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Newspaper
Mexico Ledger
Location
Mexico, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1975
Page
10
Weather updates include last 24 hours high 35 low 22, today 27 at a.m. records from year ago, and extended forecast with snow advisory for Ledgerland. Kansas City area readings show lake levels, hospitals list admissions, births, dismissals, deaths, marriages, and police reports portend local public safety items.
New York stock market edged down after last week’s slide amid recovery uncertainty. After two hours, the Dow Jones industrial average fell 2.21 to 816.59 as decliners led advancers on the New York Stock Exchange with 767 stocks down and 362 up.
The Missouri Coordinating Board for Higher Education voted unanimously to drop plans for a state optometry school at least for now. The decision cited fiscal restraints and high costs, with consideration of locating at UMSL or Northwest Missouri State University.
President Ford faced pressure over a proposed energy bill to curb oil prices and a companion tax cut plan. Howard Callaway urged a veto, arguing spending cuts should accompany tax relief. Ford visited Corregidor and Pearl Harbor in World War II memorial stops.
The ABA praised Stevens for fairness and judicial temperament while noting his 1974 open heart surgery. Colleagues say he has fully recovered and maintains a normal workload. Senate Judiciary Chair Eastland plans a brief executive session on Stevens tax and medical records, opposed by ranking minority member Hruska who argues the panel can handle it without sending material elsewhere.
Mrs. John Mary Henderson 95 of Montgomery City died Sunday at Audrain Medical Center in Mexico after about three weeks as a patient. Funeral services are set for 2 p.m. Tuesday at Schlanker Funeral Home with the Rev Gary Ummel officiating and burial in Montgomery City Cemetery. She was born October 23 1880 near Montgomery City a daughter of Dougald S and Susan Ann White Baker. She married July 31 1901 to John O Henderson who died in 1950. Survived by two daughters Miss Lucile Henderson of Montgomery City and Mrs Louise Roettger of Wentzville a son John B City two grandchildren seven great grandchildren and four great great grandchildren. A brother preceded her in death. She was a member of the Presbyterian Church the Presbyterian Women's Auxiliary the DAR the Montgomery City Garden Club and the Royal Neighbors.
William N. Bentley a lifelong Wellsville farmer died at 12 15 am at Audrain Medical Center. Funeral arrangements have not been completed. He is survived by three sons Roy Manley Bentley James A Bentley Ernest Bentley. three daughters Maurine Nichols Margaret Langford Dixie King. two brothers Lloyd and Stanley Bentley. a sister Mrs Walter Peery. his wife Bernice Brandenburg preceded him in death.
Mrs Mary I Parsons, 91, Vandalia, died at 7 15 p m Sunday at Audrain Medical Center after being patient since November 13 She had lived at Tri County Nursing Home in Vandalia Funeral services are pending at Waters Funeral Home Survivors include daughter Mrs Sarah Clithero of Vandalia
Mr and Mrs Harold Wilson of Mexico attended graveside services for her stepfather Homer Starr 80 at Gardner Kan He died December 2 at Audrain Medical Center in Mexico Starr had lived in Gardner for years but since August resided with his stepdaughter in Mexico and with another daughter Mrs Donald Duvall in Madison
Senate opposition leader Sen James B Allen predicted the 2.3 billion emergency loan for New York City would win passage by Thursday, despite his earlier threat to filibuster. He said he would not pursue delay and backers appear to have enough votes to pass the supplemental appropriation.
Funeral services for Anson N. Butch Robinson Jr. of Jefferson City will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Calvary Baptist Church in Fulton with burial in Southside Cemetery. He killed himself with a .22 after wounding Ann Black, 25, in Jefferson City. Born Feb 3 1947 in Fulton, he married Nina Galbreath on Dec. 23 1963. Surviving: wife, parents, four children, two brothers, one sister, one aunt, and two relatives. Visitation starts Monday after 3 p.m. and 7–8 p.m. at Green Funeral Home.
Funeral services for Mrs Leonard Hook were scheduled for 1:30 p.m. Monday at the Arnold Funeral Home with the Rev. Frank Park officiating and burial in the Laddonia Cemetery. Asked to serve as pallbearers were Art Drumright, Meng Moore, Andy Runge, Harris Maupin Jr., Curt Blattner and George Melson.
Layton T. Worley of Oklahoma City died last week after a brief illness. He was born and raised in the Mexico area, the son of Herman T. and Dollie Clayton Worley. His wife Ina Worley survives in Oklahoma, along with several children, all of Oklahoma.
In Sunrise near Fort Lauderdale the bodies of Mary Ann Haston Neata Harvard Joseph McCartney and Gail Rieckmann were found five days after vanishing from Boccio's restaurant. Robbery details include a stolen safe and an ex-employee wanted for questioning as autopsy results awaited.
A private Washington study says Korea may default on foreign debts and trigger economic chaos without massive U.S. aid. Citing confidential state and treasury department estimates, the report by the Institute for International Policy claims a $4 billion 1974-75 trade deficit forced government borrowing though Korea and State Department experts challenge the findings.
Missouri placed 19th among the 48 continental states in a study by Fantas Co. for the Illinois Manufacturing Association, using taxes labor laws unemployment costs and government size among criteria. Between 1967 and 1972 Missouri shed 17 600 manufacturing jobs versus a 1 5 percent U S average. State officials promote Missouri to attract new business and expansion.
In Madrid police cordoned a cemetery to break up a Socialist silent march marking Pablo Iglesias founder of the party amid a crackdown on leftists seeking reforms. Marcelino Camacho, a Communist labor leader imprisoned, was arrested while buying a newspaper and charged with organizing the rally.
President Ford and Congress edge toward a plan to extend 13 billion dollars in individual tax cuts amid a looming January revenue impact. Senate Finance Committee prepares to begin work on the House bill as both sides seek a face-saving resolution. The week also covers New York City bankruptcy proposals, federal loan funding, energy legislation, and hearings on Judge John Paul Stevens to replace Justice Douglas.
Amsterdam AP reports South Moluccan gunmen holding 30 plus hostages on a stranded northern Holland train showing signs of fatigue after six days. Johan Manusama, leader of the Republic of the Moluccas, says some hostages doubt continuing, while government insists on no capitulation. Separately at the Indonesian consulate in Amsterdam about 20 hostages remain, including four children, with negotiations planned for child releases.
Washington Strikers Reject Post Offer after an overwhelming 249 to 5 vote by pressmen and stereotypers opposing The Washington Post’s final contract proposal to end a 10 week walkout. Meagher stated regret and Post officials will consider options while union president Dugan hopes negotiations continue beyond this offer.
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