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Newspaper

Mexico Ledger

Location

Mexico, Missouri, United States of America

Date

Aug 13, 1970

Page

12

Weather and city court roundup from missing text

Local readings show 7:00 a.m. temperature at 60 with last three hours at 85 and 24 hour low of 60. Forecast zone 6 expects clear to partly cloudy skies, warming to Friday high 87 to 94, light variable winds, Missouri area similar with high 90s, lake stages noted, and extended outlook mostly clear then possible showers Sunday or Monday. City court fines listed for multiple defendants including driving while intoxicated and license issues. traffic and city notices also recorded amid livestock and grain prices reports from National Stockyards and AP dispatches.

Missourt ST. Louis

Senate battle over ABM sites in two-site plan continues

Congress wrangles over limiting the Safeguard missile system with Sens. Marlow Cook and Thomas McIntyre switching to support expanding to two sites. The debate hinges on funding for radar upgrades and Vienna talks leverage while Sen. Ed Brooke’s amendment aims to boost development at the existing two sites.

Marlow Cook R-Kv Thomas J. MelIntyre DML Senate Sy Peel Cook McIntyre Howard W. Cannon D-Nev James B. Pearson R-Kan ABM Cannon Pearson Edward Brooke R-Mass John O. Pastore D-R.j Sens John Sherman Cooper Philip Hart D-Mich U.S Vienna

Trio of Residents Fined for Underage Alcohol Possession

John David Garnett of Laddonia fined 47 dollars for possession of an alcoholic beverage by a minor. Gary Dean Snyder of Laddonia fined 62 dollars for similar offense. Bobby Gale Evans of Laddonia fined 112 dollars for possession of an alcoholic beverage by a minor. Local livestock market notes include hogs and cattle prices with varied lots and ranges. Chicago Livestock shows mixed cattle and lamb pricing across small to large lots.

John David Garnett Laddonia Gary Dean Snyder Bobby Gale Evans Missouri Livestock Market Center Dept, AG

Students Sue For University Closing At GWU

Washington AP George Washington University is sued for 1.05 million dollars in tuition rebates after a four day student strike last May. Sixteen students filed the suit alleging pro rated losses of 75 dollars per student from the 14 000 enrolled. They demand the university keep doors open and the educational process functioning. Classes were missed May 5 to 8 but exams proceeded and no credits were lost.

Washington (Ap George Washington University

Shriver Sees Son's Arrest Echoes Libertine Society

CHICAGO AP The Chicago Daily News quotes R Sargent Shriver former ambassador to France saying his son Bobby 17 recently arrested in a marijuana raid reflects pressures and temptations faced by millions of youths He accepts much of the blame for the social atmosphere and cites an almost libertine society undermining leadership and vision Shriver notes wealth affords his family better coping means while urging honesty and consistent standards in youth.

Chicago Chicago Daily News R. Sargent Shriver France Bobby Peter Lisagor News Washington Shriver John F. Kennedy

Teamsters Yield Field To Chavez In Salinas Pact

In Salinas California a sudden agreement ends a bitter dispute over which union will represent field workers in the salad bowl region. The Teamsters concede field hands to Cesar Chavez and his AFL-CIO United Farm Workers Organizing Committee. Chavez had won a five year grape strike and boycott and now expands organizing across the West and Canada. The pact leaves Teamster control in canneries creameries processing plants warehouses trucking and markets, while Chavez will lead field worker organizing.

Salinas Calif Cesar Chavez Afl-Cio United Farm Workers Organizing Committee United States Canada Chavez Victor Salinas Valley Catholic Bishops Committee On Farm Labor Teamsters Jor Teamster

Mrs Emma Dudley Dies at 88 in Missouri

Funeral services for Mrs Emma Dudley a former Mexico resident who died at Charlevoix Nursing Home in St Charles at age 88 will be held at 10 a m Saturday. She lived in Mexico before five years ago moving to St Louis to be with daughter Mrs Bernard Lutz. She was born April 14 1882 in Fulton MO and is survived by two daughters Mrs Lutz and Mrs Helen Stallings. Three sisters and a brother are noted as survivors with grandchildren and great grandchildren. Cremation will take place and Elmwood Cemetery is planned burial after cremation.

Mexico Ema F., Dudley Charlevoix St. Charles St. Louis Bernard Mary Lutz Riverview Dudley Godfrey and Rosa Stahlmann Freiberger Fulton Union G. T. Dunn Carthage Presbyterian Church Precht-Pickering Robert Phillips First Presbyterian Church Butle Elmwood Cemetery

Market Drift On Quiet NYSE Amid Uncertainty

Stocks showed a sluggish slide as the Dow fell to 708.31 at noon with declines outpacing advances nearly two to one on the NYSE. Analysts blamed investor hesitation amid mixed economic and international signals and noted August's typical slow grind deepened this year.

A. B. Chance Co Commerce Bancshare Wetterau New York Stock Exchange Bobbie Brooks Dresser Industries Interco Kaiser Aluminum Ralston Purina US Gypsum Jcommon NEW York

Mid East canal incident clarified by spokesperson

A spokesman said no Israeli was wounded and the fire was not retaliatory, indicating the event at the canal area may reflect non combat action rather than planned hostility.

Canal Refiesta Cairo Mary

Gamble Blowers Dies in Wichita at 59

Edward Gamble Blowers 59 purchasing agent for Wichita State University died Wednesday after a career at Boeing prior to joining the university in 1963. Born December 13 1910 in Mexico Missouri he lived in Mexico before marriage to Mary Kindrick of Seymour Mo. Survived by family in Mexico and related aunt and cousin. Services pending.

Wichita Edward ‘Gamble Blowers Wichita State University Boeing Co University Nto Pawhuska Okla Mexico Waresiel Mr. Blowers George W Joyce Lena Gamble Blowers Mexico High School Mary Kindrick Seymour, Mo John Gamble Ed Gamble

Mrs. Julia Garrett Kent Dies at 83 in St. Louis

Mrs. Julia Georgia Garrett Kent, 89, formerly of Mexico, died early this morning at the Masonic Home in St. Louis where she had been a resident since December 7, 1963. Survived by son Richard L. Kent of Yakima, Wash. A sister, Mrs. George Wiggs of Marshalltown, Iowa, and a deceased son William. Funeral arrangements pending.

Fred Kent Mexico St. Louis Mr. Kent Julia Georgia Garrett Ernest Garrett Centralia Kent S. Olive St

Vietnam subversives and refugee ships report

The U S Command announced 85 Americans killed in action in Vietnam last week and 760 wounded. South Vietnamese casualties were 376 killed and 1,011 wounded, while allied commands reported 1,501 Viet Cong and North Vietnamese killed. Total war casualties: 43,297 Americans killed and 286,243 wounded since 1961.

South Vietnam U.S Vietnam

Sawmill Operator Killed By Logs In Ava Missouri

Willard Hachcock a sawmill operator in Ava Missouri was killed Wednesday when a pile of logs toppled and buried him triggering a mechanism in a nearby truck. Authorities report he died at the scene with investigators examining the incident.

Ava Willard Hachcock Hachcock

Two Arrested in 4-H Fair Disturbance

At the Audrain County 4-H Fair night disturbance leads to charges in magistrate court against Donald Robert Fisher 17 and Delbert Wayne Littleton 20 both of Mexico. Disturbance occurred at the 4H Center Route D at 945 pm with obscene language and disorderly behavior reported. Fisher also faces fleeing from an officer and Littleton faces peace disturbance and open lewdness charges. Special deputy Leslie England placed Littleton under arrest. Fisher was seized near the Mexico square around 10 pm. The outdoor incident happened during a fair dance. prior week Fisher paid fines for malicious damage to property and damages totaling 174.41 after an attack on Tom Balser with truck damage and store window breakage.

Audrain County Donald Robert Fisher Delbert Wayne Littleton Mexico Route D Harold Sulgrove Fisher Littleton Leslie England Centralia Sulgrove Mexico Square Tom Balser Blattner’s

Tina Curtis Leaves Intensive Care After Accident

Tina Rochelle Curtis, age 3, who was struck by a car on August 2, is out of the intensive care unit at the University of Missouri Medical Center in Columbia. Her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Richard Herndon Jr., report she cannot walk or talk yet but is improving after skull and head injuries.

Tina Rochelle Curtis University of Missouri Medical Center Columbia Richard Herndon Jr E. Lafayette St Herndon Tina

Saturday Night Guns Surge in U S Violent Crime Rise

FBI crime stats show 1969 gun use in murders at 65 percent and aggravated assaults at 24 percent. Murders and nonnegligent manslaughters totaled 14,590 with 86 officers killed. Handguns dominate gun use. armed robberies up 14 percent to 178,500. The era sees rising violence and gun availability amid a 7 percent year over year increase.

Washington U.S Federal Bureau of Investiigation FBI United States ONC UE Geel

Station Attendant Shot by Robber at Service Station

Higginsville attendant, Joseph Neal, was shot in the stomach during a struggle with a robber at a Lexington service station Wednesday night. He was in fair condition at Lexington Memorial Hospital. Police believe about 100 dollars was taken.

Lexington Higginsville Lexington Memorial Hospital Joseph Neal

Clean Out Revenue Department, King Says

MARSHALL MO AP Rep Ra King minority leader in Missouri House charges Democrats care more about control than solving state problems He urges Republicans if they gain control to start by cleaning out the Department of Revenue He cites $32000 spent on unused computer equipment and employees drawing full salaries while working few days each month He calls for merit staffing and scrapping local license offices handed out to political friends.

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