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Newspaper
Mexico Ledger
Location
Mexico, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Mar 27, 1971
Page
1
The record shows fair and mild conditions tonight with lows in the 40s. Sunday will be partly cloudy and warm before a cooler trend returns by day’s end. Highs mainly in the 50s, 60s, and 70s with a Monday to Wednesday cool and gradual showers outlook.
Audrain Medical Center reports multiple admissions including Mrs. Thomas Moore and Mrs. Bessie Kidder among others from Mexico Centralia New Florence Fulton and other towns. Births noted for two babies at 8:40 a m and 5:37 a m. Dismissals listed. Fire department washed street after Mustang gasoline leak. Police report three cars broken into at A P Green Refractories lots with thefts and damage. Minor collision on Highway 22 near Mexico with no injuries. Columbia Municipal Court fines.
William Braker of Truxton died early today at Normandy Osteopathic Hospital in St. Louis. Funeral services are pending at Harding Funeral Home in Jonesburg. He is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Adolph Rinke of St. Louis.
Cyrus Eaton of Cleveland urges the United States to sell beef cattle to Russia. The 87-year-old industrialist says Russia is interested in buying cattle and warns against repeating past export license rejections that favored Western Europe. He cites a potential $100 million deal for about 200000 head of cattle.
AP dispatches from New Delhi Washington Los Angeles Salinas and Saigon report multitier conflicts. rebel leaders arrested then broadcast. Nixon appeals to religious leaders to curb drugs. DOJ says only AG and president hold wiretap decision power. Tate case jury deliberations loom as Calley mass murder trial nears verdict. Cesar Chavez calls truce with teamsters in California farm labor showdown. B52 raids escalate in North Vietnam DMZ area.
In over the counter trading yesterday A B Chance Co 2856 bid 29 percent asked Commerce Bancshares 51 bid 52 percent asked Western 2444 bid 25 percent asked. On the New York Stock Exchange Bobbie Brooks closed at 164 percent down 4 percent 4560 shares traded Dresser Industries 36 percent up 1 percent 4410 Interco 44 percent up 4 percent 8400 Kaiser Aluminum 36 up 1 7640 Panhandle Eastern Pipeline 35 percent down 7 percent 1624 Ralston Purina no listing 0 S Gypsum common 61 percent up 1 3890 VU and Gypsum preferred 33 percent down 2 6400.
Raymond Crenshaw, 20, of Curryville was cut at the Vandalia drive-in during a showing of Vampire Lovers. He received emergency treatment at the scene and was released from Pike County Hospital. doctor said the wound was near fatal. Crenshaw initially claimed he tripped on glass then said a man grabbed him with a knife at his throat.
New Mexico's capital attracts runaways from across the country with over 200 youths reported. Teens praise tolerance in Santa Fe while an undercover agent notes rampant drug use and authorities say the group causes few other problems.
Joyce Delano Lewis has been readmitted to Boone County Hospital in Columbia for back treatment and is staying in Room 669.
Leaders at the University of Missouri Columbia form SMCC to promote moderation in antiwar activity. They will co sponsor an April 10 downtown peace vigil and plan to send eight busloads to Washington for a late April protest.
Clark Clifford, former secretary of defense, denounces Nixon's Vietnam plan as perpetual war. Speaking at Washington University, he cites Laotian losses and Saigon's lack of settlement contribution. He urges immediate withdrawal date and predicts a settlement within six months if the United States announces exit.
In Buchanan County jail near St Joseph Missouri a jail wedding is planned for next week. Bride Gilda Johnson inmate for possession of stolen credit cards. Groom William Ledinski inmate awaiting burglary trial. License granted Friday in custody of a deputy and jail matron. Sheriff Myers notes no bridal suite. couple will return to cells after the ceremony. Jail cook may supply the cake.
Three South African drug smugglers began jail terms in Southampton for a marijuana shipment stamped as desiccated coconut. A customs officer spotted the misspelling in the labeling, correcting it to de siccated meaning dried, and they were arrested when 26 year old Malcolm Harris arrived at the wharf.
Hundreds of employees in the Jefferson State Office Building were evacuated after a mid afternoon bomb threat. Police found no device. The building houses revenue, agriculture, education, public service commission and other state agencies.
Washington AP three House Armed Services Committee members urge extending the draft by one year to keep Congress able to slow Vietnam War. If fighting continues by mid 1972, Congress could refuse further draftees. Whalen Hicks Alpine back two year extension, Harrington opposes beyond June 30 expiration.
Police say two dark complexioned men used double talk and misdirection to change large bills for smaller notes at First Bank of Commerce just after 3 p.m. Wednesday, netting about $900. FBI pursues the case as a federal offense with possible ties to similar incidents in Denver Omaha Lincoln St Joseph and Kansas City.
Los Angeles AP Jurors in the Sharon Tate murder trial were ordered to deliberate on life imprisonment or death for Charles Manson and three female co defendants after defense pleas for mercy. Defenders argued youth illness and humanity, while prosecutors described a brutal, premeditated spree in 1969.
Lyman M. Mike Cleek a 51 year old Columbia lawyer since 1948 suffered an apparent heart attack at his office Friday morning and died later at Boone County Hospital He was former president of the Boone County Bar Association and active in state and Boone County Democratic organizations He served on the State Democratic Committee and was a delegate to the 1968 Democratic National Convention He also was executive secretary of the Missouri State Athletic Commission Memorial services are set for 2 pm Sunday at Missouri United Methodist Church with Rev Monk Bryan and Rev Charles Parker officiating Burial will follow at Memorial Park Cemetery Friends may call after 2 pm
The Centralia Chamber of Commerce will host four Monday consumer conferences at City Hall from 9:30 to noon, beginning April 5. Topics progress from foods to clothing, appliances, and credit, led by Chamber president Richard Prenger.
Charles Burton, 29, of S Christy Street in Mexico, was admitted in fair condition to Audrain Medical Center after a rib stab wound suffered during a fracas at 1219 E Lafayette Street. He gave conflicting statements about the assailant while Deborah Mahaney and Harold Rummins reported being assaulted by Burton at her home earlier.
Mexico City clerk Mrs. Fae Lowry joined about 60 local government officials at the University of Missouri in Columbia for the annual conference of municipal clerks and finance officers. Missouri State Auditor Christopher Bond delivered the keynote address Thursday evening at the Ramada Inn. Mrs. Lowry serves as vice-president of the Missouri Clerks and Finance Officers Association.
Washington AP reliable sources say political pressure favors freeing Teamsters President James R. Hoffa as the federal parole board prepares to meet next week. The board will study the case and the Justice Department will offer no opposition to parole. Hoffa has been in Lewisburg prison since 1967 serving an eight-year sentence for jury tampering. He became eligible for parole last October after one-third of the term. a January Supreme Court ruling upheld a five-year mail fraud sentence, which is indeterminate for parole eligibility.
Billy R. Dickey aged 23 was shot to death during a family argument at his home west of Macks Creek. The fatal wound came from a high powered rifle. Coroner Dr. T W Garrison scheduled an inquest for March 31. Several persons were questioned and released.
A cerebral palsy benefit pie and box supper is set for Sunday at the Fraternal Order of Eagles Home on Highway 54 East, starting at 5 p.m. Mrs. Thomas Whitmarsh chairs the event, which is open to all FOE and Auxiliary members.
A two day diabetes mellitus management workshop will run Wednesday March 31 and Thursday April 1 from 8 a.m. to noon at the Audrain Medical Center on the lower level of the East Central Mental Health Building. It aims to teach allied health personnel and families with diabetics the latest management techniques. Registration is free but advance sign up is required before March 29. Contact Audrain City-County Health Unit at 502 E. Monroe St. 81-1392. Jointly sponsored by Audrain Medical Center Missouri Division of Health and Missouri Regional Medical Program.
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