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Newspaper

Mexico Ledger

Location

Mexico, Missouri, United States of America

Date

Jan 19, 1971

Page

8

Weather forecast and river stages for Missouri region

Official 7 00 a m readings show last 24 hours highs 23 lows 3 with a 7 a m reading of 3. Forecasts call for continued cold tonight with lows around 10 and sun and warmer conditions Wednesday in the 20s. Missouri outlook extends through Thursday to near 40 north and 603 south with Friday showers possible and Saturday rain or snow north and rain south. River stages listed for Kansas City Boonville Jefferson City Hermann St Louis and Cape Girardeau with readings ranging from 10 to 101 and marked as D or U.

Missouri ST. Louis Kansas City Boonville Jefferson City

Hospital Admissions and Discharges List Dense With Names

Officials at Audrain Medical Center reported admissions and dismissals including Lottie Barrow Julia Ann Tomlinson Alva Benskin Russell Wilkes Lovie Britt Winston Miller Bill Hodson William Seils Bryan Martin Scott Gee Junatita Britt Kevin Claus Rose M Gifford Russell Weiss Orville Oden Leon Spires Ione Benn Eddie Timmerberg Lena Hall Ginger Patton Harold Smith Roy Beasley Deanna Cheney Howard Russell Stella Dungan Wilmer Hanson and others in multiple towns. Dismissed include James Mundy Roland Frey Emma Huttsell and more.

Audrain Medical Center Lottie E. Barrow Julia Ann Tomlinson Alva A. Benskin Russell Wilkes Lovie Britt Winston D. Miller Bill Hodson William B. Seils Bryan E. Martin Scott Gee Junatita A. Britt Kevin Claus Mexico Rose M. Gifford Thompson Russell Weiss Orville Oden Wellsville Leon Spires Ione M. Benn Vandalia Eddie S. Timmerberg New Florence Jordan B. Arrfett Montgomery City Lena Hall Ginger Patton Harold F. Smith Roy Beasley Centralia Deanna Cheney Farer Howard C. Russell Clark Stella Dungan Auxgasse Wilmer Hanson Laddonia James Mundy Roland Frey Emma Huttsell Fred Littrell Tony Overcash James Sires Mattie Pate Odin Williams James Fishburn Fary W. Smith Kingdom City Billie Joe Gaw Farber

Marriage Licenses Issued in Multiple Localities

Charles Francis Turpin of Mexico weds Carolyn Yvonne Wasson of Mexico. John Robert Dunkle of Mexico marries Betty Ann Smith of Mexico. Dewey Eugene Lierly of Hull Michigan weds Margaret Jo Carr of Farber. Al Fulton and Lemuel E. Horton of Fulton wed Reba Jean Ridgeway of Mexico.

Charles Francis Turpin Mexico Carolyn Yvonne Wasson John Robert Dunkle Betty Ann Smith Dewey Eugene Lierly Hull Margaret Jo Carr Farber al Fulton Lemuel E. Horton Fulton Reba Jean Ridgeway

Police Reports and Court Actions From Local Magistrate and Circuit Courts

Police report shows theft of front pump components at Western Discount Store and rear window damage to a car on Maple Street. Magistrate Court fined several individuals for driving while intoxicated minor liquor offenses and careless driving. some cases dismissed. Circuit Court sentenced Carl Allen Roberts to six months for stealing. others fined for careless driving and intoxicated driving. two counts dismissed. Probate Court lists estate inventory for Pearl Woodard and Henry Jennings with real estate as none and substantial personal property.

Larry Clayton Western Discount Western and Monroe Sts Larry Lowry W. Maple St Lowry James Maurice Day Dwane Eric Haislip Edward Brent Myers Howard Kent Myers Darrell Edward Sims Paul Dean Lewis Kenneth Lindel Eisel James Francis Shanks Herbert Irving Britt Carl Allen Roberts Richard Dean James George Wallace Flack Charles E. Barkwell Pearl C. Woodard Glenn D. Houchins Henry Albert Jennings Dulcie Ann Xendine

Missouri Market Summary Hogs and Cattle Prices

Market reports from Missouri Livestock Market Center and National Stockyards show steady to higher hogs with 1 2 210-230 lb at 17.00 and 200-280 lb ranges 15.00-16.60, sows up 25 cents. Cattle feeder classes firm to higher, feeder steers 30.50-34.00, steer calves 34.00-37.50, heifer calves 30.00-33.40, stock cows 20.00-25.00 per cwt, slaughter cows 17.50-19.00. In Chicago and national notes, grain futures weak to varied with soybeans irregular. National cattle and hog quotes show steady to higher tendencies in several weight classes.

Missouri Livestock Market Center Dept. OF AG Chicago (Ap Chicago USDA Ewes

Market Nosedive Fails To Rally In Moderate Trading

New York stocks drifted lower in a lackluster session as profit taking loomed. The Dow lingered at 647.62, down 0.20, with dispersion among sectors as airlines and metals led gains while steels and aircraft lagged. An AP 60-stock index edged up 0.5 to 297.5 amid mixed volume and a block of Enveneco A warrants trading at 84.

A. B. Change Co Commerce Bancshares Wetterau New York Stock Exchange Bobbie Brooks Dresser Industries Interco Kaiser Aluminum Panhandle Eastern Pipeline Ralston Purina U.S Associated Press Enneco

First Jury Trial Of Term Opens

The December term of Audrain Circuit Court began with the first jury trial of the term for Fred J. Turner charged with driving while intoxicated. Jurors include Joe Becker, Mrs. Byrnes Hawthorne, Albert Phillips, Andrew Johnson, Mrs. Robert Bachmann, Mrs. John Clark, Vernon Dale Bailey, Jim Deardorff, John Schrier, C. C. Rutter, Elmer Kollman and Raymond Smiley.

Audrain Fred J. Turner Joe Becker Byrnes Hawthorne Albert Phillips Andrew Johnson Robert Bachmann John Clark Vernon Dale Bailey Jim Deardorff John Schrier C. C. Rutter Elmer Kollman Raymond Smiley

Beatles May Be Broken in Tax and Partnership Fight

London AP Paul McCartney opens legal bid to dissolve the Beatles partnership seeking a receiver to audit books. McCartney alleges four years of denied accounts and warns the group may lack funds to cover income tax and surtax liabilities. Defendants include Lennon Harrison Starr and Apple Corps. manager Allen Klein targeted.

London Paul McCartney David Hirst High Court McCartney Hirst John Lennon George Harrison Ringo Starr Apple Corps Ltd Beatles’ Company Allan Klein Apple Corps

Hero Fire Rescuer Saves Three Women in South St Louis Fire

Vietnam veteran Joseph C. Schierhold of Bel Ridge on a service call helped three women escape a south side apartment fire in St Louis. He broke a screen to reach Mrs. Joyce Halik 50 on the first floor and, with two bystanders, climbed a ladder to evacuate Mrs. Bess Jenkins 81 and Jeanette Ryan 2 from the smoke filled second floor. Fire officials praised his presence of mind and swift action likely preventing tragedy.

ST. Louis South Side Joseph C. Schierhold Bel Ridge Auto Glass Company Schierhold Joyce Halik Bess Jenkins Jeanette Ryan

Vietnamese Marines Airlifted Toward Cambodian Front

Vietnamese marines and artillery were airlifted to the Kompong Seila garrison near the Cambodian frontier to restart a road clearing push. U S Cobra gunships and A37s bombed the pass while Cambodian forces at the north end awaited a southern advance. A reconnaissance raid led by Lt Gen Do Cao Tri captured 30 enemy soldiers near Mimot, with no American prisoners found.

Namese Kompong Seila Jensen PichNil Pass Severt Saigonap Do Cao Tri South Vietnam Minnot Mimot Saigon Cambodia U.S Son Tay Hanoi North Vietnam

Jobless Pay Up 30 Percent in Missouri

Jefferson City AP reports adverse conditions and seasonal layoffs lifted unemployment benefit payments in Missouri by nearly 30 percent from November to December. The surge reflects broader economic pressures and ongoing job losses across sectors.

Jefferson City Missouri

House Names Carl Albert As Speaker

The Democratic caucus nominated Rep. Carl Albert of Oklahoma for speaker by a 220 to 20 vote, clearing the way for his election when Congress opens. Rep. Olin Teague of Texas was chosen caucus chairman, defeating Rep. Dan Rostenkowski 155 to 91.

William F. Arbogast Associated Press Washington( AP House Rep Carl Albert Oklahoma Congress Albert John Conyers Michigan Mississippi Olin E. Teague Texas Teague Dan Rostenkowski Illinois

NY Police Vote to Go Back to Work

New York patrolmen voted to resume patrol duty during the afternoon, ending a six day work action. The 225 to 113 tally followed a stormy Patrolman’s Benevolent Association meeting as officers returned in small numbers. A prior secret poll suggested 87 percent favored returning, with assurances courts would not invoke the Taylor law. Police Commissioner Murphy warned of possible National Guard help.

New York Patrolman’s Benevolent Association Men In Blue PBA Edward J. Kiernan Patrick ¥. Murphy National Guard

HEW Plans Welfare Aid Cut For Two States

Washington AP report says the Department of Health, Education and Welfare will terminate major portions of AFDC matching aid to Indiana and Nebraska effective April 1 for violating federal public assistance rules. Indiana loses 39 million and Nebraska 15 million annually, affecting about 132,900 welfare recipients. Twiname predicted state legislatures would pass compliant laws before the deadline.

Washington Department of Health, Education and Welfare Indiana Nebraska AFDC California Ronald Reaga Twiname

Computer Institute trains teachers at Missouri Columbia

Thirty experienced high school mathematics teachers will be offered training in computer use in an institute to be conducted June 14 to August 6 at the University of Missouri Columbia.

Computer Institute Columbia University of Missouri Columbia

Bill would limit lawmaker mileage trips per week

JEFFERSON CITY AP A House bill introduced by Rep Richard Decoster aims to cap legislator mileage charges limiting trips to one round trip per week while current law allows two trips a month. The measure responds to a constitutional amendment requiring annual sessions but no mileage cap.

Jefferson Clry Richard J. Decoster Canton Decoster Jefferson City

Giants Oil Slick Cleanup Swamps San Francisco Bay

Cleanup crews worked around the clock as a massive oil spill from two tankers spread at least a dozen miles across San Francisco Bay. Officials said weather helped, with 500,000 to 1.9 million gallons released. No injuries reported. wildlife affected included waterfowl and seals.

San Francisco San Francisco Bay Coast Guard Oregon Standard

Fritz the Rabbit Thinks He's Dog in Twin Cities Tale

ST PAUL Minn AP Fritz a giant New Zealand white rabbit acts like a dog rather than a rabbit. He demands to be tied in front of a trailer to watch passersby and cars and kicks the trailer when tethered behind the mobile home. Fritz gets along with the Kochs dogs but prefers rat food.

St, Paul, Minn Fritz Arne Koch Cathy Koch Tramp Bambi

Market YESTERDAY'S CASH GRAIN SUMMARY

Soybeans price at 2.96 dollars per bushel Hard Wheat 1.46 Soft Wheat 1.46 Corn 1.50 Milo 2.30 per bushel closing values from yesterday's market report.

Tate Jury Hears Beatles Music In Tate Murder Trial

In Los Angeles the Tate murder trial enters its third full day of deliberations as jurors request to hear the Beatles album reportedly linked to Charles Manson. Witnesses tie songs such as Helter Skelter Piggies Blackbird and Revolution 9 to Manson and his followers urging a race war. A record player was brought into the courtroom for the session. The judge denied a night visit to the crime scenes despite defense requests to reopen the case.

Los Angeles Sharon Tate Charles Manson Manson Charles Older Miss Tate Benedict Canyon Leno Rosemary la Bianca

Cold May Cut Power In New York

New York state faced the risk of renewed electric power cutbacks as frigid weather continued. Consolidated Edison sought to conserve voltage reserves after a 5 percent statewide reduction Monday, triggered by high heating demand and two large plants out of service reducing generation to about 80 percent.

New York New York State Consolidated Edison Co Con Ed New York City

Halts Aid To Ecuador After Vessel Seizures

The State Department imposed military aid restrictions on Ecuador and reviewed $25.5 million in earmarked foreign assistance after American vessels seized by Ecuador rose to 11 unofficially. Ambassador Mantilla was summoned and told of a 12 month ban on aircraft sales and ship repair credits.

Washington State Department Ecuador Robert J. McCloskey William P. Rogers Carlos Mantilla United States McCloskey Rogers Mantilla

Italian Designs Show More Skin

Rome AP reports that spring and summer fashion from Italian designers reveals more skin than ever. Ankle length coats vanish, with dresses from Capucci showing sides to the waistline and outfits from Galitzine Sarli and Caroga featuring transparent chiffons and muslins. Some see-through designs are praised as elegant, others less so.

Rome Capucci Galitzine Sarli Caroga

Lithuanian Hijacker Sentenced to Death in Vilnius Case

A Vilnius court handed Vitautas Simpkaitis and his pregnant wife Grazhina Muskute the death and three years labor respectively after a ten day trial for attempting to hijack a Soviet Airliner en route from Vilnius to Sweden. The hijack occurred over the Baltic while the ship was in flight. the navigator subdued the couple. If carried out, it would be the first death sentence for hijack attempts.

Moscow Vilnius Lithuania Sweden Vitautas Simokaitis Grazhina Muskute Baltic Sea Palanga Simpkaitis Soviet Union Israel Leningrad Supreme Court of Russian Republic Supreme Court of the Lithuanian Republic Simokaitis

Tax Men Get Powell's Books Tax Men Get Powell's Books

The executor of former Illinois secretary of state Paul Powell turned over his late records to the IRS after an administrative summons. Chancellor John Rendleman delivered the documents at East St Louis federal offices as investigators probe $800,000 in cash found among Powell’s possessions.

East St, Louis Federal Building The TRS Powell

Nixon to Halt Cross-Florida Barge Canal Work

An aide to Sen. Edward J. Gurney says President Nixon will announce a halt in further construction of the cross Florida barge canal. The move aims to prevent potential serious environmental damage along the canal route.

Washington Nixon Edward J. Gurney R-Fla

Highway Plans Continue From Page One

Coatsworth reports on highway plans with four lane pavements to be built as limited access in parts and at grade crossings in others. Asphaltic or Portland concrete options are favored by the department with ample contractors ready to work.

Coatsworth

Judgment faults by state park board in Babler actions

A special commission faulted the State Park Board for errors of judgment in land deals near Babler State Park in St. Louis County. It found no surreptitious deals in Dolan’s appraisal firm, noted Dolan was underpaid, and criticized the board for not obtaining attorney general approval before Walsh’s real estate work. The panel commended the Globe-Democrat for exposing the issue but said coverage was sensationalized.

Jefferson City State Park Board Babler State Park St. Louis County William W. Dolan Dolan St. Louis Park Board Eugene P. Walsh Babler Walsh Hearnes Special Commission St. Louis Globe-Democrat John H. Poelker Harold E. Thayer Mallinckrodt Chemical Co Harry F. Harrington Boatmen's National Bank Howard S Levie

Sheriff Denies Wide Gambling in Pulaski County

Pulaski County Sheriff Dorsey Rayl challenged a Missouri Task Force on Organized Crime report claiming widespread gambling. He said locals note prostitution issues but deny knowledge of gambling houses or large scale gambling, expressing doubt about outsiders’ grasp of the problem.

Waynesville Dorsey Rayl Pulaski County Missouri Task Force Rayl Kyiv Springfield Ray Task Force On Organized Crime

Folk Singer Glenn Yarbrough Quits to Sail World

Folk singer Glenn Yarbrough announced he will quit show business to sail around the world and later open a school for underprivileged children. The Limeliters star, 40, cited dislike of agencies and managers as a reason and said the voyage would cover Mexico, Hawaii, Tahiti, New Zealand, South Africa, the Greek Islands, and Europe before returning to California.

Falis Glenn Yarbrough Yarbrough Limeliters

Missouri Democrats set 48th Jackson Day banquet in Springfield

The Missouri Democrats will hold their 48th annual Jackson Day banquet on April 3 in Springfield. Jackson Day Chairman Andy Dalton says the banquet speaker will be announced later.

Springfield Missouri Andy Dalton

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