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Newspaper
Mexico Ledger
Location
Mexico, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Feb 28, 1974
Page
9
Weather data covers highs and lows from the past 24 hours with a forecast for zone 5 and Missouri region showing cooler conditions and sunshine. Public safety notes report a parking lot accident with minor damage, and sheriff's investigators pursue theft of tools from a Missouri Power and Light substation in Mexico.
Two Powers Constructors and Missouri Power and Light Co. buildings were entered, about 200 pounds of copper scraps lost, one entry via padlock and possibly a key for the other. Loss estimated $500 to $750. Reports from local courts note probate inventory valued at personal property $4,034.02 and real estate $500 for Walter T. Hodgson, plus multiple driving while intoxicated verdicts and fines across city court.
C. E. "Cliff" Talmage of Ballwin becomes the third candidate to file for the US Senate seat held by Sen. Thomas F. Eagleton. Talmage runs as an independent alongside Lee C. Sutton of Columbia and Gregory Hansman of Key City from the Democratic and Republican parties respectively.
The MRI report outlines forming an Audrain County wide development group, funded by grants, drawing membership from across the region. It would focus on land use economic diversification Cannon Dam and Reservoir and the central business district with staff from existing organizations and structured decision processes.
The noon Dow Jones average fell 6.18 to 857.24 as traders booked profits after a two week rally. Gainers led losers 3 to 2 on light New York Stock Exchange trading. analysts noted a pullback after a steady rise since February 11.
In San Francisco an AP report notes free groceries distributed at 10 Bay Area sites to 20 000 to 24 000 people as a hostage protest demand tied to Patricia Hearst. Organizers say sacks will include two chickens fruit vegetables and canned foods with no questions asked. Weather may affect turnout as rain looms under gray skies.
In 1975 76 about 40 of Missouri s 570 districts would lose aid under a new formula while most gain. The bill caps year to year aid losses at 10 percent. A separate measure would give the Public Service Commission power to divide rural electric cooperative service areas, with opposition in the House to extending PSC control to set rates. Existing lines before March 31 would stay unchanged. A substitute would grant sweeping PSC jurisdiction over cooperatives currently unregulated by the state. A correction notes an error in the Feb 27 Super X act story about a vaporizer model.
Clifford Lee Winscott 70 of Centralia died at 3 p m Wednesday at Audrain Medical Center after an extended illness Funeral services are 1 p m Saturday at Meador and Son Funeral Chapel Centralia with Rev Joe Acuff officiating Burial will be in Glendale Memorial Gardens Cemetery Born August 2 1903 in Saline County he was the son of Silas and Minnie Bowne Winscott He married Alma Portwood on April 27 1921 who died March 27 1967 He was a retired farmer Survived by a son Charles Winscott Centralia a daughter Opal Mills Centralia Twelve grandchildren and four great grandchildren Visitation after 7 p m tonight at the funeral home until time for the service
Funeral services for Mrs. John Trindle of Mexico were held this afternoon at Arnold funeral home with Don Wortman of the Kentucky Road Christian Church officiating. Burial followed in the Olivett Christian Church Cemetery in Center. Mrs. John Willer was organist. Pallbearers were D. R. Carter, David Carter, Larry Carter, Billy Smith, Ed Johnson and John Johnson.
The article notes measures to ease air standards for coal plants and possible auto exhaust delays, plus a $500 million increase in unemployment benefits for workers hit by shortages. California counties plan optional odd-even gasoline rationing. Coal miners in West Virginia and Virginia report reduced shifts due to gas access, with Kentucky easing by gas deliveries. New Jersey Governor Byrne says the crisis continues. Connecticut trucker activism targets oil companies and fuel pricing, while mass transit incentives rise. A service-disruption strike affects fueling routes in Utah, Idaho, and southeastern Washington. A correction follows for Hoffmans IGA ad signage.
Yale University placed four sophomores on disciplinary probation through the spring semester after four students ran naked down a New Haven street in a streaking display. The executive committee called the act thoughtless but not intended to offend, while noting public protest against elitism and insensitivity.
Van Botkins of Route 3 Mexico returns home as champion of another tractor pull. He took first in the 15,000 pound class with a John Deere 4430 at the American Royal building in Kansas City during the Western Farm Show event. Mike Brooks of Mexico placed fourth in the 12,000 pound class with a John Deere 4320, and David Williams of Centralia won the 9,000 pound class with a John Deere 4010.
Emperor Haile Selassie announced Endalkachew Makonnen as prime minister as he granted broad pay raises to soldiers to quell a three day nonviolent mutiny. Base pay for privates rises to 56 dollars a month, with ceilings up to 75 dollars and proportional increases for ranks above. Rebels had demanded 75 dollars. Skirmishes were reported near the Ogaden border with Somalia as mutineers seized buildings in Asmara and Massawa, northern Ethiopia.
Michael Garrett suspended the Blue Room's state liquor license after its closure. Operators David I and Virginia D. Dickerson admitted operating a disorderly place and allowing gambling during a Jefferson City hearing. The 45 day suspension takes effect Monday, though the tavern’s city license expired in November and was not renewed.
County Clerk Glenn M. Barnes reports his office has converted 5,000 stamped envelopes into 10 centers by affixing 2 cent stamps. He foresees needing 3,000 more stamped envelopes with added postage but will monitor costs and supply, awaiting price changes before proceeding.
MHS News reports the Student Council will conduct a door to door light bulb sale this evening. Masters will gather at 7 p.m. in the school office to pick up and distribute orders. Regular six bulb packages cost 2.50. 100 and 150 watt three way bulbs are 0.90 each. Josten Company representatives met with seniors to discuss purchases of commencement announcements personal cards memory books and thank you notes. They will return next Wednesday to take orders for announcements cards and keys and bring memory book samples priced at 2.70 with payments possible tomorrow or Monday during lunch. Senior class officers will collect memory book payments in the cafeteria.
Audrain County Farm Bureau will host its spring banquet Friday March 22 at 6 30 p m in the Knights of Columbus Hall. Featured speaker Roger Holirah The Country Colonel convention and banquet speaker and humorist from St Charles will headline. Tickets are 3 50 each and may be bought at the Farm Bureau office with reservations due by March 4.
In the Canary Islands reports of a missing American balloonist Thomas Gatch Jr drew weather balloon or optical illusion explanations from Spanish agencies. No sighting was confirmed and the search continued with no update on his whereabouts.
William Faulkner and Sherwood Anderson once visited the Morning Call in the French Market. The era of cafe au lait and chicory coffee ends as Al Jurisich packs up marble counters and urns. A $70,000 assessment forces relocation to Metairie in Fat City as renovation and parking removal reshape the Market.
Washington AP Democrats open two days of meetings to shape 1976 convention delegate selection rules and the powers of the Compliance Review Commission. Fights loom over proportional representation and the commission expansion as reform and regular factions debate the Mikulski crafted plan.
Representative Osbourn and fellow sponsor Blackwell introduced a resolution to form a 10 member joint House Senate committee to study the economic and environmental effects of a proposed cradle to grave hog farm near Kahoka Missouri. Construction is planned to start April first with hogs arriving in May.
AP reports a gunman robbed a West Side drugstore taking $200 in drugs but leaving $100 behind for Carl Leibowitz a 49 year old mis. He told police the thief later demanded the drugs and offered the money again but Leibowitz refused to take it. The man then left the cash on a counter before fleeing.
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