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Newspaper
Mexico Ledger
Location
Mexico, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1971
Page
9
A mixed regional briefing covers overnight and forecast weather in Missouri with temperatures and highs in the upper 80s to low 90s, plus extended outlook mid 80s to near 90. It also lists sheriff, police, and court items from Audrain, Boone, and surrounding counties, including forgery arrests, extraditions, and accidents along with livestock market data and bookmobile schedule.
The Canadian government may impose retaliatory surcharges on U S goods after a 10 percent U S import levy. Jean Louis Gervais, head of the Canadian Importers Association, warns Canada could target U S imports. A government mission will travel to Washington to seek an exemption from the duties.
The report covers over the counter and New York Stock Exchange activity with several securities quoted. Notable shifts include General Motors advancing as the Dow Jones industrial average rose to 893.62 at noon, with gains led by optimistic outlooks from President Nixon’s policies and strong orders.
In Geneva AP dispatch Japan urges the United States and the Soviet Union to resume active negotiations toward a treaty banning underground testing of nuclear weapons. Delegate Hiroto Tanaka regrets the disarmament talks stalled by the two powers. The United States wants on site inspections for verification while the Soviet Union opposes such inspections.
New York based Environmental Defense Fund warns that coastal sewage plants, even with secondary treatment, may lower groundwater levels and cause saltwater intrusion. EDF urges a third step to purify polluted water for reinjection into the ground. Government EPA supports detailed study on Long Island to assess impacts on shellfish, birds, vegetation, and overall habitability.
Funeral services for Miss Emma M. McPheeters were held at the Mexico United Methodist Church with Rev. Jeff Marsh and Rev. Robert R. Collins officiating. Interment followed at Concord Cemetery near Auxvasse. Organ music by Mrs. George Keen. Active pallbearers included William Bailey Forrest McPheeters Joe Don Holt Frederick Rosser G. Andy Runge and William Boyd. Honorary pallbearers listed from Mexico Fulton and Chicago. Arrangements by Precht-Pickering funeral home.
An Indiana professor proposes color coded license plates to rate drivers by safety, with red for dangerous drivers and other colors for better conduct. He argues plates would stay with the driver and require tests, records, and evaluations to change categories. A Columbia University economist suggests tying credit rates to borrower ratings to curb bad debt and reward prompt payment.
In 1648 Oliver Cromwell defeated Royalists under the Duke of Hamilton at the Battle of Preston in England. In 1786 Davy Crockett, famed defender of the Alamo, was born in Tennessee.
AP reports Daniel Ellsberg pleaded innocent to illegal possession of the Pentagon papers and a Rand Corp. colleague, Anthony Russo, is jailed for contempt of court after refusing to testify. Ellsberg, free on 50000 bail, faces a January 4 court date and pretrial motions as Russo may remain jailed until he testifies or the grand jury term ends.
In Berlin, the Big Four ambassadors to divided Germany held a six hour session and scheduled a sixth for Wednesday morning. Soviet envoy Pyotr Abrassimov reported progress while U S ambassador Kenneth Rush noted uncertainty about timing. Bush offered few details as talks continued on guaranteeing access between Berlin and West Germany amid disputes over terminology and Soviet responsibility.
A Ledger ad highlights continual savings in buying household supplies. It emphasizes the recurring value found by readers who stay alert to deals and earned benefits from smart purchasing choices.
Edward Stainer in Blaydon England found a 1,000 foot deep hole beneath floorboards in a County Durham home. Experts from the National Coal Board identified the hole as a 200-year-old mineshaft and warned the house could collapse if it widened. They plan to fill it with concrete to prevent further growth.
A Modern Medicine survey of 25,538 physicians shows 64 percent willing to visit patients at home, with house calls diminishing in larger cities. Rural doctors and towns under 5,000 report the highest rates, while ER visits rise in big regions. Wyoming, Nebraska, South Dakota, Maine, Montana, New Hampshire and Pennsylvania lead in house calls. Hawaii, Georgia, Alabama, Tennessee, Texas and South Carolina lag.
In 1945 Charles de Gaulle commuted Marshal Henri Petain's death to life imprisonment after Petain’s treason conviction. In 1958 the first US moon mission failed as a four stage rocket exploded moments after liftoff.
California lawmakers created personalized plates last year, raising 685 500 in nine months as 35 420 plates sold at 25 each. Plates range from AAAAAA to 222222, include LOVE and PEACE variations, with restrictions on POLICE GOD FBI and swear words. Names, terms and even backwards spellings are checked for offensiveness and readability.
Rioters and snipers harassed British troops at dawn as they tore down barricades around Londonderry's Catholic Bogside enclave. At least five shots fired. soldiers replied with rubber bullets and dispersed mobs. Strikes in Londonderry, Armagh and Belfast disrupted shops and factories. Authorities report eight explosions and widespread damage.
First Lady Pat Nixon formally turned over 141 acres of historic Fort Snelling grounds for a Minnesota state park. About 2,000 gathered, including sports stars, as officials said the fort area valued at $2 million will become part of a growing park with recreation facilities and polo grounds.
Federal judges in St Louis will decide if a court should redraw Missouri ten congressional districts. The three panel members are H Kenne Wangelin Floyd R Globasa and William Becker. Chief Judge M C Mate of the Eighth Circuit appointed the panel at a request by St Louis attorney Paul W Prelator seeking federal takeover of redistricting.
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