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Newspaper
Mexico Ledger
Location
Mexico, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Nov 21, 1970
Page
1
Official 7 00 am readings show last 24 hours high 49 and low 4 with 7 am temperature. Year ago today had high 61 and low 7. Month to date 1 29 inches, year to date 53 16 inches. Normal figures and sunset and sunrise times included.
Fair to partly cloudy in Missouri with mild highs 60s. Sunday cooler with possible showers. highs 40s to 50s. Audrain Medical Center reports multiple admissions in Mexico and nearby towns, including births for Crowell and Benskin families. A series of dismissals listed, plus a fatality in Vandalia. Fire department responded to an electrical outlet fire at 706 E Holt Street, smoke present but no ignition.
Lawrence M. Barnes Jr. a lieutenant junior grade in the US Navy has returned home after completing his tour of duty. This marks the end of his service in the naval assignment.
Police logged several incidents including Bill Brandis reporting a stolen stereo from a locked car at the Alamo-Hoxsey Hotel lot between 7:30 and 9 p.m. Friday. Another report cites a window broken at Randy's Frozen Meats after an object was thrown last night. Additional notices include a break-in at Mexico Tent and Awning Co. with entry through a broken north window, an attempted break-in at Atkinson Plumbing and Heating Co. with doors pried but no entry, and burglaries at other locations earlier in the week with gasoline and about $80 cash taken.
The Youth Choir of St. Paul CME Church marks its 10th anniversary with a special service featuring youth groups from Vandalia Second Christian Tyus Chapel CME Old Richland Baptist Fulton and city churches in Mexico. The group, led by Mrs. C A Trotter and Mrs. William H. Patterson, performs each second Sunday and serves as junior ushers. A reception follows in the church dining room.
Mr and Mrs William B Byars of Kansas City formerly of Mexico are parents of a son born Wednesday The baby weighs seven pounds one and a half ounces and is named Christopher Bruce They also have a five year old daughter Sheryl
Washington reports the United States launched its heaviest air attack on North Vietnam in seven months as Defense Secretary Melvin R. Laird announced the operation. The action drew immediate reactions from Hanoi and international observers amid ongoing war tensions worldwide.
Highway Patrol reports two Sunday night crashes. In Gasconade County on Brown Road eastbound vehicle driven by Glenn Mildred collides nearly head on with westbound car driven by Michael Bailey on a narrow curve causing about 400 dollars’ damage to each vehicle. no injuries. In Audrain County on Route P near Route PP a left turn by Maurice Tipton’s pickup is struck by Donald Wise’s car. Marilyn Tipton treated for bruises. estimated damages about 200 dollars to Wise and slight damage to the pickup.
Five car accidents in Mexico Friday kept police busy. Linda M. Spiedel backed into Dayne E. Campbell on the Post Office lot, damaging both cars. William L. Hase struck Marjorie Mayes near the library parking lot. Howard R. Jeffries and Lois I. Davis collided at Calhoun and Lafayette. Robert Durwood and Emma Campbell hit at Monroe and Morris. Anthony Worley received a summons for failure to keep a vehicle under control after striking a parked car and damaging the pickup owned by the Mexico Ledger.
Mr and Mrs Harold Rutherford of Curryville celebrate their 25th wedding anniversary this Sunday with a reception at Curryville Community Center. All relatives and friends are invited. They request no gifts. The celebration is planned by their two daughters Beverly and Sandra Rutherford.
Ih over the counter quotes show A B Chance Co at 21 4 bid 25 asked Commerce Bancshares 4 bid for 4 asked Wetterau 20 bid 21 asked. On the NYSE Bobbie Brooks 12 up 2400 Dresser Industries 27 down 4 3600 Interno 36 up tite 1000 Kaiser Aluminum 30 up 6000 Panhandle Eastern Pipeline 41 up 6300 Ralston Purina 22 down Ma 2700 U S Gypsum common 53 up Ye 2400 U S Gypsum preferred 30 up 1 1100.
S.Sgt. David Mitchell was acquitted by a seven officer military jury of assault with intent to murder in the My Lai incident. The Vietnam veteran testified he shot at no one and eight defense witnesses supported his alibi while the prosecution presented three witnesses. Mitchell, 30, from St. Francisville Louisiana, faced charges tied to March 16 1968 killings alongside Lt. William Calley Jr. in Americal Division action.
Vice President Spoke to 400 AP newspaper editors denying government censorship and faulting reporters for sensationalism. He urged fair, full access to information and criticized NBC for a Dallas speech clip used out of context. He called the press America’s strongest, while sparring on media bias and reception of his remarks.
The Emmons Hall ceremony marked 20 students finishing the first 20 weeks of training with music by Mrs. Guy Pitts. Caps were presented by Mrs. Peggy Sterner and Mrs. Sheila Ebers to a list of students and staff. Davis Hart presided as director of vocational-technical education. Also notes on Warren Payne's discharge to his home and Clarence Sievers undergoing tests at St. Luke's Hospital. For sale columns invite livestock ads.
Washington AP reports the Office of Economic Opportunity dismissed Terry Lenzner and deputy Frank Jones from the legal services program amid allegations they condoned activity for the poor and violated the law. Acting director Arthur Reid will lead the program overseeing about 1,900 attorneys in 850 offices nationwide. No immediate replacement named for Jones.
Washington AP reports the Nixon administration will press its welfare reform plan on the Senate floor after the Senate Finance Committee rejected attaching the Family Assistance Plan to a Social Security bill by 10 to 6. Welfare Secretary Elliot Richardson vowed to fight again. four liberal Democrats who backed the plan shifted to oppose it. Harris urged a $2,400 minimum with jobs programs. Anderson Gore McCarthy, and others dissented. The committee approved a limited trial for FAP in one or two states and considered subsidies for industries hiring undertrained workers as an alternative.
Jennifer Hosten of Grenada celebrated her Miss World title after a smoke bomb protest disrupted the pageant at Albert Hall. Pearl Jansen of Africa South finished second, Irith Lavi of Israel third, and Maj Christel Johansson of Sweden fourth as Bob Hope fled the stage amid the disturbance.
A parolee named James Edward Kelley, 42, from Cleveland, fled Bayard Ohio after leaving two policemen handcuffed to a church sink with a pistol and revolvers. Three Minerva Ohio civilians were to return to Cincinnati as authorities and the FBI hunted him across six states.
Members of Operating Engineers Local 148 picketed Union Electric power plants in Missouri Illinois and Iowa over an unresolved work assignment grievance. Supervisors would maintain service. The walkout began near Portage Des Sioux in St Charles County and spread to 15 other sites in the St Louis area and neighboring states.
Business agent Wayne Duckworth says the company refused to honor a maintenance agreement and the union has completed grievance steps, leaving the local free to strike. The walkout stems from disciplinary action against a worker who refused an assignment needed for continued operation.
West Point cadet William Freer Puckett of Tullahoma Tenn was sent home after admitting he had shined his shoes when they were not recently polished. Rep William R Anderson urged immediate reinstatement and noted Puckett reported the violation of cadet code of honor. He faced resignation or expulsion.
Banks across the United States moved to cut the prime rate to 7 percent following Chase Manhattan's earlier reduction. California banks led the way with several institutions lowering rates, while administration officials welcomed any rate decrease. Some banks hesitated to respond Friday.
Kathy Lynn Sublette, daughter of Mrs. Fay Sublette of 609 Robin Hood Rd, is set to enter University Medical Center in Columbia this weekend for planned plastic surgery on her hand.
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