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Newspaper
Mexico Ledger
Location
Mexico, Missouri, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1971
Page
10
Official 7:00 a.m. readings show a 64 degree start, high 80s today with storms possible. Forecast Zone 5 remains windy with south gusts, 60 percent rain tonight and Tuesday. Extended Missouri outlook hints cooler temps by Friday. Local police and magistrate notes, hospital admissions, multiple births, dismissals, and livestock market reports accompany the day’s rural and county updates.
Albert Mitchell known as Sweet Potato was sentenced to 75 years in Randolph County Circuit Court after Judge Samuel Semple denied a motion for a new trial. Mitchell was found guilty by a jury of raping an elderly Mexico woman the day after his release from prison. Defense lawyers and the prosecutor appealed this morning.
Mrs Laura Sanderson hospitalized in Boone County Hospital since March 28 after a home fall that fractured a leg is recovering satisfactorily.
Berkeley report says UC seismograph station recorded a strong earthquake whose epicenter was located near the Colombian coast. Scientist note the event was detected today with focal area offshore and magnitude not specified in the brief bulletin.
The AFL CIO Brotherhood of Railroad Signalmen threatens a nationwide strike starting at 6 am local time, impacting commuter and intercity trains and freight. Nixon signs an executive order prioritizing foods drugs medical supplies fuels and some mail while talks continue with mediation efforts and possible emergency transportation rules.
A Canada goose family delaying a Roosevelt Field project for a month was broken up by vandals. A gosling hatched after the nest was disrupted. The adopted gosling remains with the pond wildlife as investigators seek the culprits. Footprints and a broken egg left clues at the fenced site.
Funeral services for Cecil Gerwood Kelly were held Friday afternoon at Precht Pickering funeral home conducted by Rev. George B. Wraith pastor of the First Christian Church. Burial was in Laddonia Cemetery with pallbearers Floyd Mullins James Martin Finley Cox Bob Tratchel William Ray and E. L. Northcutt.
Last rites for Mrs. Mabel Williams were held this afternoon at Arnold funeral home conducted by Rev. C. A. Trotter pastor of St. Paul CME Church. Burial followed at Elmwood Cemetery with music by organist Mrs. Trotter. Pallbearers were Clifford Williams Taylor Curtis Jim Brown Clifford Moore James Cheatum and George Hanley.
Funeral services for Charles Scott were held Sunday afternoon at Arnold Funeral Home conducted by Don Wortman of Kentucky Road Christian Church. Burial followed at Elmwood Cemetery with organist John W. Willer and vocalist Mrs. John M. Conner. Pallbearers named Dennis Scholl Homer Coll Richard Coll Glenwood Knipp Joe Shelton Earl Custard.
June Rose 77 died Saturday. Funeral services set for 10 a.m. Tuesday at St. Peter's Catholic Church. Rose was a former Jefferson City city attorney, former Cole County magistrate, and held several state government posts.
The Supreme Court upheld the right to distribute leaflets condemning business conduct even if offensive, in a Chicago suburb case involving blockbusting tactics. The 8 to 1 decision protected free speech as leafleteers targeted Jerome M. Keefe of Austin, amid fears of racial change. other rulings included traffic laws and a draft case.
Jefferson City AP reports James E. Schaffner announced that the processing of all 1970 state income tax reports is complete with today’s deposit of 3,196,990. Total revenue from 1970 filings stands at 162,673,288. Schaffner said refunds will be mailed by the end of June, and the department, though understaffed, finished initial processing a month earlier than last year.
Gregory Landing Mo AP Clark County sheriff says a 24 hour search near Gregory Landing for Harold C Downing 49 of Keokuk Iowa ended after his boat was struck by an unseen object throwing him into the Mississippi River. Companion William Smeltzer 46 of Alexandria Mo reached shore.
New York AP reports that National Transportation Week opens as a nationwide railroad strike begins at 6 01 A.M. Picketing signalmen shut lines nationwide. John A Volpe unveiled the observance slogan Transportation Filling the Needs of a Growing America for May 16 22.
Washington AP report notes small firms face wage demands, rising taxes, and crime costs. Wilson Johnson of the National Federation of Independent Business urges restraint on wage trends while noting productivity lags and global competitors. Senator Alan Bible critiques Tax Reform Act 1969 as a setback for small business. proposes tax relief and reforms.
A superb free concert at the First Baptist Church in Columbia featured the Collegium Musicum of the University of Missouri under Dr. Andrew C. Minor. They performed Gossec Requiem with choral and orchestral forces. Soloists included Miss Terry Taylor, alto, and John Barker, tenor, both noted local performers.
A fire in Superior National Forest near Ely Minnesota has scorched 13 000 acres since Friday. Officials target 6 p m to gain control though full extinguishment may take a month or more due to peat moss smoldering and water runoff risks to fish and banks.
The adult diabetes detection clinic will be held Tuesday from 1-4 p.m. and 6-9 p.m. at the Mexico United Methodist Church. It may detect diabetes in adults who may be referred to their family physician. The clinic is sponsored by the Division of Health City-County Health Unit Audrain Medical Society and the Audrain Osteopathic Society.
Twelve pieces from the Mexico Artist's Guild show at the Mexico-Audrain County Library were selected for the Missouri Sesquicentennial Art Exhibit at Northeast Missouri State College in September. Dr. William E. Unger praised the show and noted its aim to reflect local life and contributions. numerous artists from the area are represented, including Sam Vaughan, Eleanore Mihalic, Carl Burchfield, Marilyn Poeppelmeyer, Henri Phelps, and Marjorie James among others.
Los Angeles promoter Donald F. Duncan 78 who popularized the Yo-Yo and marketed parking meters through the Duncan Parking Meter Corp died Saturday. Also reported death notices from St. Catharines Art Jackson 55 of Bruins fame died of a heart attack playing golf in Edmonton Russell Barney Stanley 78 hockey hall of famer died Sunday in Edmonton and Williamsburg Josiah P. Woolfolk 77 writer under Jack Woodford died Sunday at East Hospital.
The Jaycees held a awards banquet with Mrs. Crews receiving the presidents pin from the new leader. Dwight Schindler received the Presidential Award of Honor and Harold Hoover and 18 others received varied Spark and Speak-Up and Leadership in Action awards. Gene Howes and John Cauthorn earned Key Man recognitions, with Don Johnson and Buddy Robinson getting Exhausted Rooster Awards as Ron Whittaker led the event. Knights of Columbus members prepared the dinner.
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