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Newspaper

Mexico Ledger

Location

Mexico, Missouri, United States of America

Date

Oct 03, 1970

Page

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McIntire Rally In Washington Draws Mixed Reactions

McIntire and followers marched toward the Washington Monument praying for victory in Vietnam amid expectations of up to a quarter-million attendees. Mrs Ky did not attend. police anticipated a smaller crowd as Ky’s plans remained unclear. Youth protests in Georgetown led to arrests and vandalism, while a memorial service on the Capitol steps emphasized religious backing for the event.

Washington Thed Rey Carl McIntire UN 5 South Vietnam Washingtton Washington Monument Nguyen Cao Ky Paris McIntire Capitol Pennsylvania Avenue Monument Grounds John Rarick D-La Thomas A. Lane Radical Youth International Party Yip Pies Rock Creek Park Georgetown District of Columbia Jerry V. Wilson Severa Nixon U.S National Socialist White People’s Party

Nixon in London and Limerick talks with Bruce on peace

President and Prime Minister tighten security as they discuss the Middle East and arms control while moving through London. Nixon plans Ireland meetings with Ambassador David Bruce in Limerick to review Indochina peace talks and possible shifts in U S bargaining posture ahead of a Washington visit by the British premier.

London White House Middle East Ireland Limerick David K. E.bruce U.S Indochina Paris Southeast Asia Ronald L. Ziegler Nixon Bruce Zeigler Washington

Inmates Seize Third New York City Jail in Riot

Prisoners in city jails held 23 hostages and seized the Queens House of Detention in Kew Gardens to press demands for speedier trials bail reform and better conditions. Smoke bombs flooded corridors as 800 inmates clashed with police. fires were set and doors battered amid further revolts at the Tombs and Long Island City jail.

New York Queens House of Detention Kew Gardens Criminal Court James Harrison Manhattan House of Detention the Tombs Lawrence Gibney The Tombs Long Isand City Queens Jail

Cambodian Front Holds Route to Phnom Penh Deep Water Port

Cambodian reinforcements broke the siege on Route 4 southwest of Phnom Penh to aid two battalions. A mining incident was reported at Neak Leung, ferry crossing on the Mekong near the capital. Officials hope the road can reopen over the weekend as fighting continues and traffic uses ferries by day.

Neak Leung Phnom Penh- Saigon Mekong River Phnom Penh Kompong Som Cambodia Mekong Washington London South Vietnam Gove Nixon Longal T Don Ella Supreme Court Rabeth IT U.S Long Khanh Saison Norodom Sihanouk Phuong Margain Pacific John McCain Lon Nol

Crash Claims 29 Lives In Continental Divide Plane Wreck

Silver Plume AP report notes a government related plan and an environmental agency effort. A chartered plane carrying top athletic officials crashed on a mountainside crossing the Continental Divide, killing twenty nine and leaving some survivors.

Colo Func State University Merce Department Eley Daysen

Nixon and Kim Dine Amid Global Tensions

AP dispatches describe President Nixon and the first lady dining in Madrid as a sunken Liberty ship passes, while Cambodian forces press Phnom Penh and U N mediator Gunnar V Jarring heads to Moscow. Unemployment rises and political tensions mount across the Middle East and U S, with fires and evacuations in Southern California.

Phnom Penh Cambodia Washington Carl McIntire South Wietnam Middle East Anton Vietnam U.N. Middle East Gunnar V Jomatic Post Moscow Los Angeles Nixon Twin Calplans

Corn Blight Cuts U.S. 1970 Corn Crop Estimate

The Nixon administration warns leaf blight is the major factor reducing the September corn crop by about 5 percent in the first 23 days. The Agriculture Department later announces the 1970 crop is down 13 percent from the forecast of over 8 billion bushels, amid uncertain prospects.

Washington Nixon Agriculture Department Pease Clarence D Anderson Annar West North Central Iowa Kansas Minnesota Missouri Nebraska South Dakota

Brooklyn man dies protecting rape victim on building roof

A Brooklyn interior decorator, Rufus David Anderson, rushed to aid a girl being attacked on a roof. He was shot by the attacker and died at the scene, while the assailant fled. The girl was in good condition. Anderson's family plans for his three granddaughters and cited his heroic act.

New York Wid Rufus David Anderson Brooklyn Anderson Ruth Pinckney Rochester N.Y Sarah Fthel Naling

School Menu Week Mixup At Local High and Elementary

Oct 5 to Oct 9 menus show High School meals including barbecue beef lasagna grilled cheese and fish options with sides such as corn salad and desserts. Elementary menu lists beef on bun pizza fish sticks chili and sausage with vegetables and fruit across the week.

Father Son Jailed For Drunken Driving In Montgomery County

In Montgomery County Magistrate Court a father and son received jail terms for a second offense drunken driving. Elmer Sheets drew six months and Larry Sheets three months. Prosecutor cited a lengthy criminal record and pending motions including an assault on an officer and burglary.

Montgomery City Sot Montgomery County Elmer Sheets Larry Sheets Weliguile Tiday Aliansey Thomas J. Oshorne Geld Sheets

Threat On President Brings Arrest In Miami

Secret Service agents and Miami police arrested 20 year old Jesse Lee Marshall linking him to threats to blow up President Nixon and the Key Biscayne residence. Police say he planned to blast police headquarters, the airport and the FBI Miami office and claimed ties to Yippies and Huey Newton.

Miami Secret Service Nixon Biscayne Jesse Lee Marshall FBI Coconut Grove Bayfront Park Marshall Youth International Party Yippies Huey Newton Black Panther Party

Missouri Area Forecast and Local Alerts

Weather notes indicate fair skies in Missouri through Sunday with highs in the 70s and mid-40s to mid-50s for overnight. Extended outlook shows cloudy periods and rain likely from Monday to Wednesday with highs in the upper 60s to 70s and lows 40s to 50s. Also reported are hospital admissions for several individuals, births, dismissals from area facilities, police logs, and a damaged antique hitching post reported in Bolivar Street.

Missouri Bootheel

Barton Services Saturday Morning Funeral for William Barkwell

Charles E Barkwell of Columbia received two summonses for driving while intoxicated within two hours. Funeral services for William Barkwell were held this morning as a large Barkwell family attended. The first summons was issued at 7 26 p m by Arnold funeral home with Rev Frank L Jock Springs Dr officiating. Graveside services will be at State Cemetery in Bourbon Missouri at 3 p m today.

Charles E. Barkwell Columbia William Barkwell P. Barton Arnold Funeral Home Frank L. Jock Springs

Dole and Bond rally in Clay County fundraiser

Senator Bob Dole and Kit Bond campaigned at a Clay County Republican dinner. Dole urged Bond as a strong force to address Missouri’s financial crisis and political machine control. Bond accused secrecy in state government and defended the auditor’s independence from governors and statewide officials.

Excelsior Springs Bob Dole Kansas Christopher Kit) Bond Clay County Dole Bond Kit Jack Danforth Missouri Thel Renee

Marvin E Rice Joins Ovid Bell Press at Fulton

Marvin E Rice, long time Ledger linotype operator and machinist, has accepted a position with Ovid Bell Press in Fulton. He and his family will reside at 1704 Fairgrounds. Rice previously worked at the Intelligencer 1937 to 1940 and with The Ledger since 1941.

Marvin E. Rice Ovid Bell Press Fulton

Summons for Driving While Intoxicated Returns to Home

Police report a defendant in a driving while intoxicated case posted bond money again. Officers telephoned a relative in Columbia who came to Mexico to take Barkwell home. Names mentioned include Conan 1 mids H, Dodson 20, Matthie Turner 63, Lois Marsh 86, and Joe Roberts.

Columbia Mexico Barkwell Conan Dodson Matthie Turner Lois Marsh Joe Roberts

Mrs Maudie Turner Dies at Frankford

Mrs Maudie Turner 83 lifelong Frankford resident died at Levering Hospital Hannibal at 5 a m yesterday Burial at Frankford Cemetery with service by Frankford Christian minister Visitation today 4 p m to time of services She is survived by two sons Ernest now in a veterans hospital in Iowa and Roy Turner of Waukegan Illinois one grandson and sister Mrs Dessie Flynn of Mexico Funeral arrangements set for 2 p m Sunday at Simms Funeral Home Frankford

Maudie Turner Dessie Flynn Mexico Levering Hospital Hannibal Frankford Simms Ernest Veterans Hospital Iowa Roy Turner Waukeegan, Ill Mrs. Flynn

Stock Market Report from Yesterday's Trade

Yesterday's trading on the New York Stock Exchange saw B Chance Co bid 21 percent with 4514 asked at 14. Wetterau quoted 18 14 bid and 19 percent asked with 2000 shares traded. Dresger Industries at 8 244 remained unchanged. Aluminum up 8 、 Puria up 4 Ye 19 Gypsum up. Banks U.S. Gypsum preferred fell 22 percent to 4 down 6000 shares.

B. Chance Co Bony End Commerce Baticshares Aid Wetterau New York Bobbié Brooks Cloged Dresger Industries Stans Interrco Eee Puriia

Dodson Rites Planned for Columbia Man Dies at 70

Thomas H. Dodson 70, of Columbia formerly of Mexico died Thursday at University Medical Center. Funeral set for 2 p.m. Monday at Arnold Funeral Home with Rev. Marvin Jones officiating. Burial in Hickory Grove Cemetery Hallsville. Survived by three daughters, a brother, a sister, and eleven grandchildren. Family will receive friends 7 to 7:30 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.

Thomas H. Dodson Columbia Mexico Arnold Funeral Home Marvin Jones Friendship Baptist Church Hickory Grove Hallsville Dodson University Medical Center Boone County Charles C Hannah Johnson Dodson Love Street Christian Church Kaiser Refractories A. P. i Green Refractories Co Order of Eagies

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