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Newspaper

Mexico Ledger

Location

Mexico, Missouri, United States of America

Date

Jul 14, 1972

Page

9

Weather and local notices from Missouri area

Forecaster notes warm humid conditions with patchy thundershowers tonight into Saturday. Zone 5 forecast: partly cloudy, highs 86 to 92, lows near 70, 60 percent rain tonight, 30 percent Saturday. Missouri outlook shows cooler northwest by Saturday, possible Monday Tuesday storms, with night lows 64 to 79 and highs 85 to 95. Also includes river stages, hospital admissions, births, dismissals, and fire department call details.

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Local court fines listed for multiple offenses in Audrain area

The Daily Record itemized fines across magistrate and circuit courts including driving without a license, operating a local carrier beyond limits, liquor violations by minors, careless driving, and a divorce with custody. Other notes mention indigent defense assignments, an assault charge, and probate administration with estimated estate value. Also reports Montgomery County cases and Missouri Livestock Market prices and national stockyard receipts.

Gary W. Newsom Ernest Ray Sanders Sammy Joe Smith Shelby Turner Jerry Lee Happs Larry Dale Lockridge Beverly Dean Golden Floyd Harregan Andy Runge Cage Bussie Williams Martinsburg Janice Kemp Hubert Fisher Richards Court Charles Emmett Williams Thompson Rte. 1

Eagleton Chosen as McGovern Vice Presidential Candidate

Thomas Eagleton becomes the leading running mate pick after a day of debates and discussions within the McGovern camp. Missouri Democrats hope Eagleton helps maintain the state’s House and pledges healing after intra party rifts during convention week.

Thomas F. Eagleton Missouri Eagleton George McGovern Warren E. Hearnes McGovern

Stock Market Movements and Commodities Roundup

Overnight and intraday trading across over the counter and New York markets showed mixed gains and broad drift upward. The Dow rose to 920.08 amid thin volume while NYSE issues were roughly even. grains and futures opened higher with soybeans around 3.38 and wheat near 1.36 to 1.50, with various prices listed for corn oats and oils.

A. B Charlie Commerce Bancshares Wetterau New York Stock Exchange Bobble Brooks Dresser Industries Interco Kaiser Aluminum Panhandle Eastern Pipeline Ralston Purina NEW York George McGovern Chicago Chicago Board of Trade

Mrs. Leonard Schwab Rites In Oklahoma City

Mrs. Betty Dyke Schwab 72 of Oklahoma City died Thursday at her home after years of ill health. Born July 1 1900 in Audrain County she married Leonard Schwab in 1925 and traveled before settling in Mexico in 1939 and Oklahoma City in 1944. Survived by her husband, she was active at First Presbyterian Church. Funeral services planned in Oklahoma City with graveside rites Sunday at Elmwood Cemetery officiated by Rev. Ned Beckes. Funeral home: Arnold Funeral Home.

Leonard Schwab Oklahoma City Mexico The

Mrs William Lewis Dies In Chicago

Mrs Bonnie Jo Lewis 54 of Chicago died at St. James Hospital after a brief illness. Services set for 2 p.m. Saturday at Maupin Funeral Home Fulton with burial in Elmwood Cemetery Mexico. Born Jan 12 1918 in McCredie she was a daughter of the late Boyd and Evelyn Gooldy and a Methodist. Survived by husband William L. Lewis of Chicago a son of Mrs Austin Lewis of 804 S Olive St a sister Mrs Helen Means and a brother John Gooldy, both of Fulton.

Mexico Bonnie Jo Lewis Chicago St. James Hospital Maupin Fulton Elmwood Cemtery Lewis McCredie Boyd Evelyn Dawson Gooldy Methodist Church William L. Lewis Austin Lewis S. Olive St Helen Means John Gooldy

McGovern Nixon talk at square in mixed political scene

An overheard exchange shows a Democrat and Republican joking about working for Nixon's re election amid a show of blooms at the Central Missouri Hemerocallis Society in Columbia. Gardeners from Fulton Mexico and Columbus area participate as city shelters switch to reservation only with eight calls.

Nixon Central Missouri Columbia Frank Kropf Mexico Fulton Centralia Mexico Park Lakeview Robert Green Parks Green Park

Martinsburg Businessman Eugene Wieschhaus Dies at 43

Eugene A. Wieschhaus 43 of Martinsburg was found dead at his home after a long heart ailment. He operated S&W Processing Co. a frozen food locker plant and lived above the business. Born November 26 1928 he served in the Air Force after World War II and was a member of American Legion and St Joseph's Church. He is survived by four sisters and two brothers. Funeral Monday at St Joseph's with burial in the church cemetery. Visitation starts Sunday at Meyer Funeral Home Wellsville with Rosary that night.

Martinsburg Eugene A. Wieschhaus S&w Processing Co Mr. Wieschhaus Stephen and Mary Arens Wieschhaus American Legion St. Joseph's Catholic Church Joe Centralia Norbert Columbia Martin Worland Jennings Joe Worland Montgomery City John Schaffer Walter Davis Leo Stamm St. Joseph's Cemetery Meyer Funeral Home Wellsville

Calley Sr. dies after visit from son at VA hospital

William L. Calley Sr. died in a Veterans Administration hospital in Gainesville Florida on Thursday night after a 30 minute visit by his son Lt. Calley. The report notes the time of death and location as the VA facility.

Calley Gainesville, Fla William L. Calley Sr Veterans Administration Hospital

Convention Night Triumphs and Campaign Hopes

McGovern, Eagleton accept Democratic ticket amid rousing scenes as Kennedy and Wallace factions play out in a tense convention. McGovern vows end to Vietnam war and open government while Eagleton seeks to restore dignity in the vice presidency. Wallace supporters sit silent as rivals cheer, and Wallace wheels into a pending campaign.

Yvonne Braithwaite Burke Eagleton Wallace Alabama Spiro T. Agnew McGovern Texas Florida Michigan George Uicket

Whole New Game Says Teasdale

Kansas City AP reports Joseph Teasdale, year 36, predicting Senator Eagleton's VP nomination will boost Democrat ticket unity in Missouri. He claims Eagleton Hearnes and McGovern alignment could advance his bid for governor as he backs a stronger national campaign and front-runner status.

Kansas City Joseph Teasdale Thomas Eagleton Warren E. Hearnes George McGovern Teasdale Missouri Jackson County Eagleton Hearnes Sen. McGo Bond Nixon Christopher Bond

Kuehle Visits Mexico En Route To Boone Club Speech

Harold Wheels Kuehle Republican candidate for secretary of state, in a wheelchair, visited Mexico briefly on the way from St. Louis to Columbia to address the Boone County Pachyderm Club. He urged hiring experts, ending patronage, improving microfilming and filing, and cross training to cut payrolls while boosting service. He urged seminars for local election officials to unify election law handling.

Harold Wheels) Kuehle Secretary of State Mexico St. Louis Boone County Missouri Kuehle Missouri Secretary of State

Bremer Transferred Under Tight Security to Jail

Arthur H. Bremer, 21, accused in the May 15 shooting that targeted Alabama Governor George C. Wallace and three others, was moved from a state hospital to Prince Georges County Jail under heavy security to await a July 31 trial on state charges. The transfer followed an FBI handover of guard duties after a federal court delayed his federal trial. George Beall, U.S. attorney for Maryland, described the procedure.

Upper Marlboro Arthur H. Bremer Alabama George C. Wallace Prince Georges County Milwaukee FBI Bremer U.S. District Court George Beall U.S Maryland

Defense Firm Got Millions For $50,000

Sen. William Proxmire accused the Defense Department of letting Sperry Rand reap a 34 000 percent return on a 50 000 investment. He said the 71 million Louisiana Army Ammunition Plant financed by taxpayers produced casings at claimed costs 20.36 and later bid 8.49 below cost in 1971. Proxmire urged competition and free enterprise, noting 17 million in profit over 20 years.

Washington William Proxmire D-Wis Defense Department Sperry Rand Corp Louisiana Army Ammunition Plant Shreveport Sperry Rand Proxmire Joint Economic Committee General Accounting Office Army

Missouri Highway Commission Approves Pay Increase

Jefferson City report states the Missouri State Highway Commission approves a five percent salary rise for most highway department employees effective August 1. The increase covers all staff up to immediate below management, with some employees receiving a sliding raise from five percent.

Jefferson City Missouri State Highway Commission

Pride Of 12 Lionesses Proud Of Old Frasier

Frasier the aging circus lion at Lion Country Safari in Laguna Hills California becomes a nationwide symbol after siring 35 cubs in 18 months. He is lauded as father of the year and inspired Frasier for President write in votes before dying in his sleep. He will be buried at the preserve.

Laguna Hills Calif Frasier Lion Country Safari Lion Country California Ald Tion

AEC Chief Off Job After Money Probe

William T. Riley director of Becuity at the Atomic Energy Commission is on leave without pay while allegations about personal finances are investigated. He allegedly borrowed money from AEC staff and is said to be over 100000 in debt. Paul Gaughren will run the division during the probe.

Washington Atomic Energy Commission William T. Riley Becuity AEC Riley Cay Paul Gaughren Division of Security Commission Division of Inspection Sos Alamos N.M Farflung Washington, D.C Eniwetok Brookhaven N.Y Aleutian Islands

Record Soybean Acreage Set In Missouri

Columbia Missouri AP The Missouri Crop and Livestock Service reports soybeans planted for all purposes in the state reach a new record of 3.95 million acres. Corn acres total 2.72 million, down 18 percent from last year and the lowest since 1890. Sorghum is 430000 acres, cotton up 22 percent, wheat up 19 percent, while oats barley and rye trails 1971 levels.

Columbia, Mo Missouri Livestock Service

Eagleton to Speak in Kansas City Saturday

Sen. Thomas Eagleton the Democratic vice presidential nominee will fly from Miami Beach to Kansas City this afternoon. He is due to land at 5 27 pm and will meet newsmen briefly after arrival. He will address the National Audio Visual Association meeting at the Hotel Muehlebach at 11 15 am CDT Saturday before returning to Washington.

Kansas City Miami Beach Bob Bosch Eagleton Braniff National Audio-Visua Association Muehlebach Bosch Washington

Tom Eagleton Day Proclaimed by Missouri Acting Governor

Lt. Gov. Morris proclaimed Tom Eagleton Day in Missouri while Gov. Hearnes was at the Democratic National Convention. He urged citizens to congratulate a Missourian seen as a candidate for vice president. A correction notes the Hatton auction details and auctioneers’ names.

Clay Walter Fauntroy District of Columbia Kenneth Gibson Newark N.J California Willie Brown Eagleton McGovern Fauntroy Landrieu Kevin White Boston Woodcock Askew Wilbur’ Mills D-Ark White Richard J. Dougherty Tom Eagleton Jefferson City Tom Eagleston Missouri William 5 Morris Warren E. Hearnes Mis Sourian United States Morrin

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