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Newspaper
Mexico Ledger
Location
Mexico, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Nov 17, 1970
Page
8
Official 7 00 report records high and low for last 24 hours with a 36 degree at 7 a.m. and 67/38 as year ago highs and lows. Precipitation totals include month to date 95 inches and year to date 52.82 inches, with normals 2.23 and 137.211 inches. Sun set at 4 51 p.m and rise at 6 67 a.m.
Area Forecast Zone 5 predicts partly cloudy conditions tonight with a chance of sprinkles and a low around 30s to 40s, then clearing Wednesday with a high near 55 to 60. Missouri forecast shows similar clouds and a high near 95 to 65, extended to Thursday through Saturday with showers possible and mild temperature changes. Lake of the Ozark stage reports 56.23 feet below full. Pomme de Terre at 89.0 and falling. River stages list Kansas City 11.7, St. Louis 130.9, Cape Girardeau 2.05. Died and births reported. hospital admissions include multiple local residents. two-vehicle collision on Wade Street damages both cars. window damage report and fire department response noted.
County court in St Charles and Mexico Route 1 admitted to Ellis Fischer State Hospital, with multiple defendants facing charges from following too closely to driving on the wrong side of road. Pleas, bonds, and fines recorded, plus theft and felonious assault continuances. Missouri Livestock Market Center reports hog and cattle prices with range shifts for 800 to 980 head, plus National Stockyards data on hogs, cattle, and sheep prices.
Chicago livestock bids show 500 cattle across slaughter classes steady. Prime steers 1300-1365 lb yield grades 3 and 4 around 29.00-29.25, choice 950-1870 lb yield grade 2 to 28.75-28.50, mixed good and choice 900-1150 lb 27.00-27.60. Slaughter heifers 26.25-26.75. 750-850 lb good 24.00-25.25. Sheep 100 head, choice and prime 100 lb lambs 28.00, shipment good around 100 lb 25.00.
In Chicago and New York, soybean and grain futures showed irregular moves with wheat and corn dipping or rising in early dealings. Stocks also moved on modest gains as investors weighed rate-cut hopes against signs of possible rate increases. The Dow rose to 764.17 as gains spread across multiple sectors.
In a rare lame duck setback for President Nixon, the Senate defeated his effort to water down a job safety bill. The 41 to 39 vote to table the administration substitute leaves the AFL CIO backed labor standard proposal alive in committee, with plans to press a more balanced measure that preserves labor authority and avoids single-person control.
Police alerted after Dewell Market in Fulton was broken into at 3:30 a.m. A 1970 red Torino was seen traveling north on Highway 54 toward Mexico. Suspects fled with 15 cases of beer, 12 cigarette cartons, and other items after forcing the front door.
Calley and Medina face renewed hearings as prosecutors seek conviction for mass killings in My Lai March 1968. The Calley defense argues combat orders shaped actions, while prosecutors push blame for civilian slayings by Americal Division units. Jurors include veterans with Silver Stars and prior tours in Vietnam.
The House approved a nonbinding resolution acknowledging emergency war powers and urging presidential consultation with Congress before deploying forces abroad. It urges prompt notification to Senate and House leaders when actions occur without authorization. Critics say it lacks bite, while supporters cite reaffirmation of Congress’s role amid Vietnam-era context.
Washington AP reports both the Senate and House approved legislation to provide federal funds for developing family planning services. The measure aims to expand access, support clinics, and enhance educational and outreach programs nationwide.
Major Bailey outlines season improvements across Lafayette Park Hardin Park Plunkett Park Green Field and Northeast Park including new playgrounds fencing lighting and pool painting with eleven Plunkett Park upgrades such as sealing courts benches and a handball court. Nixon and wife to travel from Washington by helicopter to open an art exhibit at the Pennsylvania Academy.
Washington AP Nixon and Senate and House Republican leaders agreed on a rock bottom wish list of legislation for the 1970 Congress before adjournment. The group discussed six pending appropriations bills welfare reform emergency school aid manpower training Social Security and safety and housing measures plus highway and occupational safety bills. Scott and Ford warned some bills could be casualties as Christmas adjournment nears with Scott listing additional items he believes should be addressed.
Funeral services for Mrs George Lierheimer were conducted this afternoon at Arnold Funeral Home with Rev Robert R Collins and Rev Gordon Campbell officiating. Burial followed in Bethel Cemetery. Pallbearers included six grandsons Larry Lierheimer Jim Lierheimer Don DeVault Eugene Lierheimer Ron Hammel and Gary Forsee. Honorary pallbearers named were Robert L Kerr James C Bott Kenneth Kerr Leslie Sampson Charles Wilson and William McCue. Elizabeth I ascended to the English throne in 1558.
The Republican Women's Club will meet at 9 30 Thursday morning at Mrs. Kid C. Hodge's home 5 Terrace Circle. Jim Stowe executive director of the Mexico Chamber of Commerce will be the speaker.
A meeting outlined Hunger Hike plans with signsups in the cafeteria and a 25 cent per mile sponsor goal for five or ten miles. The Sports Department hosts the Annual Sports Banquet with Dennis Pope of the University of Missouri as head speaker to honor football and cross country players at 6 30 in the cafeteria, tickets $2 50. A Mexico basketball season opener vs Montgomery Wildcats is set for Saturday with a 5 45 p m bus load and 6 p m departure. signups during all lunch periods, bus fare 75 cents.
Elmer Dupuis of United States Fidelity and Guaranty Co spoke to about 150 A. P. Green Refractories Co managers at the Empire Club on Safety First. President Lowe awarded Milford Fisher and Joe Nickel for service. guests included Weber of Buffalo and Krimbill of Philadelphia.
A device detonated beside the Florida State University School of Business building in Tallahassee early today. No injuries were immediately reported as investigators inspected the scene and secured the area.
Jefferson City AP The House Appropriations Committee opened hearings on capital improvements to be funded by a $260 million bond program. Projects include eight state school centers for the disabled at a total of $5.2 million, with priority locations listed. Other requests seek restoration of funds cut from Fulton School for the Deaf and St. Louis School for the Blind. Senate Ways and Means weighs revenue hikes over $110 million yearly, including tax boosts on wine, beer, liquor and higher corporate and individual income taxes. A constitutional amendment faces early review to allocate $250 million for capital improvements. A skeleton session introduces a beer and liquor tax with funds split for highways and waterways cleanup.
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