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Newspaper
Mexico Ledger
Location
Mexico, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1971
Page
1
The Missouri forecast calls for fair to partly cloudy weather through Sunday with highs in the upper 70s to mid 80s and cooler nights. Local police blotter includes minor accidents near Highway 161 and Highway 63, a Mexico woman misidentified, fire at a residence, and various hospital admissions and births.
Jackson Wisconsin Trinity Lutheran Church splits from the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod. A September 8 meeting will discuss joining another denomination. Spokesman Charles Zitzman cited failure to discipline members teaching false doctrine as a key reason for the break.
Carl Goodin of Vandalia a patient at the University of Missouri Medical Center Columbia for three weeks is reported improving by his family He has suffered several heart attacks His wife is with their daughter and family at 939 Robin Hood Rd and Bruce Byars works from 939 Robin Hood Rd while his wife stays with the Goodins in room 439 West
The yen jumped 5.19 percent against the dollar after Japan allowed the currency to float amid U.S. pressure. Britain imposed limits on pound investments to deter speculators moving funds to Tokyo while Washington signaled possible thaw on frozen pay hikes for workers. In Saigon, Ky aides planned talks in Washington to avert Oct. 3 presidential vote. Other items include a My Lai court-martial delay, Medina murder trial recess, Tropical Storm Doria near New York and New Jersey, a Greek ferry fire off Brindisi with about 30 bodies recovered, and moves toward greater investor disclosure on multifamily housing financing plus a Pentagon race relations education mandate for all servicemen.
Bennett Cerf, 73, Mount Kisco New York, founder of Random House and Modern Library, and longtime panelist on Whats My Line, died at his home. He was born May 25, 1898 in New York and chaired the Peabody Awards Committee from 1955 to 1987. He also directed RCA, Knopf, Bantam Books and served as a TV and publishing figure.
Lord Longford, 65, was stopped by customs at Heathrow for carrying pornographic magazines in his luggage. He explained the items were for a research project after a trip to Copenhagen with a British commission studying pornography’s social effects. He described two live sex shows he attended as ghastly but said he left early.
President Salvador Allende of Chile has halted his official schedule during a visit to Guayaquil after twisting his ankle, according to an aide.
Arthur Stanley Brooks 81 died at 10 am at his Wellsville home. Retired farmer born December 2, 1889 in Audrain County. Survived by wife Nellie Watson two children Stanley and Mrs. Lawrence Oligschlaeger a stepson Max Vogel 16 grandchildren. Funeral 2 pm at Meyers funeral home Wellsville with Rev. Quintin Boyd officiating. Burial Fairmount Cemetery Middletown. Visitation 7-9 tonight.
Trial of Capt. Ernest Medina is recessed until Sept. 8 over two issues. A defense demand seeks White House aid to bring two Vietnamese interpreters to testify, while a federal hearing decides the fate of a key witness who refuses to testify. The case concerns alleged civilian killings at My Lai in 1968 and Medina’s involvement.
The Japanese yen jumped about 5 percent to 341.30 per dollar in Tokyo trading after Mizuta allowed the yen to float. Dealers noted a weak start with no takers at 333.50 and total volume around $160 million. The move, praised by Washington, raises yen costs for exports while easing U.S. goods in Japan, with BoJ ready to intervene if the yen climbs too high.
The SEC probes Oceanographic Fund a New York mutual fund linked to Edward C Nixon and J William Middendorf II as vice president. Transactions with Middendorf’s Colgate Management are checked with other named directors amid cautious remarks on culpability.
AP reports the U S Command says a fighter-bomber hit inside North Vietnam's half of the DMZ for the first time in two months while B 52s bombed suspected positions along the southern DMZ edge. A 37MM anti aircraft gun inside the DMZ was destroyed by an F4 Phantom. Two Americans were wounded when a helicopter was shot down northeast of Saigon amid a third U S infantry action near Da Nang.
The Rev. Daniel E. Weeks of Hammarsley Fork Pa former vicar of St. Matthew's Episcopal Church is convalescing at Lock Haven Hospital Lock Haven Pa following surgery earlier this week.
New York AP. Joseph Colombo head of the Colombo crime family was moved from Roosevelt Hospital two months after a head wound. He was unable to talk but could stand with assistance, semi comatose earlier, and now requires prolonged care and rehabilitation. The transfer occurred at 1 a.m. with no warning.
Joyce Warner a 20 year old psychology major from Florida A&M University in Tallahassee was named Miss Black America at Madison Square Garden. She cried with joy as she accepted and promised to live up to expectations while highlighting respect for others. Che ry Burt of Camden New Jersey was first runner up. Hellen Arnold of Chicago second runner up and Mary Peterfield of Columbia South Carolina third runner up. Warner performed a reading My Souls Been Anchored in the Lord and said the world needs respect for each other.
Sally Dixon Lucas, 36, of St. Louis vanished after a shopping trip on Aug 16. Her car was found in Panama City Beach, Fla, with her purse and items in the trunk. Suspect Anthony Damico, 24, Hazelwood, Mo, held by Missouri authorities as police plan extradition. Federal charges for interstate transportation of a stolen vehicle expected.
An Italian officer says the ferryboat burning for six hours was destroyed yet afloat as rescuers hunt in the lower Adriatic. Captain Antipas was saved after an SOS at dawn. the Greek owner cites a 115 crew with uncertain passenger count. Italian ships, merchant vessels, and helicopters aided in the rescue amid a storm warning.
Congress considers a bill mandating retirement at age 70 for labor leaders as Meany, aged 77, becomes a focal point. White House press secretary Ronald Ziegler denies any policy or authorization, stating no such objective exists. In other news the Democratic National Committee seeks prime TV time to respond to Nixon’s August 15 economy address, with networks yet to reply.
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