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Newspaper

Mexico Ledger

Location

Mexico, Missouri, United States of America

Date

Jun 14, 1971

Page

7

New Entrance At Market After Collision At Emmons and Morris

A pickup truck and a station wagon created an improvised entrance to Smith's Market at Emmons Street and Morris Street after a Saturday afternoon crash. Curtis Mechini of Mexico was cited for failure to yield right of way after colliding with an American Bakers truck driven by John Coons. Mechini's truck struck a parked car belonging to C. C. Baysinger, pushing it into the store front, damaging merchandise and the storefront. No serious injuries were reported. the store was boarded up the following day.

Smith’s Market Emmons S. Morris Sts Curtis Paul Mechini Rte. 5 Mexico American Bakeries Co Morris St Mechlin John Francis Coons C. C. Baysinger Ruth St

National Guard Called Out To Help Albuquerque Police

Two battalions of the New Mexico National Guard were mobilized to back Albuquerque police after a night of disorder that wounded at least 13 by gunfire. Police estimated about 500 youths clashed with officers, looted and burned downtown businesses, with 150 arrests and dozens more injured from bottles, stones, or gas.

Albuquerque N.M New Mexico National Guard National Guard Ed Hooten Ft. Bliss Tex New Mexico Guard James LaRue Roosevelt Park LaRue Richard Wilson Albuquerque Journal Park

Buresh Case Thrown Out By Supreme Court Rule

The Missouri Supreme Court barred Audrain County Circuit Court from trying Raymond D. Buresh, ex-manager of Consolidated Electric Cooperative, over alleged misappropriation. It ruled the preliminary hearing was never held for the amended information alleging theft and improper charges, ordering Judge Adams to halt further action.

Missouri Supreme Court Today Audrain County Circuit Court Raymond D. Buresh Consolidated Electric Cooperative Buresh Everett S. van Matre CEC Co-Op Thomas I. Osborne Daniel R. Miller Joseph M. Bone Mr. Osborne Bone Temple Morgett Boone County Osborne van Matre Baresh Supreme Court George P. Adams

Obscene film ruled by Missouri Supreme Court

The Missouri Supreme Court declared the film Tom Curious Yellow obscene and not constitutionally protected. The ruling upheld a Jackson County Circuit Court order barring the movie’s showings, with Dickinson Operating Co Jim Hanson manager and Samuel M Brown projectionists at the Kimo Theater named in the case. The court cited a U S Supreme Court decision distinguishing home reading from public exhibition.

Jefferson City, Mo Missouri Supreme Court Tom Curious Jackson County Dickinson Operating Co., Inc Jim Hanson Samuel M. Brown Kimo Division Two Supreme Court Missouri U.S. Supreme Court

Nonuplets in Australia Four Still Alive at Birth

Sydney AP reports Geraldine Brodrick, 23, gave birth to nine babies in Canberra’s hospital. Four survived today, three in concerning condition. two boys and a girl died within 24 hours. The mother and husband, Leonard, are former nurse and meat salesman. The large set, first two of whom were stillborn, arrived in 32 minutes under Prof Harvey Carey’s team. The family sold their story to a Sydney media group.

Sydney Australia Geraldine Brodrick Harvey M. Carey School of Obstetrics and Gynecology University of New South Wales Ing Geraldine Brodricks Newspaper and Broadcasting Group

Court Rules Cities May Close Pools to All Races

Supreme Court 5 4 rules cities facing integration orders may shut public facilities including swimming pools denying access to both races. Majority says no illegal discrimination when neither race uses facilities. decision marks a civil rights setback and aligns with conservative justices. Jackson Mississippi pools parks and other sites had been segregated until 1962 when desegregation began. city chose not to operate pools rather than integrate. Zumstegs have a son born at Audrain Medical Center weighing nine pounds five ounces.

Washington Supreme Court Jackson, Miss Hugo L. Black High Court Black War Ren E. Burger Harry.a. Blackmun Joni M. Harlan Potter Stewart Williams. Douglas William J. Brennan Jr Byron R. White Thurgood Marshall Jackson U.S Zumstegs Dennis W. Zumsteg Fairground Ave Audrain Medical Center Zumsteg Farmers Elevator Martinsburg

Museums Introduce Admission Charges in Audrain County

The American Saddle Horse Museum and Audrain County Historical Society Museum will begin charging admission on Tuesday on a trial basis for one year. Adults 50 cents, children 25 cents, family group 1 dollar. Several groups including scout troops, seniors, schools, researchers, and society members will be admitted free. President Robert M. White II argues the price reflects rising costs while aiming to keep improvements going.

American Saddle Horse Museum Audrain County Historical Society Robert M. White II White

North Argos War Step-Up

Cambodian and South Vietnamese troops battled Communist forces on three fronts in Cambodia Sunday and today. In South Vietnam, North Vietnamese and Viet Cong attacks intensified in the central highlands while Fire Base 5 siege continued near the Cambodia border. Nine PVN-Viet Cong units attacked around Vihear Suor marshes east of Phnom Penh amid monsoon rains. Srang on Highway 3 changed hands as government forces retook the town. Near Krek, 29 North Vietnamese were reported killed with U.S. air support as South Vietnamese casulaties included five dead and 11 wounded. Fire Base 5 engagement persisted with 24 enemy in a 54-hour fight. South Vietnamese losses were one dead and 21 wounded. Premier Pham Van Dong urged expanded war efforts, casting U.S. aid as failing.

Saigon Cambodia South Vietnam Central Highlands Pham van Dong North Vietnam New National Assembly U.S Vihear Suor Phnom Penh Srang Krek Triborder Laos

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