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Newspaper

Mexico Ledger

Location

Mexico, Missouri, United States of America

Date

Feb 05, 1971

Page

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Robinson Case Argued In Court

JEFFERSON CITY AP Motions by the state and by lawyers for state Treasurer William Robinson were to be argued before Cole County Circuit Judge James T Riley. A trial on the indictment for using public office for private gain is set for April 12 and may take 10 days. The grand jury indicted Robinson after his admission of a 2600 contribution from James B Crismon, linked to a bank fraud case. The defense seeks dismissal, minutes inspection, and a bill of particulars. A House impeachment resolution was delayed due to notice issues. if adopted, a seven member investigative committee would probe and possibly draft articles for the Missouri Supreme Court final hearing.

Jefferson City William &. Robinson Cole County James T. Riley Riley Robinson Grand Jury James B. Crismon First State Bank of Bonne Terre Crismon Bonne Terre Bank House Missouri James E. Godfrey D-St. Louis Missouri Supreme Court

Civil Order Legislation Introduced in Missouri House

The Missouri House introduced bills to curb campus disruption and city riots. Measures would make it a misdemeanor to block classes, with fines up to 1000 dollars and possible jail time. Other proposals grant curfew powers and National Guard activation during civil emergencies.

Jefferson City Missouri House Edward E. Ottinger St. Louis Richard M. Marshall Webster Groves National Guard Missouri Missouri Highway Patrol Senate Donald Manford Kansas City

Bookmobile Schedule for Mexico Audrain Library Feb 8 12

The Mexico Audrain County Library bookmobile visits Carter School Salmons Trailer Court Laddonia Vandalia North Elementary Van-Far High Vandalia Branch Tri-County Nursing Home Community R-6 High School and Community R-6 High School again with times from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. or noon on different days.

Mexico-Audrain County Carter School Salmons Laddonia Vandalia North Van-Far High School Vandalia Tri-County Nursing Home Community R-6 High School

Ulett Seeks Lump Sum Budget For Mental Health

Dr. George A. Ulett, head of the State Division of Mental Health, asked the House Appropriations Committee for an $89.2 million lump-sum budget, with about $59.9 million for salaries. He argued flexibility to shift funds to priority needs such as higher pay for low-salaried staff, alcohol and drug abuse programs, and nursing home care, noting patient transfers could free hospital staff from custodial duties.

Jefferson City George A. Ulett State Division of Mental Health House Appropriations Committee

Ban On Smokes Advances In New York City Council

A City Council committee approved a measure to ban cigarette vending machines from all city owned and leased property. Introduced by Michael J. Lazar, a former smoker, the proposal moves to the full council for action.

New York Michael J. Lazar

Apollo 14 makes moonwalks as Roosa photographs space

Apollo 14 lands on the moon with Alan Shepard and Edgar Mitchell becoming the fifth and sixth men to walk on the surface. Stuart Roosa in lunar orbit attempts to photograph a presumed empty point in space while updates from the Vietnam and Middle East fronts filter in.

Space Center Houston Alan B. Shepard Edgar Mitchell Stuart A. Roosa Cape Kennedy Fla Edgar D. Mitchell

Approve 54 Routing In Callaway County Missouri

The Missouri State Highway Commission tentatively approves a 9.7 mile new routing for U S Route 4 in Callaway County from the Fulton bypass to Route 60 near Holts Summit after studying multiple locations. The plan includes limited access rights of way and a potential four lane facility, with construction of the Fulton bypass progressing toward completion later this year.

Fulton Missouri State Highway Commission Callaway County Holts Summit Kingdom City Middle River Hillers Creek New Bloomfield

Welfare Costs Up In December

Jefferson City AP reports all three major welfare programs increased costs in December. Old age assistance rose to 7,201,673 with 97,914 on the rolls. aid to dependent children cost 5,299,879 with 162,481 on the rolls. aid to the disabled cost 1,555,889 with 20,430 on the rolls. Average grants edged up or down modestly across programs.

Jefferson City State Division of Welfare

Marie Forman Returns to Coldwell Nursing Home

Miss Marie Forman formerly at St Josephs Catholic Home in Jefferson City has returned to reside at Coldwell Nursing Home.

Coldwells Marie Forman St. Joseph's Catholic Home Jefferson City Coldwell Nursing Home

Tent Babies Under Plastic For 2 Years

Ulm Germany AP Wer gher and Erwin Rohringer appear normal despite living in plastic covered hospital cribs since birth nearly two years ago. They lack an antibody to a mysterious infection that killed four siblings. Nurses feed dress change them through sterilized gloves while a psychologist counters isolation effects. Bone marrow transplants from a donor in December 1969 have shown no success yet.

Ulm Germany Wergher Erwin Rohringer Ulm University Children's Clinic Werner Erwin

Moon Eclipse May Be Seen

Cambridge AP reports a total lunar eclipse visible across North America weather permitting. The moon enters Earth shadow at 11:52 p.m. Tuesday, fully in shadow from 1:03 a.m. to 2:26 a.m. Wednesday, with the eclipse ending at 4:37 a.m. Mexico time as the moon clears the shadow.

Cambridge Mass North America Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory Mexico

Braniff Pilot Hit by 550 Wrong Calls from TWA

KANSAS CITY AP A breakdown in telephone electronics routed 550 long distance calls to Braniff pilot George Finzoll at home instead of to Trans World Airlines offices. Finzoll, waiting for an evening assignment, said he was upset at first. Mrs. Finzoll logged calls every 30 seconds to a minute until the switch was repaired at 9 p.m. Callers included airline manufacturers in Hartford, Burbank, and Everett.

Kansas City George Finzoll Trans World Airlines Finzoll Braniff International Hartford

School Bus Kills 6-Year-Old In St Louis Suburb

Michelle Cook, six, died after alighting a school bus at her home and being run over by the vehicle. A patrolman said she paused to talk with a classmate before stepping into the bus path.

St, Louis Michelle Cook St. Louis Gary Brooks

Left Right clashes erupt in Italy after grenade attack

In Rome street fighting and a 10 minute general strike followed a grenade attack that killed one and wounded thirty. Labor federations organized the walkout, port workers protested in Genoa, and clashes occurred at Rome high schools and in Milan Bologna and Catanzaro. Police blamed fascists for the grenade incident.

Rome Catanzaro

Stop-Presses Stirs Rumors All A Mistake

Tokyo AP reports a Chinese press stop order caused fevered speculation in Hong Kong and Tokyo but was a fabrication. monitors say a missing paragraph from the Peking Peoples Daily prompted a temporary halt, later restored, with warnings to Nixon on nuclear policy in Indochina.

Tokyo Hong Kong Peking Mao Tse-tung National People’s Congress New China News Agency Peking People's Daily U.S Indochina Tokyo Monitor

Policeman Booked After Killing In Wellston

An off duty St. Louis patrolman was booked on suspicion of homicide after fatally shooting Jimmy Miller 22 in Wellston during a confrontation. Patrolman John Thomas 29 allegedly threatened Miller and fired while en route to Miller's home with Thomas' girlfriend present.

Wellston St. Louis John Thomas 7Th District Mad Dog Thomas Thomas Miller

Roosa Seeks Gravity-Free Moon Photographs En Route

Apollo 14 command ship pilot Stuart A Roosa uses a high speed camera to capture images near the Moulten Point on the moons far side as crew explore the lunar surface. The mission aims to resolve questions about gravity variations mascons and lunar gravity field while testing radar and mapping techniques.

Mers Earth Moon Roosa Kitty Hawk Alan B. Shepard Jr Edgar D. Mitchell Shepard Mitchell Lunar

Mexico Public School of Practical Nursing Plans Next Class

The advisory committee set July 1 as the start date for the next practical nurse class at Mexico Public School of Practical Nursing. Open House for prospective adults is April 16 with aptitude tests and interviews May 20 and 21. Tuition rises to 90 dollars plus a 10 dollar application fee. Graduation for the current class is June 11. Applications due by May 15 from those aged 17 to 50 with two years of high school, good health and character.

Mexico Public School of Practical Nursing Peggy Sterner Mexico Area Sterner Caroline Davis

Nixon Seeks New Ideas on News Meetings

Washington AP Nixon aims for more openness with reporters and is exploring new formats for news conferences and press contacts. Herbert Klein says Nixon wants candid sessions and may hold an informal Oval Office meeting, possibly in March, before regional trips to meet with media executives. A noon or 5 p.m. telecast time is also being considered.

Washington Nixon Herbert G. Klein Klein White House Oval Office

Persian Gulf oil wells may stop over price rise

London AP reports Western European reserves could cover only two to six months if Persian Gulf wells shut after February 15 without a sizable price increase. OPEC warned that if buyers refuse a 36 cent rise in ten days, members may withhold oil, risking rationing and shortages.

London Persian Gulf Europe Western Europe Austria Belgium Spain Switzerland France Britain West Germany Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries Tehran OPEC West Nigeria United States Venezuela Soviet Union

Birth of Daughter for Bowser Family in Springfield

Mr and Mrs Robert Bowser of Springfield announce the birth of their first child a daughter born today at 1 30 a m at Cox General Hospital in Springfield. The infant weighs seven pounds seven ounces and has been named Robin Danielle. Mr Bowser is a student at Southwest Missouri State College. Mrs Bowser, the former Marty Pearl, is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Jack Pearl. Mrs Pearl is in Springfield with her daughter and family.

Robert Bowser Springfield Cox General Hospital Robin Danielle Bowser Southwest Missouri State College Marty Pearl Jack Pearl

House Kills First Bill in Missouri Session

The Missouri House rejected a proposal to expand the State Board of Probation and Parole from three to five members by a 75-54 vote after brief floor debate. Rep. Russell Goward sponsored the measure, while Rep. Robert E. Young opposed. Earlier, the House approved bills to raise pay for the St. Louis Board of Election Commissioners and its staff and to allow small charter cities to license gas companies.

Jefferson City Missouri House House State Board of Probation and Parole Russell Goward D&j. Louis Robert E. Young R-Carthage Senate St. Louis

Cadet Art Exhibit At Missouri Military Academy

Cadets will display artwork in the Administration Building for the second Kathyrn Epple Memorial Art Contest. Major John Reddick says about 30 entries cover oil paintings drawings sculpture crafts and miscellaneous. Works by cadets dated between February last year and February this year will be shown daily 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. over two weeks.

Missouri Military Academy Kathyrn Epple John Reddick Rich Stoddard

Women's Lib Has Bake Sale at Florida State University

The women's liberation group at Florida State University held a bake sale to raise funds, opposing the notion that a woman's place is in the kitchen.

Tallahassee, Fla Florida State University

Preminger Confesses Paternity Of Gypsy Rose Lee Son

London AP Preminger admits he fathered a son with Gypsy Rose Lee in 1944. Erik Kirkland works at Preminger's film company as casting editor and is to be legally adopted soon. Preminger notes Gypsy chose motherhood over marriage and praises her independence. Gypsy Rose Lee died last April at 58.

London Otto Preminger Gypsy Rose Lee Erik Kirkland Preminger Erik Otto Gypsy

Labor Exercise On Class Agenda

The first of a six part series for expectant parents met at the Audrain City County Health Unit with twelve participants. R.N. Mary Phyfer and R.N. Barbara Dowell led a discussion on pregnancy, while the next class on Feb 10 will cover labor preparation with physical therapist Carolyn Wohlers.

Audrain City-County Mary Phyfer R.N Barbara Dowell Carolyn Wohlers Audrain City County Health Unit E. Monroe St Audrain Medical Center

Birth of Wade Allen Wallace in Martinsburg

Wade Allen Wallace was born at 11 12 p.m. January 30 at Audrain Medical Center to Mr and Mrs Robert Wallace of Martinsburg. He weighed eight pounds ten ounces. Mr Wallace is a faculty member at Community R 6 High School.

Wade Allen Wallace Audrain Medical Center Robert Wallace Martinsburg Wallace Community R-6 High School

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Ulett Jerusalem Israel Egypt Suez Canal Foreign Ministry Saigon North Vietnam Laos Cambodia Los Angeles Charles Tex'' Watson Charles Manson Zombie Sharon Tate Callaway Braniff TWA Italy A&b N. Washington Robin Danielle Bowser Bill Auxvasse Liberty Elliott Gould Brenda Vaccaro Angel Tompkins Ken Starke The Knights of Calumbus Erred Ak Mve A Andy Griffith ANGEL
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