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Newspaper
Mexico Ledger
Location
Mexico, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jul 13, 1970
Page
9
Local forecast shows fair to partly cloudy skies with highs 90 to 95 and lows in the mid 60s to low 70s. Reports include multiple speeding and driving offenses, hospital admissions, a break‑in at Apco Service Station, and a two‑car collision. several individuals fined or summoned, with details on legal and medical outcomes.
In a fragmented bid, dissident pensioners faced court restraints and weak ally support as pickets shut several West Virginia mines in Wyoming County. The effort barely spread to Virginia and Kentucky, with some workers crossing lines. The six coal firms faced a court order, while UMW urged members to ignore the action as Miners for Democracy distanced itself.
Miss Missouri pageant in Mexico drew enthusiastic 13 to 14 year old fans as Marcia Brookfield performed tap numbers and nervously anticipated the 8 10 cut. Backstage chaos followed the winner's announcement at the fieldhouse breakfast honored Miss Missouri with plaques and praise from Jaycees and regional director G L Mendenhall.
General William C. Westmoreland, at Fire Base VwGHEL near Hue, said a North Vietnamese offensive is a likely possibility as U S withdrawal proceeds. He noted enemy capability remains strongest in the I Corps area and highlands, and Cambodia incursion has had little effect north.
New York AP report quotes Dr. Asedo, chief veterinarian of the New York City Health Department, warning that urban dog waste harbors spores and worms. She notes rain spreads untreated waste into streets and waterways, creating public health risks.
Jerome Kretchmer lists as a priority the removal of street excrement, aiming to improve urban hygiene and public health in the city. The statement signals a focus on sanitation and livability ahead of other initiatives.
Sea Beauty shown by Art Simmons took second in the three gaited stake at the Lexington Junior League Horse Show. Dodge Stables rider Earl Teater edged her on Dodge Stables while Snow Flurry was third. Tashi Ling, a famed fine harness horse, won the stake, and Simmons Stables claimed the open three gaited with Air Time. Brenda Supreme, a 15.2 hand mare, was noted in passing.
Funeral services for the stillborn daughter of Mr and Mrs Paul Dean Lewis of Auxvasse are pending at Green Funeral Home in Mexico awaiting arrival of her father stationed in Vietnam. The infant was born at 7 33 p m Saturday at Audrain Hospital in Mexico. Before her marriage Mrs Lewis was Miss Merletta Sue
A early morning fire leveled a two floor frame nursing home in Caruthersville Missouri killing Mrs Dolly Gatewood and Jesse Royal 72. Royal died at Pemiscot County Hospital in Hayti from extensive burns and smoke inhalation while Gatewood suffocated. Felix Maupin 77 survived after inhaling smoke and was treated at Hayti hospital in satisfactory condition.
L. Wolfe Gilbert died Sunday in a convalescent home after a yearlong illness. The noted composer of Ramona and Waitin for the Robert E. Lee, once dubbed Dean of American Composers, died of a stroke at age 83.
Industrialist Cyrus Eaton, 86, testifies to a full scale U S recession looming if the Southeast Asia war continues. He says Hanoi would accept an 18 month troop withdrawal window but accuses President Nixon of not ending the war. Eaton warns Cambodia action widens conflict and harms the U S economy.
Reports say Israeli raiders occupied a post near the Sea of Galilee and attacked Beisan Valley targets while Jordanian forces fired mortars in support. Israel said heavy clashes and casualties occurred, with helicopters striking south of the Dead Sea killing two civilians and wounding two.
Mrs. Zelda Wheeler 77 of Springfield Illinois mother of Norman Wheeler Vandalia died 8 30 a m Friday at St John s Hospital Springfield after years of illness and strokes born Louisiana Missouri November 17 1892 educated in Louisiana schools married William Wheeler who died in 1941 survived by son Norman Vandalia grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren member of Tyus Chapel CME Church funeral Tuesday at 2 pm Tyus Chapel CME Vandalia Rev C Johnson Davis officiating burial Vandalia Cemetery calling hours 7 30 8 30 p m tonight pallbearers Larry Wheeler William Wheeler Robert Salmon Dempsey Dixon Char Jes Burgett Ronnie Green
Commodity food will be distributed Wednesday July 15 16 and 17 according to Richard Strange director of the program The Commodity Food Distribution office is located at 521 North Jefferson Street
Robert A. Buechele 74 of New Florence Route 1 died at 11 30 p m Sunday in a hospital during a two week tour that included discussions on Indochina and the Middle East. Survivors include wife Veronica and son Robert A. Buechele Jr. of New Florence.
Comedian Jimmy Durante remained in St. John's Hospital in Santa Monica after a Thursday collapse linked to an inner ear disorder. His doctor attributed the incident to loss of equilibrium, and he was described as recovering. Rogers returned from a foreign tour ending in London after meetings with British leaders and U.S. ambassadors.
In Belfast and Londonderry thousands of Protestant Orangemen marched amid stiff security as fears of Catholic-Protestant clashes grew. More than 20 000 Orangemen participated with 200 bands while authorities banned liquor sales and deployed British troops, police, and the Ulster Defence Regiment to maintain peace.
Beth and Jill Brown of Laddonia were riding double on a fox-trotting mare when they fell Thursday evening at a farm. Beth was treated at Audrain Hospital for head lacerations and a skull fracture, later transferred to Boone County Hospital. Jill was hospitalized with head injuries and is improving. Mr Clyde Brown, manager of Mexico Soil Service, reported both girls were conscious and recovering.
Missouri Supreme Court orders discharge of Bobby Fred Ashe of Kansas City from a Jackson County first degree robbery conviction for a 1960 Lee's Summit poker game holdup. He remains jailed in Tennessee on a three to five year term for a diamond ring case.
The Missouri Supreme Court affirmed Linwood State Bank's relocation from 1120 Linwood Blvd Kansas City to a new site at Armour and Main. The decision rejected challenge by Broadway National Bank and noted ample evidence supporting the move. The ruling also covered multiple cases including first degree murder convictions and life sentences, a defense claim about questioning duration, and other unrelated appeals.
Washington University professor Barry Commoner rejects serving on Governor War ren Hearnes pollution advisory panel calling it heavy with vested interests against pollution control. He leads the Center for the Study of Natural Systems and the Committee for Environmental Information and prefers indirect public communication.
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