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Newspaper
Mexico Ledger
Location
Mexico, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jul 15, 1972
Page
1
Weather summary for past 24 hours with temperatures 67 to 86 and rain totals. Missouri forecast shows thundershowers in south tonight and Sunday, cooler statewide Monday to Wednesday with highs in mid 80s to 90s. St Louis AP report lists hospital admissions, births, dismissals, deaths, marriage licenses, police incidents, and a vehicle accident with minor injuries.
At O'Brien Transfer Co. lot a Palmer car jumped curb and struck a Lang vehicle pushing it into Belcher car. minor damage and two office blocks were hit. Separate thefts included a $30 tape player from a MFA grain mill car and a ball glove stolen from another residence. Three teens, Blair Blair Pugh, were arrested for illegal possession of intoxicating beverages. police report 15 such arrests in 30 days.
Washington notes McGovern plans two week vacation in South Dakota after weekend rest in his home. DNC names Utah's Mrs. Jean Westwood as first female national chair. Basil Patterson of New York chosen as vice chairman over Pierre Salinger. Kissinger talks stalled as Le Duc Tho signals readiness for new talks in Paris. Connally criticizes McGovern plan to end Vietnam in 90 days. Belfast sees deaths as IRA campaign continues. Chess talks in Reykjavik inch toward collapse while power use hits a peak in St Louis. Philip Delter Holt born Friday in Fulton.
In over the counter trading yesterday A B Chance 25 percent bid 25 percent asked Commerce Bancshares 53 bid 54 asked Wetterau 35 percent bid 36 percent asked. On the New York Stock Exchange yesterday Robbie Brooks closed at 10 percent up 5300 shares traded Dresser Industries 3734 down 4 percent 7900 Interco 46 percent up 800 Kaiser Aluminum 194 percent up Panhandle Eastern Pipeline 33 percent down 5400 Ralston Purina 38 percent up 4 12600 US Gypsum common 25 percent up 13 100 US Gypsum preferred 30 percent up 1800
Funeral services are pending at Waters Funeral Home for James G. Gayhart 86 who died at 2 10 am today at Tri County Nursing Home Vandalia. Born December 25 1885 in Lewisville Missouri he lived in Vandalia since 1937. He married Gertie Van Arsdel in 1909 and worked at Harbison Walker Refractories until retirement. Survived by wife two sisters two sons two daughters seven grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren. Two brothers died earlier.
A former Wellsville resident Mrs Ida Schwendker in her 80s died Friday in Washington DC. The body will be returned to Wellsville for services and burial with Myers Funeral Home in charge.
Julie Eisenhower, 24, diagnosed with viral pneumonia after flu at the Western White House. Pat Nixon flew to Jacksonville, Florida, to be with her. Doctors say she will not require hospitalization. condition remains in lower lung.
David Lee Harris, 22, of 911 B Liberty St, faces six charges after a 3:29 am pursuit and crash. Charges include resisting arrest by fleeing, speeding, leaving scene, driving without license, no city license, and negligent driving. Bond set at 212.50.
Los Angeles AP reports defense attorney Leonard Boudin compared the Pentagon Papers trial to a court martial as jury selection stalls. Defense protests focused on potential jurors with military or security ties, urging automatic dismissal. Judge rejects that bid and all defense challenges. no jurors seated after week one.
In Cincinnati an armed mental patient, Robert Roebush, 47, held police at bay for 24 hours after barricading himself in his ex-wife’s house. Tear gas fired through a front window set off a fire, forcing him to flee. Roebush, an escapee from Long View State Hospital, was treated for head cuts. Police exchanged gunfire, then subdued him as flames spread.
In San Jose California five newborn puppies were freed from an eight foot deep three inch pipe using a vacuum cleaner hose after hours of effort by seven men at an alcohol rehabilitation center. Rescue dog mother Rescue cleaned the pups before they recovered. Audrain Foster Parent Sunday is proclaimed by Governor Hearnes and Audrain County honors foster families while noting 19 foster homes caring for 33 children. Community leaders list foster parents and urge more homes, with the county welfare office seeking volunteers.
St Louis AP reports Republican candidate R J Bus King plans to intensify campaigning before the August 8 primary. After June cuts from limited funds, King says new donors offer solutions and he may travel widely, denying he has withdrawn from the race.
A red billfold is reported lost at Jays IGA Foodliner on Friday. The owner is identified but details will not be disclosed if returned. Call 981-5698 at 1309 N. Washington to claim.
Candidates discussed dedication and party leanings in the western district judge race after Judge Wood's retirement. Roy Guile stated he will not switch parties, plans to vote Democratic, and may seek another term. Mrs Doak praised Jack Schramm and McGovern while promising Audrain support. The McClintic Pioneers 4H club hosted the event, with another address set for Tuesday at Littleby Methodist Church.
Mexico Jaycees approved a shelter at Robert S. Green Memorial Park, funding 5000 dollars for structure with Morton Building Co. as contractor. Construction finished by mid-1971 with concrete floor, wiring, painting, and a surrounding retaining wall, plus 3000 dollars for a grill and restrooms. City supplied tables, playground equipment, brick donations from A. P. Green Co., land, labor, sod, and engineering help from Taylor Sewell.
Saigon AP reports U S B-52 bombers struck in two sectors of Quang Tri City killing nearly 30 North Vietnamese troops and destroying equipment. Over 100 strikes across South Vietnam from Friday noon to today noon dropped more than 2 500 tons of explosives, mainly supporting a 20 000 man South Vietnamese counteroffensive in Quang Tri Province which fell to the North Vietnamese May 1.
Aline B. Saarinen, 58, head of NBC News in Paris and art critic, died late Thursday. She was widow of architect Eero Saarinen and produced NBC television specials on art subjects.
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