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Newspaper

Mexico Ledger

Location

Mexico, Missouri, United States of America

Date

Jun 02, 1972

Page

13

Weather and local notices from The Daily Record

Weather forecast for Zone 5 and Missouri with highs in the 90s and lows around 55 to 65, extended outlook through Tuesday includes chances of thunderstorms and mild conditions. News briefs include hospital admissions, marriage licenses, police reports, magistrate court, probate matters, livestock market data, and commodity prices from Mo Livestock Market Center, National Stockyards, and Chicago exchanges.

Missouri

Modest gains in stocks pace on Friday on NYSE

In over the counter trading A B Chance 27 percent bid 27 percent asked Commerce Bancshares 48 49 Wetterat 3754 bid 30 Adverse moves in New York Stock Exchange listed issues Bobble Brooks 11 down 4 Panhandle Eastern Pipeline 33 down Ya Ralston Purina 41 up US Gypsum common 28 down 4 US Gypsum preferred 315 down Ya The noon Dow Jones industrial average rose to 962.22 with advances ahead of declines in moderate trading."

A.B. Chance Commerce Bancshares Wetterat New York Stock Exchange Bobble Brooks Dresser Industries Intercn Kalaer Aluminum Panhandle Eastern Pipeline Ralston Purina NEW York

Mid-Mo Commission Receives $18,616 Planning Grant

The Mid-Missouri Regional Planning Commission at Fulton is awarded an $18,616 grant by the Department of Housing and Urban Development. funds will back environmental and engineering studies for a regional comprehensive plan including urban space recreation and water and sewer needs. Mayor Frank F. Jost of Linn chairs the commission, which spans Audrain Callaway Osage Cole Howard Moniteau Boone and Cooper counties.

Sens Stuart Symington Thomas F. Eagleton Bill Hungate Dept. of Housing and Urban Development Mid-Missouri Regional Planning Commission Fulton Frank F. Jost Linn Audrain Callaway Osage Cole Howard Moniteau Boone Cooper

Local Couple Welcomes First Child David Fisher

David Fisher was born Wednesday at 9 10 p m in Albuquerque to David and Mrs Ronald G Fisher of Albuquerque formerly of Mexico. The baby weighed 8 pounds 10 ounces. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Earl Black and Mrs Lewis R Fisher of Albuquerque with great grandparents Mr and Mrs Lyndall Craghead of Route 2 Mexico.

Audrain Medical Center Lee J. McFarling Larry J. Gordon Demetrios G. Tsilakas DeAnna Eastman Catherine Childs Jeffrey J. Anselmi Jesse J. Anselmi Henrietta Lancaster Claude VanSkike Wallace Witchie Jane Neely Mignon Towne William Spradlin Jr Wayne McGruder Lee Roy Monk Mexico Charles E. Kelly Julia Sudsberry Paris Charles A. Stone Martinsburg Carl Bell Centralia Bell Grace's Sinclair Columbia Jarvis Martin Horace Turley Vera Britt Ida W. Vansickle Bobby G. Johnson Jr Carlotes D. Graves Lella D. Beagles John Tomlinson James Y. Stuart Bruce A. Jones Russell L. Jones Rita Bentley Vernis W. Posey Omer Bosworth Mattie Howard Clarence G. Myers Perry Harold Jenkins Laddonia Donald W. Becker Kingdom City Kate H. Moss Raymond QC Sapp Auxvasse Brenda G. Furkin Fulton Cline Wasson Jr Kimberly Hanson Cor Helia A. Norris Vandalia Ronald G. Fisher Albuquerque N.M David Fisher

Nixon frames 1972 as peak year for peace progress

President Nixon boasted that the 1972 summits mark a national journey toward lasting peace, citing Moscow talks with Brezhnev, space and medical cooperation, and a landmark treaty limiting strategic nuclear weapons. He defended arms accords against critics, saying the United States now leads toward security and a reduced arms spiral. He noted Warsaw welcomes and hinted at new Indochina diplomacy while acknowledging Vietnam talks remain delicate.

Peking Nixon America Moscow Joint Commercial Commission United States U.S.S.R United States of America Soviet Union Warsaw Austria Tran Leonid Brezhnev Indochina

Freeze Gas Supply In N E Missouri

Hannibal Missouri AP Great River Gas Co. serving Hannibal and 19 northeast Missouri communities cannot fill new gas service requests. The sole supplier Panhandle Eastern can no longer obtain sufficient additional supplies delaying new connections.

Hannibal, Mo Great River Gas Co Hannibal Missouri Wad Alms Great River Panhandle Eastern

Mrs Rich Recovering From Hip Fracture at Marionville

Mrs Rich of Eldon and the former Agnes White of Mexico, now in Ozark Methodist Manor at Marionville Missouri, recovering from a hip fracture. Friends may send cards to that address with ZIP code 65705.

Homer FE. Rich Eldon Agnes White Mexico Ozark Methodist Manor Marionville

Ronald E. Ketchum Rites Here Sunday

Ronald E. Ketchum 46 of Independence Missouri formerly of Mexico died this morning after several illnesses. He was son of C Van and Goldie Tucker Ketchum of Jefferson City. He leaves a son Billy Dale Ketchum 11 and a sister Mrs James Holohan of Jefferson City. Funeral Sunday 1 30 p m at Precht Pickering Funeral Home with Rev Robert R Collins. Burial La Plata Cemetery. Friends may call after 7 p m Saturday.

Ronald E. Ketchum Independence Mexico C. van and Goldie Tucker Ketchum Jefferson City Ta Plata Ketchum Billy Dale Ketchum James Holohan Precht-Pickering Robert R. Collins LaPlata

McDonald Rites Saturday At Vandalia

Funeral services for Glen E. McDonald, victim of a farm accident near Vandalia, will be held at 2:30 p.m. Saturday at the First Baptist Church. Burial follows at Memorial Gardens. Death attributed to carbon monoxide poisoning, with investigations by Audrain and Ralls counties.

Vandalia Glen E. McDonald First Baptist Church Bob Hoehn Memorial Gardens Waters Funeral Home Audrain County Connie Pickering Ralls County McDonald

Ira K. Spires Rites At Fulton

Funeral services for Ira K. Spires will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at Maupin Funeral Home. Spires, a retired Fulton State Hospital attendant, died Thursday at Callaway Memorial Hospital. He was born January 17, 1905 in Montgomery County. He is survived by three sons, a daughter, three sisters, and five brothers. Burial will be at Callaway Memorial Gardens.

Fulton Ira K. Spires Maupin Funeral Home Spires Callaway Memorial Hospital Montgomery County Hardin Jesse Hamlett Spires Fulton State Hospital Robert Clarence Mexico William Bell Center Ohio Vera Tadlock Farber Genirua Parson Vivalene Outlaw Vandalia Dorothy Garper High Hill Ruben Henry Springfield Ill Wellsville Orvie Wesley Renick Carl Swiney Callaway Memorial Gardens

Ford Faces Possible Recall Over Improper Vehicle Tests

EPA officials said Ford may face recalls to prevent misrouted or mispositioned cars and possible criminal charges for falsifying original test procedures. Ford repeats tests, a three month process, while a dealer jam could occur next fall. Officials probe compliance with the Clean Air Act and potential sanctions against Ford and its employees.

Ford Ruckelshaus EPA George Y. Allen Allen

Jefferson City Jazz Band invited to national championship

The 26 member Jefferson City High School jazz band directed by Jerry Hoover earned a spot at the National Jazz Band Championship in Mobile, Alabama. They will perform in New Orleans on June 6 before leaving for Mobile June 7 to compete against 14 bands, with the festival running through June 10.

Mobile Jefferson City Jefferson City Mobile Ala Jerry Hoover New Orleans Jackson Square

McDonnell Completes First DC10 Jumbo Jet Version

McDonnell Douglas in Long Beach unveils the DC103C long range DC10, with tests planned soon and federal certification expected later this year. The firm leads wide body jet sales with 168 orders and 70 options, competing with Lockheed and Boeing as Boeing trims 747 production. The DC1030 variant shows 55 orders and 43 options, range up to 6000 miles and payload up to 655000 pounds, with price estimates between 16 and 18 million dollars.

Long Beach Calif McDonnell Douglas Corp St. Pauls McDonnell Douglas Lockheed Aircraft Corp Burbank Boeing Co Seattle

Personal News of Wellsville Summary

Wellsville school notes list student leaders by grade with presidents, vice presidents, secretaries, treasurers, and student councils. Names include Kathy Dunn Joni Keith John Bush Bruce Hildebrand Carol Christian John Keith Laura Koester Debbie Morris Jeff Wert Click Bishop Sondra Briscoe Valeria Lewis Joseph Houston Linda Edwards Teresa Beshears Cindy Sickler Ted Surls Debbie Presley Rhonda Stuart Paul Hill Steve Lemasters Randy Harrington Luke Briscoe John Lewis

Kathy Dunn Joni Keith John Bush Bruce Hildebrand Carol Christian John Keith Laura Koester Debbie Morris Jeff Wert Click Bishop Sondra Briscoe Valeria Lewis Joseph Houston Linda Edwards Teresa Beshears Cindy Sickler Ted Surls Debbie Presley Rhonda Stuart Paul Hill Steve Lemasters

Rail Car Blast Hits Dallas Homes

A Missouri Pacific railroad tank car exploded in flames in Dallas injuring at least 11 people and prompting evacuations of about 75 families. The blast damaged several homes on the East Side and sparked four-alarm fire response as crews prevented a second tank car from igniting.

Dallas Missouri- Pacific Railroad Larry Roberts Cmmmunity Center

Angela Davis Goes To Jury Today

In San Jose California the Angela Davis trial moves to jury deliberation after a heated closing. Defense attorney Branton depicted Davis as a symbol of a rigged system while prosecutors urged a fair verdict based on evidence in the 1970 courthouse siege case.

San Jose Calif Angela Davis Richard ©. Arnason Sever Iuee A. Branton Miss Davis Branton Albert Harris Jr Jonathan Jackson George San Quentin Jonathan Superior Court Harold J. Haley Marin County James McClain McClain Soledad Brothers George Jackson Court House Haley

Mrs Towne Ill Admitted After Pneumonia

Mrs J J Towne was admitted to Audrain Medical Center on Thursday evening suffering from pneumonia.

J.J. Towne Audrain Medical Center

Jerichow recalls MMA growth and land purchases over years

Jerichow describes the Academy’s expansion from 20 acres in 1934 to 288 acres, noting land purchases, a nonprofit shift, and changes in operations. He recounts early projects including blacktopping, livestock shifts to horses and ducks, and a memorandum with a neighbor over tomato losses. He plans partial retirement but will assist when needed.

Jerichow St. Louis Academy Jerichon MMA Colonels Simes

Bullet Misses Black Candidate in East Orange

East Orange mayor William S. Hart Sr. narrowly escaped injury when a .25 caliber bullet struck the roof of his limousine. Police and detectives investigated whether the shooting near City Hall was deliberate or accidental as Driver Detective Walter Bell, about to open the door, retrieved the ricocheted slug.

East Orange N.J William S. Hart Sr Congress George Daher Walter Bell City Hall Bell

Community Event Recap From Perry and Surrounding Towns

Perry residents compete in events with winners in classes 18 19 and 20 including Perry Paris and Monroe City participants. Officials Bill Ratliff Maurice Mills and crowd roles noted amid Eastern Star meeting plans and honors for Rev. C D Howell. Craig Long and Mrs Trower named to dean's honor rolls at Missouri University in Columbia.

Paris Sammy Sharp Perry Brian Coleman Debbie Linda Joe Webb Monroe City Jilda Bob Long Kossie Long Paula Friedkien Billy Nation Vandalia Becky Hook Bowling Green Pete Gost Elmer Coleman Bruce Coleman Norman Stuart Dale Raleigh Luddonia Danny Sharp Bill Ratliff Association Maurice Mills Eastern Star C. D. Howell Carol Norman Craig Long Jack Long University of Missouri, Columbia Bil Carolyn Ruth Missouri University Columbia Trower Lambert D. Little, Jr Randolph ‘Lrower

Wiretap Law Void Ruling Narrows 1968 Act

U S District Judge Joseph Lord voided the 1968 federal wiretap statute as unconstitutional on its face citing Fourth Amendment safeguards. The ruling came in a motion by seven defendants in a $10 million gambling case seeking suppression of electronically gathered evidence. However, DOJ officials signaled no immediate impact pending review.

Philadelphia U.S. District Court Joseph S. Lord U.S. Atty Peter Valra Justice Department Washington Criminal Division Lord U.S Matthew F. Whitaker Pottsville Schuykill County Pennsylvania FBI John W. Lord Jr John Lord Joseph Lord U.S. Supreme Court High Court

Man Arrested In Death Threats Against Senators

In San Francisco a 36 year old man was arrested Thursday night for making death threats against Senators Hubert H. Humphrey and George McGovern. Police traced three calls to the Cow Palace and life threats to Humphrey and McGovern, with Secret Service involvement. The suspect’s identity and booking status were not immediately released. Humphrey’s televised appearance at a Cow Palace auction benefit may have influenced the calls.

San Francisco Hubert H. Humphrey George McGovern Hall of Justice Cow Palace Humphrey McGovern Secret Service Sen. Humphrey

Charge Reduced in Columbia Assault Case Involving Ex-MU Player

Former University of Missouri football player Booker I. Washington saw assault with intent to ravish charges reduced to common assault on Wednesday and was placed on two years probation. The April 25 charge involved Melissa Mann of Columbia College and was reduced at the request of Mann and her parents.

Columbia University of Missouri Booker I. Washington Washington Melissa Mann Columbia College Comon Aasualle Charles W. Franklin Miss Mann

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