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Newspaper
Mexico Ledger
Location
Mexico, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jul 06, 1970
Page
8
Weather summaries include forecast highs and lows with sunrise times and local area outlook. The issue also lists marriage licenses for multiple couples in Mexico and surrounding areas, plus extensive Missouri livestock market data and police reports detailing incidents, accidents, and local weather notes.
In Longview Texas AP reports bomb damage to 36 buses from the vee eo Nee in Sap. emegin bus ins to formerly all Philo judges. No injuries. C W Gulley state director of A school official said damage would average at least $1,000 per vehicle. Some buses damaged beyond repair, others had only broken windows. In Jefferson City AP notes no injuries and Comptroller Roy Stone called for reports on condition of national banks by June 30, noting possible racial overtones but not discounting risk.
Hannibal Missouri AP David De La Porte 19 won the annual national Tom Sawyer Days fence painting contest open to youths 10 13. He competed against 10 other contestants and earned a $100 savings bond. The event ended Saturday before about 2 000 spectators as Hannibal's first winner since 1968. A local speed and painting contest also took place with entrants from multiple towns.
NEW YORK AP stock prices sagged at noon in moderate activity. Dow Jones Industrials fell 8.49 to 680.65 as decliners outpaced gainers on the Big Board by nearly 2 to 1. The 6-stock AP average dropped 1.9 to 225.1 with industrials down 4.0 and utilities down 0.3. Major issues like Penn Central General Tire and Standard Oil showed declines across the board.
Charles T Barkley age 80 rites held today at Myers Funeral Home Middletown with Reverend officiating. He was a World War II veteran and a retired farmer born March 4, 1800 in Beara Lake Ky. Survived by son Temes E Middletown, Mrs Mary Brandenburg Wellsville, brother George W Louisia, several grandchildren and spous es. Preceded in death by two siblings.
The Associated Press reports that 627 persons were known killed in go accidents during the three day Fourth of July period, below the council's 560 to 660 death forecast. States are adopting stricter traffic laws as officials note safety improvements. The 78 hour holiday spanned Thursday 8 p.m. to Sunday midnight local time.
Allied ministers from Vietnam and nearby nations praised operations against North Vietnamese sanctuaries in Cambodia as defensive, not expansionary. South Vietnamese forces continued withdrawal from Cambodia to about 7,000 troops, while U.S. strength in Vietnam fell to 413,900, the lowest in 3% years, as security improves in portions of the country.
In Harris Missouri a one year old boy Frankie Holt suffered burns over about one third of his body when sparkler devices rigged as a trap ignited as he entered a home to change clothes. His sister Annie helped extinguish the flames with a pillow. The incident occurred while a tractor was being refueled at the farm home.
Three people died when a boat overturned on the Meramec River near St Clair Missouri during a Fourth of July celebration. Franklin County officers identified victims as Denver Newbold, 59, of Brock, Missouri. William J. Newbold, 29, of Manchester, Missouri. and Pears Lyon Newbold, 2, the granddaughter and daughter respectively.
Funeral services were conducted in Columbia for Mrs. A Hal Conley 87 who died Sunday at her daughter Mrs W B Nichols home on Venus Street She was born Agnes Clayton Weldon in 1883 and married to Mr Goatey in 1902 He died in 1945 She leaves a son Marion Weldon a brother poet Weldon and three grandsons Services were led by Rev Sam S Langley at the First Christian Church with burial at Memorial Park Cemetery Columbia
Leonard W. Young, 61, of Centralia died Thursday in Waukegan. Funeral services were held this afternoon at Fenim Funeral Home in Centralia conducted by Rev. Donald Mattson of First Christian Church. He was born in Monroe County and survived by a sister Mrs. Mack Alvarson of Santa Fe and three brothers Shalby of Greenville, Edwin of Wichita, and John of Centralia. Five brothers and both parents are listed as deceased.
Harold Hurley DeTienne 59 of Vandalia died Saturday morning after eight months of illness from cancer. Funeral services were held today at 2 p.m. at the First Presbyterian Church in Vandalia, with burial in Vandalia Cemetery. He had been a Vandalia resident all his life and worked as a linotype operator at the Vandalia Leader for many years. He is survived by wife Anna E. Sanderson DeTienne, twin sisters Harriet Peterson and Hollis Fenton, and two brothers William Otte and Marlin Benjamin. Pallbearers and honorary pallbearers were named. He was a member of the church.
Martinsburg tribute for Mathilda Mary Schafer age 61 who died Saturday at St Anthony’s Hospital St Louis born Aug 31 1908 in Martinsburg. Survived by five brothers and three sisters. funeral at St Joseph’s Church Martinsburg Tuesday 10 am with burial in St Joseph’s Cemetery. rosary tonight 7 30 at Myers Funeral Home Wellsville.
Mrs. Jessie Mae Suggett Ball, widow of former Montgomery City postmaster Harry E. Ball, died Friday at St Johns Mercy Hospital in St. Louis at age 83. Born March 2, 1883 in Montgomery City, she was active in Daughters of the American Revolution, PEO, and the Methodist Church. Survived by six children and many grandchildren. funeral services held at First United Methodist Church of Montg. Burial in Montgomery City Cemetery. memorials to the Methodist Church building fund.
City engineer Gil Patrick releases a tentative slurry seal plan for Mexico streets this week. Crews work Easthelm Street today and Bennington Road later. weather may alter dates. Elmwood Street closes from Florsheim Shoe Co. to Boulevard for concrete repairs through Thursday.
About 100 black youths rioted in Asbury Park New Jersey early today tearing through the West Side. They pelted rocks at police looted stores damaged three patrol cars and smashed dozens of windows. Six officers were injured and about 20 people were arrested. Police Chief Thomas Smith said the trigger was unclear though minor incidents had occurred earlier.
The Audram County Democratic Club kicks off its biennial speaking tour with five events. Secretary of State James Kirkpatrick will headline the opening night at Hi-Way R-8 School on Highway 15 north of Mexico. Molino Extension Club serves ice cream and cake while Molino Musketeers 4H Club offers hotdogs. Speaking begins at 8 p.m.
Montreal teen Jacques Belanger aged 16 typed a will with his best friend two hours before the Air Canada tragedy near Toronto that killed 105, including his family. The document listed gifts for cousins and personal items, echoing warnings of impending death.
After the Miss Missouri parade contestants will sign autographs at Bob George Oldsmobile in South Mexico. The Mexico Jaycees hosted a kickoff dinner at Monterey Restaurant with Bill Muncrief as guest cat. Rex Johnson praised Muncrief for helping build the Missouri Pageant and Muncrief noted Missouri’s lack of a Miss America winner to date. He will spend the week in Mexico with planning and promotion ongoing. Ron Holbrook urged continued effort. Connie Pickering chaired.
Columbia considers second and third readings tonight of a proposed ordinance that would ban door to door selling in the city. The measure, likened to the Green River ordinance, was introduced June 15 and cited cases of high pressure sales and disputed incidents on homeowners property by peddlers.
Junior doctors at Sonerel Hospital in Newcastle upon Tyne protest a price rise from sixpence to one shilling for sleeping with their wives in a single hospital cot. Maids report each time a doctor’s wife shares the cot and management bills the doctor under other deductions. The spokesman notes the issue is about principle, not money, while a management spokesman cites wear and tear on hospital property.
A man died after being electrocuted while assisting with a reading and television project. The high voltage line carried about 7,200 volts, and the incident occurred in Davien, Texas and Kan. area. The event is under investigation.
Lorenzo Edward Jarvin Jr. aged 25 was convicted of two counts of aircraft hijacking and sentenced to life in prison by US District Court Judge Albert Henderson in Newman Georgia.
Robb Sagendorph Abe Weathers wife of the Old Farmers Alliance died on Independence Day at age 69 after more than 25 years as editor and publisher. He founded Yankee magazine in 1933 and died in Peterboro New Hampshire. He boasted his weather predictions at 78 percent accuracy while criticizing the Weather Bureau as 65 percent.
Police report a fight on the courthouse square in the 100 block of North Washington Street after a beer can struck a pickup driven by Tom Balser. Balser said Donald Fisher assaulted him, then grabbed the vehicle cap and attacked Greg Thomas. Fisher fled in a car with Richard Mechlin pursued by officers. Balser was advised to file a complaint.
Draft Director Curtis W. Tarr outlined criteria for conscientious objector status. Boards must find beliefs sincerely held and governing actions, stemming from moral ethical or religious beliefs, with training or study akin to traditional religious conviction, regardless of God belief or church affiliation.
Senator Peter H Dominick predicts Congress will let the four year draft extension die on June 30 as the fiscal year ends He says political realities make an extension unlikely and no draft will follow after that date indicating the end of the wartime measure
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