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Newspaper

Mexico Ledger

Location

Mexico, Missouri, United States of America

Date

Feb 11, 1972

Page

15

Weather and Local Notices Briefing

Official 7:00 a.m. readings show last 24 hours high 25 and low 20, 7 a.m. temp. 20. Normal February values 1.85 in for month, 1.65 in year to date. Forecast: increasing clouds, cool tonight with light snow possible, Saturday 30 to 35, northeast to north winds. Missouri outlook: colder north, mixed precip south. Sunday through Tuesday cooler to warm with sun. Lake of the Ozarks stage 656.1, 3.9 ft below full. Pomme de Terre 89.1 no change. Hospital notes list admissions in Mexico Centralia Sturgeon Vandalia Auxvasse and births in Vandalia Perry Middletown Columbia. Dismissals include several area residents. Marriage licenses issued in Mexico and Centralia. police report details two-car crash on Jefferson near Jackson and a stop sign driving while intoxicated case on N Western Street.

Missouri Elmer Lee Williams Mexico Mildred Evelyn Greenburg Dennis Lee Yand Centralia Sherry Arlene Brown Columbia Russell Leonard Long Sturgeon Donna Louise Dorman Michael Lee Wilson Abat, Sr N. Western Street Jefferson Jackson Sts Ruth A. Wilmshorst Kent Rd John Lee Duckworth W. Boulevard

Wilmshorst car crash leads to lookout charge

Marvin L. McGee of 1227 West St. faces a failure to keep a proper lookout charge after a 4:30 a.m. collision in the 1100 block of North Western Street when his car backed from McGee's Market and crossed in front of a panel truck driven by James Edward Wilson. A separate Highway Patrol report cites a Mexico driver in a one car crash on Highway 15 north of Route 7 at 4:30 p.m. yesterday with minor injuries treated at Audrain Medical Center. Another two-car crash on Highway 54 north of Route D involved William Clinton Green of Mexico and Lynn Marie Higgins of Hannibal, with no injuries. Magistrate Court fines were imposed on several defendants for various traffic and property charges. Circuit Court actions included divorce suits, burglary and theft sentences, forgery not guilty pleas, and deferred sentencing for Edward Zimmerman.

Wilmshorst Marvin L. McGee West St N. Western Street McGee McGee’s Market N. Western St James Edward Wilson Mexico Highway Patrol Charlotte Eileen Clement Audrain Medical Center William Clinton Green Highway 54 Route D Lynn Marie Hichings Hannibal Eric John Miller Dale Reece Sanderson Howard Madison Hickman William Samuel Robertson Roger Dee Field Linda Joyce Kiplinger John Stephen Sudbrook Vernon Thomas Stuart Harold D. Cockrell Hugh E. Ferrier John B. Potter Bernard Cross Circuit Court Linda L. Dempsey van Matre Billy H. Dempsey Roy Fredric Clark Martha May Clark Robert Eugene Ellis Adair County Robert G. Hoester Edward Zimmerman

Market Reports from Missouri Livestock Center and National Stockyards

Missouri livestock prices fall with hogs down 26 cents to 75 cents and sows lower. cattle steady to up to 75 cents, with steers and heifers priced in the 32 to 36 dollar range. National Stockyards receipts estimated at 7000 hogs and 3500 cattle. hog prices mostly lower, cattle price testing yields, while soybeans and grains show mixed shifts in Chicago markets. Deaths noted: Mrs. Hallie Chase Alvin, Osborne.

MISSOURI _LIVESTOCCK CENTER Depart. OF AG National Stockyards Chicago Chicalo Board of Trade Cash Grain Chicago Hallie Chase Alvin Osborne

Display Signs Highlight Downtown Mexico Weekend Events

The Mexico Chamber of Commerce asks all downtown merchants to display Welcome Visitors signs this weekend and the next two weekends. Out of town guests attend the Missouri Military Academy Valentine Ball this weekend. On Feb 19 the Region II Jaycee meeting is hosted by the Mexico Jaycees and Jaycee Wives. The following weekend visitors come for the 1972 Miss Mexico Pageant.

Mexico

Britain braces as coal strike cripples power supply

Power cuts darken London as House of Lords debates the crisis and Big Ben goes dark. About 80 percent of homes rely on electricity for heating while coal supplies dwindle. Temperatures drop to the 40s, markets stockpile candles and kerosene, and gas lamps surge. Hospitals stay open but losses loom for steel and paper jobs, with 5,000 potential layoffs and 1,000 in doubt as miners and the National Coal Board deadlock over pay.

House of Lords Big Ben Parliament Britain London Age Concern Newcastle British Steel Corp National Coal Board

Stock Market Edges Down on Light Overthecounter Trading

Over the counter trading showed mixed results with A B Chance 28 percent bid and 2 cents asked, Commerce Banc shares 43 percent bid 47 asked, Wetterau 335 bid 94 asked. On the New York Stock Exchange declines outnumbered advances two to one as profit taking and a soft session left the Dow at noon down about five points near 916.

A. B. Chance Commerce Banc Wetterau New York Stock Exchange Dresser Industries Bobble Brooks Interco Kaiser Aluminum Panhandle Pipeline Ralston Purina NEW York Dow

Deaths Mrs Hallie W Chase 64 Modesto California

Mrs Hallie W Chase 64 of Modesto California a former Mexican died Thursday in California She was daughter of Mr and Mrs Leo R Willis of Mexico A Mexico High School graduate Funeral services set for 1 30 p m Saturday at Franklin and Downs Funeral Home Modesto After cremation burial will be in Elmwood Cemetery Three sisters survive Mrs Goldie Brown Puntagorda Flo Mrs Helen May Granbury Texas and Mrs Margaret Fraser Hartville Ohio

Hallie W. Chase Modesto Calif California Leo R. Willis Mexico Chase Mexico High School Franklin and Downs Funeral Home Elmwood Cemetery Goldie Brown

Legueree Rites Held at Wellsville

Graveside services for Robert Legueree of Lutesville Missouri were conducted by Rev Quenten Boyd Tuesday morning at Wellsville Cemetery. Aged 70 he was a son in law of Mrs Maude Erickson of Wellsville and husband of the late May Farrow. He died Saturday after a long illness. Survivors include a daughter and five grandchildren. Frank Haislip formerly of Wellsville was a brother in law.

Wellsville Robert Legueree Lutesville Quenten Boyd Legueree Maude Erickson May Farrow Frank Haislip

Who’s Who List Members At Missouri University

Peggy Lynn Jones of Mexico Route 2 is among Missouri University of Columbia students named in the 1971 72 Who’s Who Among Students in the American Colleges and Universities education division. Other area students include Carolyn Morris Vandalia Route 2 home economics Lloyd Huffman Paris Route 2 agriculture and Sheryl Smith Centra lia education. Separately Middletown Alvin C Osborne of Middletown died at St John’s Hospital St Louis with funeral plans pending.

Peggy Lynn Jones Mexico University of Missouri- Columbia Carolyn F. Morris Vandalia Lloyd Wayne Huffman Paris Sheryl Ann Smith Centralia UMC Middletown Alvin CC Osborne St. John’s Hospital St. Louis Myers Funeral Home

Jefferson City Plans Joint Juvenile Attention Center

Jefferson City will partner with Cole County to establish a Juvenile Attention Center funded initially by the Mid-Missouri Law Enforcement Assistance Council and the U S Department of Health Education and Welfare. The center will provide treatment, counseling, and supervision for juveniles before problems escalate, and operate in rental facilities separate from the Cole County courthouse.

Jefferson City Cole County Donald J. Cline Mid-Missouri Law Enforcement Assistant Council U.S. Department of Health, Education and Welfare Cliné

Damage Suit Against Union Begins Monday

In federal court Noranda Aluminum Inc. of New Madrid Missouri sues the Carpenters and Millwrights union for 1.5 million over an 11 day 1970 strike that delayed construction at a Southeast Missouri plant causing overtime rent and other costs. The non jury trial before U S District Judge James Meredith will last at least two weeks. Noranda a subsidiary of Noranda Mines Limited of Toronto began production at the wire and rod mill about a year ago.

ST. Louis Noranda Aluminum Inc New Madrid Carpenters and Millwrights Morris J. Levin Sikeston Missouri U. S James Meredith Noranda Noranda Mines, Limited Toronto Canada

Irving Case Broad Probe Expands With Testimony

A second large scale inquiry into the Irving case begins today before a New York County grand jury. Baroness Nina van Pallandt testifies in New York, while Ann Baxter is subpoenaed in Miami to appear. Robert Maheu sues Hughes alleging 17.5 million dollars in libel claims in Los Angeles.

Jorney New York County Nina van Pallandt Irving New York Grand Jury Ann Baxter Miami Fla Los Angeles Robert A. Maheu Hughes Nevada Maheu van Pallandt Peter Irvings Ibiza Mexico Hughes Tool Co Hughes Tool

Utility Freeze Has No Immediate Missouri Effect

Missouri Public Service Commission Chairman Marvin E. Jones says the 30 day nationwide utility rate freeze announced by the Price Commission will not affect any major Missouri case before the PSC. He notes concern about a four day Washington public hearing planned later this month that could influence Missouri utilities.

Jefferson City The Price Commission Missouri Public Service Commission Marvin E. Jones Jones Associated Press Missouri Washington Commission C. Jackson Grayson Jr Washington Kansas City

Seek 4 000 Missing In 8 Foot Snow

Tehran broadcast says 4,000 villagers and travelers remain unaccounted for after eight feet of snow in the Khaheen and Takestan areas west of Tehran. Helicopters and trains rush rescue teams. 18 bodies found in Sheklabad, with 11 more nearby. Bread and dates dropped to sustain victims. Premier Hoveida calls it an extraordinary situation.

Tehran Iran Amir Abbas Hoveida Ette- Jaat

It Isn't Easy To Get Rid Of Lizard

Royal Oak Michigan AP report on the Animal Relocation Center run by Francine Vandebroek and family offering counseling on exotic pets and placement services. Experts from Detroit Zoo and Humane Society note placement challenges and lack of facilities for unwanted exotics. families face endings for pets like monkeys and lizards.

Royal Oak Mich Francine Vandebroek Michigan Humane Society Zoo Frank Andrews The Humane Society

Billion Credit Backing Rural Areas Seen By Analysts

A 1940s analysis notes mass migration from rural to urban areas, with 1 billion in federally backed credit proposed to aid rural development. It argues improving water, sewage, industrial parks and credit access could create durable employment, potentially easing urban overburden while supporting rural communities.

Congress

State Action On Salvage Yard Dismissed

The state's suit against Charles L. Black and his salvage yard on Highway 22 at the west edge of Mexico was dismissed after a hearing before Judge Lawson Bornine. The State Highway Department was given 20 days to file an amended petition. The 1967 suit sought an injunction to stop yard operations pending compliance with screening statutes.

Charles L. Black Highway 22 Mexico Lawson Bornine State Highway Department Audrain Circuit Court Black van Matre

Nixon options on taxes busing and foreign policy

Nixon weighs tax relief for homeowners and a value added tax while opposing busing for racial balance though courts vary on the issue. He would study a constitutional amendment to ban forced busing and pursue better ties with India Bangladesh and Pakistan after a war buildup. He denies anti-India bias and cites leaked minutes with insufficient evidence for court action.

Nixon India Pakistan Subcontinent Bangladesh United States China U.S Jack Anderson

Danforth Praises Hearnes Appointees

Attorney General John C. Danforth praised Governor Warren E. Hearnes for appointing a new state Training School Board. He called the selections outstanding and focused on rehabilitation and modern juvenile delinquency programs, saying the action is a giant step forward for Missouri.

Jefferson City John C. Danforth Warren E. Hearnes State Training School Board House Appropriations Committee State Training School For Boonville

Tracy Lynn Malacarne Born to Tracy and C John Malacarne

Mr and Mrs C John Malacarne of Kansas City Missouri announce the birth of a daughter on June 31 in Kansas City Her name is Tracy Lynn Malacarne This is their first child Mrs Malacarne is Kathleen Emilee Morris daughter of the late Major Fred Locke Morris of Mexico

C. John Malacarne Kansas City Tracy Lynn Malacarne Malacarne Kathleen Emilee Morris Fred Locke Morris Mexico

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William Elliott Lisa Lynn Broemser Joe A. Callison Clarence Varvil William Garrett Gladys G. Hutchens Russell M. Beamer Madison John L. Farris Rush Hill Leslie Crow Farber Eura F. Carpenter Orpha J. Shaw Irma J. Dinwiddie Lillie M. Bradley Van Bellflower Arthur B. Dare Kingdom City Lena Klinger Jonesburg Floyd Langley Fulton Bill B. Durbin the Daily Record Chamber the Ledger Dew Dixie Mrs Alvin Osborne Jeff Curtis ST Hawthorne Ledger Richard Vance Business Mirror Broom John Cunniff America Danforth Hearnes Tracy Lynn
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