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Newspaper

Mexico Ledger

Location

Mexico, Missouri, United States of America

Date

Jun 23, 1975

Page

9

Local Weather and Health Report Summary

Local weather bulletin shows 24 hour high 65 low 68 with 68 at 7am and regional forecasts. Missouri and Kansas City area predict scattered storms with highs in 80s and humid conditions through midweek. Health center admissions and discharges listed with names and local residences.

Ledgerland Missouri Kansas City Ozarks Pomme de Terre Grand Stockton Bull Shoals Table Rock Beaver

Dated death notices and public safety report in Missouri paper

Deaths reported for Robert W. Ray 62 Vandalia Willie M. Garrett 71 Centralia Mrs Ivy E. Scholl 85 Centralia Tributes in name of Walter Albright Maggie Hord and Robert Ray Public safety items include theft from Mexico Plastics car break in gunfire warning illegal shooting and a police report of a collision near Mexico plus magistrate court speeding cases and regional stock and commodity updates

Charles Simmerman Joseph A. Robinson Angus L. Mitchell ITI Liliam Kalips Katie Senf Rickey L. Myers Julie Lynn Houseworth Centralia Howard C. Russell Clark Harlan Hendrix Montgomery City Gus Becker Williamsburg Jim Prior New Florence Robert W. Ray Vandalia Willie M. Garrett David Ray Ritchie Debra Kay Rise Sturgeon Columbia Raymond Andrew Keplar Ruth Jean Burks Dale Cone Mexico Plastics Co W. Boulevard Billy Bob Workes Kent Rond George Parrott Platte Street Pollock Road East Mexico Ralph Vernon Walker Jim Pollard Monroe William S. Lowe Ron Lucas Bill Adams Seminary S. Clark Street Scott D. Richards E. Love Dean M. Buffington N. Jefferson Emate Richards Buffington Donald Dempski Bennington Charile Highway Patrol William R. Heath Jr Joseph G. Vance Mason L. Kelsay Highway 22 Kelsay Vance

Market closes mixed as investors weigh rates and growth

New York stocks were little changed with the Dow dipping slightly to 854.82 at noon after a modest morning decline. Losses and gains were nearly even on the NYSE and the AMEX, as traders weighed higher short term rates and an undercurrent of optimism about an economic rebound.

New York New York Stock Exchange Federal Reserve American Stock Exchange Alan Greenspan Ford

Pentagon denies civilian files kept by military

The Department of Defense stated no evidence exists that military intelligence preserves civilian data or that a nationwide electronic citizen database has been created. In a Senate hearing D C Cooke said surveillance of nonaffiliated Americans is not intended. A separate birth note records the arrival of Amy Dawn Mason in St Charles to Don and wife.

Washington Defense Department Department of Defense Department D. C. Cooke

Births in Ladonia and Denton Add Two Daughters

Rebecca Ann Saylor born seven pounds one ounce Saturday at Audrain Medical Center to Mr. and Mrs. Donald Saylor of Ladonia. Mrs. Saylor to return home soon. Mr. Saylor works for A P Green Refractories Co. Also, Mr. and Mrs. Chris Van Wyngarden of Denton Texas welcomed a daughter Sunday weighing seven pounds seven ounces named Juniper Irene. Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Wells VanWyngarden.

Don Mason St. Charles Mexico St. Joseph's Hospital Amy Dawn Powers Mason Paris Sam P. Oliver Rebecca Ann Donald Saylor Laddonia Audrain Medical Center Saylor A.P. Green Refractories Co Chris van Wyngarden Denton, Tex Juniper Irene Wells VanWyngarden

City agenda includes tax bills and street work

Continued coverage notes preliminary consideration of issuing a tax bill for removing a house at 815 S. Union after it was declared a nuisance. Old business includes final acceptance of street and sewers in the Chevy Chase Subdivision and tax bills for Fairground Avenue projects.

S. Union Chevy Chase Fairground Avenue

Court ruling on Missouri abortion benefits Unconstitutional say Missouri ruling

U S Circuit Court in St Louis ruled Missouri excluding abortion benefits unconstitutional. Senator John C Danforth told the Supreme Court the decision would force Missouri to abandon a long held policy against abortion except to save the mother. He warned the state might lose about 66 million dollars yearly in federal Medicaid grants. He argued the appeals court overextended the high court's 1973 ruling.

U.S. Circuit Court St. Louis Mixzourlayns John C. Danforth Supreme Court Missouri Danforth Appeals Court

Willie M Garrett rites set for Tuesday in Centralia

Willie M Garrett 76 died Saturday at Audrain Medical Center after a long illness. Services are Tuesday at 1 p.m. at Pickering Funeral Home with burial in Glendale Memorial Cemetery. Visitation after 2 p.m. today. Born Sept 6, 1898 in Boone County, he was a farmer in Centralia and Thompson areas. Survived by daughter Lucille Hayden, son Walter Garrett, sister Elsie Rodgers, six grandchildren, eight great grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews. He was a member of Hickory Grove Christian Church.

Centralia Willie M. Garrett Audrain Medical Center Pickering Funeral Home Donald Mattson First Christian Church Glendale Memorial Cemetery Mr. Garrett Boone County James Robert Mary Grisby Garrett Gracie C. Johnson Thompson Harvey Lucille) Hayden Walter Garrett Elsie Rodgers Mexico Hickory Grove

Mrs. John Scholl Rites Wednesday

Mrs. John Scholl 8 of Centralia died Saturday night after an extended illness at Audrain Medical Center. Services will be Wednesday at 2 pm at Pickering burial in city cemetery. Visitation after 2:30 Tuesday. Born May 1 1899 in Callaway County she was daughter of Robert E Weaver and Nancy Ella Robertson. She married John B Scholl Feb 8 1908. He preceded her in death April 19 1953. Survived by daughter Mary Eva Squires sister Forrest Badder and several cousins. Member of First Baptist Church Centralia active in church work.

Centralia John Scholl Audrain Medical Center Pickering Funeral Home City Glenn Mary Eva) Squires Forrest Badder First Baptist Church of

Robert W Ray burial services held in Vandalia

Burial services for Robert W. Ray of Vandalia were conducted today at the Precht-Pickering Funeral Home with Rev. Fred Bacon and Rev. Kenneth Gooding officiating. Miss Olive Sloan of St. Charles played the organ, while Miss Myrtie Updegrove, Miss Doris Coleman, and Miss Ruth Sondermeyer sang. Active pallbearers included Tom Hayes Hartford Mo Arlin Bloemker Sturgeon Fred Davis Paris Charlie Davis Paris Robert Ray Benton City and Robert Schutte Benton City. Honorary pallbearers were William Deimeke Laddonia George Schutte Mexico Herbert Schutte Benton City August Brooks Laddonia Leo Hoer Laddonia Cecil Reichert Moberly George Oser Mexico and Anthony Becker Jr Laddonia. Burial followed at Elmwood Cemetery.

Robert W. Ray Vandalia Precht-Pickering Fred Bacon Kenneth Gooding Olive Sloan St. Charles Myrtie Updegrove Doris Coleman Ruth Sondermeyer Tom Hayes Hartford Arlin Bloemker Sturgeon Fred Davis Paris Charlie Davis Robert Ray Benton City Robert Schutte William Deimeke Laddonia George Schutte Mexico Herbert Schutte August Brooks Leo Hoer Cecil Reichert Moberly George Oser Anthony Becker, Jr Elmwood Cemetery

Georgia Congressman Flynt Released From Hospital

Rep. John J. Flynt Jr. and his wife left LaGrange City-County Hospital after chest injuries six broken ribs and a broken hand along with cuts and bruises. The bus collision near the West Point Dam killed the truck driver and a crew member, injuring Army Secretary Howard Callaway and others including several congressmen and their spouses.

Lagrange, Ga John J. Flynt Jr Army Howard “Bo” Callaway Flynt Georgia LaGrange City-County Callaway West Point Dam Alabama

Texans Die In Mo Plane Crash Near Bollinger County

A single engine Bellanca crashed onto Missouri 34 near Bollinger County killing four from Dumas Texas who were returning from a family reunion. The dead are Raymond Dillon 44 Joyce Dillon 44 Elwyn Corbin 63 and Delma Corbin 57. FAA will investigate as rain was reported but not deemed a factor.

Lutesville Cape Girardeau Missouri 34 Bollinger County Bellanca Here Federal Aviation Agency Raymond Dillon Dumas Tex Joyce Dillon Elwyn Corbin Delma Corbin

Stapleton Named Head of Local Manpower Board

Thomas Stapleton, Mexico's economic development specialist, was elected chairman of the Local Area Manpower Planning Board for the Mid-Missouri area. He succeeds Paul Keyes of Columbia. The eight county region received 676,334 for on the job training, adult work experience, instruction skill classes, and in school programs. the board meets next July 17 in Linn.

Thomas Stapleton Mexico Mid-Missouri Stapleton Paul Keyes Columbia Area Lamp Board Mid- Missouri Board Next Linn

Elvis Plane Gets Queen size Bed on Vacation Flight

Elvis Presley is remodeling a former 100 passenger 680 Convair for his private jet. The project, done in Fort Worth, includes a queen size bed and a high heat oven but no sink. Ward International Aircraft Services says Presley won’t wash dishes. the cost is undisclosed and the plane was brought in about a month ago.

Fort Worth Tex Elvis Presley Presley Bill Faries Ward International Aircraft Services Delta Airlines

Amin delays execution of Briton Hills in Uganda

Ugandan president Idi Amin warned Denis Hills faces execution in 10 days unless British officials including Prime Minister Wilson or Foreign Secretary Callaghan visit Uganda to discuss the case. Hills had been convicted of treason for a manuscript calling Amin a village tyrant.

Nairobi Kenya Denis Hills James Callaghan Uganda Idi Amin Kampala Amin London Hills Radio Sir Chandos Blair Tain Grahame King's African Rifles James Hennessy Harold Wilson Blair Britain

Scott Says GOP Cohesion Places Them In Catbird Seat

Senate Republican Leader Hugh Scott said Republicans are the cohesive force in town after a White House meeting with GOP chiefs. He joked that Democrats in Congress lack guts to pass energy legislation and blamed voters for electing large Democratic majorities last November.

Washington Senate Hugh Scott Ford Nelson A. Rockefeller White House Scott Pennsylvanian Congress Senate Gop

Hefner eases Playboy club rules and frees bunnies

Hugh Hefner announced rescinded strict rules for Playboy club bunnies to allow dating customers and visiting clubs outside work hours. He said bunnies would be made honorary Playboy club members as protests in Chicago over the rules continue.

Los Angeles Playboy Hugh Hefner California Hefner Bunnies Playboy Club Chicago

Informers Organized In Saigon Reported By Radio

Saigon radio and Bangkok datelines say 246000 people in District 10 Saigon joined unity cells and women helped arrest henchmen. Reports note Saigon has 11 districts and postal service in Central Vietnam has returned to normal with deliveries in two to three days.

Bangkok Thailand South Vietnam Saigon Saigon Radio Unity Vietnam Hanoi Cambodia Kampot Phnom Penh Samrong Committee of Solidarity For Production Laos U.S Vientiane Tve U.S. Information Service U.S. Information Service Library Pathet Lao Christian A. Chapman Foreign Ministry

Senate New Hampshire race dispute widens as House moves on veto

Washington AP reports the Senate plans to limit debate on the New Hampshire vote this week while the House prepares to override President Ford's veto threat on a housing bill. The stalemate clouds a July 4 recess and tests veto override prospects amid broader debt and funding issues.

Washington Senate New Hampshire Senate House Ford New Hampshire Congress White House

Girl's Foot Severed By Farm Mower

An eight year old Amish girl, Wilma Eicher, lost a foot and suffered severe cuts to the other while helping her parents mow hay with a horse drawn sickle bar mower on a farm south of Curryville. She was treated at Audrain Medical Center then transported to University of Missouri Medical Center in Columbia. Ambulance driver faced delays locating the home after the call, and Vandalia police redirected traffic to clear a path to the hospital.

University of Missouri Medical Center I le Wilma Eicher Paul Eicher Route M Curryville Wilma University Medical Center Columbia Audrain Medical Center Tri-County Vandalia AMC Dempsey Dixon Vandalia Police Mexico

Ethan Shepley Rites Wednesday

Funeral services for Ethan A. H. Shepley a former chancellor of Washington University and 1984 Republican gubernatorial candidate will be at noon Wednesday at Christ Church Cathedral in St. Louis. A 1922 WashU Law School graduate he spent most of his career as a prominent attorney and civic leader serving as senior warden of the cathedral and leading university affairs. He ran for governor on a strong reputation but lost to Warren Hearnes in the Johnson landslide year.

ST. Louis Ethan A. H. Shepley Washington University Christ Church Hospital Washington University Law School Cathedral Church University Corporation Warren Hearnes Johnson

Ousted Met Manager Blames Money Woes

New York AP reports Schuyler G Chapin says financial problems prompted his firing as Metropolitan Opera general manager. He cites lack of board support, recession, and inflation causing private donations to fall and costs to rise, impacting salaries and operations.

New York Schuyler G. Chapin Metropolitania Chapin Met CBS Classical Records Costa

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Audral Medical Center Betty E. Hill William ©. Banks Ruby L. Wilson Estil Woolfolk Allan B. Walker William R. Duncan Ernest L. Harvey Alvin D. Perkins Kirk M. Pickett Raymond P. Toulson Edna M. McGuire Lloyd Jenkins Jewett ¥. Brewer Harry W. Todd Claude Woolfolk Phyllis A. Brown Wendell M. Clark Ruth L. Miller Misa Alice Hanna Harry B. Goetz Gary R. Jerman James ‘H. Elzea Donald L. Saylor the Daily Record Donald Mark Mudd Center Richard H. Warren William F. Henderson National Chicago—Board of Trade Chicago Board of Trade Missouri Livestock Market Center Dept. of Agt MNS Roger Parker Pentagon Amy Dawn Mason Rebecca Ann Saylor Juniper VanWyngarden Stapleton New Manpower Board Elvis Britisher Louis C. Wyman John A. Durkin Senate Rules Committee Ioe - Saree Stans Amitans Neal Ethan Shepley
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