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Newspaper
Mexico Ledger
Location
Mexico, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1972
Page
10
Zone 5 area forecasts show scattered showers and thundershowers tonight and Friday, with a high around 90 today and a cooler, windy day Friday. Missouri extended outlook calls for cooler weekend temperatures and mid 80s by Saturday and Sunday. Lake of the Ozark stage at 685.7 feet, down 4.3 inches below full reservoir. Pomme de Terre at 87.8 feet, down 0.1 inches.
At Audrain Medical Center admissions include Lydia K Schutte Judy Ann Cole Thelma R Barnett Samuel H Vaughan and others from Mexico Centralia Vandalia Fulton Wellsville and Paris. Dismissals listed followed by deaths of Grace Williams 73 Mexico. Fire calls reported for grass fire near Highway 22 and an electrical wire down on Clark Street. A missing clarinet valued at 160 from Candy Piedmont’s home and a parking lot collision involving Dorothy Settle and Guy Kiney.
Dorothy Settle reported her car brake failure caused a collision with a parked Riney vehicle resulting in moderate damage and no arrests. Highway Patrol noted Mrs. Joe L. Barnett suffered a fractured sternum and minor head injuries when her car rolled over on Highway 15. seat belt kept her in car. City Police Court assessed $630.25 in fines with multiple bonds forfeited for driving intoxicated, speeding, and other charges. magistrate court noted failing to appear and various court actions across counties. Market reports and crop quotes follow in the Missouri livestock, grain, and national stockyard sections.
Senator Thomas F. Eagleton says he will wait for a full Army study before commenting on the Army's actions regarding the death of 17 year old recruit Steven P. Gasser at St. Leonard Wood Missouri after a four mile march. Eagleton notes the case shows need for procedural improvements at the base and his office released the statement during a Southeast Missouri speaking tour.
Lawrence O'Brien national campaign chairman for George McGovern warned staff may be too loosely organized to win and hinted he might quit unless the operation is tightened. Labor Day is described as D-Day for him, with the Miami Herald quoting his expected presence while tensions with Nixon forces grow.
Mark Spitz swam to his fourth Olympic gold in Munich with a 54.27 in the 100-meter butterfly, adding world records in the 100 and 200 butterfly and 200 freestyle. He anchored the U S 400-meter freestyle relay to a world record. Bruce Robertson of Canada took silver and Jerry Heidenreich of Dallas bronze. Don Schollander previously held four golds in a single Games.
Over the counter bids show A B Chance 28 percent and 20 percent asks, Commerce Bancshares 66 bid 56 ask, Wetterau 26 bid 28 ask. NYSE stocks Bobble Brooks 10 unchanged with 9,300 shares, Kaiser Aluminum 20 unchanged, Panhandle Eastern Pipeline 35 up, Ralston Purina 37 14 down 4, US Gypsum common 25 down, US Gypsum preferred 32 down. The noon Dow Jones average rose 2.78 to 960.64 with 803 advancers to 490 decliners on 1,487 issues. NYSE composite up 11 to 80.95. American Exchange up 0.01 to 26.60.
In London a group of British businesses organized a Stars and Stripes Special flight home for about 140 stranded Americans. The Americans, stuck after a New York travel agency suspended operations, were housed at a London hotel and fed during a three night layover at Gatwick. The gesture sparked mixed praise and protests over U.S. aid.
George Anderson of 815 Holt St. had his 1968 black over green Mercury stolen while he and a friend took a relative to the veterans hospital in St. Louis for a check up. The car remains missing as of today and no word has been received. Anderson works as a kiln operator for the A.D.P. Green Refractories Co.
Helen Shahan former Audrain Magistrate Court clerk residing at 402 N Western St was taken by ambulance to Audrain Medical Center after a fall at her home. She was reported in satisfactory condition today.
Mrs Grace Abbey Williams 73 of Coldwell Nursing Home died April 4 at Audrain Medical Center after an extended illness. Funeral at 2 p.m. Saturday Arnold Funeral Home with Rev William Duncan officiating. Burial Elmwood Cemetery. Visitation 7 to 8 p.m. Friday. Born July 16 1899 in Perry daughter of Seth and Nancy Abbey. Survived by son Garnett Thomas Sr of Mexico sister Goldie Randolph of Kansas City and grandchildren Garnett Thomas Jr Leonard Thomas Phyllis Gentry and Gracie Scott.
Funeral services for James Edward Varner 27 were held today at Arnold Funeral Home. Varner died Monday in a suburb of Atlanta. The Rev John Blass officiated and burial followed at East Lawn Memorial Park Cemetery. Pallbearers were Roy Seale Gene McCown Jack McCown Charles Robison Billy Dunn and Dale Wilburn with Mrs John Willer as organist.
In a continued discussion on Page 1, McGovern argues he changed positions less than other presidential candidates. He points to firm opposition to U.S. involvement in Southeast Asia and outlines several welfare and tax alternatives, noting they share a common principle. He defends the candidacy by saying shifting views can reflect adapting to evolving circumstances.
Las Vegas AP report Sammy Davis Jr veteran entertainer applies to become part owner of the Tropicana hotel and casino. Davis appeared Wednesday at the State Gaming Control Board office seeking approval for the stake.
A 1730s Stradivarius violin sold for $42,000 in San Francisco, a figure some observers deem a record for a Francesco Stradivari instrument. Violinist Arpad O Zurko expressed disappointment, while collector Norman Lattin called the price possibly the highest yet for a Francesco Stradivari piece. John Breznikan of Oakland bid the final amount for a party who declined to be named, as auctioneer Cyrus Goldman opened at $25,000 and four bidders chased the price in two minutes.
A swarm of 7000 to 10000 honey bees settled on a Fifth Avenue signal light drawing crowds as police roped off the corner at 17th Street. Brooklyn beekeeper Terence Moriarty neutralized the swarm, noting bees do not sting when swarming as he planned to add more hives.
A second day of racial fighting at Southeast High School in Oklahoma City led to eight or nine black students arrested and several injuries. A teacher, Doris Hoipkemeir, suffered a head wound and was taken to South Community Hospital. Principal Dee King cited a bottle-throwing incident during a meeting of student leaders as the trigger for the clashes.
Stanley Ray Lamberson 21 of 201 Elmwood Dr was arrested on disturbing the peace and resisting arrest after a loud sequence of obscenities at the Jackson Street square. He was released on a 42.08 bond and later fled the patrol car before recapture, with onlookers jeering as police subdued him.
Wallace, partially paralyzed and on medication, has left Spain Rehabilitation Center and returned home in Montgomery Alabama.
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