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Newspaper
Mexico Ledger
Location
Mexico, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Oct 06, 1970
Page
14
Readings show 24 hour high 81 and low not listed with 7 am temperature 62. Year ago today high 58 low 47. Precipitation 0.5 inch month to date 0.5 inch, year to date 48.38 inches. October normal 3.7 high and 0.0 low. Sun sets today at 6:45 pm and rises tomorrow at 7:11 am.
Deaths Mig Dasae B Edgar 72 Mrs Getta 0 Chinn Mat Ross marriage licenses Roy Eleworth Carson Fulton Caroline May Stillthey Fulton
Zone 5 via forecast shows showers and thundershowers likely through Wednesday with warm temperatures and gusty southerly winds. Missouri outlooks predict continued showers, slightly cooler northwest, with an extended Thursday to Saturday thundershower pattern and temperature swings. separate Montgomery County crash report describes a collision at an unmarked intersection injuring two drivers, with extensive damage and hospital updates.
Audrain Hospital reports multiple admissions including John G. Cline Dennis A. Wood Ruth Anne Bacse Atwood Nolting from Mexico and several others. Discharges list Clarence Hudson Curtis Strange Kate Smithey Matilda Tillman and more. A death noted for Mrs Dessa B Edgar of Hannibal at 1:50 a.m.
Police notes show Mrs. B F Williams asked officers to collect her son's BB gun at 915 S Trinity St. A separate call from Mrs. Zina Thompson at 943 S Trinity St reported her grandson's BB gun. Lewis Hill reported damage to his 1982 Oldsmobile from a presumed collision on Holt Street with paint matching a different damaged car.
Chicago grain market shows soybean futures with November at 2.91 percent, January 2.97, March 3.01, December 1.70, May 1.70, July 1.60, September 1.62. Corn futures list December 1.51, March 1.574, May 1.60, July 1.62, September 1.62.
New York stocks fell back from earlier gains as profit taking cooled traders after a sharp morning surge fueled by expectations of President Nixon’s Vietnam address. The Dow rose briefly to 782.65 at noon, then eased to 761.35 by 2 p.m. Analysts noted cautious trading and noted broad gains in some issues while airlines rails and utilities lagged. Over the counter quotes showed mixed bid and asks across several companies, with notable moves in U S Gypsum and Kaiser Aluminum. Local cattle and hog markets showed steadier price levels amid light activity. A session summary from Chicago and Jefferson City noted continued volatility and upcoming legal notices.
Two West Indian brothers Arthur Hosein and Nizomeldeen Hosein were convicted of kidnapping and murdering Muriel McKay wife of publisher Rupert Murdoch associate. They sought a $2.4 million ransom after seizing the wrong woman during the Christmas holiday. McKay’s body was never found and the case ties to News of the World figures. The men faced life imprisonment after a nine and three juror verdict.
Dessa B Edgar 72 of Hannibal died at 1 50 a m at Audrain Hospital She was sister of Lucy Torreysson Jess Beshears and Ed Roth born April 15 1892 married to Harry Edgar in 1920 he died in June Funeral services Thursday 2 p m at O Donnell Funeral Home Hannibal Dr A Willard Heimbeck officiating Burial in Olivet Cemetery Center Friends may call after 2 p m tomorrow Witkey Funeral Home Perry in charge of arrangements
Vice President Agnew hinted at favoring Conservative candidate James L. Buckley in New York's Senate race while avoiding direct endorsement. He explicitly rejected support for Democrat Ottinger and Republican Goodell, signaling discontent with Goodell's stance on Vietnam and other policy areas.
Mrs. Gerda Olivia Chinn of Vandalia aged 90 died at 5 25 am at her home after a month long illness. Born Sept 7 1880 in Ralls County she was married to Thomas M Chinn who preceded her in death and was a longtime Christian Church member and charter Round Grove Extension Club. Survived by son Floyd T Chinn Vandalia mayor daughters Derzona Johnson Quincy and Frances Estes Vandalia two grandsons and two sisters. Funeral Thursday 2 pm at the Christian Church with Rev Glen Vernon officiating. Burial Vandalia Cemetery. Watersi funeral home handling arrangements.
Sgt. Jack B. Huffman 47, desk clerk for Troop F HQ in Jefferson City, died Monday at St. Mary’s Hospital. A World War II fighter pilot and Marine Corps reserve major, he served the highway patrol since 1948 and was appointed to Troop F in 1961. Survived by wife Irene, son Dennis, and daughter Wanda Kay Brannam. Funeral Wednesday 10 a.m. at Freeman Funeral Home, burial in Cameron.
Floyd Mullins of Benton City travels to Omaha to attend the funeral of his brother in law Max Ross who died at his home from a heart condition. Surviving are his wife Juanita Mullins Ross a son Larry Ross of Tulsa a sister Kathryn Falk of Red Oak Iowa and a grandchild Mike Andrew Ross.
In Cairo a shakeup in the government follows Nasirist lineups as Sadat falters for leadership while Nasser remains the focus. In Amman the peacekeeping team says 19,097 Palestinians are freed with 1,835 more to come, as lines reappear across the Jordan River and cease fire holds.
ST LOUIS AP Businessman Phillip R Hoffman of suburban Ladue was chosen by the 2nd District Republican Committee to run for the congressional seat held by Democrat James W Symington. Hoffman, 43, replaces John W Peters who was found shot to death in his campaign headquarters on June 9. Mrs Ray Lewis Sr of Columbia died Sunday at Boone County Hospital. Funeral services were held at Parker's Chapel. Mrs Lewis, formerly Mary C Prada, was born in Paris and taught school in Paris. She leaves her husband Col Ray C Lewis a son Ray Lewis Jr a brother Dr J W Prada of Fulton and three grandchildren.
United States told Britain France and the Soviet Union that talks on Middle East peace guidelines should pause until Egypt rectifies alleged violations of the Aug. 7 standstill. Ambassador Christopher H Phillips disclosed the stance at a private deputy level meeting while Big Four talks proceed. He cited shifting missiles in the Suezi zone as undermining Egypt’s sincerity toward peace and reaffirmed U.S. support for the Nov. 22, 1967 Security Council resolution as the basis for settlement. Israel insists it will not return to talks until missiles are moved back to Aug. 7 positions.
In Philadelphia, medical student Mark Prager, 24, who spent a summer assisting studies on LSD effects in mental patients, died from an adverse reaction to the illegal drug. He had taken LSD to understand patients' experiences, then vomited and became violently ill before passing away. Prager, in his third year at Hahnemann Medical College, sought psychiatry as a career.
Funeral services set for Willis Harrington Wednesday at 2 p.m. in Vandalia with burial in Elmwood Cemetery. Thomas J. Geiler, 85, will have funeral Thursday at 2 p.m. at Arnold Funeral Home in Vandalia, officiated by Rev. Jerry Ostrom and Rev. Wallace Thurman, with burial at Elmwood Cemetery. He died Monday at Boone County Hospital after breaking a hip. viewing tonight 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. at the family funeral home. Meanwhile a political note mentions support discussions involving Senator Charles H. Percy and President Nixon.
James Van Tress, former Joe Pepitone teammate, resigns as Soil Service Inc manager and faces a separate tax lien case. The Mexico plant will be run by Clyde Brown. Van Tress’s partner and wife Diane Pepitone claim marital tensions. Mary Lisa Pepitone, 3, is involved in the filing.
ALTOONA PA AP A man with no pilot training stole a small plane Monday flew about 100 miles with a state trooper pursuing in another plane and returned for a perfect landing Police said Robert Dandrea 30 of Altoona was arrested as he stepped foot on Peterson Memorial Air field in Tipton His only flying experience had been as a passenger Dandrea was charged with larceny and jailed on $5000 bond.
California deputy attorney general Charles A. O'Brien told a Senate panel that militias could arm with seized mortar and machine gun. He warned that deadly drug rings and gun-running networks supply weapons to attackers, increasing the risk police face. O'Brien urged action as he cited rising officer deaths and prosecutions while linking Weatherman and Black Panther plots to nationwide police attacks. Eastland said hearings would include officers from multiple cities.
Viet Cong mortars killed seven South Vietnamese and wounded 83 in a government refugee camp as attacks along the central coast intensified for the third day. 23 more mortar and rocket assaults raised total to 84 since Saturday, with bases at Phi Cat and Landing Zone Schueller hit but reported light casualties. Military officials also reported heavy fighting near Phu My and Taing Kauh in Cambodia as a large South Vietnamese task force ended a three month cross border operation with substantial Viet Cong and NVA casualties.
Senior Girl Scout Troop 250 will meet Wednesday at 3 15 p m in the Mexico High School cafeteria for registration. Sophomore junior and senior girls interested in the advanced scouting program may attend along with all former troop members.
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