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Newspaper
Mexico Ledger
Location
Mexico, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Nov 13, 1976
Page
1
Official 7:00 a.m. readings show highs in the 30s to low 40s with a snowy outlook for western Missouri. Extended outlook calls for mixed precipitation, moderating temperatures by midweek, plus hospital admissions, births, dismissals, and local traffic incidents reported from Audrain Medical Center and area police.
In magistrate court Robert Dale Parsons and several others faced speeding charges with fines ranging from 10 to 16 dollars plus costs. Circuit Court saw Steven Douglas Sayers found guilty of possession of more than 35 grams of marijuana and sentenced to one year in Audrain County jail. A damage suit by James Kaylor against Russell Harvey and Charlie's Auto Parts was dismissed. Marilyn Yvonne and Gary Littrell seek dissolution of marriage. Probate Court recorded an estate inventory for Clarence L. Northcutt with real estate valued at 204 500 dollars and personal property at 25 520.80 dollars. Market reports quoted MFA and Fowles Grain Co. prices for beans, wheat, corn, and milo.
An informed source says a tentative agreement may end the eight week UPS strike in 15 eastern states. Negotiations will continue over the weekend with local officials to approve supplements and language early next week. Officials urged caution as talks proceed and market reports noted mixed stock activity and a Dow Jones close of 927.69.
The Mexico Area Vocational Technical School committee outlined winter term adult skilled and technical courses. Enrollment is Jan 10 in Mexico. Proposed classes include Air Conditioning, Auto Body, Motors, Electronics, Welding, Shorthand, Typing, Public Speaking, Driver Training, and Psychology of Exceptional Children. University instructors are being secured for extension offerings. community members are invited to suggest courses at 581-5684.
Ellen Corby, grandmother of the Walton clan on a TV show, is removed from the intensive care unit at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center. Also, Mr and Mrs Joan M Farmer of Hannibal welcomed a son weighing seven pounds fifteen ounces born Friday at 6:36 p.m. at Audrain Medical Center. Mr Farmer works for the Hannibal Police Department.
Wick Robinson of Gravois Mills, formerly of Mexico, is improving and has been moved from intensive care to Room 323 in the Stribling House.
Mrs. Edith Oliver of Fulton dies at 2 30 a.m. at Callaway Memorial Hospital. She is sister to Mrs. Ray Vandevier of Auxvasse and Mrs. Ed Meyer of Mexico and sister-in-law to Mrs. N W Hendrix of Mexico. Services pending at Maupin Funeral Home Fulton.
Services were held Wednesday afternoon at Grand Prairie Baptist Church in Auxvasse for Mrs. L H Stamper. Rev. John Foley and Rev. William Camp officiated. Organist was Mrs. Charles Widaman. singers were Mrs. Joe Swan Buckner, Mrs. Maurice Welch, and Mrs. James Stubblefield. Pallbearers were grandsons Gayle English, Ron Freeman, Dale Wilburn, Orley Van Engelenhoven, Gary Stamper Jr., and Donald Stamper Jr. Attendees included relatives from Kansas City, Kirkwood, Manchester, St. Louis, Pacific, Port Angeles, New London, and Columbia.
Funeral services for Homer Clyde Finlay aged 59 of Hallsville will be held at 2 PM at the Fenton Funeral Chapel. The Rev James Jones of First Christian Church in Sturgeon will officiate with organist Mrs Ralph Leiby and pallbearers Morrison Breedlove Roy Finlay Leon Ballard Charles Allen Charles Kent Leslie Tribble. Burial is planned at Mt Horeb Cemetery in Sturgeon. Finlay died Wednesday afternoon of a heart attack while hunting and was found on a family farm.
Mrs. Annabelle Risdon formerly Anna belle McGee, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Dave McGee of Mexico, died Wednesday in a nursing home near Chicago Tl. Surviving is a cousin, Mrs. Fred McGee of St. Louis.
DELAWARE Ohio AP Margo C Davies 20 of Worthington indicted on three counts of aggravated murder for the suffocation deaths of her daughters Laurie 18 months Christine 2 and Tonya 3 found in trash barrels and a field near Columbus Prosecutors seek death penalty if convicted without extenuating circumstances Grand jury returned indictments Friday defense lawyers to confer over weekend to plan defense
Federal Judge will review a security plan for Patricia Hearst before deciding on bail pending appeal. Bailey argues Hearst, serving a seven year sentence for armed robbery, should be freed while awaiting a new trial, citing safety and non menace claims. Prosecutor Browning cites flight risk after conviction and sentencing.
CHILLICOTHE Ohio AP a deaf mute man James Robert Hunt waited over two years in a state hospital while learning sign language to assist in his defense. A Ross County Common Pleas Court jury found him innocent of the March 1974 beating death of Ruth Norleen Arledge. Two translators interpreted for Hunt during the trial and he expressed plans to go home after the verdict.
In Yakima Washington a self described minister of God Edward Leon Cunningham 51 and four other cult members including the boy's mother face charges after the death of 3 year old David Weisbacher. Cunningham claims the child was beaten to expel the devil via regular 18 inch wooden board whippings. Police tape of his interview reflects beliefs that the child was possessed and needed punishment. The body was found Sept 19 in a fly infested back bedroom as defendants face second degree manslaughter and first degree assault charges.
In Cleveland, Judge John Manos dismissed Shippers Dispatch Inc. bid to hold the federal government liable for damages from the 1975 Lorain County crash that killed Lawrence Malone. The case, tied to a court-ordered minority quota, moves to trial on fault and damages. the ruling challenges government liability in affirmative action enforcement.
The Future Farmers of America wrapped up its 49th national convention in Kansas City with officer installation, speeches, and honors. Incoming president C James Bode Jr. of Geary Oklahoma gave remarks passing the gavel to outgoing president Bobby Tucker of Mineola Texas as delegates heard calls to use life wisely. At the American Royal Livestock Show, Jimmy C. won the FFA champion steer title with his Simmenthal Angus crossbred during judging, while Mark Haggard earned the champion FFA market hog with a Chester White at Lenark Ohio.
SALT LAKE CITY AP Gary Mark Gilmore could face a firing squad by Thanksgiving if the Utah Board of Pardons upholds his death sentence next week. Attorney general elect Robert B Hansen says a 30 day lapse after sentencing may not apply to a rescheduling.
Washington AP Two doctors and a lawyer under investigation in a baby selling case have been granted a court order sealing records and protecting their identities for at least 10 days. Judge James Belson issued the ruling Friday night, with prosecutors saying earlier they planned misdemeanor charges for unlicensed third party adoptions.
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