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Newspaper
Mexico Ledger
Location
Mexico, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1971
Page
11
Weather readings show 58 at 7 a.m. with a forecast of clear nights and highs in the upper 80s to mid 90s. Missouri outlook calls for mild conditions Saturday to Monday with a warming trend and a slight chance of showers Sunday and Monday. Appointments list hospital admissions and births in multiple Missouri towns, along with dismissals and local weather notes.
Washington AP: Agriculture Department reports retail cost of a market basket of selective farm era items rose 2 percent in a month and 2.3 percent higher than a year ago. Increases were seen in meats and fruits and vegetables, with the basket used to measure prices and farmers’ receipts.
Police reports include a curb collision at 9 10 a.m. in Washington Street and a prowler report on B Promenade Street. A break-in at Cloverleaf Tavern netted over $100 plus goods. Highway 19 crash injures two. several highway tickets issued for speeding and disregarding signals. numerous court fines total $74.60 from overtime tickets and drive blocking.
Victoria Chaplin Thierree, daughter of Charlie Chaplin, has welcomed a baby girl in a Montpellier clinic. She is married to Jean Baptiste Thierree, a French circus tour director. Both mother and child are reported well after the Tuesday birth.
A catalog fragment lists courses with professors: English Composition by Dr Irl B Krause on Tue 7 00 to 9 45 p m Hist 1033 History of the United States by Dr Florence Krause Tue 7 00–9 45 Econ 211 Introduction to Economics by Don Epley Wed 7 00–9 45 Math 111 College Algebra with Prof James S Dukelow Thu 7 00–9 45 Rel 101 Introduction to Biblical History and Literature by Dr Henry Clay Niles, exploring Old and New Testaments and the influence of movements on Judaism and Christianity.
Democratic presidential hopefuls criticize the new wage price program while AFL-CIO leaders rebuke the freeze as strikebreaking. Floyd Smith urges workers to hold until new contracts take effect. Auto imports rise after Nixon tariff, with varied U.S. automaker sales and currency devaluation pushing the dollar lower worldwide.
Missouri Department of Agriculture reports slaughter hogs moving weak to lower on under 250 pound lots, while over 250 pound hogs hold steady. U S grades and regional quotes cited for 200 to 600 pound ranges. National Stockyards forecasts and Chicago futures provide broader market context with declines in hogs and mixed stock metrics. Cattle and calves receipts primarily feeders. bids for steers and cows shown with price ranges, plus lambs and sows variation.
A garbled 1944 record notes the German people voting for Adolf Hitler as successor to President Paul von Hindenburg, reflecting the regime's consolidation of power and the propaganda environment of Nazi Germany.
Lowell Francis Spears 49 of Centralia died in his sleep. Funeral at 2 p.m. Saturday at Fenton Funeral Chapel with burial in Centralia Cemetery. He served in the Marine Corps and leaves a wife, 13 children, a sister and a grandson. Robert Edward Crane 66 of Sturgeon died after a long illness. Funeral at 2 p.m. Friday at Old Union Church with burial in its cemetery. He is survived by a widow, a daughter, three sons, five sisters, four brothers, and seven grandchildren. He farmed in Boone County and worked at the University of Missouri.
Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. at Arnold funeral home for Paul R. Heidbreder 63 of the Vir-Mar Apartments. He died Tuesday at Audrain Medical Center. The Rev. Robert R. Collins and Dr. Fred Nelger of Columbia officiated with burial in Laddonia Cemetery. Pallbearers were Estil Atkins Sam Carter A L Drumright Ed F. Gamble Adrain Fennewald and Lewis M. Moore.
In London, the dollar fell to its lowest level since Nixon's program was announced as Swiss banks agreed on restrictions to curb the dollar's drop. London dealers noted rising activity while other markets reported light turnover. The Swiss accord aimed to forestall official exchange controls.
U S Postal Service will try to guarantee next day delivery for most local first class mail deposited by 5 p m within two months. Blount, Post master General, cites goal of next day service in cities and surrounding areas with Sept 9 area announcements and by Oct 31 about 95 percent of mail in an area to be delivered next day. Zip coded mail only and deposits in boxes or offices qualify. Also notes 1937 history: Japan blockaded Chinese shipping.
Jay Gourley and family mark a joint birthday occasion with a large cake from Jay's Id. Foodliner and a note that Jay H. Gourley Sr. treats his own birthday as off the calendar while celebrating his son Jay and Tim.
Gov George Wallace urged Alabama lawmakers to bar long distance school busing when parents object. A bill ready for introduction would require boards to transfer pupils to their chosen school if long distance transport risks children’s health or disrupts education, signaling a new clash with federal policy.
Pat Cipolla, 37, helped a child onto a chair on the elephant Starlight when the animal grabbed Mrs. Cipolla’s purse with its trunk. The purse tore loose as Starlight pulled away, sending Mrs. Cipolla from a four foot ladder and causing a slight ankle sprain. The purse was recovered. Zoo officials warn Starlight frequently grabs purses from bystanders.
Julie Nixon reports a broken left big toe after a book cart toppled onto her foot at Atlantic Beach Elementary School in Florida. Doctors say the toe is shattered and crushed, likely keeping her in a cast for weeks, prompting her to give up a full time teaching job for the fall term and join a volunteer aide program later.
Audram County and the City of Mexico each sold one small property at the annual tax sale held Monday at the east courthouse door. Martinsburg bought a small NBS Lodge lot for 21.16 dollars, with deed delivery in two years. A 50 by 150 foot Lot in Bank’s Addition across Liberty Street from Elmwood Cemetery to G Andy Range sold for 32.73 dollars in city taxes. Erd al conducted auctions for both tracts.
Mr and Mrs James Meissert of Springfield are parents of a son born at 2 30 AM today named Charles Joseph. Grandparents are Mrs Bessie Griffith and Joe Meissert of Mexico. Mother is the former Sherry Griffith. They also have a daughter Reneé Michelle, 4. Mr Meissert works at the Kraft Cheese plant and is a student at Southwest Missouri State College.
A crowd gathered outside police HQ in Scarsdale after Ralph Tran 17 Jeffras 16 and John r. 16 sons of local officials were arrested on criminal mischief criminal trespass and animal cruelty charges. Police say motive is unknown as residents rally over the animal killings at Memorial Park. Detective Triano’s sons defended as not malicious amid national media attention.
St Louis report states Blue Cross announced a wage price freeze on Wednesday. The organization said dues for group or individual members will be raised beyond August 1914 rates. Blue Cross will keep hospital payments and sweepership dues at levels prevailing before May 14, 1971.
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