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Newspaper
Mexico Ledger
Location
Mexico, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1973
Page
1
Skylab 3 commander Gerald Carr and Edward Gibson schedule a 42 hour space walk to photograph the comet Kohoutek while William Pogue stays aboard. Kohoutek says the observations could shed light on comet formation and solar system origins.
New York AP reports a suit against Aristotle Onassis for nonpayment of legal fees was dropped by Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis's lawyers. The firm had claimed fees from a 1972 suit against photographer Ron Galella over a safe distance from her and her children. Onassis said he paid nothing, stating he had nothing to do with the matter.
Noranda Aluminum, Inc. was awarded more than 900000 in damages after a 1970 labor dispute tied to an illegal jurisdictional strike by Local 618 and condoned by the national Carpenters union. The ruling cites extra costs and work stoppages delaying an 85 million, 200acre smelting project in southeast Missouri.
James Earl Ray, convicted killer of Martin Luther King Jr., may be transferred to a federal prison in Springfield, Missouri, after Tennessee requests. federal officials would accept custody if reimbursed, while Ray fights the move in court, calling Springfield a grim facility and Liberia-like. The plan hinges on a formal request, legalities, and a possible cost comparison with Nashville.
A new color film titled A Thief In The Night will be shown at the First Baptist Church Watch Night service on New Year’s Eve at 10 30 p.m. The public is invited.
The article reviews sentencing of Watergate figures James McCord G Gordon Liddy and five others including Hunt Barker Sturgis Gonzalez and Jinez. It notes Sirica’s rulings on pleas and appeals, pending paroles, and the roles of McCord and Liddy as pivotal to the case.
Audrain County issued 3,496 fishing licenses in 1973 and 2,205 hunting and fishing licenses. Total licenses sold reached 9,745 with receipts of 54,922.75, up from 1972. Resident fishing led with 3,496. archery and deer licenses also issued. 1974 sales expected to rise with higher prices.
In Belfast, soldiers and police say they found no trace of Thomas Nieder meyer, Grundig plant general manager seized Thursday night. Authorities focus on IRA strongholds, but officials warn the abduction could be by Protestant extremists or common criminals.
Fighting has resumed in South Viet Nam's border region with Cambodia after two weeks of calm. Major clashes occurred at Bu Bong and Kien Duc with thirty seven Communist troops and nine government soldiers killed. The North Vietnamese and Viet Cong seek control of an all weather supply road through the area.
Britain faces a worsening job crisis as a three day factory work week begins on January 1. The government reports over one million workers have registered as unemployed out of a 21 million labor force, signaling a sharp rise in joblessness.
The U S Postal Service will delay planned rate increases from January 5 to March 2 under a Cost of Living Council directive. First class letters stay 8 cents for now, postcards rise to 8 cents, air mail letters to 13 cents, with other class rate boosts postponed.
The Soviet Union launched Cosmos 627 into orbit today and the official news agency said instruments aboard the un manned satellite are functioning normally. Cosmos denotes a broad line of satellites from routine tests to secret research craft.
Funeral services for 81 year old Fred Gibbs of Bowling Green will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday at White Rose Baptist Church with burial in Elmwood Cemetery Mexico. Gibbs died Friday at St. Elizabeth Hospital Hannibal after a period as patient since Tuesday. Retired from Missouri Military Academy maintenance in 1951 he was active in Second Baptist Church in Mexico. Survivors include wife Almeda a son Frederick of New York City and sister Miss Rebecca Gibbs Visitation 7 8 p.m. today Kirk and Bankhead Funeral Home Bowling Green.
Mrs. Cora C. Kester 90 longtime Fulton resident died Friday night at Audrain Medical Center in Centralia Funeral services set for Sunday at Browning funeral home Fulton with burial in Hillcrest Cemetery Visitation after 7 p.m. tonight at the funeral home She was born Oct 11, 1883 in Fulton daughter of Fred and Plauline Bloom married to John W Kester who died in 1942 She leaves a son John G Kester of Fulton and a daughter Dorothy Kester of New York City N Y
Funeral services for Mrs Linnie E Booska of Mexico were set for 2 p.m. at Precht Pickering with Sammy Dysart of Jehovahs Witnesses as reader. Burial at East Lawn Memorial Park Cemetery with Ruth Koen as organist and pallbearers Brad Winterbower Wayne Heyen Wendell Hooke Robert Booska David Hudson Jay McMillan. Victor W Hase 55 Holstein died 1230 a.m. Friday after long illness. He was brother of William L Hase 1502 Arcadia St. Funeral 2 p.m. Sunday Emmanuel Church Holstein. Visitation Neiburg and Paul Funeral Home Warrenton.
The Sac and Fox Indian Nation of Iowa Oklahoma and Missouri will gain 1 969 585 in compensation for 3 65 million acres ceded to the U S 163 years ago The commission ruled the government paid unconscionable consideration under the 1604 treaty delivering goods valued at 1000 annually for vast tracts in western Illinois and east central Missouri The award is final unless appealed to the U S Court of Claims
The Daily Record notes a cold clear night followed by a cloudy day with highs in the upper 20s and mid 30s for Sunday. It confirms Missouri precipitation mainly rain and snow flurries, with extended outlook showing snow showers early week. Local hospital lists admissions dismissals and deaths including Mrs Cora C Kester and Mrs Pinkie Hostetter with tributes paid for Ernest Dailey and Joe Wilson. Marriage license applications appear for Kim Dunwood y and Deborah Riley in Moberly Madison and Robert Christen and Elizabeth Rodman in Columbia.
Soybeans priced at 5.59 with no quotes listed for Hard Wheat and Soft Wheat. Corn and Milo shown at 2.40 and 3.60 respectively.
A federal lawsuit questions whether a deed of gift to the General Services Administration is binding without formal acceptance by a GSA official and cites restrictive covenants as turning the transfer into custody only. The suit, filed by Robert Brandon of the Tax Reform group, seeks FOIA access and could impact tax deduction debates around Nixon. Stock trading updates follow, with listed gains and losses for several companies on over the counter and NYSE listings.
Akron AP report notes All-American Soap Box Derby Inc will drop direct support but seek a sponsor to guarantee a quality event. George W. Brittain, derby president, declined to confirm a 1974 Akron race. The 1973 race ended controversially with a disqualification over an alleged electric boost.
James F. Holtcamp of Mexico funeral at Arnold funeral home with Rev Frank Park and Rev Marvin Jones officiating. Burial planned at East Lawn Memorial Park Cemetery. Pallbearers named James Rentschler Glenwood Chism Johnny Chism Gene Austin Jesse Baker Clay Austin. Memorial gifts suggested to American Cancer Society or First Baptist Church.
CHILLICOTHE Mo AP John Lodwick Jr former Clay County magistrate was placed on probation for five years after a plea bargain on seven counts of stealing and embezzlement.
Jefferson City AP Floyd Randall Waltz a Republican was named Cole County magistrate by Gov. Bond. Waltz will take the bench Tuesday succeeding retiree Lee Munger. He is a former Missouri Chamber of Commerce lawyer. New York AP Abraham Beame selects Angier Biddle Duke as city official greeter, the commissioner of public events. Duke, JFK's protocol chief, served 25 years in diplomacy with ambassadorships to Spain, Denmark and El Salvador. salary is one dollar a year.
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