Weather and notices from Ledgerland Missouri and surrounding areas
Local 7:00 a.m. readings show last 24 hours high 84 and low 58 with a morning 60. Forecasts call for Ledgerland fair tonight and warm Saturday near 90, Missouri generally fair with a warming trend, highs 80s to 90s. River stages list Kansas City 91, St. Louis 73, Lake of the Ozarks 657.9, with several reservoir levels below normal. Hospital reports list admissions and births in Mexico Centralia and surrounding towns. Deaths include Mrs. William E. Lowry, 52, and several marriage license applications from Kirksville, Mexico, and nearby cities. Public Safety notes a reported assault at Elmwood Trailer Court.
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Ledgerland
Kansas City
Boonville
Bull Shoals
Table Rock
Stockton
Beaver
Grand
Audrain Medical Center
John C. Young
Ralph Orcutt
Raymond W. Ferguson
Helen E. Miller
Charles E. Allen
Pearl B. Bradehoft
Dottie S. Cartlidge
Henry L. Shuck
Mexico
H. Gene McKenzie
Lillian Tyvrz
Luther W. Angell
Centralia
Joe §. Moore
New Florence
Myrtle F. Sc
Wallace L. Duffen
Lawrence Brand
James H. Reed
Ann M. Love
Sheryl Miller
Charles Foreman
Eula Hildebrand
Michael
Terry Maskey
Wellsville
Catherine
Calhoun
Montgomery City
John A. Darling
Clark
Helga Buchanan
Cinematic
Ohio
William H. Sidwell
Vandalla
Leroy Young
Perry
Grace Fluetsch
Paris
Caroline L. Harman
Thompson
Sarah Riggs
Fulton
William E. Lowry
Rodney Alan Rose
Kirksville
Multiple reports of court actions and local incidents
The Daily Record itemization covers magistrate court fines for driving and license violations, a dissolution petition in circuit court, probate filings, and property crimes. It also lists Missouri livestock market prices, grain quotes from MFA and Fowles Grain Co., and Chicago commodity futures, with daily cash grain and futures figures.
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MFA
Fowles Grain Co
US protests Newsman's ouster in India
The United States lodged a protest with India over expulsion of AP correspondent Edward Cody. Acting deputy chief of mission Peter W. Lande objected to curtailing information flow after Cody was ordered to leave within 24 hours. Cody left for Beirut where he serves as AP's Middle East editor.
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New Delhi
India
United States
Associated Press
Edward Cody
Peter W. Lande
J.S. Teja
Beirut
Middle East
Foreign Ministry
Information Ministry
Cody
Indira Gandhi
Oroville Hit by Moderate Aftershock Near Sacramento Valley
An aftershock measuring 5.0 on the Richter scale rattled parts of the Sacramento Valley at 12 01 a m. No damage was reported. The quake, one of the strongest aftershocks since Oroville’s big quake a week earlier, produced a twisting motion and elicited few calls to authorities.
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Oroville
Calif
Sacramento Valley
University of California
Berkeley
Butte County
Congressman Hechler Works Local Jobs in Coalfields
Congressman Ken Hechler visited Lock Stock and Barrel in Williamson West Virginia to serve breakfast and meet miners, workers, and shopkeepers. He plans to try multiple district jobs including garbage collection and riding along with a Huntington Herald delivery crew to connect with constituents on common ground.
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Williamson
W.va
Ken Hechler
West Virginia
Ken
Hechler
Huntington Herald
Former Mexicoan\u2019s Son-in-Law In News
Robert 8. Dillon, acting head of the mission at the U S Embassy in Malaysia, joined negotiations for the release of kidnaped hostages held in Kuala Lumpur by terrorists. He is married to Sue Burch, daughter of the former Wilhelmine Taylor, once of Mexico.
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Robert 8. Dillon
United States
Malaysia
Kuala Lumpur
Dillon
Sue Burch
Wilhelmine Taylor
Mexico
Taylor
Guy Gibboney
Arlington
Market Reports Reflect Stock Rally Amid Rate Hope
Over the counter trading showed Commerce Banc shares at 18 bid 19 asked and Wetterau at 15 16. On the NYSE Robbie Brooks closed at 3 while several major names moved including Dresser Industries Emerson Electric and Pacers. Dow Jones average rose to 821.03 up 5.24 as NYSE gainers held an edge and market breadth showed mixed advance before light trading.
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Commerce Bancshares
Wetterau
New York Stock Exchange
Robbie Brooks
Combustion Engineering
Dresser Industries
Emerson Electric
Interco
Kaiser Aluminum
Panhandle Eastern Pipeline
Ralston Purina
Wal-Mart
Dow Jones
NEW York
Federal Reserve
Fed
American Stock Exchange
NYSE
P. A. Dent Rites At 11 Saturday
Funeral services for P A Dent will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at the Arnold Funeral Home with the Rev. Robert Collins officiating and burial in Elmwood Cemetery. Visitation will be from 7 to 8 30 tonight. The 84 year old retired Mexico businessman died at his home Thursday.
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P.A. Dent
Arnold
Robert Collins
Elmwood Cemetery
Mexico
Slain Guard Behavior Centerpiece in Little Trial
In Raleigh AP reporting, the sexual behavior of slain Beaufort County jailer Clarence Alligood becomes a trial focal point as three former inmates testify he made sexually suggestive remarks to Miss Little and others. The defense contends Alligood was stabbed during a struggle, while the prosecution argues Miss Little killed him to flee a sexual attack.
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Raleigh
North Carolina
Joan Little
Miss Little
Miss Tittle
Beaufort County
Clarence Alligood
New York
Alligood
Phyllis Ann Moore
Annie Marie Gardner
Rosa Ida Mae Roberson
Mexico-Audrain Library Sets Three Day Summer Close
The Mexico-Audrain County Library children's department ends its summer activity with three days of events next Wednesday to Friday. Activities include a puppet show for early grades, three free films for older students, and a Friday party at Plunkett Park with awards, games, and refreshments for craft and book contest participants.
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Mexico-Audrain
Disneyland
Plunkett Park
Lawrence Shelter
Wildcat Strikes Hit Illinois Mines in Elkville Dispute
A jurisdictional clash at an Elkville strip mine sparked wildcat strikes across Southern Illinois. About 400 to 500 United Mine Workers gathered there in a peaceful protest, targeting Local 520 members’ jobs. Several mines, including Old Ben Coal at Lesser and Inland Steel, Freeman Coal at Waltonville, and Peabody at Stonefort, were shut down.
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Elkville
Ilinois
United Mine Workers
Operating Engineers Union
UMW
Don White
Jackson County
Old Ben Coal Co
Lesser
Inland Steel
Freeman Coal Co
Waltonville
Peabody Coal Co
Stonefort
Riots escalate in Portugal as crowds siege Communist HQ
Riots spill from tradesmen to farmers as moderate leftists quit the government amid a radical leftward shift after April elections. Royal marines were sent to Fafe, 200 miles north of Lisbon, to disperse an enraged mob surrounding the Communist party headquarters. One demonstrator was killed and six wounded when protesters fired on the besieged building.
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Communist Party
Fafe
Lisbon
Ford says presidency shaping with domestic and foreign policy
In a TV interview, President Ford describes a forming Ford administration as he moves toward a fuller program over the next year. He argues fiscal restraint precedes long range plans and notes a possible future State of the Union. He warns of renewed Middle East tension and a risk of U S Soviet confrontation if war resumes, urging flexibility from Israel and Arab states.
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White House
Ford
Middle East
Israel
Foyot
Ele
United States
Soviet Union
White House says Ford will not hinder intelligence operations
The White House stated President Ford will not interfere with legitimate U S intelligence work. Press Secretary Ron Nessen cited vital national security duties of agencies including the NSA and said they will operate within the Constitution and laws. IRS Commissioner Donald Alexander testified on 30 000 tax returns turned over to the Justice Department and 11 other federal agencies last year, with 28 408 returns for 7 676 taxpayers sent primarily for prosecution. He noted federal tax returns are shared with states under exchange agreements, and disclosed IRS intelligence spending of 18.5 million this year, including 10.7 million for delinquent taxes and 4.4 million for information gathering. FBI intelligence costs were placed at 82 million for the year, though detailed breakdowns were not provided to avoid aiding organized crime.
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White House
Ford
U.S
National Security Agency
Ron Nessen
Internal Revenue
Donald
Alexander
Justice Department
IRS
FBI
Thailand Laos brink of severing relations over diplomats
Thailand orders two Laotian diplomats expelled after detaining Thai envoys. The move, described as soft retaliation, risks cutting ties as Laos accuses Thai officers of espionage. Also reported are arrests of farmers leaders in Thailand, refugees to the United States, and resettlement programs in South Vietnam.
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Associated Press
Thailand
Laos
Bangkok
National Security Council
Khamthong Boulom
Noudaeng Nakhavanit
Foreign Ministry
Vientiane
Lert Peungputr
Prasett Thongpiew
Pathet Lao
Farmers Federation
U.S
Camp Pendleton
Calif
Intergovernmental Committee For European Migration
United States
South Vietnam
Liberation Radio
Baby Hippo Named After Mayor Wyeth Chandler
Overton Park Zoo in Memphis will name its new baby hippo after Mayor Wyeth Chandler, with possible choices Wyeth or Wyethena. Zoo director Joel Wallach said the name will honor the mayor and city council, with final gender and name decision pending about two months as veterinarians determine the hippo’s sex.
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Memphis, Tenn
Overton Park Zoo
Wyeth
Wyeth Chandler
Joel Wallach
Chandler
Wallach
McMillan High 1916 Class Plans 5th Reunion
Louis Barth and Dick Barth met Louise Johnston during their visit and proposed a 5th reunion for the McMillan High School Class of 1916. About ten members live in or near Mexico, including Anna Dee Fish Flaine Silverstein and Martha Ward, with Joy Kistler in Fayette. The former football coach on the 1916 team in Fayette is expected to attend, and Joy asks members to spread the word.
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Louis
Dick Barth
Louise Johnson
Lou
McMillan High School
Mexico
Anna Dee Fish
Flaine Silverstein
Martha Ward
Joy Kistler
Fayette
McMillan
Ioy
Motley arraigned on LSD charge in Vandalia courtroom
Gary Motley of Vandalia was arraigned in Audrain County Magistrate Court on possession of LSD with bond set at $10,000. He was arrested at 509 Page Street after a search warrant. one of ten arrests tied to investigations in eastern Audrain County.
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Gary Tee Motley
Vardalia
Audrain
Motley
Page St
Vandalia
Arthur
Bud) Riley
Audrain County
Jeffrey Steven Lynn Orf
Bowling Green
Orf
Joey Hayes
Harold Edward Hager Jr
Hager
Hayes
Rex Carter
Farber
Richard F. Hurshman
Roy &. Ames
Larry Dale Crenshaw
Ideal Package
Harshman
Ames
Ideal
Kansas City Still In Running For 1976 Convention
Kansas City remains in contention to host the 1976 Republican National Convention, says Jackson County GOP Chair Jerry Fogel. He notes a national site chairwoman denied any decision and says a final choice could come by Sept. 1. KC has sufficient hotel rooms, though spread across many small properties.
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Kansas City
Jackson County
GOP
Jerry Fogel
Cleveland
Fogel
Goode
Kennedy kin falls, girl in hospital with lung clot
Pamela Kelley, 21, of Centerville, paralyzed in the Nantucket open vehicle crash involving Joseph P. Kennedy III, is treated for a blood clot in the lung at Cape Cod Hospital. Officials say the ailment is unrelated to the 1973 injuries.
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Hyannis
Mass
Joseph P. Kennedy III
Cape Cod Hospital
Pamela Kelley
Centerville
Miss Kelley
Kennedy
Robert F. Kennedy
Nantucket
Young Kennedy
Edward M. Kennedy
D-Mass
Kelley
Marcos seeks talks to take over U.S. bases in the Philippines
President Marcos said negotiations with the United States would begin soon to take over U.S. bases. He envisaged lower level talks to separate noncontroversial issues from controversial ones and noted Manila would answer Washington's list of questions.
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Manila
the Philippines
Ferdinand F. Marcos
United States
U.S
Philippines
Marcos
Indochina
Bricks Given Away At Vermont Prison Closing Ceremony
Windsor Vermont AP reported 300 attendees at the closing of the 167 year old Vermont State Prison received a brick each. The sign urged, Old bricks from crumbling institution Please take one, as the state seeks buyers since the prison closed in December.
Great Smoky Bear Poaching Problem Emerges in Park
Officials in Gatlinburg report a growing bear poaching issue in Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Chief Ranger Dick Moeller estimates up to 200 black bears were killed by hunters last year while about 80 bears remain in the park. Roughly 50 people have been arrested for illegal hunting in two years. penalties include prison and fines. Bear parts fetch high prices on the black market across several states.
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Gatlinburg, Tenn
Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Dick Moeller
Moeller
National Park
Tennessee
Kentucky
North Carolina
Virginia
Mindler
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