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Newspaper

Mexico Ledger

Location

Mexico, Missouri, United States of America

Date

Jul 11, 1970

Page

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Curators Reject Expulsion Motion at Missouri University

The University Board of Curators voted down a motion to expel students found guilty in blockading campus offices. President John C. Weaver urged unity, outlined investigations from four campuses, and announced salary increases for select staff. Incidental fees rise and non resident tuition were approved amid a revised 1970-71 budget plan of 126 million dollars.

Columbia University Board of Curators Jesse Hal Ate Sdhivada Universi Weaver Pleasant R. Smith Board of Curatons Pape Ated Tero Brady Weavereer Smith Dary Schwada Hobbs Manalik John W. Slereth the Columbia John Sam Williamson Willian H. Billings Robert G. Brady Billings John C. Weaver Eer

No Clue In Search For Kidnap Girl

A Lansing police search for 16 year old Laurie Murninghan, daughter of a former Lansing mayor, yields no new leads after house to house checks across a third of the city. Police describe the kidnapper as a 20 to 25 year old black male, six feet tall, 170 pounds, with a goatee, last seen in a yellow knit shirt. A $5,000 reward has been posted for her safe return as FBI agents join the effort.

Lansing Lansing Co Id W. Husby Laurie Marning Murninghan Havel Cera Taves FBI

Global headlines mix in early AP dispatches from Washington and abroad

AP briefs report on stalled import quote debates in Congress Ways and Means. senators urge action on POW treatment. Bishop Walsh gains freedom. Vatican and Soviet positions inch toward peace plans. U S Korea discuss troop cuts. Northern Ireland braces for unrest. Gulf of Tonkin repatriation tensions mix with Vietnam war coverage.

Washington Hanoi North Vietnam

St Louis population shifts in 1970 census data

St Louis city lost population while surrounding St Louis County gained many residents since 1960. City drop from 750,026 to 608,078. County up from 703,532 to 947,231. East St Louis declined from 81,712 to 68,016. Brentwood University City and Webster Groves also fell. Florissant rose to 67,102.

ST. Louis St. Louis County Census Bureau Marvin Pstma East St. Louis Brentwood University City Webster Groves Florissant

Ledger Navy reunites 1950 classmates from Missouri

The Ledger recalls 1950 graduates Charles Penne and Jim Eyed who joined the Navy after leaving the Ledger. They returned to examine the new Ledger building, while Mike names include Wayne Cleeton Winston Graue and Clay Keyton. Older boys shared stories of service, careers, and family while the article notes plans for a Missouri air port project and a class reunion.

The Ledger Navy Charles 1 Penne Jim Ey Louis A.J. Sul Cervantes Ili MHS Missouri Anl Jim Lves Rivers Simpsons Lee Paper Co Charlie Cape Girardeau Hill Equipment Co Audrain Hospital Eldon Fuzzy) Cauthorn Mexico Wayne

Speaker Puts 5 On Airport Committee

JEFFERSON CITY The speaker of the Missouri House named five representatives Friday to serve on a House Senate committee investigating the need for the location of a second major airport in the St. Louis area.

Jefferson City Missouri House House-Senate St. Louis

Ray's Plea On New Trial Set Sept 2

MEMPHIS AP A hearing for a new trial motion for James Earl Ray is set for September 2. District Attorney Phil W Canale will seek dismissal of Rays plea claim that it violated constitutional rights. Ray pleaded guilty in 1968 to the MLK assassination and seeks relief, while a spectrographic bullet analysis request is also considered. Ray currently serves a 99 year sentence.

Memphis James Earl Ray Martin Luther King Jr Phil W. Canale Ray Criminal Court William H. Williams Brushy Mountain State Prison East Tennessee Williams King Bernard Finsterwald Jr 1Ltle Fin- Jimmy Hite Sterward Olan Simmons’ Stable Westernsassinations Washington Glen Hite Simmons St. Louis

Rutherford Is Out Of Medical Center

Leon Rutherford, 44, of 626 Yale St., who suffered burns in an accident at A. P. Green Refractories Company on June 30, was dismissed from the University of Missouri Medical Center. Ruth erford reports he is “getting along just fine” and will report back July 17 for treatment. Richard Henage, 51, of 414 N. Washington St., was more severely injured and remains in the burns unit, progressing satisfactorily.

Leon Rutherford Yale St A. P. Green Refractories Company University of Missouri Medical Center

Williams Returns To Work At Ward's

Jim Williams, manager of Montgomery Ward store, returned home after surgery in Memphis last month and is now back at the line part time while recuperating.

Jim Williams Montgomery Ward Memphis Tenn

Pollard Recovering After Car Crash Schedule Readjusted

Clifford Pollard, 40, of 1311 Springdale St., is recuperating at home after a June 12 crash. He will resume bookmobile stops July 13 through July 31 with routes at Grant Stop, Car-1ter Stop, Laddonia, Farber, Vandalia, Ben ton City, Rush Hill, and Branson areas.

Clifford Pollard Springdale St Mexico University of Missouri Rush Hilllear Don Branson Centralia Colidday Garfield Thompson

Missouri House forms airport interim committee

Missouri House Speaker James E. Godfrey named Walter L. Meyer chair of the interim committee on airports with St Louis area reps Earl Schler Paul Simon and Pat Troupe also named. Arlie N. Meyer of St. Charles as a member. Senate picks pending. Goal is to explore locating a second major airport in Missouri and clarify city obligations for agreements.

Souri St. Louis Missouri City John C. Danforth Walter L. Meyer D - Bellefountaine Meyer House Earl Schler Paul J. Simon James Pat) Troupe St. Louis Democrats Arlie N. Meyer R-St. Charles Senate

Weather and hospital notices from Audrain and surrounding Missouri areas

Local weather readings show highs 87 to 95 in Missouri today with clear to partly cloudy conditions in center regions and hot 90s in the days ahead. Audrain Hospital lists admitted and discharged patients including Mrs Mancil L Baker Jr and others, plus births and staff notes.

Missouri Audrain Hospital Mancil L. Baker Jr Kenneth E. Garrett Jo Ella Boles Lawrence Johnson Harold Christian Vera P. Strode Mexico Robert Boeger Middle Roy Boone Montgomery Aly Leroy C. Niemeyer Bowling Green J.C. Edwards Fred Hudson Centralia Roseline Williams Martinsburg Ralph J. Wood Allen St Pete Wood General Telephone Co Thomas Millner Melinda Kay Potter Randall E. Brown James Pine Mike Davis Daniel J. Lehenbauer Ray Ancell Alfred T. Hicks Russell Howdeshell Joseph F. Deimeke Nellie White Gary Vines William Epps Wilson Hinson Everette Elam Laddon

Nine Scout raft journey down Mississippi source report

In Hannibal Missouri nine Explorers begin a 660 mile raft voyage down the Mississippi on a seven ton raft powered by a 25 horsepower motor. The trip frames Mark Twain's birthplace and a curious river voyage undertaken by youth explorers.

Hannibal Mississippi River Tyain Tom Sarah He Plore Pat Mion

Trenton Probes Second Bridge Bombing in Missouri

Authorities in Glen County and Missouri Highway Patrol investigate a second bridge bombing near Trenton, about five miles north, believed to have occurred around July 4 prior to the July 6 dynamite blast on a Rock Island Railroad span. The steel bridge suffered limited damage and a finger detonator stolen from nearby quarries is cited as a clue.

Trenton Glencounty Highway Patrol

Bicycle theft at Central School leads to police report

Foreman told officers at 12 45 p m Friday his bicycle, a blue 20 BF Goddrich with chrome fettler, was taken from Central School. Walton of Vandalla got a summons for failure to keep vehicle under control after a collision on Liberty Street with Sublette and Berry, both driving in traffic toward Bourne Street.

Mark Foreman Central School Roger’ Allen Subletta Route 1 Halleville Sublette Robert G. Berry Mexico Ar’ Es Bourne

Stock Market Over The Counter And Exchange Roundup

Over the counter trading shows A B Chance at 18 bid and 19 asked while Wetterau sits at 17 percent bid and 18 asked. On the New York Stock Exchange Robbie Brooks ends at 9 percent up with 9,000 shares traded as Dresser Industries moves to 25.44 and Interco remains unlisted. Kaiver Aluminum holds 28 percent unchanged with 5,100 shares. Ralston Purina sits at 23 percent up, while Gypsum and Gypsum preferred gain 4 and 27 percent respectively with 4,000 shares traded in the latter.

A.B. Chance Co Wetterau New York Stock Exchange Robbie Brooks Dresser Industries Interco Kaiver Aluminum Ralston Purina Eer Bay US

Miss Missouri Pageant Sparks Mixed Reactions on Diet Talk

Spectators and men react to Miss Missouri pageant coverage with remarks about inspiration and beauty. A spectator urges self belief and an 800 calorie diet plan while men offer varied comments, from surprise to praise of the contestants’ looks.

Missouri

Heddon Collision Kills Driver on U S 54

Jefferson City AP report: Thomas Coleman 24 of Holts Summit died in a head on crash on U S 54 near Holty Summit Friday night. Funeral arrangements set for Arnold Funeral Home at 2 p.m. with Dr. Frank Park officiating. Kenneth Rueter driver of a tractor trailer collided with Coleman’s car. several others hospitalized.

Jefferson City Thomas Coleman Reujbet

Western Missouri Weather and Tragic Tractor Incident

Western Missouri expected to see showers and thunderstorms in the west with hot highs in the mid to upper 90s and lows near 70s. A farmer died near Unionville Friday night when a tractor flipped, pinning him as the accident occurred near the Martin farm east of Unionville.

Kansas City Missouri Weather Bureau Unionville, Mo Unionville Benan Joplin Springfield Neal Martin Kirksville St. Joseph Dent West Plains Martin Farm Vic- Cape Girardeau Jim

House Keeps Ban on Compulsory Union Membership in Postal Reform

Washington AP reports the House instructs conferees to retain a ban on compulsory union membership for mailmen in postal reform. The vote was 225 to 159 to reject Senate backed allowance of union shop negotiations where legal by state law.

House Washington Senate

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