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Mexico Ledger

Location

Mexico, Missouri, United States of America

Date

Jun 29, 1974

Page

8

Missouri Weather and Local Reports Note Saturday Readings

Mostly sunny Missouri today with highs near 90 in the northwest and 85 to 90 elsewhere. Extended outlook through Wednesday shows temperatures near normal with possible showers Tuesday and cooler nights in the northwest. Watkins list of patients and dismissals at Audrain Medical Center includes Elizabeth S. Williams and several residents from Mexico Centralia Vandalia Paris and Wellsville with multiple spellings and truncations.

Missouri Audrain Medical Center Elizabeth S. Williams Steven Freeman Mexico William A. Boettcher Wilburn Benskin Wellsville Lanzie R. Righter Inez Jennings Fannie Latimer Hartness D. Taylor William E. Allen Centralia Nettie Gallahan Paris Evalyn F. Kilby Vandalia Marvin Griffith Perry Pearl Whitesides Peggy Stone Clayton Douglas Charles Lee Nanlandingham Wiley Hill Dana Scaramella Ronald Hansen Norman Stewart Stephen H. Goodman Elton Easterday Montgomery City Robert Fugate Darrel C. Asbury Armstrong Kenneth W. Claspille Francis E. Dryden

Florence Daily Record Public Safety and Court Notices

The Florence Daily Record reports multiple public safety notes including DWI ticket for Thomas E. Crew of Columbia after a rear end collision on Union Street, several minor vehicle accidents involving Harold Smith, Barbara Kobush, George Baker, and Joseph Mundy with varying damage, and a recovered reported kidnapping incident near Alton. Magistrate Court items include guilty pleas for insufficient funds check, speeding, illegal passing, minor possession, and unregistered plates with fines ranging from 10 to 50 dollars plus costs. The Ledger clarifies a mistaken identity regarding Steven Ray Hopke in magistrate court.

Union Street Thomas E. Crew Columbia Fern Gardner Union Crew Harold Smith Calhoun Plunkett Park Road Barbara E. Kobush Margret Womack Alton Miss Womack Mexico Courts Magistrate Kenneth L. Grissom William Ward Fry Jeanne M. Schamma Gerald John Neill Steven B. Brace Ralph Edward Eckford Sr Steven Ray Hopke S. Morris St

Trial Details Cheney Plan in Ellsberg Break-In Case

Testimony traces a CIA linked plot to break into Fielding’s Beverly Hills office in 1971 to obtain Ellsberg files. E Howard Hunt and G Gordon Liddy coordinated with Ehrlichman and Colson, using CIA equipment and a staged delivery crew to access the offices during Labor Day weekend.

CIA E. Howard Hunt Merrill Fielding Beverly Hills Calif Hunt White House Charles W. Colson Ehrlichman FBI Ellsberg Liddy California Martinez Barker

Jackson heads to China to gauge views not to clash with Moscow talks

Sen. Henry M. Jackson says his trip to China is to sound out Chinese world views, not a mini summit in competition with the ongoing Nixon Brezhnev talks in Moscow. He told the Washington state Democratic convention that current Moscow discussions are cosmetic.

Richland, Wash Henry M. Jackson China Moscow Washington Democrat Nixon Leonid I. Brezhnev

Egypt Jails Noel's Killers

Eight Palestinian terrorists convicted of murdering two U.S. diplomats in the Sudan have been imprisoned in Egypt, the State Department says. The men were sentenced to life for killing Ambassador Cleo Noel and embassy counselor George Moore along with a Belgian diplomat in March 1973. The American embassy in Cairo confirmed receipt of the information but gave no further details.

Washington U.S Sudan Egypt State Department Department Robert Anderson Cairo Cleo Noel George C. Moore

First child born to Sumpter couple in Kansas City

Matthew Sumpter and his wife announce the birth of their son Matthew Stephen at Research Hospital and Medical Center in Kansas City. The six pound nine ounce baby was born at 5 25 p.m. Wednesday. Grandparents are Dale Sumpter of Mexico and Richard Harris of Lenexa. Father works as a salesman for Patterson Dental Supply Co.

Richard Sumpter Blue Springs Research Hospital and Medical Center Kansas City Matthew Stephen Dale Sumpter Mexico Richard Harris Lenexa Kan Sumpter Patterson Dental Supply Co

Market Activity Roundup on OTC and NYSE

In over the counter trading yesterday Commerce Banc offered 20 percent and bid 19 percent while Wetteran showed 17 percent ask and 16 percent bid. On the NYSE Robbie Brooks closed at 2 with 5,300 shares traded and several other issues posted varied moves including Interco up and Kaiser Aluminum down as volumes ranged around a few thousand shares.

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

Beulah Reed Dies at 92 in Jefferson City

Mrs Beulah M Reed 92 of Jefferson City died this morning born June 24 1882 in Monroe County daughter of M M and Rebecca Dawson Reed widow of Byron Reed who died in 1948. She lived in Audrain County on a farm then Mexico 1944 and Jefferson City 1962. Funeral Monday at 1 30 from Buescher Funeral Chapel Rev Roy Griggs interment Centralia cemetery visitation after 11 a.m. tomorrow.

Beulah M. Reed Jefferson City Monroe County M.M Rebecca Dawson Reed Byron Reed Audrain County Mexico First Christian Church B. Smith Reed Madge Pavitt Rosalie Barnes Denver Colorado Roy Griggs Buescher Centralia

Peron Seriously Ill in Buenos Aires with Bronchitis

President Juan D. Peron lay seriously ill at his official mansion in Buenos Aires suffering likely infectious bronchitis. Doctors ordered absolute rest as the 78 year old leader continues a bout of flu that began two weeks ago.

Buenos Aires Argentina Juan D. Peron

Coup Threatened In Ethiopia

Heavily armed troops occupy parts of Addis Ababa amid a new threat to the civilian government. Helmeted soldiers burst into the government radio station and forced staff to broadcast denouncements of 25 former cabinet ministers and officers held since April for alleged corruption and drought relief failures.

Addis Ababa Ethiopia Endalkachew Mankonnen 4Th Army

US Offers Iran Nuclear Package

Washington and State Department officials say the United States will enter into an agreement to supply Iran with nuclear fuels and a reactor. Safeguards will prevent use of nuclear supplies for weapons, with final reactor negotiations pending.

Iran Washington United States State Department Robert Anderson Anderson

Heart Attack Fatal to W. E. Rawlings in Vandalia

William Eugene Rawlings 43 of Vandalia died suddenly of a heart attack at 2 45 a.m. at home. He worked 17 years at Kroger Vandalia. Services 2 p.m. at First Baptist Church with Rev. Albert Fauth officiating. burial in Memorial Gardens. Survived by widow Betty Jane Beedle, a son Michael Eugene, two children from a previous marriage, a grandson, two step-granddaughters, mother Ina Givens Baxter, brother Ira Givens, and two half sisters. Burial arrangements handled by Waters Funeral Home. Born October 20, 1930 in Mexico. He was a member of First Baptist Church and lived in Mexico and Vandalia area.

Vandalia William Eugene Rawlings Kroger First Baptist Church Albert Fauth Memorial Gardens James Peery John Springman Lee Mollet Bob Deppe Bill Sydenstricker Jim Jungers Waters Funeral Home Mr. Rawlings Mexico Ina Givens Baxter Samuel William Rawlings Betty Jane Beedle Michael Eugene William Clyde Rawlings Jeannie Rawlings Columbia Ira Givens Estell Ruby) Sydenstricker Belton James Ruth) Fultz Tulsa Oklo Robert Griffith Clyde Baxter Rawlings Mexico and

Mrs Clara Kemna Rites At Montgomery

Mrs Clara Kemna 79 of Route 3 Montgomery City died Thursday at Audrain Medical Center Mexico Private services were held before cremation at Memorial Park Crematory St Louis Schlanker Funeral Home in charge She is survived by a son Dave of Route 3 born January 29 1895 in St Louis and spent most of her life there She had worked for Brown Shoe Co in St Louis.

Montgomery City Clara Kemna Route 3 Audrain Medical Center Mexico Memorial Park Crematory St. Louis Schlanker Funeral Home Kemna Dave Brown Shoe Co

Earnest Albright, Former Malino Resident, Dies

Earnest Albright of Centralia Illinois died there Monday after a heart attack. Services were held at 1:30 p.m. at Suez Funeral Home Centralia. He is survived by wife Clara Mae a daughter Deborah a son Chris and four sisters and four brothers from several states. funeral arrangements were announced.

Earnest Albright Centralia Ill Suez Albright Clara Mae Deborah Chris Dan Henneberry Mexico Kenneth Betty) Rivers Jr Kansas City C.W Marjorie) Widman Shawnee

Parker Concert Opens Newport Jazz Festival in New York

In Carnegie Hall a capacity crowd applauded a Willis Conover narrated salute to Charlie Parker, hailed as one of the greatest artists of our century, opening the 10 day Newport Jazz Festival in New York.

New York Charlie Yardbird Parker Willis Conover Carnegie Hall

Smiths Name Son Timothy Scott in Tucson Birth

Mr and Mrs Walter E Smith Jr of Tucson Arizona welcomed an eight pound six ounce son named Timothy Scott born June 11 in Tucson He joins a brother Anthony Wayne Grandparents are Walter E Smith Sr of Mexico and Bill Galladay of Holden Great grandmother May Means and father serves in the Air Force.

Timothy Scott Walter E. Smith Jr Tucson Ariz Anthony Wayne Walter E. Smith Sr Mexico Bill Galladay Holden May Means Mr. Smith Air Force

Arthur G Schnick Dies Rites Sunday

Jonesburg resident Arthur Garrett Schnick aged 73 died Thursday at St Joseph Hospital in St Charles. A retired carpenter, he will be laid to rest Sunday at Harding Funeral Home Jonesburg with Rev Charles Zick officiating and Wright City Cemetery burial. Visitation until service time. He was born April 3 1901 in Warren county and is survived by wife Dorothy Smith a son Charles daughter Rosemary Kerry several grandchildren two sisters and a brother.

Jonesburg Arthur Garrett Schnick St. Joseph Hospital St. Charles Harding Funeral Home Charles Zick Wright City Schnick Warren County Dorothy Smith Charles Rosemary Kerry Georgia Symes Keytesville Ida Witthous Marion Schnick Oregon

Democratic Telethon Sets 21 Hour TV Marathon

The Democratic Party plans a 21 hour telethon titled Answer America to air on CBS from 10 p.m. Saturday to 7 p.m. Sunday EDT hosted by Sen. Hubert Humphrey. Some 150 celebrities from entertainment and politics are slated to perform as Missouri pledges two thirds of its funds toward the effort. Edie Adams Paul Newman Jason Robards and Groucho Marx are among those expected to appear. The event covers a $2.4 million break even goal with $2.03 million for network time.

Los Angeles Democratic National Party Answer America CBS Hubert H. Humphrey Dminn Democratic Party Democrats Jefferson City Missouri Democratic Party Missouri National Democratic Party Edie Adams Paul Newman Jason Robards Groucho Marx

Tuition aid checks delayed for veterans under GI bill

Washington AP reports that tuition assistance payments for thousands of veterans attending summer school under the GI bill will arrive late this month due to slow congressional action extending benefits.

Washington

Candidates Seek Majority Representation In November Vote

Local candidates urge voters to back new legislation and broad district representation. Ray Hamlett emphasizes pocketbook issues, elderly care, and closing tax loopholes. Lewis Brooks Jr. endorses Senator Eagleton, noting flood and drought aid, while unopposed officials introduce themselves and seek continued support.

Mr. Ellis Ray Hamlett Lewis Brooks Jr Thomas Eagleton Eagleton Hungate Symington James E. Heim Arch Hays Hattie Wood Roy Guile Thomas I. Osborne

Fireworks Prices Jumping As Independence Day Nears

Firecrackers and bottle rockets have doubled in price over the past year with some items up sharply. A firework vendor outside Centralia notes early buyers may drive prices higher as a possible year-end market trend. Officials discuss a postponed nationwide ban by the Consumer Product Safety Commission amid state and local restrictions. The piece cites injury statistics and safety warnings from experts, including risk to children from Class C fireworks and high temperatures from sparklers. Want things? Watch the want ads.

Jerry Treitnes Centralia U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission City of Mexico Consumer Product Safety Commission

Father Tells Son Tragedy In Passing Of 21st Birthday

Leonard M. Stuttman recounts his son Craig B. Stuttman’s struggle with heroin addiction. He died at 20, before his planned 21st birthday, amid withdrawal and a quest to break free from drugs. The obituary reflects on life in Navy addiction and methadone, urging public awareness. The piece also notes a separate New Jersey incident where a Wright in Wright write-in caused a council race reversal. Robert Slater pursues graduate study at Harvard with Isral Scheffler.

Lansing, Mich Leonard M. Stuttman Craig B. Stuttman Lansing State Journal Stuttman Hudson Iowa American Soybean Association Navy Morristown N. J Harry Wright Wright Superior Court Sparta John L. Ard Wrights New Jersey Notre Dame New York Giants Joan Flanagan Robert Slater Route 2 Harvard University Graduate School of Education Isral Scheffler St. Louis Harris Teachers College United Press International

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