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Newspaper
Mexico Ledger
Location
Mexico, Missouri, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1971
Page
1
The Daily Record reports clear to warm Missouri weather through Sunday with highs near 80 and lows in the 50s to 60s. Extended outlook shows a slight warming trend Monday to Wednesday with scattered showers. river stages listed for Kansas City and St Louis. local police report vehicle incidents, a missing Mexico High student located in Fergus Falls, and several hospital admissions and dismissals.
The Fergus Falls police department reported involvement of the Audrain sheriff's office which contacted juvenile authorities handling the case. The rest lists over the counter trading bids and stock moves with multiple firms including A. B. Chance Co. and Wetterau and U.S. Gypsum among others.
The dispatches report debates among American Baptists over family patterns, Sadat consolidating control in Egypt after internal clashes, a White House wage policy ruling exceeding guidelines, Nixon era crime policy seeking 60 day detentions, Armed Forces Day protests, environmental groups demanding full Trans Atlantic Pipeline documents, a Marine Corps court martial for aiding the enemy, FCC fairness doctrine review, new Petal Service rate rise pending Supreme Court action, AEC resuming underground nuclear tests with safeguards, and five American deaths from a mine near Da Nang during the Vietnam War.
ST LOUIS AP Secretary Romney toured the Pruitt Igoe high rise complex saying demolition would be a simple fix but urged exploring alternatives. Residents cited vandalism and lack of play spaces while officials noted 31 million in bonds and 35 million to rehab versus 25 million to replace with 900 low rise units.
Robyn Suzanne Hailey nine of Chaffee died after a bicycle accident at Harmon Field Playground. Funeral services were held at Calvary Baptist Church with burial in Union Park Cemetery. Survived by Lindell Hailey Huntsville Ala Herschel Bradford Chaffee two brothers Ricky Randy Hailey two half brothers Ronald Rodney Bradford and sister Rhonsa Hailey.
Charles Iva Scott. 90, of Shamrock died yesterday in a Fulton hospital. Born December 18, 1880 in New London, he was a shoe repairman retired. Funeral at 2 p m Sunday at Arnold Funeral Home with Don Wortman officiating. Interment Elmwood Cemetery. Survived by daughter Gladys Qualls, five grandchildren, eleven great grandchildren. Five siblings preceded him in death. Family visitation 7 to 9 p m Saturday.
Marvin Nelson White known as Midge, 61, of Wellsville died unexpectedly at home. Born Sept 16 1909 in Callaway County to Artie M and Grace Kettle White, he retired from Wellsville Fire Brick Co and belonged to Wellsville Baptist Church. Survived by wife Mary Delozier White, a grandson, brother Ray and half brother Willard. Funeral 2 p.m. Sunday Myers Funeral Home Wellsville, Rev Quenten Boyd. Burial Wellsville Cemetery. Visitation after 5 p.m. today.
Funeral services for Glenn D. Houchins, a Mexico barber, will be held at 2 p.m. today at Arnold funeral home led by Rev. Frank L. Park of the First Baptist Church. Burial follows in Elmwood Cemetery with music by Mrs. John W. Willer. Pallbearers are Ford Ogden, Bob Arens, Bob Deason, Don Dick, Marshall Barker and George Stahl.
Funeral services for Michael Wade Myrick 16 month old son of Mr and Mrs Bill Myrick of Fremont Iowa were held Tuesday at Fremont Chapel Rev Harold Butts in charge burial was in Babyland Fremont Cemetery Those from this area attending included Mrs Ernest Myrick Mr and Mrs Junior Nolan and family Mr and Mrs J W Thompson and family and Mr and Mrs Eugene Wallace and family Mr Myrick formerly from Vandalia and employed with North American Refractories in Farber
St Luke United Methodist Church will hold a garage and bake sale Saturday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the church parsonage 721 E Johnson St to help with building payments. Baked goods were prepared by church women led by sale chairman Mrs Nathaniel Chambers.
The library group of Senior Citizens will meet Monday at 1 30 p m at the Mexico Audrain County Library. Eldon Burgess, director, will give a book review. Those needing transportation may call Mrs Pearl Logan at 81 3871.
Santa Cruz California AP reports Julian Camacho 34 a Korean War veteran and Local Board 59 member resigns after 18 months calling the Indochina war and the draft ended. Camacho noted his act of conscience and his past recognition as one of California’s outstanding young men by the California Junior Chamber of Commerce.
A former Washington University student was found guilty by a federal jury of attempting to burn a ROTC building during an antiwar protest. The case cites a federal law banning interference with defense activities in a national emergency proclaimed by Harry Truman. Achtenberg faces up to 30 years and a $10,000 fine. sentence set for June 4.
CAMBRIDGE Mass AP amateur astronomers note last quarter moon will eclipse Mars Sunday morning Mars will disappear for about an hour as the moon covers the planet Observers across the East see only disappearance while those in the Far West see only emergence Timetable shows times for Boston New York Chicago Omaha Houston Tucson and other cities with EDT CDT MDT stamps.
Most governors disclosed paying taxes in 1970 amid Reagan tax controversy. Jimmy Carter reported 1900.81 state and 11438.50 federal taxes. Warren Hearnes paid 859 state and 9200 federal. Sixteen governors gave exact amounts. 25 refused to say. Several could not be reached or offered extensions.
Sir Tyrone Guthrie eminent director playwright and producer collapsed while reading mail and died at his home Newbliss County Monaghan Dublin AP report noting his stature in theater.
President Nixon planted a sequoia gigantea sapling on the White House South Lawn, calling it the biggest tree in the world. Ivy Williams noted it will reach 250 to 280 feet in about 106 years as dirt was sprinkled around the sapling. A Fulton contest winner reported a 25 inch mushroom finding, 14¾ inches tall and 11¾ inches around.
Findlay businessman Ralph Tate seeks a higher property tax assessment for his home and clock repair business. He has visited the county auditor three times since 1968 to argue for a $100 increase from last year’s $176.88 valuation. Tate cites improvements to his workshop and home and says the higher tax would reflect his life choices and eventual rewards.
Laddonia hosts two style shows on May 26 by the women's division of the Laddonia Area Centennial. Shows at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. feature over 50 centennial dresses on display and for purchase at the Centennial headquarters on West Main Street. Tea after each show with special entertainment including folk dancing and polkas.
The FCC rules that the current fairness doctrine does not require balancing air time for Chevron F-310 gasoline TV ads. The ruling cites a need for broader reexamination of fairness and public interest issues after single complaints, noting several West Coast stations are not obliged to air balancing spots.
Sergeant Jon M. Sweeney of West Babylon New York will be tried by general court martial on non capital offenses, facing up to life imprisonment. A preliminary hearing at Quantico Virginia in early June will set a trial date and rule on motions. He is accused of desertion on patrol February 19 1969 and of broadcasting propaganda for Radio Hanoi while a prisoner of war for 18 months. He defected claiming his commander shot at him. He surfaced in Stockholm and returned to the U.S. August 31. An extra charge cites AWOL from Quantico last February. The Marine Corps says he was with his unit four days before disappearing in Quang Tri Province South Vietnam and that he deserted to avoid combat while a POW. He is charged with disloyal statements and propaganda broadcasts aiding the enemy during 1969–70.
Missouri finance commissioner closes the Diamond bank after an insolvency finding from a routine March examination. Directors assign assets for liquidation. deposits are un insured and no deposits will be immediately returned.
The Rev. Thomas Adams of United Methodist Church will deliver the sermon at Centralia High School’s baccalaureate in the high school gym at 8 p.m. on Sunday May 16. A choral group directed by Mrs. Arlene Enyeart will provide music. The invocation and benediction will be led by Rev. Donald Mattson, with scripture read by Rev. John Pugh. Public attendance is invited.
Paris High School will present a concert on Monday May 17 at 8 p.m. in the high school auditorium led by Miss Mary Long. Three bands plus a mixed chorus will perform with a solo accompanist Mrs. Paul Gerster. An art show opens at 7 30 p.m. with student displays, two works chosen for permanent display, adult oil paintings, and entries for the Missouri sesquicentennial exhibit.
Lynn Earle won first place in the Carter School Civic Oration Contest with Linda Kirk as first runnerup. Engraved plaques awarded. Linda to have name added to the school’s permanent trophy. Gold medals went to Leisa Kirk, Roberte Balser and Carrie Higgins. Modern Woodmen of America sponsored. Mrs. Larry Kimbel presented awards. Contest directed by Mrs. C Donald Smith. Judges were Mrs. John Waggett, Rev. Robert Collins and Neil Nielsen.
The Audrain County Human Development Corporation will meet at 7 30 p m Monday at the Second Baptist Church to discuss minority business possibilities in Mexico All interested persons are invited to attend the HDC board meeting.
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