton Martha Isabelle Brooks Emmons Carrington Callaway County First Baptist Church King’s Daughters Home James Horace Emmons Jr Stephens College Columbia Kirksville

Jury selects 13 for Audrain suit over 350000 damages

Thirteen jurors were chosen in Audrain Circuit Court as six law firms opened claims in a multi party suit seeking 35000 dollars in damages from Roy Dean Stewart and others over a Sept 7, 1971 wreck on Highway 22 near Centralia. Bowmans seek 80000 and 20000 against Stewart Harris McBurney Co and Edna Kelton with Stewart counterclaiming 250000. Trial expected to last into next week as extra juror was chosen.

John A. Bowman Nelda Bowman Centralia Roy Dean Stewart Jacksonville Harris McBurney Co Jackson, Mich Edna M. Kelton Rte. 4 Highway 22 Route E Steart Thomas I. Osborne Bowmans Kelton David A. Oliver Major and Oliver Columbia Harris McBurney Bowman Brown D’arline Livingston Imogene Barnes Roberst Harris Wilbur Stuart Frank, Paxson, Elmer C. Johnson Guy: Marshall

Warrenton Man Says He Was Kidnapped

A Warrenton man, Donald Palmer, told police he was forced to drive an armed man from Manchester, a St. Louis suburb, to Rolla, arriving around 6 a.m. after the suspect jumped into his car at a service station Wednesday night and ordered him to drive.

Rolla St. Louis Manchester Donald Palmer Warrenton Palmer

Swallows Evidence And Dies In Bronx Drug Case

New York AP The 30 year old Jairo Landono stopped for a traffic violation and accused of attempting bribery. He swallowed a plastic bag with heroin during arrest and died at a hospital within an hour. Police report he spoke only Spanish and led officers to his apartment with an envelope of 1865 dollars.

New York Jairo Landono Landono Colombia Bronx

Third Graders’ Extortion Case Adjudicated Delinquent

Three third grade boys aged 9 11 and 10 were adjudged delinquents by a Juvenile Court in Winston-Salem NC for extorting nearly 1000 from two classmates under threats of beatings or death. The 9 and 11 year olds were bound over to the Board of Juvenile Corrections for detention, while the 10 year old received probation up to two years. One appeal was filed. The hearing lasted three hours and was closed to newsmen. The victims reported escalating demands with payments including two 50s and a 100, with money taken from the fathers’ wallets.

Winston-Salem N. C North Carolina Board of Juvenile Corrections Abner Alexander Forsyth County

New Look For Christmas Downtown

Mexico Area Chamber of Commerce retail committee approved a $5,000 plus purchase of new Christmas decorations to light the square this season. Plans include 24 seven foot trees two per pole, two 17 foot gold trees for the courthouse lawn, eight 12 foot candles, and four five foot gold starbursts. Past decorations will be relocated to W. Jackson St. and W. Monroe St. for access to West Plaza. Allen Carriere said the pieces are high quality and should last seven to ten years.

Mexico Area W. Jackson St W. Monroe St West Plaza Allen Carriere Chamber

Flood Crests Reach Historic Levels Across Mississippi Region

The Missouri river crest threatens St Louis at 43.5 feet, highest on record, as floodwaters back up from the Mississippi. Two thousand National Guardsmen assist sandbagging and evacuations while the Coast Guard deploys reservists. Major routes and bridges remain closed across the area.

Hannibal Mark Twain St. Louis River Des Peres Mississippi U.S. Coast Guard Missouri Highway Patrol Chester Tll Cairo

Also Mentioned on This Page

Lune Tvestock the Daily Record Earnest R. Winscott James Brewer Leonard H. Kindy Elizabeth Snook Ohn D. White Mabel L. Barnett Walter T. Kaufman Menico Dwayne A. Tidball Bred A. Gilmore Jack A. ‘Ace Nannie E. ‘Elkins A. Young Thomas L. Dickerson Willian D. Crabtree Mark A. Lee Mountain View Laura §. McCall Glen Erwin Marthnsburg van Brooks Opal M. Turnbaugh Farber Julie R. Meyer Benton William B. E Andrew T. Crum Jr Donna Rook Mike Carter Benton City Lillie Richards George S. Neale Jr Thompford Morehead Russell Carson Rush Hill Frank Gowin Mars Blanche Roberts Martha Emmons Idella F. Zumwalt Highway Patrol Lonnie L. Smith Richard C. Shamblin Smith Courts- Chy Larry Windsor Postceere Paul Early W. Hendricks John Ransdell Pjius Motley Route 1 Thompson Robert Myers Lyla Horton Vandalla Mark Spurlock Laddonia Edward Moeller Jefferson St Wayne Giboney Bonnie Coleman LeRoy Werner James Platner Union St Joe Long Howard Collens Thomas Fierge Roy Franklin Rogers Floyd Robinson Joe Frank Deimeke James L. Perrigo Bertille Rupp Walstead Preston Thomas Harmon Reynold Loyd White Loyd W. Buckley Ronald W. Lee Probate Court Dollie Pearl Smith Nellie DeGraffenreid Florence Redington Bernard Redington G. Andy Runge Carrien Kircher Missouri Livestock Market Center Dept. of Agr MNS Marty Schroeder U.S Chicago Chicago Board of Trade Cash Grain A.B. Chance Commerce Bancshares Wetterau New York Stock Exchange Robbie Brooks Dresser Industries Interco Kaiser Aluminum Panhandle Eastern Pipeline Ralston Pu Gulf Oil American Stock Exchange Davis Food Service Amex Sam Louis River Kihsas City Oonville Tmann Cape Girardeau Quincy Hospital NMSU Watergate Court House Roy Squires Mr. Herron Kelly Furniture Louis Goldsmith
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