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Newspaper

Mexico Ledger

Location

Mexico, Missouri, United States of America

Date

Jul 08, 1974

Page

9

Local Weather and Death Notices Featured in The Daily Record

Died: Mrs. Maudie L. Pickett, 89, Mexico, at 2 45 a.m. Monday. DEATHS list includes Maudie L. Pickett, 89, Leo S. White, 69, Luke Edwards, 78, George E. B. Davis, 73. Names cited: Pamela Hoover, Robin Camp, Father Leo Stamm, Henry Morton, Douglas Riddle, Mrs. William Baker, Mrs. Dennis Byler, Auxvasse residents, Martinsburg, Vandalia, Montgomery City, Santa Fe, Mexico.

Pamela &. Hoover David R. Willis Vandalia Robin M. Camp Leo A. Stamm Martinsburg Henry Morton Louisiana Douglas E. Riddle Montgomery City William J. Baker Santa Fe Dennis D. Byler Auxvasse Maudie L. Pickett Mexico Leo S. White Luke Edwards George EB. Davis

Eagleton predicts impeachment inquiry ends in 1974

U S Senator Thomas F Eagleton D Mo forecast the presidential impeachment inquiry would not extend past 1974 He told a Missouri forum Kissinger could be a worthy presidential candidate and supported a constitutional amendment to let naturalized citizens run for president He also backed open hearings and a televised Senate trial if one occurs Alongside, Missouri livestock and Chicago market notes from AP columns appear in the same dispatch with prices and receipts.

Columbia U.S Thomas F. Eagleton D-Mo Missouri Missouri Forum Komu- To Henry Kissinger Eagleton Kissinger Washington House Judiciary Committee Senate Warren E. Hearnes

Weather Summary and Lake Levels Report

Official 7:00 a.m. readings show high 94 and low not provided for last 24 hours. Ledgerland and Missouri forecast hot with a slight chance of thundershowers through Tuesday, highs 90 to 95, lows around 70s. Lake level updates for Lake of the Ozarks and nearby dams indicate elevations above normal, with minor daily changes. Local hospital admissions and births noted in Mexico, Perry, Monroe City, Wellsville, and nearby areas, along with recent discharges.

Ledgerland Missouri

Congress Grapples With Housing Trade And Health Bills

Legislators debate a $10 billion omnibus housing bill while a conference on it may start Tuesday. Nixon pushes for a Senate action on a trade bill with a controversial Russia emigration provision. Senate Finance races to draft its version amid Soviet stance. Leaders seek health insurance and tax reform, but action remains unlikely this session.

Senate House Nixon Russia Russell B. Long D-La Senate Finance Committee

Funeral Rites Held In Washington for Don Bradshaw

Mr. and Mrs. George Gieseker of Mexico returned from Washington Missouri after funeral services for Don Bradshaw 49 who died of a heart attack. Survivors include his wife a son seven daughters and one sister Mrs. Michael Miller of Mexico.

George Gieseker Mexico Washington, Mo

Hot Air Balloon Championships Draw Record Entries

Indianola Iowa will host the National Hot Air Balloon Championships at Simpson College on August 28 with over 160 balloons. Organizer Pat McClintic notes registrations nearly tripled. pilots will compete in four events showcasing technology and dexterity. Entrants include 11 from Iowa, 12 from Illinois, three from South Dakota, and two each from Missouri Kansas and Nebraska.

Tindianola Iowa Simpson College Indianola Pat McClintic Illinois South Dakota Missouri Kansas Nebraska

Market slides as Dow sinks to multi year low

New York stocks fell broadly as investors faced persistent high interest rates. The noon Dow stood at 779.88, down 11.89, its lowest level since November 1970. McDonald's tumbled 9 percent amid criticism of its accounting in Barron’s. The NYSE composite dropped 0.82 to 42.78, and Amex’s Banister Continental led active losers.

New York New York Stock Exchange McDonald's Corp Barron’s Magazine American Stock Exchange Federal Reserve Europe NYSE

Rodino Hopes Final Week for Nixon Inquiry

Washington AP: House Judiciary Chair Rodino aims to finish the impeachment inquiry. key witness John W. Dean III is slated to testify Tuesday or Wednesday. Frederick LaRue, former Nixon reelection official, testified today amid questions over a $75,000 payment to E. Howard Hunt Jr. and broader White House involvement.

Washington House Judiciary Committee Peter W. Rodino Jr D-N.j John W. Dean III Dean Senate Nixon Frederick C. LaRue James D. St. Clair St. Clair E. Howard Hunt Jr Hunt White House LaRue Watergate Supreme Court Leon Jaworski William O. Bittman

Deaths Luke Edwards World War I Veteran Dies

Luke Edwards 78 former Mexiaan died this morning at the Veterans Administration Hospital in Columbia. He and wife Mary had lived in Fulton for years. Born Jan 8 1896 he was among Audrain Countians to reach France in World War I. Survived by wife a former Miss Mary Hellopeter and several nephews nieces a sister in law Mrs Ted Mayes of Mexico. Funeral plans pending with Arnold Funeral Home visitation at Maupin Funeral Home Fulton before transport to Mexico.

Luke Edwards Veterans Administration Hospital Columbia Mary Fulton Mr. Edwards France Mary Hellopeter Mexico Ted Mayes Edwards Fredendall-Wilkins State Hospital Arnold Funeral Home Maupin Funeral Home

Leo S White services held at Perry

Funeral services for Leo S White 69 of Perry were held Saturday at Wilkey Funeral Home with Rev James Beahan officiating. Burial was in St Jude's Cemetery Monroe City. He died Thursday in a Hannibal hospital. Born July 28 1904 in Warrenton to John Thomas and Elizabeth Lezie White. Survived by wife Frances Lehenbauer, son Darrell J White of Mexico, daughters Norma Jean DeGerlin Isabelle Ganter, stepson Gilbert S Lehnbauer. He was a member of the Christian Church and a retired yardmaster for Southern Pacific Railroad.

Perry Leo S. White Wilkey James Beahan St. Jude’s Monroe City White Hannibal Warrenton John Thomas Elizabeth Lezie White Frances Lehenbauer Darrell J. White Mexico Norma Jean DeGerlin Isabelle Ganter Gilbert S. Lehnbauer The Christian Church Sourthern Pacific Railroad

George E Davis 73 Burial in Mexico

Jefferson City George E Davis 73 a former Missouri Division of Employment Security employee died yesterday at Boone County Hospital after a long illness. He retired in 1965 after 32 years of service and lived on Bald Hill Road. Graveside services are set for 10 30 a m Wednesday at Eastlawn Memorial Park Cemetery in Mexico conducted by Rev Harvey R Sanders. He was born in Galveston Texas and married Margaret Douglas April 15 1944. Surviving are two sons Ross and Robert and a sister Helen Stone.

Jefferson City George E. Davis Ada Douglas William Burchfield Mexico Boone County Hospital Missouri Division of Employment Security Bald Hill Rd Eastlawn Memorial Park Cemetery Harvey R. Sanders Grace Episcopal Church Davis Buescher Funeral Home Mr. Davis Galveston Tex Carrollton Margaret Douglas Ross Los Angeles Robert Santa Monica Helen Stone Omaha

Nixon to Hold Busy Washington Week of Meetings

President Nixon plans a demanding schedule in Washington this week, meeting with Vice President Ford and five top economic advisers. He will also confer with congressional leaders on midyear trips to the Middle East and Soviet Union, with Kissinger joining briefing. Nixon may travel to California for a 10 day stay and recently inspected Mar a Lago estate in Palm Beach. White House aides downplay plans to sell Key Biscayne properties to meet debts and tax obligations.

Washington White House Nixon Ronald L. Ziegler Gerald R. Ford Middle East Soviet Union Ziegler Henry A. Kissinger San Clemente Calif Key Biscayne Fla Palm Beach Mar-A-Lago Marjorie Merriweather Post Biscayne California

Mrs. Martins Nephew Dies at 48 in Missouri Fire

James Ray Green 48 nephew of Mrs Ray A Martin Route 3 Mexico died of a heart attack in a Jefferson City hospital. He led Cedar City Voluntary Fire Department and died after aiding at a Pepsi Cola warehouse blaze ruled arson by the state fire marshal. Born July 4 1926 in Cedar City he was married May 28 1946 Brewton Alabama to Linda Hope Purvis. Survivors include his father a son a brother and three sisters. Burial was at Mt Pleasant Cemetery in Boone County.

James Ray Green Ray A. Martin Rte. 3 Mexico Jefferson City Green Cedar City Pepsi-Cola Mr. Green James Harrison Nancy Ransdell Green Brewton Ala Linda Hope Purvis Dennis Freeman Chapel Mt. Pleasant Cemetery Boone County

Ehrlichman Trial Testimony Highlights Key Plumbers Details

Ehrlichman testified that files were sent back to Young, and that he approved a covert operation to gauge Elisberg motives while denying knowledge of an illegal break in. Prosecution witnesses David Young and Krogh said Ehrlichman gave final approval for the Fielding operation. immunity was granted to Young for testimony. Gesell’s jury guidance could be decisive as Ehrlichman’s involvement looms amid Liddy Barker and Martinez.

Ehrlichman Young Elisberg Pentagon Rand Corp Haiphong Harbor North Vietnam Senate Watergate Committee David R. Young Egil “Bud" Krogh White House The Plumbers Ellsberg Charles W. Colson U.S Gerhard A. Gesell Gesell FBI G. Gordon Liddy Bernard L. Barker Eugenio R. Martinez

Bond Decides To Keep 55 MPH Speed Limit In Missouri

Governor Christopher Bond will retain the 55 mph highway limit after a review by Michael B. Garrett and James L. Wilson. They cited energy savings and reduced fatalities but noted data are limited. The law, enacted in late February to qualify for federal funds, took effect March 4 and runs until September 29, 1975.

Jefferson City Christopher S. Bond Missouri Bond Michael B. Garrett Department of Public Safety James L. Wilson James L. Wilson, State Director of Natural Resources

Doyle Selected As Outstanding Secondary Educator of America

Larry Michael Doyle son of Mrs. BE. M. Doyle of 623 W. Monroe St. was chosen among Outstanding Secondary Educators of America for 1974. Nominated by his principal, he was selected for his professional and civic achievements while teaching in St. Charles County R-5 schools. The annual awards honor distinguished leaders in secondary education with biographies featured in the awards volume.

Larry Michael Doyle BE. M. Doyle W. Monroe St Doyle St. Charles County

Paul Coil Episcopal Priest Visits Here

Paul Coil, a priest at St Patrick's Episcopal Church in Washington D C, visited at 717 E Monroe St with dinner guests Mrs John J Johnston, Mr and Mrs Fred Thompson of Moberly, and Rev Mr Paul Douglas and son Paul of Washington D C. Coil is a grandson of the late Dr P E Cail.

John J. Johnston E. Monroe St Fred Thompson Moberly Paul Douglas Paul Washington, D. C Coil St. Patrick's Episcopal Church Washington P. E. Cail Mexico

Jaworski urges equality in law during Watergate case

Special prosecutor Jaworski argues the Constitution requires court review of presidential power in the Nixon Watergate matter. He cites grand jury findings naming Nixon as an unindicted co conspirator and urges the Supreme Court to resolve executive privilege boundaries. St. Clair notes the court has yet to define presidential confidentiality.

Supreme Court Jaworski Nixon Haldeman Ehrlichman Ehrrlichman Grand Jury St. Clair Ronald L. Ziegler Ziegler U.S John J. Sirica White House Sirica United States The American Civil Liberties Union Judicial Branch Harry S. Truman Truman Archibald Cox U.S. Court of Appeals Cox House Judiciary Committee

New York City Consumer Chief To Visit Farms

New York City consumer affairs commissioner Eleanor Guggenheimer will tour farms in northwest Missouri hosted by Rep. Jerry Litton. The trip includes visits to Runyan Feedlot Easton, Dallas Pickett farm Stewartsville, Saunders farm Osborn, and DeShon Dairy Clarksdale with 4-H youths and a farm leaders round table.

Washington Eleanor Guggenheimer New York City Missouri Jerry Litton D-Mo Guggenheimer Litton India Mrs. Guggenheimer Guggenheimers Kansas City St. Joseph Easton Dallas Pickett Stewartsville Pickett John Saunders Osborn Cliff DeShon Clarksdale

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