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Newspaper
Mexico Ledger
Location
Mexico, Missouri, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1971
Page
8
A detailed look at forecasted showers, temperatures, and percentages for tonight and Wednesday. Missouri and Kansas City reports include magistrate and circuit court actions, probation and fines, divorce rulings, probate notices, and livestock market data with yesterday's cash grain prices and Chicago futures.
Officials at Audrain Medical Center report admissions across multiple towns including Mexico Vandalia and Fulton naming Joseph Wray Annie Woolery Donald Autenrieth Raymond Tillman Michael Hendricks Jerome Talken Harry Todd Sr Stella Wray Connie Studer James Collier III and many others A birth at Mexico noted a daughter born to Mr and Mrs Billy Elson at 6 58 am and dismissals listed A police report cites a sunlit blinded driver and a collision near the Mexico Audrain County Library plus a gas oil lagage wash down at Standard Oil bulk plant and two marriage licenses in Mexico and Columbia
Capt Michael Jacobi of Martinsburg is a patient at Clark Air Base in the Philippines after a jeep accident in Vietnam. He suffered a torn collarbone but is reported doing fine and will not return to Vietnam. A 1964 Community R46 High School graduate, he entered the Army in August 1964 and earned the Air Medal and Army Commendation Medal.
New York trading session ends with a modest advance recouping part of prior three day losses. Trade remains active as investors react to mixed news and several names show shifts in price and volume.
Graveside rites were held at Laddonia Cemetery for Mrs. J. B. McCubbin of Fulton who died Wednesday near Cleveland Ohio. The former Lois L. McIntire was born in Fulton attended William Woods College. She leaves two sons James W. McCubbin Cleveland and John C. McCubbin New York and five grandchildren.
Washington AP A Senate vote 67 to 4 extends Nixon's authority to impose price wage and rent controls to April 30 1972. House action earlier set a two year extension. Democrats press the President sole right to impose across the board ceilings amid inflation concerns.
Paris AP report notes North Vietnam rejected a U S proposal to intern prisoners of war from both sides in a neutral country. Sweden signaled willingness to accept them and the idea was backed by President Nixon. North Vietnamese spokesman said prisoner release must wait for U S troop withdrawal deadline from South Vietnam.
State Senate debates congressional redistricting, moving Jefferson County into the 10th District and splitting Callaway and Macon counties between districts. The plan reduces population variance toward one man one vote, with final talks set for mid June. House actions include pay raises for public service commissioners and corrections officials, plus a ban on nonpublic school secular aid.
Demonstrators faced arrests with minimal filing and photo work, while police clerks processed prisoners at the Coliseum. A judge ordered Wilson to show cause for release as chaos lingered. Most commuters avoided delays, but federal workers arrived early to bypass disruptions. The White House stayed quiet as Mrs. Nixon hosted a luncheon. Nixon returned from California without comment. Senators warned violence undermines aims to end U.S. involvement in Vietnam. Tunney backed force to keep streets open. Humphrey said peace is harmed by violence. Protesters sought shelter in churches and homes, but food and sleeping space were scarce. Universities refused nonstudents, and a late-night buzz named What a bummer.
SPRINGFIELD Mo AP Bobby Lee Shuler s attorney in a surprise move today told the jury in the second degree murder case that he expected Shuler to have fired the shot that set off the dynamite truck explosion last fall. He also predicted a manslaughter verdict rather than murder. Four witnesses including William Kitts and Leroy Day testified before the noon recess.
Senator Stuart Symington was targeted by a youth demonstration near George Washington University in Washington. Police used tear gas to disperse about a hundred protesters after they surrounded his car as he traveled to his Senate office, and Symington warned the crowd that the method hurt the antiwar cause.
The Missouri Supreme Court barred ousted Pemiscot County Sheriff Clyde Orton from running again for the office during his term ending next year. The ruling prevents his candidacy amid ongoing questions about his removal and duties.
AP dispatch from Saigon reports Army Secretary Resor praising progress of Vietnamization while warning of a difficult period as more American combat troops leave. He lauds advisory teams and experience of officers, notes South Vietnamese forces have taken on combat responsibility in many areas, and cites continued improvement of territorial forces. Thieu announces Buddha’s birthday cease fire with U.S. participation planned. concurrent clashes include an ambushed armored column south of the DMZ, shelling of American positions, a downed helicopter, one American dead, 19 wounded, and two armored vehicles damaged.
Panhandle Eastern Pipe Line Co of Kansas City proposes a 38 million dollar revenue increase from wholesale gas customers across seven states including Missouri and Kansas. The rate rise would take effect May 27, with possible suspension and refunds during the five month period, then Sept. 1 subject to adjustment.
Five lawsuits filed in Cleveland demand more than 57 million in damages for the Kent State University shootings, bringing total claims by victims or families to over 87 million. Defendants include former governor James Rhodes, former adjutant general Sylvester Del Corso, Brig. Gen. Robert Canterbury, a former Del Corso aide, 37 National Guard members, and 200 John Doe defendants. The May 4 campus confrontation followed antiwar protests.
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