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Newspaper
Mexico Ledger
Location
Mexico, Missouri, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1972
Page
1
The Missouri forecast calls for clear to partly cloudy skies and warming today with a 75 to 85 degree high. Showers and thunderstorms are expected statewide tonight and Sunday, with cooler air moving in from the northwest. Sunday highs in the 60s to 70s, with lows near 50 to 60. Extended outlook: a slight shower chance Wednesday, otherwise fair, 40s to 60s.
Washington AP senator William Proxmire described facing two would be holdup men on a Washington street. With a straight face he said he had terminal cancer and would be dead in two weeks. The bluff caused the men to flee. It was his second crime in six months after a prior burglary at his northwest Washington home. The burglar has been sentenced after confessing.
An Eastern Air Lines hijacker bailed out in a Mexican jungle after extorting 303000, while a Western Airlines hijacker forced a Cuba destination from a 61 aboard flight. In Vietnam Pleiku battles heavy casualties and a U.S. adviser died. Kissinger held secret Paris talks with Hanoi. Nixon rejected broader abortion laxity despite Population Growth Commission findings. Riva Ridge leads 1971 Derby field of 14 rivals in Louisville.
In over the counter trading yesterday A B Chance 28 percent bid 28 percent asked Commerce Bancshares 49 bid 50 asked Wetterau 344 bid 34 percent asked On the New York Stock Exchange yesterday Robbie Brooks closed at 115 percent down 4 5300 shares traded Dresser Industries 36 up 4 6500 Interco 042 up 4a 1400 Kaiser Aluminum 2134 down Panhandle Eastern Pipeline 3544 up Ralston Purina 39 down US Gypsum common 30 s down 3s US Gypsum preferred 33 down 1 1300
Administrative offices are closed every Saturday under a city budget clause approved by the city council. Emergency services remain available but upstairs offices are shut. Refuse pickup issues can be phoned to the police dispatcher. only limited business will be transacted.
American grandmaster Bobby Fischer has agreed to Iceland to play 24 games against Boris Spassky of Russia. The match in Reykjavik begins July 2 with a $125,000 purse. Fischer to receive $78,125 if he wins and $46,875 if he loses. Belgrade plans collapsed after Fischer sought profit shares beyond the prize.
State Rep. Patrick J. Hickey of St. Louis County plans to run again despite Friday report that he would withdraw. Complaints claim he does not reside in his district. An ouster attempt was raised in the recently adjourned legislature session.
Five newborns, three boys and two girls, arrived by emergency C section for a 24 year old woman using fertility drugs. The smallest girl died within ten hours, the remaining four show breathing difficulties after 33 weeks gestation. They were moved to Northampton General Hospital’s premature baby unit for intensive care.
The Rt Rev Edward R Welles 65 bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of West Missouri announced Friday he will retire before year end.
Mrs. Fred Hawkinson of Perry died at 8 30 p m at Audrain Medical Center in Mexico at age 74. Born October 10 1897 as Iva Maye Rouse she was married to Fred Hawkinson who died in 1971. She leaves three daughters two sons in law a brother and sister nine grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren. Funeral services are set for 2 p m Sunday at Fern Chapel near Perry with burial in Fern Chapel Cemetery and visitation after 4 p m today at Wilkey Funeral Home. She was a member of Perry Baptist Church.
Funeral arrangements are pending at Baker Funeral Home in New Florence for Mrs. Sadie Ward who died at 8 10 a m today at St Francis Hospital in Washington Missouri Formerly a resident of Big Spring she moved to Washington 30 years ago with her husband the late John Ward who was with the US Corps of Engineers
Funeral services for John Lindell Corder 43 of Warrenton will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Nieberg Paul Funeral Home Warrenton. He died Friday at University of Missouri Medical Center after years of ill health. The body lies at Harding Funeral Home Jonesburg tonight. He is survived by his mother Nellie Corder Warrenton two brothers Robert and Richard Corder Warrenton three sisters Margaret Cochran Warrenton Mrs David Lawson Wright City and Mrs Tony DelRio Stockton California.
A 17 year old Columbia girl, Cindy Lee McMahan, was killed when a car overturned about eight miles south of Columbia. The driver, 17 year old Marco Arturo Tapia, also of Columbia, was seriously injured after swerving to avoid a turning car and the vehicle overturned pinning both occupants.
Eighth graders from Hardin Junior High School St Bren dans Elementary and rural schools and their parents are invited to a program on enrollment procedures and curriculum at Mexico High School Monday evening. The forum at 7 30 p m in the MHS auditorium is directed by the guidance department and principal William E Lowry. Eighth graders who will be freshmen in the fall and their parents are urged to attend, Mr Lowry said.
In Rome at Hostaria DellOrgio Elizabeth Taylor and Aristotle Onassis faced aggressive paparazzi as photographers swarmed their table. Onassis allegedly sprayed champagne and hurled a glass while Taylor hid under a table. Police intervened to restore order before the couple departed at dawn with their secretary.
Rush hour traffic on the Baltimore Washington Parkway backed up for miles after four barrels of nails fell from a southbound truck and scattered on the highway. Police and motorists, along with the truckers, spent about half an hour cleaning up the mess in a tacky scene.
In North Carolina, Wallace leads Sanford in a tight Democratic presidential primary as over a million NC Democrats vote. Sanford, Duke University president, seeks a potential compromise spot at the Democratic convention. Raleigh reports also note GOP delegates and Oklahoma and Ohio results shaping the race.
Mrs. Howard Richards reviews The Life and Writings of Gov Charles H. Hardin for the Atudrain County Historical Society. The portrait covers Missouri’s only Mexican War era governor, his Civil War clean record, religious faith, and notable life events. program scripted by John Webber and taped for Channel 12 replay.
A hijacker seized a flight from Salt Lake City to Los Angeles, forced refueling in Dallas, and demanded Hanoi then Cuba before bailing out near Merida, Mexico. The jet returned with a new crew and 64 passengers, all reported in good condition. The incident marks the 11th hijacking since last Nov. 12 with ransom demands. eight prior cases saw arrests. The gunman, described as 6 feet tall and 200 pounds, claimed anti imperialist movement links in a note, while Western officials said only one man was likely involved.
The Citizens Savings Association reports quarterly dividends totaling $490,000 as of March 31, the largest in the association's history, correcting an earlier figure of $460,000.
The Mexico Knights of Columbus Thursday elected Melvin Kempker as grand knight and James McCarty as deputy grand knight. Other officers chosen include Robert Ahrens, William Campbell, Julius Fennewald, Don Dick, Lawrence Healy, Jack Pearl, Ed Maassen, James Quinlan, Charles Stack, and Rev. Patrick Dolan. The group donated 105 dollars to the CP School.
Emmons Hall hosted the opening of the student written and directed musical What If. with about three fourths full. Tonight at 7:30 the final performance will be staged with tickets at the door. Audiences praised the tuneful show with sustained applause, under Gerald Valet’s direction as vocal music director.
Audrain County Rural Water Supply District No. 1 re elected Jim Worstell and Oren McGee as directors after canvassing Tuesday’s election. No opposition appeared in the two sub districts. Worstell becomes chairman, Emory Cox vice chairman, Martin Smith clerk, and Earl Garland named treasurer replacing resigned Hans Neuman.
Columbia College Missouri was censured by the AAUP at its annual meeting. The action followed a report that a professor’s job offer was withdrawn due to participation in mass protests on national policy issues. The unnamed professor was at the University of Missouri at the time.
Bishop Eugene M. Frank will leave his United Methodist Bishop of Missouri post this summer after 16 years. He will be transferred within the seven state South Central Jurisdiction to an area outside Missouri. His new assignment is not yet announced. A dinner honors him May 11 at 6:30 p.m. at Stouffer's Riverfront Inn.
Boatmen's Bancshares, Inc., ranked sixth in Missouri deposits, announced it has permission to acquire the Bank of Troy. The deal would exchange 37,800 Boatmen's shares for Bank of Troy stock, said chairman David H. Morey.
DON St. Clair told the Rotary club about 14 lida bags of marijuana found behind Van-Far High School destined for Montgomery county. He cited sources in Vandalia including Columbia Jacksonville Kirksville and Mexico as major pot routes. A Mexico High teacher reportedly dislikes J Edgar Hoover amid local rumor. A Women’s Club Style Show featured three year old Susan Elizabeth Wilbers as a standout, delighting attendees with her pink party dress.
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