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Newspaper

Mexico Ledger

Location

Mexico, Missouri, United States of America

Date

Feb 23, 1974

Page

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Stations Clamor For More Gas Stations Clamor For More Gas

Missouri fuel dealers faced delays and confusion as the Fuel Allocation Board distributed a 2 percent state allocation of 3.1 million gallons amid high demand. Officials warned of workload strain and limits on phone access while suppliers restricted or priced fuels. Local distributors voiced frustration and questioned future supplies as MFA Oil and other firms reported limited refinery access and heavy farm demand.

Jefferson City Fuel Allocation Board Missouri Public Service Commission Missouri Federal Energy Office American Automobile Association of Missouri PSC Alan Woods Christopher S. Bond Fuel Board Bob Upschulte Hoever Upschulte Kansas City Albert Moeller Linn Moeller State James Cunningham MFA Oil Co Columbia Oklahoma MFA Congress United States Nho

Government Will Study Shortage Risk

Washington AP The government will launch a high level study to assess vulnerability to cuts in vital materials amid the Arab oil embargo. The task force from several agencies will examine alternate supplies stockpiling and diplomatic steps to prevent embargoes.

Washington The Council, Treasury Office of Management and Budget State Department U.S

Free Food Riots Mark Hearst Aid Drive in California

Violence and confusion disrupted the first Hearst funded free food distribution as thousands queued at four centers. In East Oakland a crowd of about 5,000 overwhelmed operations, bottles were hurled, stores damaged, and the food truck left under police guard after a brief handout.

San Francisco Hearst Randolph A. Hearst Symbionese Liberation Army Oakland

Latins Urge Easing of U S Cuba Policy

Latin American foreign ministers at a hemispheric conference pressed Washington to soften Cuba policy. Kissinger told reporters the remarks did not respond to Cuba comments. Jamaica called the stance “Stone Age stupidity.” Debate continued as the ministers prepared a closing declaration.

Mexico City Mexico United States Cuba Washington Henry A. Kissinger Kissinger Fidel Castro Organization of American States Peru Colombia Guyana Jamaica Dudley Thompson

Pilots and aviation service owner die in crash investigation

Kirtlink and two other men are linked to a fatal crash as federal investigators from St. Louis probe the cause. Dawson, owner of flying service properties in Jefferson City and Columbia, was a political ally of former governor Warren E. Hearnes and leaves a widow and six children. Mrs. George Bentley of Auxvasse is admitted to Coldwell Nursing Home.

Gertrude Apel Ray Kirtlink St. Louis Dawson Kirtlink Colorado Flying Service Jefferson City Columbia Warren E. Hearnes Service

Vitamin E Diet promises rapid weight loss with no exercise

Hollywood special reports a new Vitamin E diet claiming overweight individuals can lose at least a pound daily while eating most foods. The plan uses chewable Vitamin E tablets and prescribed foods to curb appetite and boost fat use, with testimonials from eased and slim bodies. Subscriptions offer 10, 20, or 36 day supplies via Vita-E Diet at North Hollywood.

Hollywood Vita-E Diet Dept. P Burbank Blvd North Hollywood Cal

Wilson E. Chism Dies At Laddonia

Wilson Edward Chism aged 62 of Laddonia died early Friday at home after years of ill health. Funeral 1:30 p.m. Sunday at Wilkey-Bienhoff in Laddonia officiated by Rev. Cleo Sexton. burial in Laddonia Cemetery. Born August 2, 1912 in Clark. Married Minnie Landers January 16, 1942 in Wellsville. Survived by two daughters Letha Riley of Minner and Shirley Dawson of Vandalia, son Robert E. Chism of Laddonia, seven grandchildren. Preceded by parents and three children.

Laddonia Wilson Edward Chism Wilkey-Bienhoff Cleo Sexton The Baptist Church Mr. Chism Clark Wellsville Minnie Ene Landers Chism Letha Riley Minner, Sr Shirley Dawson Vandalia Robert FE. Chism

Funeral services for Mrs Henry Kombrink in Mexico

Funeral services for Mrs Henry Kombrink of Mexico were scheduled for 2 p.m. today at Arnold funeral home with Rev Marvin Jones of Friendship Baptist Church officiating. Burial would be in East Lawn Memorial Park. Organist Mrs John Willer and soloist Mrs John Connor were to perform. Pallbearers named were David Fisher Carter Cauthorn O H Lincoln Alvin Beamer Gene Cline and Botts Cauthorn.

Henry Kombrink Mexico Arnold Funeral Home Marvin Jones Friendship Baptist Church East Lawn Memorial Park Cemetery John Willer John Connor David Fisher Carter Cauthorn 0.H. Lincoln Alvin Beamer Gene Cline Botts Cauthorn

E S Jeter Dies In Monroe City

Monroe City man E S Jeter father of Mrs Maurine Holsheiser of Mexico died at 6 30 am Friday at St Elizabeths Hospital Hannibal. Funeral 10 am Monday at Wilson funeral home Monroe City. Survived by wife and two other daughters Mrs Bill Stamper of Springdale Arkansas and Mrs Helen Osbourn of Hannibal.

Monroe City E. S. Jeter Leo (Maurine) Holsheiser Mexico St. Elizabeth’s Hospital Hannibal Wilson Funeral Home Bill Lou) Stamper Springdale Ark Helen Osbourn

Weather and Local Reports Snapshot

Zone 5 forecast shows mostly cloudy conditions with a snow chance tonight and Sunday highs in the 30s. Missouri river stages listed for several cities, and Audrain Medical Center reports admissions including multiple individuals from various towns. Born to Mr and Mrs David.

Missouri ST. Louis Missouri River Kansas City Boonville Jefferson City Hannibal Cape Girardeau Audrain Medical Center Zake R. Leake Howard George Aliie M. Elkins Donald R. Berger Herbert D. Martin Eugene E. Jaeger Felisha M. Curtis Tony E. Wallace Lorie A. Lierheimer Virgil Thompson Carl L. Willingham Jerome Talken Dessena Graves Marl Morgan Mexico William L

Public Safety Report and Dismissals in The Daily Record

A public safety note lists Steven F. Chapman treated for minor injuries after a Washington Street collision with Arthur Carter. No summons issued. Chapman to Audrain Medical Center for evaluation. Death notices include Wilson Edward Chism and Darold Edward Kirtlink. A dissolution petition is filed in Circuit Court for Mary Esther John and Byron Lynn Jahn, and Atha Mae Eastin and Thomas Eugene Eastin.

Public Safety Steven F. Chapman Jefferson St Audrain Medical Center Washington Street Jackson Street Arthur Carter New Florence Chapman Carter

Nobody Hurt In Fire At Hallsville Home

Fire caused about 2500 damage to a nursing home laundry room in Hallsville but all 20 patients at Arah's Acres were evacuated safely. One firefighter suffered a finger cut and two patients were taken to Columbia hospitals for examination. all were treated and released.

Hallsville Arah Acres Columbia Hospitals

Wallace Launches Fast Rolling Campaign for Governor

In Montgomery Wallace announced his bid for a new four year term as Alabama governor. Wheelchair bound since the 1972 assassination attempt he joked about a fast rolling campaign and stood with leg straps to appear upright. He did not confirm 1976 presidential plans though said Middle America wants representation in the next race.

Montgomery Ala George C. Wallace Alabama Wallace Alabama House of Representatives Middle America

Stock bids and closes on over the counter and NYSE

In OTC trading yesterday A B Chance 10 percent bid 11 asked Commerce Bancshares 23 bid 24 asked Wetterau 17 percent bid 17 percent asked On the NYSE Robbie Brooks closed at 3 down percent 300 shares traded Dresser Industries 52 percent up 1 percent 22 600 Interco 27 up percent 1 400 Kaiser Aluminum 2114 up percent 6 900 Panhandle Eastern Pipeline 33 percent unchanged 4 800 Ralston Purina 40 percent up 4 2 000 US Gypsum common 20 up 4 3 400 US Gypsum preferred 24 percent down percent 4 700

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

Mrs Stella Anscomb Dies at 64 in Edina Missouri

Mrs Stella B Anscomb 64 formerly of Mexico died Thursday at Knox County Nursing Home Edina Missouri after a year long illness Funeral services were set for 2 pm at Foster Funeral Home Kirksville with burial in Townby Cemetery She was born Sept 28 1909 in Kirksville daughter of Andrew and Edna Shoap Pope Her husband Ray Anscomb died last September She is survived by four children Helen Carson Rush Hill Edna Harmon Richland Mary Griggs Mexico and John Claywell Chicago plus a brother Albert Pope Kirksville 23 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren

Stella B. Anscomb Mexico Knox County Edina Foster Funeral Home Kirksville Townby Anscomb Andrew Edna Shoap Pope Ray Anscomb

Fire Damages Fadler Kitchen In Centralia

A Friday morning fire at the David Fadler home in Centralia caused substantial kitchen damage and smoke throughout the house with water damage in the kitchen and dining area. The blaze, believed to start in a kitchen waste can, was discovered when the Fadlers’ young son saw smoke and woke his mother. No injuries were reported. Centralia Fire Department brought the fire under control.

Centralia David Fadler

Also Mentioned on This Page

Herbert Stein Nixon Council of Economic Advisers Liberty Coldwell George Bentley Auxvasse Coldwell Nursing Home Wilson E. Chism Mrs. Kombrink E.S. Jeter the Daily Record A. Medley Michael Shivers Randall W. Walker Dianne Hodges Darrell Newsom William Lierheimer Marvin W. Clark Allen B. Walker Frank L. Farris Herbert Marin William B. Epps Esther Bentley James F. Bunch James B. Gray Henry E. Hoover William H. O'Connor Ronald Wayne Pryor Roy P. Seale Lorie A. Taylor Lillie M. Richards William Robert Young Glen W. Longdon Jr William T. Davis Harry L. Weir Jimmy L. Null Cheryle A. Prior Farber Lecil Ulry Perry Herbert M. Musser Roy L. West Montgomery City Mary Bell LeRoy Stowers Thompso Phillip Fennewald Martinsburg Darold Edward Kirtlink Slater and Fowles Stella Anscomb Fadler Kelly Furniture Tell City Furniture Tall City Dining Room ALL Kelly Roa Mexico, Missouri
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