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Mexico Ledger

Location

Mexico, Missouri, United States of America

Date

Jul 08, 1972

Page

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President Orders Piracy Crackdown

President Nixon ordered tougher antihijacking measures for commuter flights. FAA to ensure 100 percent passenger inspection, with two IDs required and checked carry on bags. Body searches possible. metal detectors used. Meantime Nixon mulls meat quotas easing for top beef exporters as imports resume.

San Clemente Calif Nixon Federal Aviations Administration John D. Ehrlichman Newport Beach FAA John Shaffer Ehrlichman Pacific Southwest Airlines California Boston New York Washington White House

Hijacker Eyed Planes For 2 Days

Francis Goodell a 21-year-old AWOL soldier watched passengers board planes at Oakland International Airport for two days before hijacking a PSA Boeing 727. He obtained 450000 dollars after forcing the plane to San Diego and returning to Oakland where he surrendered. Authorities said he planned to use a helicopter learned during the incident to reach a motel near the airport.

San Francisco Francis Goodell Oakland International Airport Ft. Riley Kan Charles Spyropoulos Goodell Denver Oakland Pacific Southwest Airlines Sacramento San Diego PSA Nixon Federal Aviation Administration U. S Richard Goldsmith J. Frank McCabe

King Hurt By Defections In Republican Gubernatorial Race

State Rep. R. J. King expresses disappointment after reports his former Missouri youth director joined Gene McNary's campaign. King denies releasing workers, says he remains in the race, and has notified 800 campaign members by letter.

Waynesville R. J. King Missouri Gene McNary Kjow King Tom Esterly Esterly Joplin McNary

Leggett and Platt to Build Bed Springs Plant in Hominy

Leggett and Platt Inc the big bed springs and components supplier will open a 100000 square foot plant on a 10 acre tract near Hominy airport. President Harry M Cornell Jr said the facility will employ about 150 people initially and begin operations by late fall.

Hominy, Okla Leggett and Platt, Inc Carthage Harry M. Cornell Jr Hominy

Jets set fires on island transshipment point in Tonkin Gulf

AP dispatch reports U S Navy jets from carriers in the Tonkin Gulf set fires to an island transshipment point east of Hai phong. The loss of three of America s fastest jets with all six crewmen missing was announced. In South Vietnam North Vietnamese artillery began week two on Hue and a counter attack near Quang Tri City faced stiff resistance. Miami Beach coverage notes McGovern gains after Supreme Court ruling on California credentials. Nearby beirut report cites killing of Ghassan Kanatani. LDS Church names Harold B Lee as new president. Roy Wilkins says NAACP does not oppose Nixon reelection despite busing debates.

Associated Press Saigon U.S Tonkin Gulf Haiphong America North Vietnam South Vietnam Hue Quang Tri City Miami Beach Fla George McGovern Supreme Court California South ‘Dakota McGovern Dele‘gates Regort Ign Att Pare Humy Jackoon Nee D. Mills High Tribunal

Tax Watchdogs Reject School Finance Change in Missouri

Missouri experts say equalizing school funding would raise poor districts to rich districts levels and demand higher taxes. The private survey notes urban districts would bear heavier burdens and outlines options from statewide taxes to a power equalizing plan. A state education department study on district reorganization is due by August.

Kansas City Missouri Public Expenditure Survey Missouri Missouri Department of Education

Record Price For Altar Panels

Christie's in London sold a 14th century Guariento di Arpo altarpiece for $617,400 setting a new world record at auction. The 1344 polyptych from the Czernin collection shows the Virgin coronation and a life of Christ across twelve side panels. Dealer Edward Speelman bought it for a likely foreign client Meyer.

London Christie’s Guariento di Arpo Czernin Christie's Britain National Gallery Edward Speelamn

AAUW Board Favors Amendment for Missouri reforms

The Missouri AAUW board endorsed constitutional Amendment No. 1 to reorganize the executive branch into 14 departments and approved open meetings for state and local bodies. It also backed a vetoed-bills priority amendment for the legislature.

Fulton, Mo American Association of University Women Aauw Board

Former Missouri Gov John Dalton Dies at 71

Former Missouri Governor John M Dalton 71 died Friday in a Jefferson City hospital after a long battle with cancer of the spine. Dalton who served as attorney general then governor from 1960 to 1965 was honored with flags at half staff. He leaves a widow, two children, five grandchildren and siblings. Memorial gifts were requested to colleges or the Dalton Educational trust fund.

Jefferson City Missouri John M. Dalton Dalton Warren E. Hearnes First Presbyterian Church Jerry Bohn Oak Ridge Kennett Hearnes Howser Dalton Educational Trust Fund Stephens College Columbia Westminister College Fulton School of the Ozarks Branson Missouri Military Academy Mexico Geraldine Hall John Hall Dalton John Hyland Dallas Tex Walter Wil Liam Dalton Brentwood Frisco Railroad Mary Dayton Newell William L. Bradford Rochester N.Y Barnes Hospital St. Louis Memorial Community Hospital State Council On the Arts Commission On the Status of Women Commission On the Study Vernon County University of Missouri-Colubia Law School Dalton, Treasure and Dalton Supreme Court Presbyterian Church Lions Club American College of Trial Lawyers Board of Visitors University of Missouri

Poor People Plan to Enter Democratic Convention

Black leaders from United Poor People's Front NWRO SCLC and National Tenants Organization vow to seat 70 poor delegates at next week’s Democratic National Convention using surprise as a tactic. About 100 poor protesters led by Rev Ralph Abernathy and Dr George Wiley forced entry to an Arrangements Committee meeting demanding seats and a $6500 annual family income plank. Democratic Chairman Lawrence O'Brien offered negotiations following the protest.

Miami Beach Fla Wilbur Colom United Poor People's Front Colom National Welfare Rights Organization Southern Christian Leadership Conference National Tenants Organization Ralph David Abernathy SCLC George Wiley NWRO Fountainbleu Democratic Party Lawrence F. O'Brien

Grant to William Woods boosts 1972-73 work study funds

William Hungate, Missouri congressman and William Woods College trustee, announced a supplementary grant of 3250 from the Office of Health Education and Welfare increasing work study funds to 41082. The 1972-73 slate includes 111000 in Education Opportunity Grants and National Defense Student Loans to support about 160 students.

William Hungate Missouri William Woods College Board of Trustees William Woods Office of Health, Education, and Welfare National Defense

Bishop McAuliffe Sees Pope in Rome Audience

AP reports Pope Paul VI received in audience Bishop Michael F. McAuliffe of Rome. The meeting highlighted church affairs and ongoing Vatican relations as part of the Vatican host city events.

Rome Paul VI Michael F. McAuliffe Jefferson City

Jewish Mothers Nag Girls To Run

TEL AVIV AP Israeli mothers nag their 16 year old daughters into having sexual relations, an expert reports. Dr Ruth Navon says some fear daughters may become old maids, while Dr Zev Segal notes mothers want daughters to have boy friends. A Japanese professor adds teens develop earlier due to better diets.

Tel Aviv Ruth Navon Navon Zev Segal Social Welfare Haifa Fumio Yamada

Referrals of Juveniles Counted Across Three Counties

Rodney T. Nebel reports thirty five juvenile referrals in June for Audrain Montgomery and Warren counties. Audrain led with nineteen referrals, Montgomery twelve, Warren four. Two commitments to state training schools at Boonville. Most referrals came from law enforcement, six from parents. Ages ranged ten to seventeen. thirty one boys and four girls. Key offenses included vandalism theft and traffic among others.

Rodney T. Nebel 12Th Judicial Circuit Audrain Montgomery Warren Audrain County Montgomery County Warren County Boonville

Barbara Tuchman En Route to Peking for China Tour

Hong Kong AP report says American author Barbara W. Tuchman, a two time Pulitzer Prize winner, crossed the Hong Kong border heading for Peking. Her six week China tour follows her 1963 Pulitzer for The Guns of August and a 20xx award for Stilwell and the American Experience in China.

Hong Kong Barbara W. Tuchman Peking China

Mrs Ila Barsom Dies At 73 In Centralia

Mrs Ila Barsom 73 of Centralia died at Audrain Medical Center after a short illness. She was born February 1899 in Audrain County, daughter of Milo Edward Munson and Esther Baldwin Munson. Survived by daughter Helen Bryson of Centralia, grandson Tony Bryson, brother Harry Munson, and nephew Edward Munson. Funeral Sunday July 9 at 2 p.m. at Meador and Son Chapel. Burial Glendale Memorial Gardens. Visitation 4 p.m. to time of services.

Centralia Ila Earsom Rte Audrain Medical Center Earsom Milo Edward Esther Maria Baldwin Munson Audrain County Burnett Estes Barsom Emmitt Helen) Bryson Tony Bryson Harry Munson Edward Munson Houston Texas Barsom Maple Grove Methodist Church WSCS Strother Neighbors Meador and Son Ivan Donaldson Herbert D. Martin Delores F. Selsor Steven Hendricks Emma Fletcher Kevin Owen Evert E. Jenkins J. Edgar Berrey Chester Burdick Stig E. Scharthi Mexico Pauline A. Slater Auxvasse Jennie E. Adams Raymond R. Robinson Montgomery City Clifford Wilkinson Farber Ira Barsom Teresa M. Barnes Virgie Riley Eva Dobbin St. Louis Sadi Jane Jones Paris William Means Fulton Stan Plaisted Plaisted Ronnie’s 66 Gerald Vomund Wellsville Vomund Farmers Elevator Martinsburg Edward V. Major Rose L. Bradley Robert F. Ravenscroft Earl Jesse Donald A. Surls Charles T. Powell Joseph R. Cooke Dee Allen Walter Pet

Mrs. Viola A. Johnson rites held in Centralia

Services were conducted today at Fenton Funeral Chapel for Mrs. Viola A. Johnson of Centralia who died Wednesday. Miss Rebecca Reinhardt played organ for William Reinhardt, with pallbearers Emil Bebermeyer A. D. March Roy E. Hulen Verle Hugenot Glenn Proffitt Jack Davenport. The Rev. Thomas Adams of United Methodist Church officiated. Burial followed at Glendale Memorial Gardens.

Centralia Fenton Viola A. Johnson Rebecca Reinhardt William Reinhardt Emil Bebermeyer A. D. March Roy E. Hulen Verle Hugenot Glenn Proffitt Jack Davenport Thomas Adams United Methodist Church Glendale Memorial Gardens

Britain Raises 4.3 Million to Keep Titian Artwork

The National Gallery completed its fund drive and raised over £4.3 million to keep Titian's The Death of Actaeon in Britain. A gift of £1,763,000 was handed to the J Paul Getty Museum in Malibu, with Sr John Witt stating the painting now belongs to the National Gallery. Getty bought the painting last June at a London auction but allowed Britain a year to match the bid.

London National Gallery Titian Actaeon Britain J. Paul Getty Museum Malibu Calif John Witt Getty

Missouri Forecast and Local Civil Updates

Missouri forecast calls for fair to partly cloudy skies and warm temperatures with showers possible mainly north. Extended look shows chance of thunder showers in the north and east midweek, with highs in the 80s and lows in the 60s to low 70s. Also notes hospital admissions in Mexico and Auxvasse, births at Montgomery City and Wellsville, dismissals in several towns, a murder of weather data, and local police reports including vehicle tire thefts and two minor crashes.

Missouri

Running Bulls of Pamplona Injure Forty Runners

In Pamplona Spain on the opening day of the week long running of the bulls forty persons were treated for injuries. Six bulls to be fought later by professionals injured five runners on the route from stockyards to the ring as the parade moved to the arena. The bulls then returned to the streets bowling over forty five more stragglers.

Pamplona Spain

Stock Market Highlights From Over The Counter And NYSE

Over the counter trading shows A B Chance at 26 bid 26% asked, Commerce Banc 60% bid 51% asked, Wetterau 30% bid 36% asked. On the NYSE Bobbie Brooks closed at 10% up with 3,300 shares traded. Dresser Industries 37% up. Interco 47% up 1%. Kaiser Aluminum 2044 den 4,400. Panhartdle and Pipeline 345A probated 4,300. Ralston Purina 40 34 Wy 8,900. US Gypsum common 26% down Ya 18,800. US Gypsum preferred 31% down Sa 100.

A. B. Chance Commerce Banc Wetterau New York Stock Exchange Bobbie Brooks Dresser Industries Interco Kaiser Aluminum Panhartdle Pipeline Ralston Purina

PSC To Decide On Bell's Rates

The Missouri Public Service Commission will rule before Aug 29 whether Southwestern Bell Telephone gets the full 63.5 million rate increase or half. PSC staff favor 28.6 to 33.3 million, with Bell seeking 9.37 percent return to justify the full request and possible wage boosts. Intervenors urge no increase beyond staff recommendations.

Jefferson City Missouri Public Service Commission Southwestern Bell Telephone PSC Jeremiah D. Finnegan Bell William C. Sullivan

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