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Newspaper
Mexico Ledger
Location
Mexico, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jul 20, 1972
Page
10
Weather data and forecasts for Missouri and Kansas City region with temperatures, precipitation totals, and river stage readings. Police and hospital updates include a bicycle accident injuring a child, a minor collision near Woodlawn Street, and a list of admitted and discharged patients at Audrain Medical Center.
Police described a three-vehicle accident on Washington Street involving Joseph A. Wilson and Doris Peak, with minor damage to other cars, while several divorce petitions were filed in area courts. The report also covers a jail court session, highway patrol summons, fire calls, and livestock market pricing.
Fulton County Georgia sues to block Bond from ballot by arguing he did not meet residency rules. The suit alleges Bond lived in Georgia for 12 months to qualify as a bona fide resident through July 1, 1964 and cites his education at University of Virginia Law School 1960 to 1963 and work summers in 1961 1962 and 1966 1968 in various cities. Lawyers question if Bond violated Missouri Corrupt Practices Act after defeating former auditor Haskell Holman. Holman, now executive secretary of the state real estate board, declined comment.
Wednesday edition notes a missing price in the Hoffmans IGA advertisement. Sealtest Light n Lively Yogurt is advertised at 4 for 1.00.
In thin to moderate New York trading the Dow fell 4.44 to 912.25 as investors weighed Vietnam worries and a possible international monetary crisis. Trading showed varied moves with several issues rising and falling, and some issues listed with mixed bid and ask quotes in over the counter and exchange activity.
Dallas AP report says the Texas School Book Depository linked to the Kennedy assassination was damaged by fire and ruled arson. Investigators found gasoline cans on three floors of the seven story building and gasoline throughout the brick and wood structure, with damage limited to the upper three floors. The impact on the sixth floor room from which the fatal shots were fired was not yet known.
The Associated Press reports widespread blackouts and brownouts across New York City Rhode Island and parts of Massachusetts Vermont and New Hampshire caused by a severe thunderstorm. By early today electrical service was restored everywhere as feeders failed in New York City amid heat.
In St. Louis AP reports attorneys for Anheuser-Busch will meet to end a 21 member Teamsters strike that began Wednesday, sidelining about 4,000 workers across the brewery.
Bruce B. Dayton the Dayton Hudson chairman agrees to a $3 million cash settlement in his divorce from Gwendolen Dayton. The agreement gives Mrs Dayton the Wayzata home and furnishings along with other property and sets eight $275,000 payments plus an $800,000 lump sum within 15 days, with no alimony.
Robert William Freeman 66 of Fulton died at 12:30 a.m. today at the Allen Nursing Home where he had been a patient since March 11. He was born October 12, 1906 near Auxvasse, married Mias Selma Hemeyer on June 9, 1962, and was a Calvary Methodist Church member. He is survived by his wife, a sister Oleta McCown of Benton City, and several nieces and nephews. Burial will be near Hope, Missouri, with Morton Funeral Home in Linn handling arrangements.
Funeral services were conducted Saturday July 16 in St. Clair for Carrie Velma Murphy 83 of Centralia She died July 12 at Cedar Crest Nursing Home Washington Missouri She was the widow of J Purl Murphy and mother in law of Bill Meador Survivors include two sons in law a sister in law two nephews and a niece Burial took place at Lone Dell Missouri with Rev Estes Perkins officiating Funeral arrangements were by Meador and Son</s>
A Louisiana town buzzed as the monster story eclipsed politics with jokes about the Marzell Hill creature being McGovern’s hippie or Nixon’s chalice to replace Spiro Agnew. Police Chief Shelby Ward said a strenuous search found no tracks or traces while a non political wag suggested a six foot tall shaggy beer can.
The Mexico Lions Club at Air Park Restaurant awarded 20 year pins to c. K. Winn and Charles Dickey, 15 year pins to Cass Wilholt and Billie Potts, and 10 year pins to Elmer Morris and Albert Turner. New member Jack Smiley received a pin and certificate as Harry Hildebrand presented. The club approved a $500 donation to the Lions eye tissue bank at University Medical Center in Columbia from broom sales proceeds. Morris, the new club president, reported on the Lions International convention in Mexico City with 5,000 Lions and wives from 145 countries.
The board adopted delaying hires until Buford Thomas returns from a workshop. August 23 to 25 were announced for the annual teacher workshop for new and returning staff. New hires include Miss Dieckman in remedial math at McMillan, Mrs. Hassler in second year primary at Eugene Field, Miss Lewis in special education at the high school, and Bill Woodruff as a speech teacher at Hardin Junior High. Woodruff, a Mexico, Missouri native, holds a B A from Culver-Stockton and is pursuing life certification. he has taught in Minnesota and Illinois and is involved in local youth leagues and clubs.
Secretary of Defense Melvin Laird attacked Senator George McGovern's defense plan on NBC Today. He warned unilateral cuts in Europe and the U S military could jeopardize negotiations with the Soviet Union and long term security. Laird called McGovern's Vietnam withdrawal and $30 billion annual cuts a dangerous giveaway.
Mary Sirhan mother of Sirhan who killed Senator Kennedy reports threats from two other sons. Police increased patrols near her home after Saidallah 40 visited Tuesday and threatened to burn the house while Sharif 39 had threatened her by phone. She says the family quarrel stems from the sons being unable to find work. Sirhan was convicted for Kennedy’s 1968 assassination and is serving a life term at San Quentin.
Elsberry Missouri Mrs Winona Taylor 57 died from injuries after a two car crash in Lincoln County Wednesday night at Lincoln County Hospital in Troy three hours after the wreck She was a passenger in a car driven by her husband Russell Taylor 58 who was injured Also injured were James Randsdell 21 and his wife Jill 24 in the other vehicle
The US Federal Reserve began direct intervention in foreign exchange markets to prop up the dollar, selling German marks and other currencies from U.S. reserves. The action, aimed at preserving the Smithsonian agreement, sent the dollar higher in Frankfurt Paris and Zurich as officials said the move was independent and not prompted by foreign demands.
Jefferson City Missouri. The Missouri Transportation and Development Council urged a tax on aviation fuels and airline tickets in its monthly newsletter. It noted Missouri collected no tax on 242 million gallons of aviation jet fuel in 1971 and repealed $6 million in fuel taxes used by farms industry and boats. The council cited 4.78 million passengers on commercial flights last year at Kansas City St Louis Springfield and Columbia.
Pike County Sheriff James Marshall dismisses reports of a hairy creature seen in northeastern Missouri as a hoax and rumor. Investigators searched a hill in Louisiana where the monster was alleged to be seen. no evidence was found. A local man said the tall figure resembled someone dating his daughter.
The $5 billion emergency job making bill was defeated 206 to 189 in the House. It would have funded public works grants for water and sewage plants, aiming to create about 500,000 jobs within 90 days, with priority to distressed areas. The defeat followed an amendment barring funds if the year’s federal deficit exceeded $20 billion, a constraint that ruled it out for the current year.
Nicholas Zorvas, the Secret Service agent wounded in the May 15 assassination attempt against Alabama Gov. George Wallace in Laurel, Maryland, has recovered and will return to work next week in Atlanta.
Moscow says its military personnel in Egypt have completed their mission and are returning home after advising on defense against Israel. Cairo sources estimate 10,000 to 20,000 advisers will depart, with many civilian experts remaining. The move is seen in Beirut and at the UN as a Soviet prestige setback and a chance for U S influence to grow in Egypt. Britain notes Egypt eyeing new arms from London.
Mexico Ledger lists publication details, pricing, and office hours. The notice outlines circulation areas and subscription rates for various regions including Audrain county and surrounding areas, with monthly and yearly prices and armed forces rate, plus office hours from 8 a.m. to 6 30 p.m. Monday through Friday and 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday.
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