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Newspaper

Mexico Ledger

Location

Mexico, Missouri, United States of America

Date

May 29, 1971

Page

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Stribling Tells Rotarians Of Little Hoover Work

Col Stribling spoke to the Rotary Club on Missouri's Little Hoover Commission work. He outlined a billion-dollar budget and 40 000 state employees, urging tools of management and noting House Bill 384 to consolidate 440 programs under one office. He described a Missouri Personnel Plan and a reform effort to reduce duplication and create a ten department, nonpartisan state government constrained by General Assembly action.

Missouri Col. C. R. Stribling Rotary Club Little Hoover Commission State Reorganization Commission Jones Manford Spradling Webster Bird Cantrell Walier Volkmer Richard A. Goodson Southwestern Bell Telephone Co John A. Schwada University of Missouri Dutton General Assembly Col. Stribling Edward Stone Monsanto Company Albert H. Sonntag U. S. Civil Service Commission Jack Robb McDonnell Aircraft Company Donald §. Holm Hoover Commission

Mariner 9 Faces Russian Mars Mission Rush

Cape Kennedy reports the United States launches Mariner 9 toward Mars as two Soviet ships Mars 2 and Mars 3 race ahead. NASA seeks coordination for maximum science while each craft aims for Mars with payloads to deliver thousands of close up images and data over months.

Cape Kennedy Fla United States Mars Red Planet National Aeronautics and Space Administration Russia Earth U.S NASA Washington Defense Department Vietnam

Ex-NYPD officer halted while hijack plan fails

An ex New York City policeman claiming he wrapped himself in explosives was overpowered today while attempting to flee a hijacked jetliner with 500000 dollars and three hostages. Authorities say the dramatic escape attempt was foiled before liftoff.

Nassau, Bahamas New York City

Hijacker Overpowered After Landing On Nassau Runway

Ex NYPD officer James Bennett hijacked an Eastern Airlines flight from Miami to New York LaGuardia. Pilot John O'Neill tackled him in the Nassau runway blackout, aided by customs and police. Bennett, unarmed, was detained and to be handed to U.S. marshals. He demanded half a million dollars, a meet with Irish figures, and a Nassau landing with hostages.

Nassau, Bahamas New York City James Bennett Commack N.Y Eastern Airlines John O'Neill O'Neill U.S Nassau Bennett New York Eugene Sullivan la Guardia Miami Joseph Collins Sullivan Lorraine Kowski New York Police Department Martha Mitchell Shannon Ireland Irish Republican Army Nassau Civil Aviation Donald Ingraham EAL Ingraham Tower Bob Condon

Limits on club donation pics and storm damage sights

A column recalls a policy shift in local photo practice for charitable checks under $1,000 and notes a humorous shoe permit tale. It then highlights a turkey Istanbul clipping about a Christmas tree bulletin error and finishes with stark Joplin tornado damage scenes seen by telephone workers, including warped streamers and debris.

Portsmouth Robert L. Simmons Gloria van Deventer Istanbul Turkey Saturday Review Mexico United Methodist Church Joplin

Hearnes Vaughn To Talk On Funds

Missouri will need about 67 million dollars in June to reach Vaughn's general revenue forecast of 635.7 million for the fiscal year. Through April and May the state collected 102.503 men?l? No. 102,503,502. Due to a cash shortage Gov Hearnes ordered 15 percent of normal allotments withheld from agencies for April May and June. He will meet Vaughn next week to decide what can be released and how much state aid for schools may be provided in the final allotment.

Jefferson City Missouri John C. Vaughn Warren E. Hearnes Vaughn

New Felony Charge Filed On Lawson

Bobby Lawson faces a first degree burglary charge after turning himself in at the county jail. Prosecutors say he abducted Olivia Graves from her home at gunpoint then stabbed her with a table fork during a prior assault. Arraignment is expected Tuesday as Lawson remains jailed on parole violation.

Bobby Lawson Olivia Sue Graves Thomas I. Osborne Lawson

Special Clinic For Diabetes Aimed at Children

A diabetes screening clinic for children will be held Wednesday, June 2, at the First Presbyterian Church. Only children referred by local physicians and the Audrain City-County Health Unit may participate. Testing by University of Missouri Medical Center specialists begins at 8 a.m. and takes about three hours. breakfast must not be eaten before arrival. The clinic will test up to 40 children, with emphasis on those with a strong family history of diabetes. For enrollment contact the City-County Health Unit at 581-1332 by Tuesday, June 1.

First Presbyterian Church Floy Oliver Audrain Medical Center University of Missouri Medical Center Oliver

Blade Mixing To Start Soon In Mexico City Streets

Blade mixing will begin on non-permanent streets next week using the city’s newly purchased Allis Chalmers motor grader. The 1963 model, rebuilt, replaces the 1951 unit. City Manager Neil Nielsen says the 100 horsepower grader cost 12 500 dollars plus trade of a 1950 vehicle and will serve the community for years.

Mexico Allis-Chalmers Neil Nielsen Nielsen

Escapees Returned to Prison in Missouri

Two Missouri Penitentiary Church Farm escapees Dennie Delameter, 21, of New Madrid and Terry Day, 24, serving Jasper County sentences, surrendered Friday near Marion about 15 miles from Jefferson City. A farmer and an unidentified friend sheltered them at a Marion general store and provided drinks while awaiting authorities.

Jefferson City, Mo Church Farm Dennie Delameter New Madrid Terry Day Jasper County Marion Jefferson City

Missouri Weather and River Stages Report

Official 7:00 a.m readings show high 69 last 24 hours, 7 a.m. temp unspecified. Missouri forecast fair with warming trend, highs in 80s, lows 50s, chance of late Sunday showers in extreme west. Extended outlook: normal temps, highs in 80s, lows in 50s, little precipitation. River stages listed for Kansas City, Boonville, Jefferson City, St. Louis, Cape Girardeau with minor variations.

Missouri ST. Louis Kansas City Boonville Jefferson City Cape Girarde

Hospital admissions and dismissals list in Audrain county

Officials at Audrain Medical Center report multiple admissions including Kenneth M Boyd Herbert B Cawthorn William H Smith Felix A Cottle James H Lierheimer Claude A Bonney Kathleen Farris John D Riechers Clarence F Varvis Albert Elmore Dutton Harvey Gray and others in Centralia Mexico Wellsville Auxvasse Vandalia Louisiana Santa Fe Montgomery City Farber and Middletown. Dismissals include Orval Vandlandingham Wilson A Hinson and several Mrs. James Burnett Miss Grace Conover and others.

Audrain Medical Center Kenneth M. Boyd Herbert B. Cawthorn William H. Smith Felix A. Cottle James H. Lierheimer Claude A. Bonney Kathleen Farris John D. Riechers Clarence F. Varvis Mexico Albert Elmore Dutton Harvey Gray Auxvasse Alex D. Marshall Letta Mae Willis Wellsville Ida S. Gallop Centralia James Burnett Grace Conover Mary Angert Bernard Steinman Robert D. Pace Joe Wilson John Bonsall Terry Brandon Amanda Frisbie Allan. Patts Edward Sanders Terry Boswell Charles Hoover Floyd Chinn James R. Collier Vandalia Robert McKenzie

Minor charged after resisting arrest and assault on officer

John Steven Sudbrock 20 of Route 3 Mexico posted 207.50 bond on charges of possessing intoxicating beverage by a minor resisting arrest and assault on a police officer. He kicked the arresting officer on Jefferson Street near the courthouse square.

John Steven Sudbrock Route 3 Mexico Robert Greene Sudbrock Jefferson St Mexico Courthouse Square First National Bank Leonard E. Turner Hannibal Elizabeth H. Menefee Air Park Mexico Plastic Co S. Grove St Fredendall and Wilkins Department Store Hoffman's Super Market

Two Mexicoans Graduate From NMSC With Degrees

Brenda Beaty daughter of L. E. Bird Mexico and James L. Boswell son of H. D. Boswell Mexico earned Bachelor of Science degrees from Northeast Missouri State College Kirksville on Thursday Beaty majored in elementary education and joins Sigma Kappa and Alpha Phi Sigma plans to teach in Novinger Boswell majored in business administration and will work at J C Penny in Belleville Illinois He is married to Brenda Hodgin of Mexico and they have one child Lisa Michelle

Brenda Bird Beaty L. E. Bird Mexico James L. Boswell Harold D. Boswell Northeast Missouri State College Kirksville Beaty NMSC Sigma Kappa Social Sorority Alpha Phi Sigma Novinger Boswell

Mexico Ledger Subscription Rates and Office Hours

Mexico Ledger lists postage details and prices for home delivery and mail subscriptions across various regions. It notes daily publication except Sundays and holidays, and provides office hours from 8 to 5:30 weekdays and 8 to 3 on Saturdays.

Washington St Mexico Audrain Enyhere

Fire damages home on Hazel Place after grill flare up

Firefighters reported a blaze at the T. A. Piper residence at 940 Hazel Place late yesterday caused by a barbecue flare. Charcoal ignited with gasoline too near the wooden exterior damaged the outside wall and blew out a window. Firemen arrived by 5:51 p.m. and left at 6:04 p.m.

T. A. Piper Hazel Place

Degree Work For IOOF Lodge

At the regular Mexico Odd Fellows Lodge meeting at IOOF Hall the initiatory degree was conferred on Donald Forrest by the Mexico degree staff. Paul Dean presided. June 3 fish fry will honor longtime members Frank Kropp 30 years Howard Summers 35 Marion Page 25 and 8 L Shine man 25 years with service pins. Fish fry at 7 p.m. Grand Lodge officers invited.

Mexico Grand Lodge

Johnsons Welcome Andrea Elizabeth In Richfield

Mr and Mrs Howell Johnson of Richfield Minnesota are parents of a six pound daughter born May 27 at 2 p m The baby has been named Andrea Elizabeth The couple also has a daughter Angelia Joy G Mrs Johnson is the former Miss Joyce Mosley daughter of Mrs Russell Balmer of Vandalia The infant s great grandmother is Mrs Lena Zuck of Mexico

Howell Johnson Richfield Minn Andrea Elizabeth Angelia Joy Johnson Joyce Mosley Russell Balmer Vandalia Lena Zuck Mexico

Stock Market Snapshot Across OTC and NYSE Trading

The over the counter market shows A B Chance Co at 28 bid 29 asked, Commerce Bancshares 4944 bid 50% asked, Wetterau 28% bid 28% asked. On the New York Stock Exchange Robbie Brooks at 15% unchanged with 5400 shares, Dresser Industries 324 up 0, Interco 45% unchanged with 3300, Kaiser Aluminum 34 34 down 0 with 3100, Panhandle Eastern Pipeline 35 5 down 4 7200, Ralston Purina 34% down 0 with 6500, U S Gypsum 62% unchanged with 3240.

A. B. Chance Co Commerce Bancshares Wetterau New York Stock Exchange Robbie Brooks Dresser Industries Interco Kaiser Aluminum Panhandle Eastern Pipeline Ralston Purina U.S

Mrs. E D Miller dies in Moberly at 85

Mrs. E D Miller 85 of Moberly mother of Mrs Vincil Mildred dies after long illness at Health Care Center Moberly Funeral services pending at Million Greer Funeral Home burial in Oakland Cemetery She was a lifelong resident and Christian Church member and the last of her family Surviving daughter Mrs John Shipp of Santa Barbara California

E. D. Miler Moberly Vincil Mildred Oakland Miller Christian Church John Shipp Santa Barbara Calif

Miss Bella Ancell Dies, Sister of Ray Ancell

Miss Bella Ancell, 75, of Alton, NL, sister of Ray C. Ancell of 1010 West St., died from a heart attack at 10:30 p.m. Friday at Wood River hospital. Her brother Ray Ancell is seriously ill at Audrain Medical Center. Funeral services are pending in Chaffee, Missouri.

Bella Ancell Alton Ray C. Ancell West St Miss Ancell Wood River, Ill Mr. Ancell Audrain Medical Center Chaffee

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