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Newspaper

Mexico Ledger

Location

Mexico, Missouri, United States of America

Date

Nov 15, 1972

Page

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Weather and court, livestock notes from local times

A 7:00 a.m. weather digest reports last 24 hours high 34, low 28 with 28 at 7 a.m. November yields 3.54 inches month to date, 10 inches year to date. Forecasts show cloudiness, rain chances 20 percent tonight rising to 60 percent Thursday, with highs in the 40s and southerly winds. Missouri outlook calls for cooler, then modest warming into Sunday with light rain possible east Friday and Sunday. Local river and lake stages are listed for Lake of the Ozarks, Pomme de Terre, and several St. Louis area gauges. Hospital officials report admissions and discharges for multiple individuals, including Rita Autenrieth and several others, while deaths noted include Harold Hulen and Henry Kindig. A marriage license was issued in Troy and Mexico, and Highway Patrol reports a minor injury automobile collision near Route 7 and I-70. Public safety notes record a minor bumper bump at East Monroe Street between two vehicles with minor damage.

Missouri Kansas City Lake of the Ozarks

Traffic mishap damages Clark Street sidewalk on Tuesday

Westbound cars from Jefferson Street involved when a station wagon changed lanes. A northbound tractor trailer making a sharp east turn from Clark Street damaged the southeast sidewalk at South Clark and Boulevard, costing about $85 per City Engineer Gilbert Patrick. Driver of the trailer unknown. accident reported Tuesday evening. Magistrate Court notes include LSD possession case continued to November 21 and several traffic fines. Probate and farming market entries follow in the same column.

Jefferson Street Clark Street Boulevard Gilbert Patrick Nelson Wayne Ferrier Rickie E. Wieberg Randall A. Monson Michael Henry Robinson Richard L. Freeman Daniel L. Carson Victor Drainer Aurbin Chester Berry Michael Andrew Cherches James E. Holtcamp Shirley J. Baitlinger Donald Gordon Dishman Stephen Mark Waggoner Paul W. Curtis Centralia Rte. 4

Sanders Named Kentucky Restaurateur of All Time

Louisville AP report notes Colonel Harland Sanders, 82, founder of Kentucky Fried Chicken, honored as Kentucky's All-time Outstanding Restaurateur by the Kentucky Restaurant Association. Also AP items cover Carl Rowan joining the Gridiron Club as the first Black member and Pope Paul VI beatifying Sister Agostina Pietrantoni at St. Peter's Basilica for a murder in 1894.

Louisville, Ky Kentucky Restaurant Association Colonel Harland Sanders Kentucky Sanders The Kentucky Fried Chicken Corp Washington Carl T. Rowan Gridiron Club Washington Newsmen Rowan Vatican City Paul VI St. Peter's Basilica Agostina Pietrantoni Agostina

Paris Personal News Highlights and Local Events

Veterans Day date protest and letter writing urged. auxiliary donates 100 for new doors. Christmas gifts deadline set for Nov 24 at veterans hospital. Dollars for Veterans donation replaces gift exchange. Girls State tea planned for Apr 29 1973 in Paris. rural letter carriers meeting draws Monroe County attendees. Mrs Dale Sumpter visits. local residents listed as attendees. Mrs Kenneth Howell hosts a pink and blue shower at Paris library basement with many gifts received.

Roy Jones Veterans Hospital Paris Monroe County Novelty Dale Sumpter Mexico John Duval Pollard Dean Madison Ray Walkup Stoutsville Norbert Schwerman Charley Robinson Kenneth Howell Homer Gray Hugh Engle Jr Howell

Omission Corrects Savings Certificate Yields

In Tuesday Ledger an omission misstated Citizens Savings ad details. The corrected rates are 5 percent per year on six months with $1000 minimum, 5 percent per year on one year with $2,500 minimum, and 6 percent per year on twenty five years with $5,000 minimum.

Citizens Savings

Market slips but Dow tops 1000 again on earnings hope

U S stock market weakens as traders lock in gains after Tuesday hit record. Dow Jones averages rise 1.58 to 1004.74 at noon and the NYSE composite edges to 63.04 near its all time high. Grumman slides on F14A troubles. Phillips Petroleum and AT&T show strength amid active trading.

A. B. Chance Commerce Bancshares Wetterau New York Stock Exchange Robbie Brooks Dresser Industries Interco Kaiser Aluminum Panhandle Eastern Pipeline Ralston Purina WalMart NEW York Dow Jones U.S Grumman Corp Phillips Petroleum Union of of California At&t

Sewing Judging Set For Saturday At State Hospital Fulton

A district Make it Yourself With Wool contest judging will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday in the Geriatrics Auditorium State Hospital Fulton with 44 contestants from Audrain Boone Callaway Cole Gasconade Howard Lincoln Monroe Montgomery Osage Pike Ralls Randolph and Warren counties. Two district winners advance to the state contest in Joplin December 1 and 2. the state winner goes to the national finals January 23 in Washington D C. Contestants include Phyllis Mallet Mary Erisman and Genevie Christen. The fabric must be 100 percent wool loom made in America and designs are homemade. Co sponsored by the women's auxiliary to the National Wool Growers Assn and the American Wool Council District 7 director is Mrs Robert Maddox Fulton.

Geriatrics State Hospital Fulton Audrain Boone Callaway Cole Gasconade Howard Lincoln Monroe Montgomery Osage Pike Ralls Randolph Warren Joplin Washington, D.C Phyllis Mallet Elmer Mallet Providence Road Mexico Mary Erisman Harold Erisman Genevie Christen Harold Christen Route 1 Centralia America Women's Auxiliary National Wool Growers Assn American Wool Council Robert Maddox District 7

Current Best Sellers Med by Publishers' Weekly list items

A condensed listing of fiction and nonfiction titles appearing on the Current Best Sellers Med by Publishers' Weekly chart. Notable works include Jonathan Livingston Seagull Bach August 1914 Solzhenitsyn Semi-Tough Jenkins The Odessa File Forsyth The Winds of War I'm O K You're O K Harris Supermoney Smith The Peter Prescription Peter Open Marriage Nena and George O Neill Eleanor The Years Alone Lash.

Jonathan Livingston Seagull Bach Solzhenitsyn Jenkins Odessa Forsyth Smith Peter Nena George O'Neill Eleanor Lash

Harold Hulen Rites Set At Sturgeon

Harold A. Hulen 76 of Moberly died Tuesday after 10 days in Rice Nursing Home. Services Thursday at Meadow and Son Funeral Chapel Sturgeon with Rev. Jack Bodard of Columbia officiating, burial Mt. Horeb Cemetery. Survived by two sons Harold Dale and daughter Shirley Miller in California, six grandchildren, three sisters, two brothers, plus nieces and nephews. Veteran World War I, longtime electrician and night marshal, active in American Legion VFW and 40 and 8.

Sturgeon Harold A. Hulen Moberly Rice Nursing Home Meadow and Son Jack Bodard Columbia Mt. Horeb Mr. Hulen Hallsville Harold Dale Shirley Miller California V. K Howard Lena Buckler Elbert Bullard Nona Wehmeyer Chaffee Hulen Armed Forces American Legion Johnny Bugg Veterans of Foreign Wars of Buckler

Peron to Return as Argentina Shuts Down Nation

Argentina's military government orders a nationwide shutdown of public, industrial, and commercial activities on Friday to avert unrest as former dictator Juan D. Peron returns from exile. Thousands of followers are expected to gather at the airport despite the ban. Peron, 77, traveled from Madrid to Rome and says he aims to seek peace for Argentina's rebellious people. President Lanusse hopes his homecoming boosts support for March elections, while Peronists debate factions and possible electoral arrangements. Peron plans a brief stay before touring other capitals or returning to Madrid.

Buenos Aires Argentina Juan D. Peron Peron Madrid Rome Alenandro Lanusse Lanusse Peronist Junta

Methadone Use Is Increasing Across US

U S Justice Department officials report rising illegal methadone distribution with heroin addicts dispensing most of it. Officials told a Senate subcommittee the deaths are only the tip of an iceberg and warned of a serious potential problem.

Los Angeles U.S. Justice Department Bureau of Narcotics and Dangerous Drugs U.S. Senate Frank G. Pappas California Nevada Hawaii Pappas Senate Judiciary Committee

Johnston Again Heads Farm Bureau

C. R. Dick Johnston of the Springfield dairy region was reelected president of the Missouri Farm Bureau for a two-year term. The four day convention also elected Raymond McPheeters of Agency to the board, with three directors reelected: Harry Bratton of Marthasville, Mrs. Norbert Meyr of Altenberg, and Bert Henry of Excello.

Jefferson City C. R Dick” Johnston Springfield Missouri Farm Bureau Farm Bureau Raymond McPheeters Agency Harry E. Bratton Marthasville Norbert Meyr Altenberg Bert Henry Excello

American Motors Earnings Triple in 1972

AMC reports fiscal 1972 net earnings of 30.2 million dollars or 1.11 a share, nearly triple 1971, with record sales of 1.4 billion. Jeep and passenger car sales rose, domestic retail car sales hit seven year high, and executives predict another strong 1973. No dividend will be paid this year.

Detroit American Motors Corp American Motors General Motors Ford Chrysler John Pichurski AMC Roy D. Chapin Jr William V. Luneburg Jeep Chapin and Luneburg

Staley Hopes For Olympic Improvements

Walter G. Staley former vice president of A. P. Green Refractories Co spoke at the Mexico Kiwanis luncheon in Monterey. He praised Munich equestrian events as well organized and criticized Olympic politics while forecasting continued growth and pressure for improvements despite medal focus. Guests included Jim McKitterick Dan Hagan and Allen Atkins. A lunar rock display will be shown at University Day in Rolla Missouri.

Walter G. Staley A. P. Green Refractories Co Munich Mexico Kiwanis Club Monterey University of Missouri-Rolla

Nuclear Plant Safe As Any Says Expert

Boulder ap nuclear scientist Dr Alvin Weinberg says atomic power causes less damage to health and environment than coal or fossil fuels. He notes safety centers on proper operation and cites studies showing coal mining harms exceed nuclear energy per kilowatt hour.

Boulder Colo Alvin Weinberg Oak Ridge (Tenn.) National National Gathering of Science Writers Weinberg

Hart says North Vietnam shows friendly feeling toward US

Mrs. Jane B. Hart, wife of Sen. Philip Hart, reported from Hanoi after a Oct 29 to Nov 5 visit that North Vietnamese people express friendliness toward Americans. She cited POWs in Hanoi camps saying they were treated well and anxious for war end, while noting locals referenced bombing as separate from people.

Washington Jane B. Hart Philip A. Hart Michigan North Vietnam Hart Senate Hanoi

Chicken Crosses Road Banned by 1928 Quitman Ordinance

In Quitman Georgia a 1928 city ordinance makes it unlawful for chicken owners to let fowl roam streets or alleys or enter others properties without consent. The rule highlights the town’s historic stance on poultry control.

Quitman

Proctor Carter to Retire After 39 Years in Missouri Welfare Service

Governor Hearnes announced Proctor N. Carter will retire December 31 after nearly four decades in state service. Carter, 65, has led the Division of Welfare for 27 years and worked under five governors. He is hailed as a top welfare administration expert and will leave a noted public sector legacy.

Jefferson City Proctor N. Carter Division of Welfare Warren E. Hearnes Carter State Social Security Commission Gov Hearnes Missouri

African Bloc Wins Two UN Victories

Africans, the largest voting bloc at the UN, scored two victories in a week. They secured a vote to establish the UN environment agency in Nairobi and won a General Assembly censure of Portugal while recognizing rebels as legitimate representatives of Portuguese Guinea, Mozambique, and Angola. The bloc pushed for a Security Council meeting to continue protests and highlighted a productive year for African statesmen.

United Nations, N.Y U.N U.N. Environment Agency Nairobi Kenya General Assembly Portugal Portuguese Guinea Mozambique Angola Security Council Organization of African Unity Africa OAU Addis Ababa Ethiopia New York Amilcar Cabral Senegal Kurt Waldheim South-West Africa South Africa

Iguanas On Drapes Delight Family In Atlanta Tale

An Associated Press piece humorously recalls a Atlanta couple who kept two iguanas, Hamm and Clov, in a 19th floor apartment. The pets grew large, vanished repeatedly, and finally faced relocation as the couple moved to a no pets townhouse and attempted to ship one iguana to the Knoxville zoo.

Billie Brown Associated Press Atlanta, Ga Hamm Clov David Birmingham Clay

Symington again to seek KC to Chicago highway study

Sen. Stuart Symington will push in the next Congress for a feasibility study on an interstate route from Kansas City to Chicago with a Hannibal bridge. The 1972 amendment authorized the study, but the act died in Congress and must be offered again.

Sandra Lantz Missouri School of Journalism Washington Stuart Symington D-Mo Kansas City Chicago Hannibal Jim Davidson Symington Des Moines St. Louis Kansas City Chamber of Commerce Charles Percy R I Mllnois Quincy Ilinois

Mariner 9 Changes Mars Knowledge From Orbit

Pasadena AP reports Mariner 9, launched for 125 million dollars, became the first spacecraft to orbit Mars and sent back 7,429 images before data transmission ended. The mission revealed Mars as more Earth like with 0.01 atm pressure, global winds near 115 mph, vast volcanic ranges, and a 3,000 mile canyon shaping our view after 349 mapping days.

Pasadena Calif Mars Earth Red Planet Thomas Vrebalovich Mariner 9 Jet Propulsion Laboratory Mariner

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Boonville Hermann Cape Girardeau Audrain Medical Center Rita Mae Autenrieth Clark Mosley George W. Fischer Becky L. House Albert Price Harley E. Stevens Jessie F. Horn Oren McGee Tom Long Stanley W. James Gary Lee Landis Sharon M. Boles Benton City Charles Callis John T. McCauley Stanley E. Hudson Auxvas Vandalia Paula Mentzer Thompson Roy Toombs Las Vegas Nev Graig Wilburn Montgomery City Barney L. Pemberton Henry W. Kindig Boyce Q. Gilreath Troy, Kan Youlanda Juanita Tomlinson Highway Patrol Charles Moore Nancy Beasley Martha Ann Cooper Boone County Hospital Moore Barry T. Lewis Jr Arthur D. Bond S. Jefferson St Benny Lee Newsom E. Promenade St East Monroe Street the Daily Record John J. Heizer Fern. H. Baker Fae H. Gee Missouri Livestock Market Center Dept. of Agr Mns John Tubaugh Chicago Board of Trade Cash Grain People In News Publishers’ Weekly M O.K You're O.K Harris Harold Hulen Johnston Staley North Viets Proctor Carter Knoxville City Don
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