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Newspaper
Mexico Ledger
Location
Mexico, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Mar 08, 1975
Page
1
Jefferson City AP reports that more than half of Missouri lobbyists failed to file required expense reports for the period May 16 to January 7 under the 1965 lobbying law. Of 115 filers, fewer than half met full details, with enforcement limited by a small prosecutor staff.
Rebels shelled Phnom Penh airport but U S funded emergency airlift of food fuel and ammunition to the besieged capital continued with no reported damage or casualties. The National Assembly passed strong resolutions urging President Lon Nol to take urgent action as international flights resumed partially.
DEARBORN HEIGHTS Michigan AP Police drop all charges against John Shirey 27 after he convinces authorities his religious beliefs prevented him from believing his infant son died The case followed Shirey a member of Children of God who buried the child claiming a mystically guided site near Detroit suburb The autopsy found no foul play and authorities questioned unauthorized burial charges but found no applicable statute The Shireys maintain the child did not die and say the infant’s body was being cleansed of poisons before departure They describe visions guiding the burial and say doctors are not trusted but not evil
Ford and Rockefeller urged maintaining two party system at GOP conference as talk of a third party grows. Reed and Percy criticized third party plans while Helms forms subcommittee to study election laws for a potential conservative ticket.
In Setubal, Portugal, army units secured public order following violent clashes at a Popular Democratic party rally. Sixteen people were hospitalized, several with gunshot wounds, as leftists attacked supporters outside. Police reported gunfire on both sides and two officers wounded. Marines were deployed from Lisbon to restore calm.
Fanne Foxe has returned to Argentina and says she plans to perform a 10 minute underwater strip tease in a glass pool while holding her breath. She jokes about favorite philosophers and political ideas as she discusses the stunt.
ST. LOUIS AP A state probe into allegations Southwestern Bell forced executives to make political contributions has been recessed indefinitely after two days of hearings. Two Bell executives testified denying coercion while former official James Ashley claimed executives were pressured to donate. The hearing recessed as intervenors seek witness lists and transcripts to assess remaining questions.
Bobby Joe Keesee a 40 year old furniture maker self styled soldier of fortune pleaded guilty in federal court to conspiring to kidnap John Patterson the U S vice consul at Hermosillo Mexico who was murdered last year in Mexico City. Murder kidnapping and extortion charges were dropped.
David Gale Sinclair 25 of Jonesburg died from a self inflicted gunshot wound at his parents home around 11 15 p m Friday Coroner Alex Gardner said the 12 gauge shotgun incident followed prolonged illness and hospital stays Sinclair born October 19 1949 in California was son of Stewart and Ann Schwartz Sinclair now of Jonesburg He had three brothers Douglas Dicky and Sandy of California services planned Monday at Harding Funeral Home with calling after 2 p m Sunday Surviving parents and brothers listed as the immediate kin
Harry A. Gholson, 89, of Centralia, died Friday at the Campbell House. Services are pending at Meador Funeral Home. He is survived by his wife, three sons Lloyd of Dixon Illinois, James of Louisiana, Wilbur A. Gholson of Virden Illinois, and a daughter Mildred Gholson of Jefferson City.
Mrs Louise Weber aged 97 of Wellsville died Friday night at her son in law and daughter Mc and Mrs Henry Kraftzeck home in Wellsville. Arrangements are pending at a Berger Missouri funeral home.
Funeral services for Charles E. Rolle were scheduled for 1 p.m. today at the First Baptist Church conducted by the Rev. Frank Park with Mrs. John Connor as organist and Terry Doer as vocalist. Burial followed at East Lawn Memorial Cemetery with pallbearers Fred Bail Tom Taylor Oren McGee Bill McCallum Everett Tiller and John Van de Krol.
Funeral services for Joe E. Johnson were held at 2 p m at Arnold Funeral Home with Will Shepherd as reader and Mrs. C A Trotter as organist. Burial followed in Elmwood Cemetery. Pallbearers were Allen Cole Greg Shepherd Willard Shepherd Wayne Heyen Wendell Hopke and Sam Dysart.
Berlin AP report says South Yemen asked five anarchists flown from West Germany to leave the country following the Peter Lorenz kidnapping case. ADN news agency quoted officials in East Germany.
U S District Judge Warren Urbarn sentenced four Wounded Knee defendants Larry Johns Reginald Dodge Jr Mark Fleury and Colin Wesan for conspiracy to obstruct impede and interfere with U S Marshals and FBI agents after a October trial.
Official 7:00 am readings show 41 high and 20 low in the last 24 hours. March precipitation totals include .23 inch month to date and 5.23 inch year to date. Partly cloudy today with highs in the 30s north to 40s south. light snow possible northwest by morning. Sunday may bring rain or snow changing to rain with highs 40s. Extended outlook through Wednesday shows a chance of rain Monday or Tuesday with little temperature change.
Little Elm Texas residents protest soaring rates by blacking out lights at 3 p.m. Friday. About 90 percent of the town reduced electricity use as city workers climbed poles to switch off street lights. Candles and lamps lit homes while nearby communities joined the blackout amid rising gas-fueled generation costs charged by Brazos Electric Power Cooperative.
Houston lawyer Leon Jaworski, Watergate special prosecutor, described receiving thousands of hate filled letters. He told a National Conference of Christians and Jews meeting that the mail carried hate and venom, as he warned that small evils can grow into great sins.
Detroit AP reports the nation’s auto industry plans to reopen more plants and recall 44,400 hourly workers next week, with four major producers running 51 of 53 assembly plants on mostly reduced schedules as analysts warn the rebound may be brief in the post-rebate period.
Audrain Medical Center logs admit list including Mrs. Robert Tribble Raymond Graue Elmer Wessler Mrs Eva White Junior DavenPort and many others across areas like Mexico Vandalia Holliday Warrenton Carthage Centria Laddonia Paris Perry Fulton and Montgomery City Born to Larry W Cheney in Mexico a daughter at 9 08 p m and to Seth A Jones in Mexico a son at 9 49 p m etc Dismissals include numerous listed patients with towns and finally deaths Elmer Louis Wessler 78 Mexico at 9 10 p m Friday Deaths include Elmer Louis Wessler 78 David Gale Sinclair 25 Mrs Louise Weber 97 Harry A Gholson 89.
The Jesuits met in a three month assembly and Pope Paul VI retained his top role. He rejected extending a special vow of obedience to non priests, calling it a key Jesuit principle not for all members. The order must present a new image and life while remaining elite. Public safety notes report two traffic incidents with moderate to minor damage and no injuries.
Mr and Mrs Gerald G Hubbard of Montgomery City are the parents of a seven pound twelve ounce son born at 1040 p m Friday at Audrain Medical Center. Mr Hubbard is employed at Wetterau Foods Inc.
Yesterday's market prices list soybeans at 5.20, wheat at 3.19, corn at 2.54, and milo at 3.40 quoted by MFA. A second set shows soybeans 5.20, wheat 3.31, corn 2.56, and milo 3.40 quoted by Fowles Grain Co.
More than 500 gallons of 70 percent Sorbo sorbitol solution are recalled after two bottles in the same lot tested positive for formaldehyde. The AmEnd Drug and Ruger Chemical Co. share Irvington New Jersey facilities. The lot C712314 affected distributes to multiple states. about 50 consignors were notified to stop use and return the product.
Nairobi faces its worst jitters since 1969 as bombs kill 27 in a bus blast and legislator J. M. Karivki remains missing. Police report little progress while bomb hoaxes, tighter security, and smaller crowds affect movie theaters and restaurants.
Trading snapshots show Commerce Banc shares at 19 bid 20 asked and Wetterau at 14 15. NYSE movers include Robbie Brooks at 2 up despite 1,400 shares. Combustion Engineering 36 unchanged 7,600. Dresser 46 up 1 for 17,600. Emerson 34 up 56,200. Interco 28 up 4 1,500. Kaiser Aluminum 18 44 up 34 for 3,100. Panhandle 30 down 1 for 600. Ralston Purina 41 up 4 14,100. US Gypsum 18 up 0. Wal‑Mart 1654 up 152 for 5,600.
The Federal Reserve Board lowered the discount rate from 6.75 to 6.25 percent, effective Monday, citing recession, slower inflation, and alignment with short-term rates. The cut applies to all regional banks except St. Louis and Houston, which had not requested it.
Five helicopters battled heavy snow to evacuate 78 of the Glacier crew and 13 scientists from the crippled U S icebreaker near Antarctica. The Burton Island will receive three Sea Cadets and has open-sea rescue options if needed. Food supplies for the remaining 130 crew should last about a year, officials said.
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