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Newspaper

Mexico Ledger

Location

Mexico, Missouri, United States of America

Date

Jan 27, 1973

Page

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Weather and public safety notes from Missouri county

Readings show 7:00 a m temperatures with highs in the 30s and 50s, precipitation 03 inches to date, and a forecast of rain turning to snow then colder. Public notices include accident report, magistrate court actions, and a list of hospital admissions and discharges. Authorities warn of snow accumulation in the northwest, with a colder Sunday. extended outlook through Wednesday shows warming later in the week.

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Repairman's Shoes Launch Block Party

In St Louis AP report, Stephen Causey owner of Rainbow Shoe Repair allowed a man to leave 1000 shoes outside his shop. A crowd rifled the footwear for hours, some frustration noted as people searched for finds and mates amid the unboxed shoes. No theft noted by police.

ST. Louis Stephen Causey Rainbow Show Repair Causey

Duncan Named To State Highway Commission Seat

Gov. Christopher Bond announced the appointment of Daniel Duncan of St. Joseph to the Missouri State Highway Commission. Duncan, a Democrat, will fill the unexpired term of Jack Stapleton who resigned as commission chairman. Stapleton’s term would run until December 31.

Jefferson City Christopher S. Bond Daniel Duncan St. Joseph Jack Stapleton Stapleton Commission

Moyers Exits Georgetown Hospital After Chest Pain

Moyers, long-time LBJ press secretary and advisor, has been discharged from Georgetown University Hospital. Hospital spokesman says he is feeling much better. physician diagnoses his ailment as Tietze’s syndrome, an inflammation of chest cartilage.

Washington (Ap Bill D. Moyers Lyndon B. Johnson Georgetown University Hospital Moyers Tietze's

Edward G Robinson Dies At 79 In Hollywood

Hollywood mourns Edward G Robinson a 79 year old actor famed for mobster roles and art collecting. He died Friday of cancer at Mt Sinai Hospital with wife Jane present. Funeral Sunday at Temple Israel, burial in New York. Charlton Heston to deliver the eulogy.

Hollywood Edward G. Robinson Mt. Sinai Hospital Jane Temple Israel New York Charlton Heston Robinson American Academy of Dramatics Arts Columbia University New York City College Kid Galahad Tampico the Stranger Gladys Lloyd Edward G Manny” Robinson Jr Jane Adler

Famed Actor J. Carrol Naish Dies At 76

Los Angeles actor J. Carrol Naish dies at 76 in Scripps Memorial Hospital in La Jolla after years with emphysema. A native of New York, Naish appeared in over 250 films and TV, earning two Oscar nominations for Sahara and Medal for Benny, while famed for roles across many dialects and the character Life with Luigi.

Actor J. Carrol Naish Naish Anthony Adverse Rio Benny

Stock market roundups from over the counter and NYSE trading

Over the counter bids and asks include A B Chance 2254 bid 23% asked Commerce Bancshares 62 bid 63 Wetterau 27 bid 274. NYSE listings show Robbie Brooks at 8% up 4 5000 shares traded Dresser Industries 48 down 4 18700 Interea 50% down Kaiser Aluminum 16% down Panhandle Eastern Pipeline 42% unchanged 70500 Ralston Purina 43% unchanged 4600 US Gypsum common 25% up 4 25100 US Gypsum preferred 29% down 4g 1100 Wal Mart 31% down Yq 2200.

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

Price Lid On Food But Not On Drugs

Washington AP reports the Cost of Living Council defines food under Phase 3 wage price controls, exempting alcoholic beverages tobacco and drugs. Mandatory controls cover firms with at least 20 percent or 50 million in annual food revenue, with specifics on large restaurants and vending operators and processing stage rules for items eaten by humans or beasts.

Washington Cost of Living Council Council

Mrs DeHart’s Sister Dies On Visit Here

Mrs Helen Marie Allen 62 of Branson died unexpectedly at 7 15 a m today at the home of her sister Mrs Lewis DeHart Mexico Route 5 where she was visiting Cause heart condition Born July 20 1910 She was married to Eska Allen who died in 1964 Surviving are two children Mrs Glen Johnson Grandview and Don Bob Allen Chico Calif a brother Ben H Vaughn Branson and three sisters Mrs Howard Holmes Mrs Dan Theurer and Mrs Kim Bane all of Branson Also two grandchildren and four great grandchildren Funeral arrangements in Branson with body to be taken to Whelchel funeral home from Arnold funeral home here

Helen Marie Allen Branson Lewis DeHart Mexico Route 5 Whelchel Arnold Allen Eska Allen DeHart Glen Johnson Grandview Don Bob Allen Chico Calif Ben H. Vaughn Howard Holmes Dan Theurer Kim Bane

Hostages Free After Chase Across Illinois

Three hostages including a state policeman and the Ashley police chief were released unharmed after a statewide chase across Southern Illinois. A man was arrested at the roadblock and three others fled in a second stolen car while a tire was shot out. Mitchell described being held in the trunk of his squad car before rescue at a roadblock near St Libory. one suspect identified as Thomas Locke fled in a green 1973 Pinto wagon.

ST. Libory, Ill Ashley Ill North Carolina Schrader Raymond Mitchell Melvin Bielong Jr Mitchell Associated Press du Quoin Thomas Locke St. Charles Mo Clinton County Albers Iil New Baden St. Libory

Crockett Funeral Service Today at 2 P.M.

Funeral services for Carter Crockett will be at 2 p.m. today at Arnold funeral home conducted by Rev. Larry Etherton pastor of Union Baptist Church. Burial will be in the church cemetery with Organ music by Mrs. John W. Willer. Active pallbearers are Kenneth Walker Harold Beamer Harrison Walker Jerry Crockett Carroll Love and Lawrence Love. Honorary pallbearers are Ewell Rudd Francis Walker Thomas Roberts James Woolfolk Dean Brentlinger and David Crockett.

Carter Crockett Arnold Funeral Home Larry Etherton Union Baptist Church Church John W. Willer Kenneth Walker Farber Harold Beamer Harrison Walker Jerry Crockett Carroll Love Lawrence Love Ewell Rudd Auxvasse Francis Walker Thomas Roberts James Woolfolk Dean Brentlinger David Crockett

Practical Parenting Is New Adult Course

Mexico Evening School offers Practical Parenting as one of 27 classes at Mexico High School on Monday Feb 5 at 7 pm. The 12 week adult education course, taught by Tom Wells and Ray Morgan of East Missouri Mental Health Association, aims to reduce family conflicts and improve parent child communication with a $10 fee plus $1 book.

Mexico Evening School Mexico High School Tom Wells Ray Morgan The East Missouri Mental Health Association

Oleo Heir Michael Brody Jr Shoots Self After Grand Giveaway

Kingston New York AP report says Michael James Brody Jr 24 shot himself at his father in law's home in Shokan after a 1970 vow to give away 26 million dollars sparked a nationwide frenzy. Brody previously lured hundreds to a Searsdale mansion writing thousands in uncashed checks before the tide of events dwindled.

Kingston N.Y Michael James Brody Jr Searsdale Brody Robert Dubois Here Shokan Ulster County Sheriff's Office Jamaica Renee California

Actors Are Heroes For Real

In San Francisco two Streets of San Francisco stars Mike Douglas and Kenneth Swor earned Red Cross Certificates of Merit for rescuing stunt man Dick Butler from the bay. They swam fully clothed in chilly water after Butler was struck by a passing boat, preserving his life with quick action.

San Francisco American Red Cross Red Cross Mike Douglas Kirk Douglas Kenneth Swor San Francisco Bay Dick Butler Quinn-Martin Productions

Audrain Assessor to Keep Courthouse Open Saturdays

Audrain Assessor Holloway Neill announced he will keep the courthouse open every Saturday morning until the county assessment is completed, likely by June.

Audrain Holloway Neill

No Circus For Returning War Prisoners

Travis Air Force Base prepares to receive Vietnam prisoners of war with minimal fanfare. Public access and media will be limited to a 50 yard barrier, with private reunions and interviews only if the POW requests and clearance is granted. Some prisoners may be moved directly to other hospitals, while others stay at David Grant Hospital in private rooms.

Travis Air Force Bash Calif Vietnam San Francisco William Beslie Leslie Travis David Grant Hospital Pentagon

Push For Areas Before Deadline

SAIGON AP Communist forces stormed Tay Ninh and seized surrounding hamlets as Viet Cong target land before the cease fire. U S officials warned gains could pressure terms with fighting continuing near Cao Dai temple and at Bien Hoa and Da Nang bases. A U S Marine guard died in a Bien Hoa rocket attack and an observer perished in a helicopter crash amid ongoing clashes.

Saigon Tay Ninh South Vietnam U.S

Officials Ordered To Bring Records In Pentagon Papers Case

Los Angeles AP report: Judge Matt Byrne orders two senior officials to testify Monday about studies on whether Pentagon Papers release damaged U S national defense. Buzhardt and John Martin must produce documents. cross examination paused as volumes detailing Vietnam war talks surface.

Los Angeles Daniel Elisberg Anthony Russo U.S. District Court Matt Byrne J. Fred Buzhardt Defense Department John Martin Internal Security Division U.S. Department of Justice Pentagon United States National Defense Byrne Department of Defense Asst. U.S. Atty David Nissen Nissen Asst Frank Bartimo Bartimo Washington Buzhardt Martin Paul F. Gorman Army United States Gorman Ellsberg Russo Burma Canada Poland North Vietnam

Lawyers To Hear Teachers And Schoolmen

In St Louis the city braces for a mediation session as teacher representatives, School Board members, and two outside lawyers try to lay groundwork for settlement of a week long classroom strike. The dispute centers on a midyear raise, a hospitalization plan, and bargaining rights, with a temporary injunction in place and a contempt ruling possible next week.

ST. Louis David Grant Harold Elbert Chuck Bolden St. Louis Teachers Association Bolden SLTA National Educational Association Thomas McGuire McGuire John Lashly Local 420 American Federation of Teachers Clyde C. Miller

Bybee Purchases Eubanks Residence

Mrs. Stanley Eubanks sells 32 of 95 acres on Route 4 Mexico including the dwelling to Gale Bybee who moves from 1105 8. Jefferson St. Remaining 63 acres are bought by Mr. and Mrs. Alex Bode for cattle use. Eubanks plans to move to 203 W. Anderson St. after vacating and remodeling. She currently stays with Mrs. Jack Pulis at 314 High St. Joel and Mrs. Guthrie, long-time residents of Anderson St., have bought the Willenbrink home at 913 W. Central St. and move there. Willenbrinks relocate to 82 S. Olive St. after sale to Orion Stowers at 628 S. Olive St.

Stanley Eubanks Route 4 Mexico Gale Bybee Jefferson St Alex Bode Eubanks W. Anderson St Jack Pulis High St Joel Guthrie Anderson St Robert Willenbrink W. Central St Willenbrinks S. Olive St Orion Stowers

Senator Balks At Search Rule Won't Fly

Phoenix AP Senator Vance Hartke refused to submit to a security search at Sky Harbor and was denied boarding a Trans World Airlines flight to Albuquerque He called the procedure an arrest and argued that Congress members can be stopped only for treason or a felony After being turned away Hartke and his wife checked into a Phoenix hotel and considered driving the 450 miles before abandoning the idea He said an Arab courier can pass without inspection but not a U S Senator elected by the people.

Phoenix Ariz Vance Hartke Trans. World Airlines Albuquerque N.M Sky Harbor International Indiana Democrat U. S Congress Hartke TWA Pete Welch Welch U.S

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Audrain Medical Center Carroll R. Collens George Dawson Sherry Chapman Ed Thornton Cassandra L. Hudson Forrest Hatfield Martha L. Nichols Robert L. Forbis Annie J. Mundy Richard B. Hicks James Keith Davis Centralia William E. Sims Sturgeon Joseph L. Pope Kingdom City Jason R. Freie Virgil Smith Samuel Hu Montgomery the Daily Record Mary Katherine Clapp Ringo St Joe G. Deimeke Thompson South Washington Street Promenade St Thomas Everett Poff Montgomery Ward Mark S. Lebrell Salmons Trailer Court William W. Pflibsen Montgomery City Wallace T. Dryer S. Calhoun St Larry Leroy Baird Elizabeth M. Boyce Laurance Allan Whittaker Richard D. Lewis Philip Schaper Bowling Green Florence Elizabeth Lewis Randi Worumuer Crom Key Biscayne Presbyterian Church Florida White House Ronald L. Ziegler Nixon America John Huffman Key Biscayne Church Repairman’s Shoes Duncan State Highway Commission Bucharest Emanuel Goldenberg Luigi New Yok Japan South America Arabia India Illinois Eugene Harrelson Bakersfield Billy N. Brown Brown Harrelson Kenneth Oliver J.C. Kesler Ralph Collens Crockett Charlie Brown Bybee Senator Balks Liberty Charles" Bronson
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