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Newspaper

Mexico Ledger

Location

Mexico, Missouri, United States of America

Date

Jan 06, 1975

Page

9

Weather roundup with Missouri lake levels and births

Ledgerread forecasts show cloudy periods and a 30 percent rain or snow chance in Missouri with highs in the 40s and 50s and a warm start in Kansas City. Lake level readings list Ot Ozarks and nearby reservoirs over normal, while Audrain Medical Center reports numerous new admissions and several newborns in Mexico and Centralia.

Missouri Kansas City Lake of the Ozarks Pomme de Terre Grand Stockton Bull Shoals Table Rock Beaver

Dismissals Deaths and Public Safety Report Highlights

The Daily Record lists numerous dismissals including Linda Lunceford Helen Bruce and Karen Toul across multiple cities. It notes deaths of May C Potter 87 and Minnie D Moore 87 and covers marriage license applications in Columbia. Public safety reports include a minor traffic collision on Liberty Street and a parking lot substance tampering report.

David C. Love Winifred Eckenberger Woodlawn Liberty Jefferson Ken Moore Audrain Medical Center

Ford Signs 55 MPH Bill and Bigger Trucks

President Ford signed a permanent 55 mile per hour national speed limit and boosted interstate truck weight limits. He also approved 26 other measures and vetoed three, including extensions to environmental, nut import, and fishermen loan bills. The package adds highway funds and keeps a car pooling program for another year while deferring much highway spending into 1975.

Washington Ford Congress

Market rises on Fed rate cut boosts stocks

New York markets moved higher as early buying followed the Federal Reserve's half point discount-rate reduction. The noon Dow rose 3.13 to 697.67 while gainers outpaced decliners 6 to 1 on the NYSE. Ramada Inns fell 44 to 244 amid a large trade, and Amex volume leader Houston Oil & Minerals lost 50 to 25.

NEW Yunn Federal Reserve New York Stock Exchange Fed Wall Street Ramada Inns American Stock Exchange NYSE Houston Oil & Minerals Amex

Mrs Maude Young Dies Rites Tuesday

Mrs. Maude W. Young, 84, of Paris, died Saturday noon at the Allen Nursing Home in Mexico where she had been a patient since December 4. Services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Agnew Funeral Home with burial in Pleasant Hill Cemetery. Visitation is from 3 p.m. Monday until services. She lived in Mexico at 1117 Mansfield for seven years before entering the nursing home. Born August 5, 1890 in Hainois, she was the daughter of George and Mary Bailey Workman. She was reared southwest of Paris. Her husband Leland Ray Young died August 10, 1967. Survived by two sons Ray Young of Mexico and Harry Young of Arizona, 13 grandchildren and four great grandchildren.

Paris Maude W. Young Allen Nursing Home Mexico Agnew Funeral Home Pleasant Hill Cemetery George Mary Bailey Workman Leland Ray Young Ray Young Harry Young Arizona

Deaths Carl Deimeke Dies Rites To Be Tuesday

Martinsburg farmer Carl A. Deimeke 59 died Saturday night of heart disease at his home Rte 1 He was a church and civic leader and a candidate for eastern district judge last summer Visitation is after 3 p m today at Myers Funeral Home Wellsville Rosary at 7:30 tonight Funeral at 10 a m Tuesday at St Josephs Catholic Church with burial in St Josephs Cemetery He was born Oct 15 1915 and survived by his wife Thecla Fennewald of Martinsburg plus a brother three sisters and a half brother He served in World War II overseas with the Air Force and was active in local organizations and community affairs.

Martinsburg Carl A. Deimeke Rte. 1 St. Joseph’s Catholic Church Hev Leo Stamm St. Joseph's Myers Funeral Home Wellsville Deimeke Joseph J Catherine Buescher Deimeke Thecla Fennewald Audrain County Democratic Club Audrain County Heart Fund Board of Directors St. Joseph’s Church Knights of Columbus American Legion Raymond Deimeke Leona Robinson Mexico William Schwartze Syl Borgmeyer Leo Deimeke

Miss Minnie Moore Dies at 87 in Vandalia

Miss Minnie Moore 87 of Vandalia died at Audrain Medical Center. Funeral at Waters Funeral Home Tuesday at 2:30 p.m. with Rev. Noel Edwards officiating. Burial in Vandalia. Born March 14 1887 to James K and Laura Gentle Moore. Survived by sister Mrs Nell Kaylor of Vandalia and several nieces and nephews including Mr and Mrs Glenn Ankcorn of Chicago Illinois.

Vandalia Minnie Moore Audrain Medical Center Waters Funeral Noel Edwards First Baptist Church of James K Laura Gentle Moore Nell Kaylor Glenn Ankcorn Chicago, Ill

Mrs Wilson Potter Rites At Mt Olivet

Mrs Wilson Potter seventy five seventy? actually eighty seven died at Audrain Medical Center. She had resided at Coldwell Nursing Home since 1974. Services held Mt Olivet Presbyterian Vandalia at 2 pm Tuesday with burial in Mount Olivet Cemetery. Born October 6 1887 daughter of William and Mary Frisbie Barney she married Wilson Potter who preceded her in death. Survived by son Calvin Potter of Laddonia two grandchildren six great grandchildren one sister and several nieces and nephews.

Vandalia Wilson Potter Audrain Medical Center Coldwell Nursing Home Mount Olivet Presbyterian Church Mount Olivet Cemetery May Catherine Barney William Mary Frisbie Barney Calvin Potter Laddonia

C Albert Hoppin Jr Dies at St Louis

Funeral services were held in St. Louis for C Albert Hoppin Jr 63 former vice president of the Grove Co He died December 26 of cancer at his Chesterfield home He worked twenty years for the Grove firm makers of children s sports wear His wife Emily Carter of Mexico survives She is daughter of the late Edward H Carter and Emma Nelson Carter and sister of Nelson Edward H Jr and Elisha Carter

St. Louis C. Albert Hoppin Jr The Grove Co Hoppin Chesterfield Grove Firm Emily Carter Mexico Edward H Emma Nelson Carter Nelson Edward H. Jr Elisha Carter

Heavy Fight Through Fifth Day At Phuoc Binh City

AP dispatch reports South Vietnamese defenders enduring a heavy North Vietnamese mortar barrage as tanks push toward Phuoc Binh, two miles north of Saigon. In Cambodia, Khmer Rouge and government forces clash near Phnom Penh with rockets and armored units shaping a dry season offensive.

Satgon South Vietnam Phuoc Binh Cambodia Mekong Phnom Penh Phu Lam International Communications Center Saigon

Ashcroft Named Asst Atty General

Jefferson City Missouri AP. Outgoing state auditor John Ashcroft was named assistant attorney general to represent the Department of Revenue in non tax collection matters. Gov. Bond and Atty. Gen. Danforth announced the move ending speculation he would join the AG's office after January 3.

Jefferson City John Ashcroft State Department of Revenue Atty John C. Danforth Ashcroft Springfield Christopher 5. Bond Bond Missouri George Lehr Jackson County Lehr Dwight Fine Fine

Butch Jones Receives National All American Recognition

The son of E. Murray Jones and Betty Lou Jones of Springfield is James Russell Butch Jones. A Springfield Hillcrest tight end, he will graduate this year and has multiple college offers. His mother's cousin confirms the honor and future options.

E. Murray Jones Betty Lou Jones Springfield James Russell Butch) Jones Springfield Hillcrest Ward Irvin Mexico Butch Russell Jones Moberly Jones

Water main burst disrupts service at Promenade and Olive

A six inch water main burst last night near Promenade and Olive streets, cutting flow and lowering pressure. Repairs began, service restored by 9 am. Crews planned to re shut the main to insert sleeves, with a leaking Clark and Promenade valve to be replaced. Local Missouri Cities Water Co. manager Orville Willis provided details.

Promenade Olive Streets Orville Willis Missouri Cities Water Co Clark and Promenade Water Company Willis

Notable Local Woman Named for Outstanding Young Woman

The article notes a woman, wife in Fenlon and Fenlon law firm, with a daughter and an infant son, being entered by the Mexico Jaycee Wives in the 1975 Outstanding Young Woman of Missouri competition.

Fenlon and Fenlon Mexico

Assessor Group Seeks Halt to 33 1-3 Percent Tax Increase

State assessors association backs two bills to cut the 33 1-3 percent levy to 30 percent and urges public support in the General Assembly. They ask Governor Bond to consider executive action to delay or stop the rise, noting some assessors oppose the increase while the Tax Commission can impose a countywide boost for noncompliance.

State Association House Phil Snowden Senate William B. Waters State Assessors Association General Assembly Bond Neill State Tax Commission

U S Government Opens Gold Bid Auction for 2 Million Ounces

The Treasury conducted a bid auction for two million ounces of gold to curb imports. Early bids ranged from 45.10 to 188 dollars per ounce for 400 ounce bars, with buyers including Austern & Paul New York and Vito G. De Marino San Diego. Most offers clustered 150 to 165 dollars per ounce. The sale, valued around 350 million at 175 an ounce, aims to protect the U S trade balance amid a trade deficit and post suggests rate changes in gold ownership.

Washington Austern & Paul New York Vito G. de Marino San Diego Calif Leslie E. Ellisson Wayne N.J George Jamieson Jamieson U.S Treasury Department Treasury

Ford orders CIA probe to focus on domestic activities

President Ford backs a commission limited to CIA actions inside the United States. He lauds CIA successes but urges that intelligence work respect democratic freedoms. The panel will meet this week, organize, and hire staff as it begins its inquiry.

CIA Torest Nessen Lermnitzer Joint Chiefs of Staff Commission Ford United States Republic Investigative Commission White House

Legislative Emergency Provisions Advance Amid Uncertainty

Legislators weigh a two thirds majority in both houses to approve an emergency provision. House Minority Leader Robert Snyder foresees a better than 50-50 chance of passage, while Speaker Pro Tem Rich ard DeCoster notes commitment on key votes will decide fate. Uncommitted members may swing outcome as negotiations continue.

House Robert Snyder R-Kirkwood GOP Bond Richard DeCoster D-Canton DeCoster

London Gold Holds Steady Before Washington Auction

Gold prices on the London and Zurich markets were steady ahead of the American bullion auction in Washington. London dealers fixed at 173.50 per ounce, down from Fridays 174.25 but up from this morning, while Zurich closed at 174, above Friday’s close and the day’s low. Also, Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Williams Jr. welcomed a daughter in Peoria weighing seven pounds, with grandparents listed.

Missouri Livestock Market Center Dept. of Agr MNS Roger Parker National Stockyards Choice Chicago Chicago Board of Trade Chicago — Board of Trade London Zurich Washington Williamses Raymond Williams Jr Peoria Herbert F. Jackson Trinity St Raymond Williams W. Maple St Jackson

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