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Newspaper

Mexico Ledger

Location

Mexico, Missouri, United States of America

Date

Dec 13, 1975

Page

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Fulton Hospital Faulted In Rating By Accrediting Body

The Joint Commission criticized Fulton State Hospital and Nevada State Hospital, faulting Fulton mainly on environment and dormitory conditions while noting compliance in treatment. Officials dispute many findings, say wages were paid since 1974 and personal belongings are allowed. Fulton remains accredited pending an appeal. Nevada reportedly lost accreditation months ago due to building issues.

Associated Press Missouri Fulton Nevada Joint Commission On Accreditation of Donald B. Peterson Fulton State Hospital Peterson Mississippi River Department of Health, Education and Welfare

NFO Reelects Staley For 21st Term

Kansas City AP report shows Qren Lee Staley reelected as NFO president, after bylaw change extended the term to four years. He defeated Delano Paulson 2353 to 1575. DeVon Woodland was unanimously reelected vice president.

Kansas City Qren Lee Staley National Farmers Organization NFO Staley Missouri Delano Paulson Dodge Center Minn Paulson DeVon Woodland Blackfoot Idaho

Dooms Change On 500 Law Falls 3 to 3

Missouri Elections Commission deadlocks 3 to 3 on exempting candidates from financial disclosure, keeping a $600 threshold and maintaining full disclosure rules. The panel sided 4 to 2 to require personal income sources listing and reported business interests above $1,000, while approving rules for voluntary political funds with solicitation limits and employee rights.

Ekansas City Missouri Bipartisan Commission Iraq

Lawyers To Award Hungate Honor For Justice Work

Congressman Bill Hungate will receive an award from the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers for helping reserve individual liberties as chairman of the subcommittee on criminal justice. The presentation is set for Chicago Monday as Melvin Lewis cites Hungate’s efforts on federal rules of evidence and amendments to the federal rules of criminal procedure. He will be in Chicago to chair a field hearing on a program for federal compensation for crime victims.

Bill Hungate National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers Chicago Melvin Lewis Association Hungate

MU Opposes Gay Lib Suit

In a federal case filed in March 1974 the University of Missouri argues that recognizing a homosexual student group would pose a clear danger to the university and students. The ACLU seeks court-ordered recognition, while Judge Elmo B. Hunter set a Friday deadline for reply briefs.

Jefferson City University (of Missouri James I. Newberry Columbia The American Civil Liberties Union For Eastern Missouri ACLU Elmo B. Hunter

The Messiah on Channel 12 TV Schedule

The 1975 local presentation of The Messiah will be carried on Channel 12 See Tv in two installments. The tape was made at the dress rehearsal and will be shown at 6:00 p.m. on Monday, December 15 and Monday, December 22.

Channel 12 See Tv

Fulton Couple Killed In Head-on Crash

A head on collision on Highway 54 at Holt's Summit killed Louis J. Schulte 72 and Julia J. Schulte 70 of Fulton. Three others from Auxvasse were seriously injured and admitted to St. Mary’s Health Center Jefferson City. William J. Clenin 24 and Cheryl L. McGinnis 25 and infant Jackie McGinnis 1 were in the pickup. Clenin was cited for failure to drive on the right half of the roadway.

Fulton Holt’s Summit Callaway Memorial Hospital Louis J. Schulte Julia J. Schulte St. Mary's Health Center Jefferson City William J. Clenin Cheryl L. McGinnis Jackie McGinnis Auxvasse

Train Bus Crash Kills 8 and Injures 20 in Toronto

In Toronto a westbound express commuter train struck a city bus at St. Clair Avenue crossing at 4:50 p.m. EST killing eight bus passengers, four men and four women, and injuring 20 others. About 50 were aboard the bus. several remained in critical condition as rescue teams responded to the scene.

Toronto James Brown St. Clair Ave Jack Ackroyd

Fair Trade Laws End Soon After Ford Signings Reform

President Ford signed repeal of fair trade statutes promising consumer savings of 2.1 to 3 billion annually. Within 90 days 21 states with minimum resale price laws for brand-name items such as cameras liquor books and clothing will void these controls. Ford said the move restores competition and will reduce government regulation. In Newport Beach California actor Andy Devine is hospitalized with a touch of pneumonia.

Washington Ford White House

APB Nabs Wanted Man In Columbia

Michael Lenza, 22, sought since Friday in a wife’s death and mother-in-law’s disappearance, was arrested in Columbia after an all-points bulletin. Tina Lenza, 23, was beaten and drowned. Beverly Wolff missing. Alice Wolff, 18, saw Michael load a heavy carton into a van Friday. The couple’s seven-month-old son was unharmed. five-year-old son in school. Divorce pending Monday.

Richmond Heights Michael Lenza Columbia Tina Lenza Beverly Wolff Boone County Lenza

Rites Held For Rear-Admiral D. P. Johnson

Funeral services were held December 5 in Annapolis for Rear Admiral Douglas Pollock Johnson USN ret. The 79 year old, who lived in Cincinnati since 1951, died December 2 at Hyde Park Villa Nursing Home. He served as a naval aviator in World War I and WWII and commanded ships including USS Fanshaw Bay and USS Ranger. He retired from the Navy in 1950 and GE in 1962. He is survived by his wife Ann Timberlake a daughter and a grandson.

Annapolis Douglas Pollock Johnson USN Admiral Johnson Greater Cincinnati Ohio Hyde Park Villa General Electric Co Navy Mexico Hughes High School Missouri Military Academy U.S. Naval Academy Westminster College Fulton Langley Fanshaw Bay Pacific Leyte Gulf Ranger General Electric Ann Timberlake William Walker Johnson Aurora Ind Graydon DeCamp W. C. Johnson

Robert Lee Anderson Rites Monday

Funeral services for Robert Lee Anderson who died Thursday at Audrain Medical Center will be held at 2 p.m. Monday at Second Baptist Church with Rev. William Duncan officiating. Burial in Elmwood Cemetery. Born May 19, 1913 in Callaway County, he was a retired postmaster and lodge member. Survivors include a sister Mrs. Dessena Groves and brothers George W. Anderson and Wesley J. Anderson. Masonic services will be held at the Green Funeral Home Sunday evening with visitation after 12 p.m. Sunday.

Robert Lee Anderson Audrain Medical Center Second Baptist Church William Duncan Elmwood Cemetery Callaway County John Isabel Victoria Johnson Plumbline Lodge No. 64 F&am A.P. Green Refractories Co Meixco Dessena Groves Mexico George W. Anderson Wesley J. Anderson Springfield Green Funeral Home

Mrs Stanley Bowlby Dies at 74 in Rural High Hill

MONTGOMERY CITY Mrs Pauline Bowlby 74 of rural High Hill died at Audrain Medical Center Mexico after a three day stay. Services 2 p.m. Monday at Christian Church Price Branch east of Montgomery City. Burial Bellflower Cemetery. Survivors: Stanley Bowlby husband two sons David N Dallas Wayne St. Louis a daughter Wanda Streicher St. Louis six grandchildren three great grandchildren sister Ruth Kolling Montgomery City brother Thomas J Dyke Troy.

Montgomery Stanley Pauline} Bowlby High Hill Audrain Medical Center Mexico Christian Church Price Branch Montgomery City Bellflower Cemetery Schlanker Bowlby Missouri Thomas J Lucy Gardner Dyke Wellsville Stanley Bowlby David N Dallas Tex Wayne St. Louis Wanda Streicher Ruth Kolling Thomas J. Dyke Troy

Heart Attack Fatal to John L. Badger in New Florence

John L. Badger 79 of New Florence died Friday at home from a heart attack. Retired truck driver, born March 9 1896, he is survived by his wife Virginia Jones and four daughters, a son, two sisters, two brothers, and two grandsons. Funeral at Baker Funeral Home Monday at 2 p.m. with burial in Mt Pleasent Cemetery High Hill.

New Florence John L. Badger Baker Funeral Home Melvin Kirks Mt. Pleasent High Hill Mr. Badger William Henry Sophie Autenrieth Badger Virginia Jones Daughers Helen Ireland Lindenwald N.J Laura Lou Peace Wellsville Carol Sue Cole Peggy Badger Ricky Badger Emma Bryant Montgomery City Nona Wilson Warrenton Robert Badger Errett Badger Clarksville, Ark

Mrs Sophie Snow Dies At LaPlata

Mrs Sophie Snow, 3, of LaPlata died unexpectedly Thursday night at her home. Funeral services will be 1 30 p.m. Sunday at Pollock Funeral Home in LaPlata. She was the mother of Curtis Snow of Mexico.

Laplata Sophie Snow Pollock Curtis Snow Mexico

New England Scene President and Mrs Ford Christmas Card

A New England scene on a Christmas card from President and Mrs Ford shows a snow covered yard and fields with the greeting Best wishes from our family for a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

Washington

Unseasonably mild with showers and storms forecast

Official 7:00 a.m. readings show unseasonably mild weather with a good chance of showers or possible thunderstorms tonight and Sunday in the region. Missouri areas expect thundershowers and warm winds, with highs from near 60 to the low 70s, turning colder northwest Sunday. extended outlook through Wednesday shows showers possible with 40s to 50s highs and 20s to 30s lows in some areas.

Porte AM Res Ledgerland Paclou Missouri

Appointments Made By Gov Bond Create Two State Posts

Gov Christopher S Bond announced an appointment and a reappointment on Wednesday. Erne S Davis of Bethany was named to the Transportation Commission for a term ending June 27, 1980, succeeding Stephen B Jones who resigned to join the Public Service Commission. Lee E Davidson of Kansas City was reappointed to the State Board of Registration for the Hearing Aid for a term ending Sept 3, 1979. Both appointments require confirmation by the state Senate.

Jefferson City Christopher S. Bond Erne S. Davis Bethany Transportation Commission Stephen B. Jones Public Service Commission Kansas City Lee E. Davidson State Board of Registration State Senate

Magistrate and probate court notes and fines across counties

Magistrate Court records show William F. Farrow pleading guilty for driving without a license and fined 10 dollars plus costs. Other cases include hunting without a permit, several motorists fined for speeding with varying costs, and deer checking violations. Virgil L. Jones Jr. appointed administrator of Dorothy Nelson estate with estimated personal property at 8 thousand dollars and no real estate.

William F. Farrow Lawrence Dennis Carrino Edmondson, Mo Virgil L. Jones Jr Dorothy Nelson

Head Start Menus for Next Week

Head Start menus list weekly meals with daily snacks and lunch items. The schedule covers Monday through Thursday with specific items like orange juice, oatmeal, tuna balls, broccoli with cheese sauce, and rye toast. Entries include desserts, drinks, and sides such as jello, brownies, beets, coleslaw, and sherbet.

Market Reports Grain Prices Yesterday

Prices quoted by MFA Mexico show soybeans at 4.27, wheat 3.00, corn 2.43, milo 3.75. Fowles Grain Co. Laddonia lists soybeans 4.27, wheat 3.07, corn 2.43, milo 3.70. Pillsbury Auxvasse reports soybeans 4.30, corn 2.39, milo 4.00.

MFA Mexico Fowles Grain Co Laddonia Pillsbury Auxvasse

Hammer Faces Trial On Nixon Fund Charge

Oil magnate Hammer, 77, must stand trial on charges of violating federal campaign contribution laws. He previously pled guilty to hiding $54,000 in Nixon reelection contributions from 1972 but now says he withdraws that plea and enters not guilty on all counts. The judge overruled objections and ordered a trial, citing Hammer’s letter claiming the plea was entered before a new law took effect.

Washington Armand Hammer Hammer Occidental Petroleum Co Richard M. Nixon U.S William B Groman Special Watergate Prosecutor’s Office Lkely Nixon Jones

Stocks Close Mixed Across Markets

Over the counter trades showed Commerce Banc at 17 bid and 18 ask, Mercantile Bank 23 bid 24 ask, Wetterau 12 bid 14 ask. NYSE listings include Bobble Brooks 25, Combustion Engineering 32, Dresser 54, Emerson 34 down, Interco 37 up, Kaiser 22 down, Panhandle 27 down, Ralston Purina 46 unchanged, US Gypsum 16 unchanged, Wal Mart 13 down, Dow Jones at 832.81.

Commerce Bancshares Mercantile Bank Corp Wetterau New York Stock Exchange Bobble Brooks Combustion Engineering Dresser Industries Emerson Electric Interco Kaiser Aluminum Panhandle Eastern Pipeline Ralston Purina US Gypsum Wal- Mart Dow Jones

Butcher Knife Woman Attacks Families on State Street

In Chicago on a holiday evening a knife wielding 19 year old, Eula Cropter of Wilmington Delaware, grabbed for a 5 year old in front of two families. Four people were treated for superficial head cuts. Cropter was charged with four counts of aggravated battery and held. Police say she has a history of mental disorders and claimed the child had been taken by Delaware authorities. A bystander wrestled the child away before Cropter was arrested nearby.

Chicago Eula Cropter Wilmington Del State Street Cropter Delaware Heather Moore Lansing Robert Heinemann Calumet City Heinemann Kelvin Moore

Governor Seeks State Silver to Raise Revenue

Gov. Ella Grasso is reported roaming the Capitol seeking to sell ceremonial silver coffee and tea sets to help close an $80 million budget gap. A spokesman would not confirm the move and said he had no figures on silver holdings.

Hartford Conn Ella Grasso Capitol

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