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Newspaper

Mexico Ledger

Location

Mexico, Missouri, United States of America

Date

Feb 17, 1973

Page

11

Weather and notices from Kansas City and Missouri daily bulletin

Official 7:00 a.m readings show 7 a.m. temperatures with snow chances in western Missouri overnight and eastward by Sunday morning. Highs in the 40s to 50s midweek, lows in the 20s to 40s, outlooks for light snow west and east. Audrain Medical Center lists admissions and discharges including names and places. Died: Charles L. Hope, 88, Bellflower. Gifts to Tribute Fund noted in memory of Hazel Whitehead and Beula Utterback.

Kansas City Missouri Kirksville West Plains Joplin Central Audrain Medical Center Nada E. Simmons Stella 0. Anderson Barbara Dailing Herman L. McFarling David L. McCumber Russell Chaney John Potter Mexico William E. Riechers William R. Groves Jon R. Mattson Walter Hill Donald G. DeBolt Centralia Ethel Riggs Sturgeon Pony Eunice B. Dawson Maude D. Snell Ethel N. Mallory Pacis Charles T. Spires Wesville C. A. Griesbauer New Florence Mary Pierce All Glennon P. Martin Vandalia Ernest Miller Elburn Polk Connoway Harold Watts William Alton Junior King Jackie Smith John Rudasill Jack Anderson Dorsey Griffith Mary B. Smith Roque Lopez Forrest Mueller Harold Blake Althea Hook Deborah Bird Walter Harrison F. Howard Peck Carroll Testerman Charles Frisbie Herbert Dwayne Mallett Jr Santa Fe Della Delozier Wellsville Jimmy Null Farber William Grow Paris Lori Baldwin Cletus Hudson Thompson Chad Mitchell James Shaw Philip Reid Middletown Raymond Carroll Wendell Culwell Bessie Kirklink Mary Parrish Deborah Howell Monroe City Charles L. Hope Bellflower Hazel Whitehead Beula Utterback

Rebel Killed In Dominica

SANTO DOMINGO Dominican Republic AP Francisco Caamano Deno rebel leader in the 1965 civil war and two guerrillas were killed by government forces the army said. The soldiers hunted insurgents reported to have landed on the coast Feb. 4 from Cuba aiming to overthrow President Joaquin Balaguer. Shooting occurred about 3 30 p.m. in a mountainous area 30 miles west of Santo Domingo. Four soldiers wounded. Caamano led rebels when their bid to restore former President Juan Bosch faltered amid U S Marines presence.

Santo Domingo Dominican Republic Francisco Caamano Deno Dominican Cuba Joaquin Balaguer Caamano Juan Bosch U.S Lyndon Johnson

Deaths and public safety notes from The Daily Record

Charles L. Hope, 88, reported dead. Fire crews responded to a crane fire at Monroe and Western Streets, finding the blaze extinguished with no damage. Public safety reports recount minor vehicle damage from two parking lot incidents, with no summons issued, one involving Anna Bond and Barbara Halter, and another vehicle damage while parked on Clark Street. A rear window was broken on a Kent Road car.

Charles L. Hope Monroe W. K. Mason Anna B. Bond Starroute Paris Washington St Barbara Ray Halter Kentucky St Thomas B. Woodward Clark St DA. Bramble Kent Road

Two Different Kinds Of Cars May Be Needed

GM scientists propose a two car strategy to meet 1975 EPA rules with urban cars featuring catalytic converters for dense areas and cleaner models for other locales. Leaded gas could undermine catalyst durability, while widespread urban restrictions could reach 80 percent as Los Angeles faces air standard deadlines.

Meritt Transferred From New London To Mexico

James C. Meritt a 26 year lineman for Missouri Power and Light Co in New London has been transferred to Mexico. He joined MP&L in 1946 after Marine service and is active locally with Lions Club American Legion Boy Scouts and church. The Meritts now reside at 1220 Luther Drive Mexico with two children.

James C. Meritt Missouri Power & Light Co New London Mexico Mr. Meritt Mp&l U.S. Marine Corps New The Christian Church Meritt Monday Study Club MFWC DAR Charles W. Cagle Kansas City James J Central Methodist College Fayette Luther Drive

Month's Juvenile Load: 64 Cases

Rod Nebel, juvenile officer of the 12th judicial circuit, reports 64 juvenile cases investigated in January across Audrain, Montgomery, and Warren counties. Of the cases, 36 involved boys and 28 girls. offenses ranged from robbery to truancy and ungovernable behavior, with ages from under 10 to 17.

Rod Nebel 12Th Judicial Circuit Audrain County Montgomery County Warren County

Kevin Gregory Promoted To Captain At MMA ROTC

Kevin Gregory of Middletown has been promoted to cadet captain in the Missouri Military Academy ROTC unit. Lt. Col. John Starke cites scholastic athletic and leadership progress as factors. MMA, an 84 year old boys school for grades 4 through 12, earned Honor Unit with Distinction last year from Fifth Army inspectors. Cadet Gregory is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Wendell O. Gregory.

Kevin Gregory Middletown Reserve Officers Training Corps Missouri Military Academy John Starke MMA Fifth Army Gregory Wendell O. Gregory RFD 1

Stocks Fall Across Markets From Trading Data

Over the counter bids and asks show A B Chance 21 22 percent, Commerce Bancshares 61 62, Wetterau 25 26. NYSE results include Robbie Brooks 7 percent, Dresser Industries 45 down percent, Interco 5144 unchanged, Kaiser Aluminum 14 down 4 percent, Panhandle Eastern 3954 down 1, Ralston Purina 434 percent, US Gypsum common 25 up percent, US Gypsum preferred 28 down 54 percent, Wal Mart 32 up 34 percent with high volume across several issues.

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

Bahamians Hunt Girl And Kidnappers In Bahamas

Police and residents searched Grand Bahama Island for Andrea Spencer the four year old daughter of Canadian banker Robert Spencer and his wife Joan after two men seized her at gunpoint from their New Glasgow Nova Scotia home. The abductors demanded 250000 in ransom and fled in the family blue 1970 car. The case follows a prior 1972 abduction of Mrs Spencer who escaped.

Lucaya Grand Bahama Island Robert Joan Spencer New Glasgow Nova Scotia Spencer Andrea Joan Royal Bank of Canada Freeport Grafton Ifill Bob Spencers

Bond To Speak At KC Tonight

Gov. Christopher Bond will headline the Kansas City Lincoln Day dinner at Alameda Plaza Hotel with Lt. Gov. William Phelps and Atty. Gen. John Danforth among speakers. U.S. Rep. Gene Taylor will also speak Saturday night, while Danforth attends the breakfast and Phelps the luncheon.

Jefferson City Christopher Bond Kansas City Alameda Plaza William C. Phelps John D. Ashcroft John C. Danforth U.S Gene Taylor

Witnesses Back Pesticide Bill in Missouri Senate

The Missouri Senate Agriculture Committee heard unanimous support for a bill regulating sale and use of pesticide chemicals defoliants and plant controls. Farm and pesticide groups plus an EPA representative endorsed the measure introduced by Sen Nelson B Tinnin. Witnesses said they could live with the bill, preferring state rules to likely stricter federal action.

Jefferson City Missouri Senate Agriculture Committee Environmental Protection Agency Nelson B. Tinnin D-Hornersville

Charles Hupe Dies at 88 in Truxton Community

Charles L. Hupe, 88, of Truxton, died 10:50 p.m. Friday at Audrain Medical Center. He was born Sept. 25, 1884, a lifelong Truxton resident and farmer. Survived by wife Leota and daughter Geraldine McCormack of Mission, Kan. Funeral Monday at 1:30 p.m. at Truxton Zion Methodist Church with burial in the church cemetery after visitation begins Sunday at Schlanker Funeral Home, Montgomery City.

Charles L. Hupe Bellflower Audrain Medical Center Leota Everett Geraldine McCormack Mission Kan Truxton Truxton Zion Methodist Church Schlanker Montgomery City

Davis Funeral Friday Morning in Centralia

Funeral services for Lawrence L. Davis 85 of Riverton Wyoming and former Centralia resident were held Friday morning at First Baptist Church. Rev Joe Acuff officiated with burial in Centralia Cemetery. Organist Mrs Carl Yager accompanied vocalist Mrs Dean Friedii. pallbearers included Al Remley Roy Hulen Donald Burnett and L C Henderson. Arrangements were handled by Ballew Pickering funeral home.

Centralia Lawrence L. Davis Riverton Wyo First Baptist Church Joe Acuff Carl Yager Dean Friedii al Remley Roy Hulen Donald Burnett L.C. Henderson

Rothwell Vaughn Dies At Fulton

Rothwell Vaughn aged 72 of 324 West Eighth Street died Thursday at his Fulton home. Born October 9, 1900 in New Bloomfield to F Jackson Vaughn and M Martha Berry both deceased. He moved to Fulton from Mexico three years ago. Services 2 p.m. Sunday at Green funeral home Fulton with burial in Crow's Fork cemetery northeast of Fulton.

Rothwell Vaughn West Eighth St Fulton New Bloomfield F. Jackson Vaughn M. Martha Berry Vaughn Mexico Green Crow’s Fork

Garretts Welcome Navy Baby Willie E. Garrett III

Willie Garrett II and his wife welcome a son born at Navy Hospital Great Lakes on Monday at 9 03 p m. The infant weighs eight pounds six ounces and is named Willie E. Garrett III. The father serves in the US Navy at Great Lakes. Grandparents are Willie E. Garrett Sr of Salmon's Trailer Court.

Willie E. Garrett Jr Waukegan Navy Hospital Great Lakes Til Willie E. Garrett III Garrett US Navy Willie E. Garrett Sr Salmon’s Trailer Court

Sprouls Retires From Kaiser Refractories After 32 Years

Robert L. Sprouls recently retired from Kaiser Refractories after 32 years of service. He worked in shipping for eight years and spent the rest as a maintenance mechanic. The Sprouls reside at 1517 N. Clark St. with their four children and 10 grandchildren. They plan to travel fish hunt and enjoy more family time.

Robert L. Sprouls Kaiser Refractories Sprouls Marie N. Clark St

Laddonia Personal News Highlights Local Guests and Services

Personal notes from Laddonia record a reception with Columbia guests and a 10 student vocal number from Community A-6. Farber figures Claude Tipton and Dale Keller presented slides on Farber Centennial. Rev Ordway shared Central America trip photos. about 65 church members attended.

Children of Columbia Community A-6 Claude Tipton Dale Keller Farber Ordway Central America

Court Order Puzzles Missouri Desegregation Move

Missouri school officials expressed confusion over a federal court order to desegregate or face loss of federal funds affecting about 200 districts. The order covers Kansas City St Louis University City Normandy Webster Groves Maplewood Richmond Heights Ritenour New Madrid R 1 Kirkwood Columbia Berkeley. Columbia officials were unaware of any violations while St Louis area districts faced questions on meaning and impact. The Kansas City district noted its federal funding of 5 to 7 million dollars annually earmarked for targeted programs.

Associated Press Missouri John Pratt U.S. District Court Washington Department of Health, Education and Welfare Kansas City St. Louis University City Normandy Webster Groves Maplewood-Richmond Heights Ritenour New Madrid R-1 Kirkwood Columbia Berkeley Robert Shaw Ray Lewis Columbia School Board Clint E. Crites Crites George W. Brown Brown

No Rift Says Secret Service Head

Secret Service Director James J. Rowley denied a rift with White House staff led to the removal of the Nixon protection chief. He said Robert H. Taylor was transferred to head the Foreign Dignitary Protective Division as part of rotating supervisory personnel for accuracy.

Washington Secret Service James J. Rowley Nixon White House Rowley Robert H. Taylor

Explorers In Rifle Match At Armory

Explorer Post 51 sponsored by Battery B of the 128th Field Artillery holds its second annual small bore rifle match at the National Guard Armory. About 32 competitors travel from Bowling Green Versailles Warsaw Brunswick plus one Optimist Junior Rifle Club team. Shooting runs 6 a m to about 3 p m with awards for top teams and individuals across positions and rifles. Local guard unit funds trophies. Black Powder Explorer Post in Columbia to demonstrate. Centralia school menu included but unrelated.

Explorer 128Th Field Artillery National Guard Bowling Green Versailles Warsaw Brunswick Optimist Thoenen Black Powder Explorer Post Columbia

Optimists Hear About Project Avoid at Mexico Club Meeting

Mexico Optimist Club members and guests at the Monterey heard Optimist International’s Project Avoid presented by Community Service Chairman Gordon Kutscher. A film and literature were shown and Sunrise Optimist Club members joined the attendance. Local actions included Khoury League signups, a shooting match at the National Guard Armory, and sponsoring two boys to Boy's State.

Optimist International Community Service Gordon Kutscher Project Avoid Mexico Mexico Optimists Jefferson City

LSD Weakens Body's Ability Against Disease

CHICAGO AP Researchers at the University of Illinois report that LSD reduces the body's ability to recover from infections. Dr Edward W Voss Jr says LSD interferes with antibody production in test cells from rabbits and mice, effectively shutting off antibodies.

Chicago University of Illinois Edward W. Voss Jr New York Voss

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Bain Dominica the Daily Record Agistrate Court Gary Paul Riedel Donald Glen Thornton Catherine E. Dubray Mark Stuart Lebrell Remel Sterling Grey Harold Lee Martin Joyce Smith Bobby Ray Smith Boone County Circuit Court Teresa Bernadette Vanderhoof Stanley Carter Vanderhoof Boonville Charles Hupe Willie Garrett II Kaiser Laddonia Laddonia Presbyterian Church State Hospital Walter Klusman Paina Elwood LaRue Robert Teague James Raleigh Robert Berry Haggar Jaymar Hart Schaffner & Marx Champion Missour! OF Armory
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