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Newspaper
Mexico Ledger
Location
Mexico, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1970
Page
15
Official 7:00 a.m. readings report a high of 7 in the last 24 hours and a low of 70. Temperature at 7 a.m. today compared with a year ago shows a high of 9 and a low of 69. Month to date precipitation is .53 inches, year to date 32.38 inches, with normal values listed for August and September. Sunset today is 8:16 p.m. and sunrise tomorrow is 6:13 a.m.
Jerry Lee Rogers What Chear Towa Sandra Gay Mch Collum Farber Monty Leon Morgan Ft. Madison Texas Linda Carol Cone Mexico Marvin Leroy Collet Auxe vasse Nancy Jean Blakely Mexico The list indicates couples obtaining marriage licenses across multiple Texas locales with names and municipalities shown in fragmentary OCR.
Missouri and area weather outlook reports partial clouds with showers and thunderstorms possible through Saturday. River stages and extensive vehicle damage noted from a chain-reaction crash near Snell Implement Co. Bruce Martin Heerboth, 16, Mexico, lost control of a northbound carry-all truck, overturning in a ditch causing about 1000 dollars damage. Hollis Calfee, 62, Valparaiso Indiana, and Evelyn Garratt Russell, 60, Fayette Missouri, rear collided after Calfee stopped. Calfee faced 800 dollars damage and Russell 1000 dollars.
In Montgomery County Missouri magistrate court a series of minor offenses are fined. Joal Fowler Linn careless and imprudent driving $30. Borgmann Warrenton careless driving $15. Angel Middletown intoxicating beer by minor $50. Houke Montgomery City possession of intoxicating beer by minor $50. Burton New Florence drunk in public $10. Smith Montgomery City careless driving $20. Garrett J town careless driving $100. Shoup Hermann improper muffler unspecified fine. Grennan Montgomery City careless driving $15. Wenneker Wellsville possession of intoxicating beer by minor $50. Cole Middletown failure to stop when requested by patrolman $25. Speeding (100 mph) $75. Marquardt Oconomowoc Wisconsin exceeding speed limit $10. Budde Godfrey Illinois exceeding speed limit $L. Chrystal forfeited $22 bond speeding.
Audrain Hospital lists admissions: Ronald Johnson Mexico Ernest Hoover Auxvasse Mrs Bernice Power Paris Harvey Fox Larry Guinn Vandalia. Dismissals include Mrs Laura Booska William Williams Francis Swanton Ronald Fecht Mrs Addie Kluge James Wainscott Garrett McClintic Monroe City Mrs Lester Smith and baby Montgomery City Roy Gramley Vandalia Mrs Hubert Carter Mrs Kermit Ellis New Florence William Fair Centralia Allen Updyke Wellsville. Police notes cover Dr Jolly office break in with blood traces, empty drawers, and no drugs taken, plus a Coal and Liberty streets accident injuring no one seriously, a jaywalking incident at Jay’s IGA parking lot, and a overturned truck on Audrain County Route 17.01.05 0.0
Legal docket notes Cecil Howard Fierge of Mexico charged in magistrate court with disturbing the peace. The entry lists case details, amounts, and related proceedings. Also referenced are circuit court actions involving Nada Simmons and various civil suits, along with stockyard market figures for hogs, cattle, and sheep and related lawsuits against Charles L. Tindall and others.
Chicago livestock prices show slaughter steers and heifers down 25 to 50 cents per cwt with varied yields. Prime and high choice ranges span 1 000 to 1 400 pounds, yield grades 2 to 4, with prices from 29.00 to 32.25 per cwt across mixed lots and loads, while sheep are listed as none.
Chicago grain and soy futures showed mixed moves with wheat futures easing about 14 to 22 cents a bushel, September at 1.4578, corn dipping then rising to 4 cents, September 1.3244, oats varying 35 lower to 5 higher, September 6643 cents, and soybeans trading 14 lower to 184 higher, August 2.7745.
Harvard University in Cambridge announced gifts totaling 5,753,812 dollars for the year ending June 29, down from 5,885,944 the previous year. President Nathan M. Pusey thanked thousands of alumni friends and corporations for their support amid a weak market.
The submarine James Madison fired the first submerged Poseidon missile launch 30 miles east of Cape Kennedy with a Soviet spy ship observing. A U.S. destroyer maintained 3,000 yards distance as the Russian trawler did not attempt to recover any parts afterward.
New York stocks wandered in slow trading with the Dow up 0.55 at 723.37 at noon. Volume was light as analysts noted an absence of catalysts, with traders cautious and prices fluctuating within a narrow 25 point band.
Jefferson City AP Atty General Danforth ruled a state mental hospital superintendent may place a patient committed by insanity acquittal on convalescent status without circuit court approval. The superintendent must seek court action if the patient is to be finally or unconditionally released. Convalescent status allows home or nursing home care for about a year to test recovery.
Jefferson City AP reports Lee C. Fine Airport at Lakes Ozark State Park went profitable in July with gross revenue of 8773.77 and a 1174 profit. May and June combined grossed 3778.14. Ozark Airlines began regular five day weekly flights to the field on August 1.
Mr and Mrs Richard Lier heimer relocated from Columbia to 15 Lakeside Place vacating their prior home. The Erganian family, former occupants, have moved to Kansas City.
State Senator Reynolds Shultz of Lawrence surged to a 1,239 vote edge in the Republican lieutenant governor race as Shawnee County returns were corrected. On the Democratic side Richard Rome of Hutchinson held a narrow 302 vote lead with about 1,800 absentee ballots counted across Johnson Wyandotte Sedgwick and Shawnee counties. Canvassing boards were to meet to certify figures ahead of a review by the secretary of state.
O Fallon voters approved annexation of 1200 acres east of the former city limits. Mayor Delbert Peters called it a major step in the development of the city. The measure advances urban growth and future zoning plans for the area.
The Democratic controlled Congress moved a step closer to giving President Nixon standby authority to control prices wages and rents under the Defense Production Act extensions. The conference committee approved the provision on a party line vote with all Democrats for and most Republicans against. The bill sets ceilings at May 25 1970 levels and would expire February 28 1971, plus a board for uniform cost accounting and an extension of the act through June 30 1972.
A Stanford scientist using computer controlled electricity to move a paralyzed monkey’s right arm aims to restore limb function after brain injury. Lawrence Pinneo reports that human trials could be 3 to 5 years away, with simple movements possible before walking. The tests involve surgically damaged monkeys lifting food to their mouths.
Police report a burglary at 1165 N Kentucky Rd between 7 40 and 8 30 p m Thursday. Burglars stole an eight track stereo cartridge tape player two walnut cabinet speakers head phones a black leather tape case and fifteen tapes. The burglary was reported at 8 58 p m.
The Ledger awaits the crosswords as a delayed shipment has failed to arrive. The daily feature will resume once the new puzzles are received, with crosswords furnished by the Associated Press, which reports a shipment delay.
Washington AP five year military base pact between United States and Spain signed by Secretary Rogers and Spain's Lopez Bravo. Frank Church says secret deal risks Senate approval and could involve us in a war. Agreement is executive, no Senate consent. public hearings sought on use of three air bases and one naval base in Spain. Cost figures given as 125 million in Export-Import Bank loans and 23 million in outright grants.
A presidential emergency board advised phasing out most railroad firemen jobs as a long term settlement of a long standing labor dispute. The plan would merge duties with brakemen, no new firemen would be hired, and retirements and deaths would gradually eliminate the class. The White House endorsed the proposal, proposing 15 days for union management talks before arbitration if needed.
The Army will lead a daylight loading of 642 ton concrete blocks onto gondola cars for a North Carolina bound test train with a pilot to detect track faults. Trains retain absolute right of way, L and N crews take over at depot edge, no timetable for Richmond depot. Opposition noted from Macon mayor Ronnie Thompson, potential police block pending injunction, amid broader foreign and environmental deliberations.
The FCC ruled broadcasters cannot arbitrarily refuse to sell air time to political parties for fundraising but may refuse time for comment on public issues. The decision affects Democrats and Republicans, noting Democrats face financial issues while Republicans are not currently facing the same.
Ventura California AP reports a National Broadcasting Co spokesman and local businessmen comment on a ruling tied to FCC action. Ben Franklin and Herbert Hoover figures appear in the fragmentary summary, with references to NBC and a Board of Zoning Adjustment meeting and networks’ response.
Missouri farmers accelerate soybeans release from storage as prices rise to around $2.90 per bushel. MFA officials in Hannibal and Louisiana note strong government loan support, with beans coming out of storage amid high prices and anticipated profits.
Public Water Supply District No. 2 of Audrain County will receive a 25000 loan and a 20000 grant approved by the Farmers Home Administration in Washington. Congress man Bill Hungate and Senators Stuart Symington and Thomas Eagleton announced the 45000 funding for extending the rural water system northwest of Mexico. The district will buy water from Missouri Cities Water Co. of Mexico and expects at least 20 new homes along the waterline in year one. The FHA loan will be repaid over 33 years at 5 percent interest.
A continuation lists individuals tied to Wilson township and Saling Township including Everett Van Ma tre, Gussie Sneed, D Ralph Lene, Patricia Ekedahl, Roy A. Guile, Mrs. Fred Sims, D Leonard Eckley, Mrs. Larl ock, Robert Pollard, Mrs. Gale Stowers, D Frank Westfal and Mrs. Claude Elder among others. The item appears as a community or campaign roster with several residents named.
Kansas City AP reports that state legislators have gained 538.8 percent in compensation over twenty years since 1950. The current biennial average is $13,256, up from $2,460 in 1950 51. Since 1966, thirty six states raised pay. California tops at $48,950 per two year period, while New Hampshire remains lowest with $200 per biennium for 24 senators and 400 house members plus mileage.
The State Department announced both Egypt and Israel accepted the U S proposal for a standstill cease-fire to start at 6 p m EDT and last at least 90 days to enable long term Middle East talks under UN mediator Gunnar Jarring. Egypt and Israel negotiate policing, site of talks, and level of discussion while Cairo and Tel Aviv work out cease-fire details amid regional tension.
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