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Newspaper

Mexico Ledger

Location

Mexico, Missouri, United States of America

Date

Jun 01, 1974

Page

8

Weather Summary Missouri Forecast and River Stages

Official 7 am readings report last 24 hours high 64 low 51. May precipitation 11.20 in, year to date 23.76 in. Missouri forecast partly sunny with late shower risk extreme southeast. highs in the 70s, lows 50s. Extended outlook shows possible rain Tue-Wed, otherwise mild. Missouri River stages listed for Kansas City, Boonville, Jefferson City, Hannibal, St Louis, Cape Girardeau. Sunset 8:26 pm, sunrise 5:40 am tomorrow.

Missouri ST. Louis Missouri River Kansas City Boonville Jefferson City Hannibal Cape Girardeau

Hospital admissions and births in Audrain county area

Officials at Audrain Medical Center report admissions including Ray E. Love Eva B Mitchell Frances K Robinson and other named patients from Mexico Jonesburg Bellflower Centralia and Auxvasse. Births listed for Johnny R Winingear and Johnnie M Dowell. Dismissals, deaths of Robert Shinn and James Burgess and a marriage license application for Jimmie Griffin and Deana Guynn.

Audrain Medical Center Ray E. Love Eva B. Mitchell Frances K. Robinson John R. Carter Cathy A. Moyle Rudolph Green Mexico Carl F. Hildebrandt Jonesburg Harold Co. Graue Bellflower Charles S. Cardwell New Florence John A. McCoy Jeff B. Mayes Monte R. Stubblefield Centralia William E. Hayden Thompson Robert W. Courtney Auxvasse George A. Carr Montgomery City Pearley M. Cassell Vandalia Karen F. Hanna Santa Fe Jimmie Dale Griffin Deana Marie Guynn

Worley Marriage Dissolution Petition Filed

A petition to dissolve the marriage of Rickey Gene Worley and Paula Elaine Worley has been filed in circuit court. The petitioner, Rickey Worley, is represented by Edwards Seigfreid Runge and Hodge.

Circuit Court Rickey Gene Worley Paula Elaine Worley Mr. Worley Edwards, Seigfreid Runge and Hodge

Watergate legal fight shifts as subpoenas focus

The Watergate story features obstruction of justice charges against former Attorney General John N. Mitchell and ex Nixon aides H R Haldeman and John D. Ehrlichman. Judge Gesell backs Colson and Ehrlichman’s request for White House notes while Jaworski and Nixon counsel negotiate access to personal papers and potential evidence.

Atty John N. Mitchell White House Nixon H.R. Haldeman John D. Ehrlichman Jaworski Ehrlichman Charles W. Colson U.S Gerhard Gesell Colson James D. St. Clair Gesell Lewis Fielding Daniel Ellsberg Fielding Beverly Hills Calif Ellsberg

Personal News Of Perry Continues On Page Three

Perry residents share family milestones including birth of Elizabeth Carol to Mr. and Mrs. Roger Spradley born May 16 and grandparenting details. Deckerd returns from Platte City visit. Shoemate Hayes party honors sons Jim Shoemate and Tommy Hayes and Tommy’s fiancée Miss Sharon Shoemate, all 1974 Mark Twain graduates.

Roger Spradley Perry Elizabeth Carol Rex Brown Gladys Brown Albert Shoemate Tom Hayes Jim Shoemate Tommy Hayes Tommy Sharon Shoemate Center Mark Twin High School Hayes

Fine calls for school auditing policy in Missouri

Dwight L. Fine of Jefferson City seeks a state auditor audit section to review elementary and secondary schools. He notes education is a billion dollar business with the state funding 34.25 percent and $345,849,065 allocated from general revenue last year. Fine, a Democratic candidate, aims to assess program performance as funds reach local districts. His wife Eva, a teacher, will campaign statewide this summer.

Dwight L. Fine Jefferson City Mexico South Trails Eva Fine Missouri Mr. Fine Secretary of James C. Kirkpatrick Dowd Democratic State Committee

Bill to ban beagle experiments in weapons tests

Rep. Les Aspin introduces a bill to prohibit military use of dogs in chemical and biological weapon experiments. He says the Army plans to add 450 beagles to tests starting in June after previously indicating a halt.

Washington Les Aspin Wisconsin Democrat

British debate on sisters fate in hunger strike case

In Belfast Albert Price fears turmoil if his daughters Dolours and Marion Price die in a London jail after leading a 1973 London car bombing. The sisters, aged 23 and 20, are on hunger strike seeking transfer to Northern Ireland. The case sparks a broader question of whether Irish prisoners in Britain should be allowed to return home for political status.

Belfast Northern Ireland Albert Price London Ulster Dolours Price Marion IRA Coneae Price Brixton Home Office Britain Price Sisters

Stock Market Roundup Over The Counter And NYSE

Over the counter trading saw A B Chance at 11 percent bid 12 asked Commerce Bancshares 19 bid 20 asked Wetterau 15 bid 16 asked. On the NYSE Robbie Brooks 2 percent up 1700 shares. Combustion Engineering 40 percent up 26100. Dresser Industries 41 percent down 4800. Interco 25 percent unchanged 4400. Kaiser Aluminum 17 percent up 5700. Panhandle Eastern Pipeline 25 percent down 7300. Ralston Purina 43 percent down 18200. US Gypsum common 18 percent unchanged 3900. US Gypsum preferred 22 percent up 1100. Wal Mart 17 percent unchanged 500.

A. B. Chance Commerce Bancshares Wetterau New York Stock Exchange Robbie Brooks Combustion Engineering Dresser Industries Interco Kaiser Aluminum Panhandle Eastern Pipeline Ralston Purina Wal- Mart

Ring Ties Two Hearts Across Time Zones in Televised Wedding

In Orlando Florida Donna Irion a 21 year old legal secretary and Air Force Captain Len Cason 26 stationed at Korat Thailand plan a long distance wedding using a telephone patch provided by Langley AFB Virginia The ceremony will occur between noon and 1 30 PM with the office telephone ringing in place of church bells The couple who met last September decided to wed after three months They will honeymoon in July after Cason gains leave and travels to Southeast Asia

Orlando Fla Donna Irion Air Force Len Cason Miss Irion G Cason Korat Thailand Cason Lindsay Okla Miss Trion Len Langley Afb Virginia Southeast Asia

Darrel Anderson Graduates Salutatorian at Mid-America Nazarene

Darrel Anderson of Mexico received his diploma from President Curtis Smith at the May 27 commencement. He is Salutatorian of the 138 member class and earned honors including Campus Republic Government attorney general, Phi Delta Lambda, Summa Cum Laude, and Who's Who among students. He pursues history, business management, and accounting and is the son of Loyal and Mrs. Anderson Jr.

Darrel Anderson Mexico Mid-America Nazarene College Curtis Smith Anderson Campus Republic Phi Delta Lambda Darrel Loyal Anderson Jr

Legislator Drops Complaint Against Officer

State Rep. Raymond Quarles of St Louis told police board president Theodore McNeal by letter that he formally drops his complaint against Patrolman Thomas Griffin. Quarles had accused Griffin of illegally arresting him on May 20.

ST. Louis Raymond Quarles D-St. Louis Theodore McNeal

Burgess Rites Set at Jonesburg Christian Church

James Henry Burgess 84 died Friday at Deaconess Hospital St Louis. Born October 3 1889 in Lincoln County son of Thomas and Susan Burgess he farmed most of life. Services 2 p m Sunday Jonesburg Christian Church burial Jonesburg Cemetery. Survived by wife Jane Dyke a brother George Hawk Point and sister Mrs Lena Hoech.

Jonesburg James Henry Burgess Deaconess Hospital St. Louis

Robert Shinn Burial To Be At Vandalia

Robert Shinn 66 of Ottawa Kansas died Friday morning at Fort Leavenworth Veterans Hospital He was a former Vandalia resident A funeral will be at 10 am Sunday in Ottawa with burial in Vandalia Cemetery between 4 and 5 pm Sunday He was born April 18 1908 son of Fred and Dess Shinn He is survived by sister Laura Jo Pearson stepmother Marguerite Shinn brother Francis Eugene Shinn sister-in-law Eva Shinn, plus nieces nephews and cousins including several in Vandalia area

Vandalia Robert Shinn Ottawa Kan Veterans Hospital Fort Leavenworth Mr. Shinn Fred and Dess Shuck Shinn Laura Jo Pearson Marguerite Shinn Francis Eugene Shinn Fort Riley Eva Shinn Perry

Rites At 2 30 For Mrs Roberson

Funeral services for Mrs Lawrence Roberson of Mexico were held at 2 30 p m at First Baptist Church with Rev Frank Park officiating. Burial followed at Elmwood Cemetery. Marie Connor and Mrs David Hill were organists. Pallbearers named were John Hatcher Jess E Curry Orville E Hebel Bill Wiss Lonnie Brown Don Nichols. Honorary pallbearers included Willard Britt Glenn Fleming Harold Squires Roy Moser Bob Scott A A Mitchell Waterston Martin and Dorsey Shouse.

Lawrence Roberson Mexico First Baptist Church Frank Park Elmwood Cemetery Marie Connor David Hill John Hatcher Jess E. Curry Orville E. Hebel Bill Wiss Lonnie Brown Don Nichols

Truck Inspection Rule Eases Reinspection for Shorter Registrations

Jefferson City Mo AP Gov Bond signs new law delaying reinspection for commercial trucks. The measure lets owners with registrations under one year renew without extra inspection and those with over a year wait until the next due date. The change aligns truck inspections with staggered registrations initiated last year.

Jefferson City Christopher S. Bond

City Resurfaces Rec Programs This Summer

Rec programs in the city are resurfacings this summer with two of six courts redone. Mr Bailey says 35 staff will supervise and instruct the season. In 1973 youth tennis enrollment reached 534 while learn to swim hit 3740 and playground attendance rose to 29967. Park director Decker notes swimming remains the citys top activity.

Bailey Mexico Decker

Blond youth at Indiana jail makes threats and misuses language

In Winamak Pulaski County Jail a blond youth flashed a pistol and vowed to free two prisoners and imprison a woman. Bet ty Bell, the sheriff's radio operator, restrained him with a key strike and spray, as the Phil who didn't get rescued was said to be another rape charge.

Winamac Ind Pulaski County Betty Beil Phil

Bypass Lets Salt River Flood Run At Dam Work

Cannon Dam bypass channel, built to carry the stream during dam construction, is flowing well. Resident Engineer Otto Steffen says it seems stabilized and should be safe if rain runoff drains away. The temporary bridge sits three feet above water, debris must be kept clear to protect it. All other work is halted.

Salt River Otto Steffen the Ledger

Mondale attacks Nixon style in domestic politics

Sen. Walter Mondale says Nixon’s foreign policy secrecy and hostility tactics have moved into domestic affairs. He warns against treating the House Judiciary Committee as a Communist foe and the special prosecutor as an enemy, while noting possible 1976 ambitions.

Los Angeles Richard Nixon Walter F. Mondale Minnesota Democrat Center For the Study of Mondale House Judiciary Committee Special Prosecutor

Artificial Blood Liquid To Be Tested In Cincinnati

University of Cincinnati scientist Dr. Leland Clarke Jr. announces a practical oxygenated fluorocarbon artificial blood ready for clinical testing. He says it could keep transplanted kidneys alive, store without blood types, and be sterilized, with potential uses in medicine, diving, space, and treating sickle cell anemia.

Cincinnati, Ohio University of Cincinnati Leland Clarke Jr Associated Press Clarke

Gen Abrams To Get More Cancer Tests

Washington AP Gen Creighton W Abrams Army chief of staff and former Vietnam commander undergoes additional tests at Walter Reed to determine the extent of left lung cancer found in the past three days Pentagon spokesman said no prognosis yet Abrams a moderate cigar smoker took command in Vietnam in 1968 and later oversaw the wind down of U.S. combat involvement He entered hospital May 23 for a mild pneumonia claim and his origin is Springfield Massachusetts.

Jerry W. Friedheim Abrams William C. Westmoreland U.S Vietnam Springfield Mass West Point

Mint juleps return at New College Oxford for Trapier tribute

In Oxford's 14th century New College dining hall students and dons will share mint juleps on June 1 to honor William Heyward Trapier of Wynah South Carolina. A seat is kept empty for him, recalling his 1845 visit and gifting of a recipe and funds to perpetuate the tradition.

Oxford England Oxford University New College South Carolina William Heyward Trapier Wynah S.C Trapier Oxonians

Vandiver 74 Nominated for Pan American Freestyle Team

Billy Vandiver, age 74, of Vandiver Village fame, is nominated for consideration as manager of the 1975 U S Freestyle wrestling team for the Pan American Games in Brazil and the 1974 World Freestyle team to compete in Turkey in August. His long career spans coaching, officiating Olympic events, municipal recreation administration, and diverse ventures. He now serves as regional representative of the A A U and resides in Louisville, Kentucky.

Billy Vandiver Vandiver Village U.S Brazil Turkey Vandiver Mexico Highway 54 East Municipal Recreation California A.A.U. A Louisville

Thompson Welcomes Son At 1 51 P M Center

A son weighing seven pounds nine ounces was born to Mr. and Mrs. Thompson at 1 51 p m Center. Mr Winingear works for A B Chance Co.

Johnny R. Winingear Thompson Audrain Medical Center Winingear A. B. Chance Co

Vanished Richmond Children Found in Rhodesia Farm

In a case tangled with international law, seven Richmond area children and two adults were located on a farm in Ruwa Rhodesia. Helen and Andrew Duggan face kidnapping charges after allegedly taking the children out of the United States.

Richmond, Va Richmond Area Ruwa Rhodesia Helen Andrew Duggan Richmond Richmond News Duggan United States Helen Duggan Dennia John Wilburn Glenn P. Crone

SLA Letter Ties SLA to Helicopter Attack and Arrests

FBI studies a seven headed cobra insignia letter claiming an antiaircraft missile brought down a police helicopter during a SWAT operation in Los Angeles. Cmdr. Paul J. Gillen died. three officers injured. SLA members including leader Donald DeFreeze died in the South LA raid. FBI says Patricia Hearst remains a fugitive treated under normal procedures.

Los Angeles FBI Symbionese Liberation Army Knat Los Angeles Police Department Paul J. Gillen Special Weapons and SWAT William A. Sullivan Patricia Hearst SLA Sullivan Miss Hearst William Harris Emily Berkeley Calif

Nixon Calls For Spending Cuts Across United States

President Nixon urged aides to pursue federal spending reductions though he noted the task would be unpleasant. House committee chair Wilbur Mills forecast 12 percent inflation this year and backed a 10 percent cut in revenue sharing to cities. Dean Burch signaled payroll reductions as a possible budget step.

Washington Nixon Wilbur Mills House Ways and Means Committee New York City Mills New York Abraham D. Beame White House Dean Burch

Joan Kennedy Hospitalized Over Family Illness Strain

A family spokesman says Joan Kennedy is hospitalized due to mental strain and fatigue from her son Edward Jr.’s illness which required amputation. An aide confirmed she is at the Silver Hill Foundation in New Canaan, Connecticut.

Washington Joan Kennedy Edward M. Kennedy

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