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Newspaper

Mexico Ledger

Location

Mexico, Missouri, United States of America

Date

Feb 02, 1974

Page

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Egyptian Guns Move Out Of Sinai

Egyptian antitank guns and heavy artillery reportedly moved west toward the Suez Canal Friday signaling thinning troop presence in the Sinai. Israeli forces continued withdrawing across the canal as U.N. forces begin marking new buffer lines. Syria and Jordan discussed steps to separate their forces from Israel amid ongoing diplomatic maneuvers.

Associated Press Suez Canal Egypt Sinai Desert Suez City 3Id Isaeli Canal United Nations U.N Canal Front Cairo al Ahram Hafez Assad Anwar Sadat U.S Syria Washington Henry A. Kissinger Damascus United States Jordan Israel Hussein Nixon Middle East

Fire kills 177 in Sao Paulo bank blaze

A three short circuit in an air conditioning system sparked a two hour fire on the 12th floor of a modern Sao Paulo bank building. Flames fed by plastic materials trapped workers, causing about a thousand employees to evacuate or leap from windows. Officials fear more victims remain inside the charred structure.

Sao Paulo Brazil Bank Of‘ficials William Franz Williams Banco Crefisul Investmento Brazilian Air Force Rene Contieri Wie Duild Contieri Pauly Avinu

Price controls loom over major department stores

Price restraints may dampen increases across the sector, affecting ten firms including Sears Roebuck and Co. and Macy’s Inc. The council will monitor periodic reports from the large firms and take action if needed.

Sears, Roebuck & Co Marcor, Inc Montgomery Ward J.C. Penney Co Kresge Co Federated Department Stores, Inc F.W. Woolworth Co Allied Stores Corp Broadway Hale Stores Macy's, Inc Marshall Field & Co Dunlop

Former Guilty of Bank Fraud

William Q. Lemons, 55, a Sedalia farmer and former Blackwater bank president, pleaded guilty in federal court to defrauding Fidelity State Bank & Trust Co. in Topeka of 12,500 dollars. He was fined 3,000 dollars and placed on three years probation. His son William R. Lemons, 27, of LaMonte, Mo., was indicted last March for helping defraud the bank.

Kansas City William Q. Lemons Sedalia Topeka Lemons Blackwater Fidelity State Bank & Trust Co William R. Lemons LaMonte

Five Oil Firms Raise Gasoline Prices In January

Five major oil companies report higher wholesale gasoline prices in January with increases ranging from 2.6 to 5.5 cents per gallon. Texaco kept February prices steady for gasoline heating oil and diesel, but hiked residual fuels by 6.5 cents. Mobil, Standard Oil of Ohio and others also announced bumps approved by the Cost of Living Council, while retail pass-through to consumers remains possible at service stations.

Texaco Shell Oil Co Atlantic Richfield Continental Oil Getty Oil Eastern Clark Oil & Refining Cost of Living Council Clark Shell Continental and Getty Mobil Oil Standard Oil of Ohio

Returns To Her Home After Dismissal From Phillips Home

Mrs Amanda QC Sannebeck has been dismissed from Phillips Nursing Home and has returned to her home at 714 N Calhoun St.

Amanda QC Sannebeck Phillips Nursing Home N. Calhoun St

Horrible Fire at Sao Paulo Bank Building Claims 170 Lives

Brazilian survivor Wilson Parrillo recalls a deadly blaze at a 25 story Sao Paulo bank. Fire spread rapidly as hoses leaked and equipment hindered responders. Many workers, mostly women, fled or jumped to escape. Volunteers aided evacuations as chaos unfolded.

Sao Paulo Brazil Wilson Parillo Parrillo Sao Paulo Bank Rene Contieri Gt We Waildigeg

Two More Enter Miss Mexico Contest Adds Doris Collens

Wade McArthur announced two more contestants for Miss Mexico honors Doris Collens daughter of Mr and Mrs Raymond Collens 815 S Clark Sr and Lisa Gardner daughter of Mr and Mrs Victor Gardner Route 3 Mexico They join Juanita Lynn Laurel Enslen Frances Phillips Deborah Deason Merl Reddick Delores Clark Rachel Gould Pricilla Singleton Daren LeBrell Fanny Duvall Debbie Bird The contestants meet Sunday at 1 00 pm at Audrain County Historical Society for pictures A fashion show was announced for Kline's Department Store on Wednesday Feb 20 at 7 00 pm.

Raymond Collens S. Clark Sr Lisa Gardner Victor Gardner Route 3 Mexico Juanita Lynn Laurel Enslen Frances Phillips Deborah Deason Merl Reddick Delores Clark Rachel Gould Pricilla Singleton Daren LeBrell Fanny Duvall Debbie Bird Audrain County Historical Society For the Pictures Kline's Department Store

GOP Director Urges Reform and Efficiency in Missouri

Clair Elsberry executive director of the Missouri Republican Party told Mexico Rotary Club that Missourians want efficient government and that the GOP will push reforms in 1974. He praised leaders Bond Phelps Ashcroft and Danforth as patterns for public service and stressed optimistic party plans, citing Rendlen as a driving force and noting the party’s goal to attract candidates.

Missouri Republican Party Clair Elsberry Trenton Mexico Ina Country Club Elsberry Missouri Republican Party Bond Kit Bond Bill Phelps John Ashcroft Jack Danforth Mr. Elsberry Phelps Ashcroft Danforth Albert Rendlen Rendlen

Kennedy Boy In For Treatment

Edward M Kennedy Jr, 12, son of Massachusetts senator, is hospitalized for tests and treatment to prevent bone cancer recurrence. His right leg was amputated above the knee on November 17 after a rare bone tumor was found. Doctors report no persistence of tumor and outline periodic hospital stays every three weeks.

Boston Edward M. Kennedy Jr Massachusetts Children’s Hospital Medical Center Kennedy

Diesel fuel crisis shuts roads across nation

Truckers continue a nationwide slowdown affecting about 10 000 workers as diesel prices spike from 20 to 50 cents a gallon. National Guardsmen monitor rock throwing while Florida urges gas to fire and police amid near panic. The ICC lifts freight rates 4 percent for iron and steel haulers, but independents demand price relief before returning to work.

General Electric Florida Michigan Don Wolf Atlanta Miami National Pennsylvania Reubin Askew National Guard Jacksonville Interstate Commerce Commission Midwest Iron and Steel Richard Lowe Peoria Ill Mexico Oo Wees

Steelworkers and Aluminum Makers Strike New Pact

The United Steelworkers and top aluminum producers have finalized a new labor contract affecting 25,000 workers at Alcoa Kaiser and Reynolds Metals. The deal includes a pension boost equal to 95 percent of basic wage with Social Security, a 15 percent wage hike over three years, and a cost of living escalator. The average hourly raise is 69.7 cents. The agreement, effective immediately, is seen as a pattern for upcoming steel industry talks in Washington.

New York United Steelworkers T.W. Abel Washington Abel Alcoa Kaiser Reynolds Metals

Doughnut Champ Fails To Break Record In Parkersburg

In Parkersburg West Virginia Tim Yeager and two Parkersburg Catholic High School students attempted the world glazed doughnut eating mark of 28 in 15 minutes. Yeager managed 2 during the 15 minute trial but did not surpass the existing record.

Parkersburg W.va Tim Yeager Parkersburg Catholic

Daily Record Forecast and Local Public Notices

The Daily Record reports zone 5 forecast with cloudy skies highs in the 30s, tonight in the 20s, and Sunday in the 40s. Missouri outlook cool with possible rain midweek, and extended forecast to 42 to 52 degrees. Also lists hospital admissions at Audrain Medical Center from multiple towns, discharges, a death of Jennifer Elaine Woods, a marriage license application for William Darrel Davis and Marie Antonette Montgomery, a public safety report of a noninjury accident, magistrate court charges for several individuals, probate administrator Grover Rex for the William Dale McWhirt estate, and estate values.

Missouri William Darrel Davis Marie Antonette Montgomery Warrenton Grover Rex William Dale McWhirt

Clark Says Truman Never Mentioned His Big Mistake

Former Supreme Court Justice Tom Clark says Harry Truman never told him about calling Clark his biggest mistake. He notes a 1960s Miller biography draws on taped interviews and quotes Truman criticizing Clark for his roles as attorney general and on the Supreme Court. Clark recalls a long friendship with Truman, testifying near a Texas constitutional hearing and defending Truman as one of America's great presidents.

Austin Tex Harry Truman Tom Clark Supreme Court Clark Truman Merle Miller Miller Constitutional Convention Judiciary Committee Kansas City Court

Market Reports Yesterday's Cash Grain Summary

Soybeans 6.23, corn 2.70, milo 3.95. No wheat local quotes. St Louis No 2 red (soft) wheat 6.41, hard wheat 6.00.

St. Louis

Mansfield vows action on Watergate and impeachment

Montana Senator Mansfield outlined his 1974 agenda highlighting Watergate questions of impeachment and resignation. He pledged to conclude House and Senate action this session, supported TV coverage of proceedings, and urged Congress to restore public confidence amid the energy crisis. He suggested Nixon may order rationing and favored price rollbacks over excess profits laws to curb soaring prices.

Nixon Congress House Senate Mansfield Montana

Trucker Joins Guardsman Patrol During Pennsylvania Strike

James Beer a 45 year old truck driver from Wilkinsburg left his rig to join the Pennsylvania National Guard unit on patrol during the truckers strike. He said this is his job and he must be present as the 107th Field Artillery unit has been called up to patrol western Pennsylvania highways.

Pittsburgh, Pa James Beer Pennsylvania National Guard Beer Wilkinsburg 107Th Field Artillery Pennsylvania

Stocks and trading figures from yesterday in over the counter and NYSE

Over the counter bids and asks included A. B. Chance at 10 to 11 percent, Commerce Bancshares 24 to 25 percent, Wetterau 17 percent both bid and ask. NYSE results show Robbie Brooks at 3 percent, 1,100 shares. Dresser Industries 605 percent, Kaiser Aluminum 21 percent down four. Panhandle Eastern Pipeline 34 percent down four, Ralston Purina 41 percent down four, US Gypsum 21 percent down as, Wal-Mart 1844 down 42 on 500 shares.

A. B. Chance Commerce Bancshares Wetterau New York Stock Exchange Robbie Brooks Dresser Industries Interco Kaiser Aluminum Panhandle Eastern Pipeline Ralston Purina Wal-Mart 1844

Jennifer Elaine Woods Dies at Audrain Medical Center

Jennifer Elaine Woods five months old daughter of Larry and Susan Hendren Woods of Mexico was pronounced dead at 9 15 a m at Audrain Medical Center Coroner Connie Pickering said she was rushed to the hospital after being found dead in her crib Graveside services will be conducted at 11 4 m Monday Rev Martin Capehart will officiate assisted by Rev Victor Clark Precht Pickering Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements Jennifer was born Aug 2 1973 in Hannibal Surviving parents a brother Jeffrey Dale 3 paternal grandparents Olin Woods Arcata Calif Mrs Betty Fisher Mexico maternal grandparents Mr and Mrs William Hendren Mexico great grandparents Mr and Mrs Hollis Davidson Sr Mexico Mr and Mrs Claude Woods Fulton and several aunts and uncles

Jennifer Elaine Woods Larry Susan Hendren Woods Muldrow Sr Audrain Medical Center Audrain County Connie Pickering Martin Capehart Victor Clark Precht-Pickering Funeral Home Jennifer Hannibal Jeffrey Dale Olin Woods Arcata Calif Betty Fisher Mexico William Hendren Hollis Davidson Sr Claude Woods Fulton

Mrs Nelle Whitaker Rites At Moberly

Mrs Nelle D Whitaker 75 of Moberly died Wednesday in Whitaker Nursing Home She was mother of Mrs Harold Edwards of Mexico A Santa Fe native she had five grandchildren two sisters Miss Mary Wilson and Miss Viola Wilson both of Moberly and a brother Oren Wilson of Paris Services were held at 1 30 p m Friday at Million Greer Funeral Chapel in Moberly Burial was in Santa Fe cemetery

Nelle D. Whitaker Moberly Whitaker Nursing Home Harold Edwards Mexico Whitaker Santa Fe Million and Greer Funeral Mary and Viola Wilson Oren Wilson Paris

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Sinai Chamber of Commerce Office Ron Darnell Gary Sanger Rita Gipson Jaycee Wives Advertising Ron Holbrook Tim Baker Wade McArthur Dave Clark Wally Frazier Mike Cherches Dave Wilmshorst Darriel Douglas Jaycee Wives Dee Isgiig Bob Barnes Steve Erdel Dwight Schindler Richard Vance Doris Collens GOP Truckers Aluminum the Daily Record Kevin Davenport Blanche M. Johnson Trenton J. Black Albert H. Dillard William J. Stone Laddonia Charles L. Franklin Auxvasse Perry Hammett Farber Magele Gouldman Delores I Cornty Montgomery City Mary Ella Cobb New Florence Boyd W. Clark Clevan Roddy Roy Milhollin Toby R. Moore Leo Dicknelte Centralia Lanzie R. Righter Hallsville Arthur Kobush Melissa Harper Jana Allen Paul Baker Marie Creasman Francis Hughes Stella Norfleet Billy Rippeto Howard Baugh Wellsville Jason Mantle Robert N. David Benton City Fred B. Miller Charles Bush Hunewell Lloyd Austin Bellflower Mattie Batterton Jason Gifford Arnold J. Jones Willie Meyers Christopher Harp Thompson John Buckman Leo Funk Lancaster Public Safety S. Clark Street Green Blvd Ralph G. Gaston S. Clark Elmer Donaldson Dorcas St Donaldson Charles Eugene Gish B. Breckenridge St Charles F. Roden George E. Schafer David Lawrence Tate Richard Deorwallis Jerry Ray Hoagland Harry Paris Manufacturing Co Cleveland Stock Market Nelle Whitaker Valentine Diamond Jefferson Aga Francis
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