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Newspaper
Mexico Ledger
Location
Mexico, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Feb 01, 1973
Page
1
Two San Jose women tired of slow police work used an empty shotgun to compel suspects. They tracked leads, recovered appliances, jewelry, a coin collection and $122 cash from a January burglary. Police later tied three teenagers to the crime.
Saigon AP reports the U.S. Command tallies 45,941 American service members killed in action from Jan 1, 1961, to the cease fire start last Sunday, with 300,635 wounded and 1,811 missing or interned. An additional 10,303 died from nonhostile causes. Last week four were killed in action and 13 wounded between Nixon’s peace announcement and the cease fire.
From a Shanghai street scene the writer notes a busy pill factory in a one story commune with open doors, rain washed streets, and well worn barber chairs. The haircut mirrors American salons except the inn provides the service and payment is declined by the barber. Tomorrow promises a street fight report.
Keith H. Lidgerwood, 64, appeared in Laucesn Tasmania court charged with drunken driving. Police testified his eyes were bloodshot and watery, matching the jurist’s questions about sight. He removed his glass right eye and set it on the dock ledge, leading to the case being dismissed.
Mrs. Rachel Howard, long-time resident of Columbia for about 25 years, has returned to Mexico to reside. She will commute to Columbia and oversee the cosmetics department at Gene Glenn's, with her address at 909 N Olive St.
Ronald L. Heaton and wife of Vandalia Route 1 welcomed an eight pound free ounce son at Audrain Medical Center on Wednesday at 1 55 p m. Mr Heaton serves in the US Air Force.
Washington AP reports reveal billionaire Howard Hughes Frank Sinatra and two Electronic Data Systems executives among top contributors in Nixon’s final re‑election push. GAO filings show Hughes gave about $18,000 to several Nixon committees with total potential contributions over $100,000.
Kenneth E. Evans of Mexico has retired from Kaiser Refractories after 3742 years of service. He worked in grinding, drilling and plant service. He and his wife Margaret live at 1536 Fairground Ave. Evans plans to enjoy hunting, fishing and camping in retirement.
William Watson of Wellsville has been admitted to Phillips Home. The move places him in the care of Phillips Home for kezelés and support.
Italian director Bernardo Bertolucci opens Last Tango in Paris in New York amid sharp pre release debate. He faces a Bologna obscenity trial with producer Alberto Grimaldi, stars Marlon Brando and Maria Schneider, and United Artists as distributor. The indictment accuses the film of obscene content and catering to base sexual instincts.
ST LOUIS AP The arrest of 56 year old widow Rose Trinka on Wednesday appears to end a two year streak of harassing phone calls to four local families. Police watched her for two weeks as she made over 100 calls daily from at least 10 booths. Det. Philip Maugeri said making the calls was her life from 7 am to 10 pm daily using up to 20 booths. She would call and hang up as the other end answered, ensuring she got her dime back. She was arrested outside a phone booth on two warrants and freed on 1500 dollar bond. Motive unclear though all victims knew her.
Dennisport Mass AP Navy confirms report of racial trouble aboard USS Intrepid with phrases calling it mutiny disputed by a Washington spokesman. Lt Fred E O'Brien 42 wrote letters to Senators Kennedy and Brooke alleging blacks roamed the ship, threats and violence. Eight black sailors were transported off ship and several blacks held in brig for white-on-black beatings. The Navy notes three outbreaks the week of Jan 21 with four blacks and one white punished. investigation ongoing. Dr Sherwood Baker will speak at Rotary Club luncheon at Mexico Country Club on health services.
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