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Newspaper

Mexico Ledger

Location

Mexico, Missouri, United States of America

Date

Aug 03, 1974

Page

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Humphrey Campaign Payment Tied to Chestnut in Sworn Claim

Sworn statements link Jack L. Chestnut, Humphrey campaign manager, to arranging a $12,000 corporate advertising bill payment via Associated Milk Producers Inc. to Lennon & Newell for the 1970 Senate bid. Lilly's lawyer cites co op authority as the source of funds. Chestnut invokes the Fifth.

Washington Jack L. Chestnut Hubert H. Humphrey Humphrey Senate Barry Nova Chestnut Associated Milk Producers Inc Noya Senate Watergate Committee Bob A. Lilly Lilly Senate Committee Nova Lennon & Newell New York Jack Chestnut American Milk Producers Greenwich Conn Co-Op Associated Milk Producers, Inc Minnesota Bob Lennen & Newell, Inc Lennen & Newell Anthony Nicholas San Antonio Nicholas Coop Harold S. Nelson

Railsback Receives Ovation At Homecoming

Rep. Thomas F. Railsback, a leader on the impeachment push in the House Judiciary Committee, was greeted with standing ovations and praise at his Moline homecoming. About 160 tickets were sold for the Chamber of Commerce luncheon as supporters lauded his impeachment stance and urged defense of country over party. Railsback said he may explain his position on a road tour and predicted a possible 40 percent impeachment vote among House Republicans.

Moline Thomas F. Railsback House Judiciary Committee Nixon Tom William H. Hewitt Deere & Co Chamber of Commerce Railsback Rock Island County White House Congress

City slurry seal work on Sherwood and Union streets

Starting Monday the city street department begins slurry seal on a Sherwood Street section from Kentucky to Kent. Tuesday the crew shifts to Union Street between Green Boulevard and Breckenridge. Wednesday Bennington Street from Kent to Kentucky will close for slurry seal. Thursday Liberty Street from Missouri to Muldrow will be blocked.

City Street Department Sherwood St Kentucky Kent Streets Union Green Boulevard Breckenridge Bennington Kent Liberty Missouri Muldrow

Princess Anne and Phillips to visit Canada this fall

Princess Anne and Capt. Mark Phillips will tour Canada from November 1 to 19. The royal couple will attend events in Toronto where the princess will open the Royal Agricultural Winter Fair on her arrival day.

London Anne Mark Phillips Canada Buckingham Palace Toronto

GOP Rally Focuses On Reaganite Platform, Local GOP Hopes

Speakers at a Vandalia GOP rally emphasized holding current Republican seats and boosting Republican candidates in county offices. Rep. Lemon urged primary support and a November win while Ferris Mundy, Leonard Snyder, and William Haas touted prospects for county court judges. Runge announced Sept. 14 barbecue and Oct. 11 fundraising dinner.

Lemon Runge Vandalia Bob Kennedy Gail McGee Doris Hamilton Recorder Glenda Orcutt Glenn M. Barnes William Haas Ferris Mundy Leonard Snyder GOP Pete Todsen

Pesticides Banned As Cancer Danger

Washington AP EPA bans two pesticides aldrin and dieldrin for unacceptably high cancer risk amid warnings Congress must grant EPA testing authority. Officials cite dieldrin tumors in mice and aldrin related findings in foods while urging final legislation to allow testing and possible bans.

Washington Rhe Environmental Protection Agency Congress EPA Russell E. Train John R. Quarles Jr Congressional Conference

Life savings offered to aid Nixon in New Jersey

Nepture City residents Lewis Tortariello and wife Suzan offered the President their life savings of 9921 dollars and 22000 pennies to help him, saying the poor leader faces abuse and high legal fees. Nixon declined the loan as an aide noted he was deeply touched but unable to accept. The couple, Republicans active in re election efforts, traveled to Washington to present the gesture.

Neptune City Nixon New Jersey Lewis Tortariello Washington White House Tortoriello Jersey Shore Tortariello Susan

Canvassers Named to Count Absentee Ballots

County Clerk Glenn Barnes selected four canvassers to count absentee ballots for Tuesday's primary. Democrats Mrs. Gordon Gilman and Mrs. Patricia Ann Strassner join Republicans Mrs. Howard H. Walker and Mrs. C. K. Winn. They will start at the courthouse Tuesday morning and work until finished.

Glenn Barnes Gordon Gilman Patricia Ann Strassner Howard H. Walker C.K. Winn A.m

Dean Shopher Family Plans Move to Mexico Home Purchase Ensuing

Mr and Mrs Dean Shopher and two children return from Greenbrae California to Mexico and buy 1116 Luther Drive from Mr and Mrs Charlie Woods Shelly Shopher will study at Williams Woods College Fulton Kevin Shopher to be a Mexico High School junior Dean Shopher chairs Paca A meat packing firm in San Pedro Sula Honduras and will commute between Mexico and Central America Speed Mitchell of 107 Alabama is admitted to Boone County Hospital in room 225 for tests.

Dean Shopher Mexico Greenbrae Calif Luther Drive Charlie Woods Shelly Williams Woods College Fulton Kevin Shepher Paca §.A San Pedro Sula Honduras

Aphids On Milo Not Green Bugs Says MU Expert

University of Missouri Extension specialist R A Kimmel notes that milo aphids are corn leaf aphids not green bugs and do not cause the same damage. These aphids enter milo whorls and are often eaten by lady beetles. spraying is not recommended. Most fall army worms are past their stage with no need to spray.

R.A. Kimmel University of Missouri Extension Center Mr. Kimmel Milo

Probes Split Over Lost Fifth Point Four Million in Securities

Two prosecutors in New York began rival inquiries into how 5.4 million dollars in securities vanished from the city comptroller's office and later appeared in records. The case traces to ledger alterations, audits and a task force led by Nicholas Scoppetta which found the funds had moved to original documents but not the vault ledger.

New York City Comptroller Maurice Nadjari Harrison J. Goldin Manhattan Richard Kuh Nadjari Goldin Abraham Beame Beame Nicholas Scoppetta Kuh Scoppetta

Canada to resume US meat imports with DES screening plan

Ottawa says meat imports from the United States will resume after a four month ban under a new system to exclude DES treated meat. A live cattle quota of 82 835 head will be set for 12 months to stabilize the market while U S government veterinarians will screen DES free meat. The DES dispute arose from FDA actions and Canadian health rules.

Ottawa Canada United States U.S. Court of Appeals Washington FDA Canadian Health Department U.S

Ray Turnbough Dies At Paris At 54

Ray Turnbough 54 of Paris died at 10 40 a m Friday after an extended illness. He was a farmer and mechanic. Funeral services will be Sunday at 2 p m at Agnew Funeral Home with Rev Jimmie Jones of Sturgeon officiating and burial at Walnut Grove Cemetery. Pallbearers named. Survived by wife Onita, daughter Karen, twin brother Roy, six sisters. He was a longtime resident and Christian Church member.

Paris Ray Turnbough Agnew Jimmie Jones Sturgeon Walnut Grove Cemetery Ralph Sydenstricker John and Phil Gilmore Forrest Gosney Roy Johnson Tom Abell Bruce Long Fern) Mitts Bruce Lois) Long Hazel Baker Fred Buffington Perry Turnbough The Christian Church

Mrs. Myrtle Crigler Dies at 67 in Santa Fe

Mrs Myrtle J Crigler 67 of Santa Fe died at Pleasant View Rest Home Paris at 8 30 am Friday She born Monroe County Nov 4 1906 to Frank T and Susan J Clapper Smith married Albert Crigler May 23 1965 Survived by husband two sisters two step daughters one step son and many nieces and nephews Funeral 3 30 pm Sunday Rev Joyce Woods burial Santa Fe Cemetery Visitation 4 pm Saturday Wilkey Funeral Home Perry body lies in state at church after 1 pm Sunday

Santa FE Myrtle J. Crigler Pleasant View Paris Monroe County Frank T Susan J. Clapper Smith Albert Crigler Santa Fe Methodist Church Joyce. Woods Wilkey Funeral Home Perry Orah Smith Beulah Hannah Rosalee Snyder Leta Mae Sexton Columbia Marvin Crigler Clark

Mrs. Margaret Waterston Rites Sunday

Mrs. Margaret E. Waterston, 97, of Santa Fe died at 4 a.m. Friday at her daughter Mrs. Edward Moseley's home in Perry. Born July 15, 1877 in Hydesburg, she married John Waterston in Topeka on Sept. 20, 1910. he died Sept. 1, 1962. She belonged to Ocean Rays Methodist Church in Marion County and the DAR. Services set for 2 p.m. Sunday at Wilkey Funeral Home with Rev. C D Howell. burial in Lick Creek Cemetery. Visitation after 4 p.m. Saturday. She is survived by her daughter, three grandchildren, ten great grandchildren. four brothers and one sister preceded her in death.

Santa FE Margaret E. Waterston Edward Moseley Perry Hydesburg William Henry Lea Ann Maddox Short John Waterston Topeka Ocean Rays Methodist Church Marion County DAR Wilkey Funeral Home C.D. Howell Lick Creed Cemetery Mosley

Weather and Local Notices From Missouri Report

Weather forecast for Missouri calls for clear to partly cloudy skies with cooler temperatures and showers ending in the extreme southeast. Highs 70s to around 80, tonight in the 50s, Sunday low 70s to near 80. Hospital admissions list numerous names. discharges and deaths noted. Marriage license applications listed. public safety report details a home break in and arrest of Floyd McKay Collins.

Missouri

Accidents, theft notes and court actions from local blotter

The Daily Record reports minor collisions at Liberty and Rawlings involving Bille Jones and Shirley Deliva Trammell with moderate damage to one vehicle. Steinman and Williams sideswiped at Monroe and Washington leaving Steinman moderately damaged. A bicycle theft valued at $75 was noted for Mrs. Carl Wolfe. Highway Patrol notes a Laddonia driver’s car demolished on wet Route KK with no injuries. Teel arrested for DWI and following too closely after a collision on east Highway 54. Wheeler’s Vandalia vehicle overturned after striking a embankment. speeding cited. City Court trial found Dutton and Smith not guilty on non intoxicating beer charges. Magistrate fined Charles Tinker $15. Circuit Court petition for dissolution filed by Sandra Lynn Keith and Gary Wayne Keith.

Liberty Rawlings Bille Jones Centralia Shirley Deliva Trammell E. Jackson St Brenda Gail Steinman N. Olive Sherman F. Williams Thompson Monroe Washington Steinman Williams Carl Wolfe Western St Wolfe Highway Patrola Alva Shilling Jr Laddonia Mexico Strother Teel Larry Wheeler Vandalia Scott's Corner Route W Wheeler City Court Fenlon Jesse Dutton Steven Wayne Smith

Three Oil Firms Boost Gas 1 Cent

New York based Standard Oil of California Shell Oil Co and Texaco Inc raised wholesale gasoline prices by one cent a gallon this week. The move reflects changes in foreign crude costs and follows federal rules allowing monthly adjustments. The higher wholesale price is expected to be passed to consumers at company and independent stations. Gulf Oil had cut prices by 1.6 cents per gallon last month due to lower crude costs.

New York Standard Oil of California Shell Oil Co Texaco Inc Gulf Oil Co

Mormon Change Fails To End Suit By Blacks

Black leaders critique a church policy change on Boy Scout leadership as racist and condescending. They will pursue a discrimination suit, noting blacks cannot hold priesthood offices and thus could not become senior Scout leaders. The church says blacks may lead if better qualified, but will generally follow the old policy for scouts.

Salt Lake City Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Mormon

Over the Counter and NYSE Trading Mixed Among Firms

Yesterday Commerce Bant and Wetterau reported varied bids and asks in over the counter trading with shifts from 14 to 18 percent. On the NYSE Robbie Brooks closed at 2 percent with 2,100 shares traded as prices moved for A B Chance Combustion Engineering Dresser Interco Kaiser Panhandle Ralston Purina US Gypsum cases and volumes listed for each as markets fluctuated.

Commerce Bantshares Wetterau New York Stock Exchange Robbie Brooks A.B. Chance Combustion Engineering Dresser Industries Interco Kaiser Aluminum Panhandle Eastern Pipeline Ralston Purina

Vandalism Incidents Hit Local Auto Parts Stores

An arsonist used an acetylene torch to attempt breaking into Central Auto Parts, damaging an east window and triggering a chase by MFA mill employee who pursued a youth described as a 13 to 15 year old black male with Afro hair, wearing a green and brown outfit. Estimated damages: Glen's Garage 700 to 800 dollars, Hat cher's Automotive 50 dollars, Central Auto Parts 100 dollars after glass replacement.

Auto Parts MFA Vigortane S. Calhounst Morris Glen Hatcher

Rites This Afternoon For Mrs Wayne

Funeral services for Mrs Dan Wayne were scheduled today at 2 30 p m at Arnold Funeral Home with Don Wortman officiating Burial planned in Laddonia Cemetery The organist was Mrs John Willer and soloist Mrs John Connor Pallbearers listed as Wilber Hale Joe Williams Lloyd Brooks Jack Bradley JR Bradley and Bob Crawford

Dan Wayne Arnold Funeral Home Don Wortman Laddonia Cemetery John Willer John Connor Wilber Hale Joe Williams Lloyd Brooks Jack Bradley JR. Bradley Bob Crawford

Bond May Enter Several Democratic Primaries in 1976

State Rep. Julian Bond said he may enter several Democratic presidential primaries in 1976. It is presently an idea and just that. Bond spoke in Atlanta, Georgia, noting his consideration of a campaign across multiple states and the potential impact on the race.

Atlanta, Ga Julian Bond

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Sherwood Princess Boone Hospital Speed Mitchell Alabama Boone County Hospital Aphids Myrtle Crigler Margaret Waterston Sun Robert Mia Redford Farrow Audrain Medical Center Michael W. Roberts Stanley Carter Ray P. Barnes Merlin R. Jones Howard J. Potter Frank H. Lehenbauer Alberta M. Brauner William E. Fisher Estil Berger Middletown Mark D. Whitaker New London Alma Morris Wellsville Gentry Featherston Claud H. Smith Frankie E. Shannon Roger Carroll Van Thomas E. Fry Victor Kneaven J. Harold Irvin Claude Kirk Madison Walker Walter Burgin Delbert Admire David Belshe Cecil Pew Arnold Robert W. Love Jr Birdie Morris Bowling Green L. E. Lewis the Daily Record Charles Abraham Tinker Circuit Court Sandra Lynn Keith Gary Wayne Keith Edwards, Seigfreid, Runge and Hodge Slater and Fowles Deloy Isgrig Leo Ferdel Mrs. Wayne Little Dixie Drive-In Tom Laughlin Billy Jack Billy Jacki Elizabeth James Jeremy Slate William Wellman, JR Jane Russell Coor Ai American International Kae
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