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Newspaper

Mexico Ledger

Location

Mexico, Missouri, United States of America

Date

Oct 12, 1970

Page

9

Weather and police reports from Missouri area

Partly cloudy to cloudy through Tuesday with a mild Wednesday and cooling toward Friday. Highs near 70s to 80s, lows around 40s to 60s, a 20 percent chance of showers midweek. Also includes local police notes on accidents, arrests, hospital admissions, and a large list of births, deaths, marriages, and livestock market data from various Missouri locales.

AL Ind Missouri ST. Louis Pheetan Clark St John Hord Sherif Harold Sul Brecker Bate Sulgrove Mexico Ms. Jefferson Momieiths Ghyee Hendricks St. Ia Robert W. Sutherland Courta— Lependence Leslie Allen Newbrough Sutherland Joyce Rosalie Smith Jefferson St Robert Anderson A. P Green Refractories Co Empire Club Ira Montgomery F. W. Patree Perea Jr Centralia Kansas City Cers Patree Boonville Jefferson City St. Louis Oo Cape Girardeau Lake of the Ozark Pomme de Terre Audrain Hospital Kristin Heilwagen Sam Maylee Morris Crews Howard W. Hearn Waterston Martin Irvin Blackwell James W. Hancock Robert C. Pasley Curtis C. Strange Vandalia Gerry W. King Sturgeon Clifford Winscott Carl Cook Lawrence J. Hatfield Gordon C. Campbell Missouri Livestock Market Center Dept OF AG

Civil Rights Rules Criticized Across Federal Agencies

A sweeping civil rights report faults the Justice Department and several agencies for weak enforcement and understaffing. It urges the White House and the Office of Management and Budget to prioritize civil rights, criticize the Defense Department for contract issues, and note that many agencies fail to give civil rights enforcement enough weight in programs like Social Security and urban development. The commission highlights hiring disparities and calls for broader enforcement and improved review of agency actions.

Justice Department Civiliaf Justice Civil Rights White House Office of Management and Budget George Shultz Defense Department Southern Textile Mills St. Louis DOD Commission Department of Housing and Urban Development Veterans Administration

Senator Bayh Warns on School Choice in Rights Amendment

Congress debate continues as Bayh warns that Senate acceptance of freedom of choice would kill the equal rights amendment. Allen had proposed state control of public schools and removal of federal court jurisdiction, then altered his stance to include constitutional sanction for freedom of choice systems.

Bayh Senate House Allen

Mrs B C Jordan Moves to Connecticut

Mrs B C Jordan leaves Hotel Hoxsey to live in Shelton Connecticut with her son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs B A Smoot at 51 Smoke Dr

Connecticut B. C. Jordan Hoxsey Shelton Conn B. A. Smoot

Mrs. Mary Parker Dies At Audrain Hospital

Mrs Mary Parker 78 of Laddonia dies at Audrain Hospital Funeral services pending at Bienhoff Funeral Home Laddonia She is survived by three children Merle Parker Mildred Deverman and derota Shaw all of Laddonia

Laddonia Bienhoff Mary EB. Parker Parker Audrain Hostal Merle Parker Julius Mildred) Deverman Derota) Shaw

former Centralia alderman Homer Leach dies at 61

Homer Arm strong Leach 61 longtime Centralia carpenter and former alderman from 1962 to 1966 died suddenly in his sleep of an apparent heart attack. He was active in Antioch Christian Church Odd Fellows Lodge and Carpenter's Union Local 1325. Born September 14 1909 in Stoutsville he married Lois Garrett in Audrain County September 11 1937 now survives at 119 N Jenkins St. Funeral services Tuesday at 2 pm at Fenton Funeral Home with Rev. Howard White officiating burial in East Lawn Memorial Park Cemetery Mexico.

Centralia Homer Armstrong Leach Centralia Board of Alders Antioch Christian Church Rowena Odd Fellows Lodge Carpenter’s Union Local Centratia A. B. Chance Co

Mrs. Alice Hensley Dies at 80 in San Francisco

Mrs. Alice Hensley 80 dies of a heart attack at her home in San Francisco. Funeral services pending at Schlanker Funeral Home Montgomery City. Born Los Angeles June 22 1890 she lived in Missouri and California and taught in schools. Surviving are her husband Guy Pitman Hensley two sisters and one brother.

Montgomery City Schlanker Funeral Home Alice Hensley San Francisco

J. D. Dawson Dies at 72 Rites Tuesday

Jethro Daniel Dawson 72 died at Wildwood Rest Home Madison where he lived briefly. Funeral at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Eldad Cumberland Presbyterian Church near Thomas Hill, with burial at Fenton funeral home after 11 a.m. viewing. Born December 11, 1898 in Beyser, he was married to Anna Grace Lawrence in Huntsville. Survived by daughter Betty Anthony of Columbia, sons Lawrence of Centralia and Charles of Sturgeon, two brothers, a sister and 11 grandchildren.

Centralia Jethro Daniel Dawson Wildwood Rest Madison Eldad Cumberland Presbyterian Church Thomas Hill Fenton Funeral Home Mr. Dawson Beyser Moses Grant Minnie Smith Dawson Anna Grace Lawrence Huntsville Betty Anthony Columbia Lawrence Daniel Dawson Charles Harlan Dawson Sturgeon John G. Dawson Callao Garvin Dawson Cannonsburg Raymond Gibson Bevier Parkview Christian Church

Collector's Office To Open Saturdays

County Collector L ed Erdal announced the office will stay open Saturday mornings from 8 to noon through early 1971. Residents may pay all taxes by mail and should include the total of personal and real property taxes in one check, with state merits included.

Erdal Erdel Erder Taxpay. Org

Ernest R. McKee Dies at 67 in Wellsville

Graveside services for Ernest R. McKee 67 of Wellsville were held at Wellsville Cemetery after he died Friday. A World War II veteran and retired railroad employee, he was born in Illinois to John E. and Ollis Branwell McKee and survived by three sisters Mrs. Mary Nola Mrs. Mae Peterson and Mrs. GC. J. Herm. Rev. Clark Smith of the United Methodist-Presbyterian Church presided.

Wellsville Ernest R. McKee McKee Millnois John E Ollis Branwell McKee Mary Nola Mae Peterson McHentry, Til GC. J. Herm Morton ‘Grove Clark Smith United

Everett E. Johnson Dies At Age 83 In New Florence

Everett Elton Johnson 83 of New Florence died at Hermann Area Hospital after two years of declining health. Born January 11, 1887 in Montgomery County to Phillip and Lucy Johnson, he was married to Grace Arthur in 1910. Survived by wife, three daughters and five sons, a brother, plus other relatives. Funeral at Baker Funeral Home New Florence with Rev. Thomas Higgens. burial Montgomery City Cemetery. Friends may call prior to services.

New Florence Everett Elton Johnson Hermann Area Hospital Mr. Johnson Montgomery County Phillip Lucy McFarland Johnson Grace Arthur Johnson Wes Floy Johnson Jake Feger Mexico Gary Leola Fay) Bramble Peoria Ill Woody Wellsville Carl Gene Buel Joe Claude Presbyterian Church Baker Funeral Home Thomas Higgens Montgomery City

Rent Suit Defendant Asks Damages

In Audrain Circuit Court the defendant seeks back rent totaling 1190.59 plus charges claiming lease breach and improper occupancy, while the plaintiff contends $1410.35 in damages for eviction, gas and removal costs, with counter-claims of oral lease promises and improvements. The case names Bu Bene and Carman Schultz versus Mary Noel, with representation listed.

Audrain Circuit Hickory Hill Bu- Bene Carman Schultz G. Andy Runge Mexico Mary Noel Eugene Schultz Noel

District Scout Alert Sees 186 Boys Train For Emergencies

Little Dixie District hosted 186 Boy Scouts and 96 leaders from 14 troops for a weekend emergency response practice. The event featured instruction from Cal laway Sheriff’s Office staff, a Missouri Power and Light official, ROTC, and National Guard leaders, with Troops 37 Farber, 57 Mexico, and 49 Montgomery City named best prepared.

Little Dixie Missiues Path Prac Farber Mexico Montgomery Jim Wills Callaway Explorer Bob Brandkamp, Sr Montgomery City Art Allen Centralia

Danforth Plans and Court Rulings Highlight Missouri News

Senator Danforth praised Presidential support and criticized Senator Symington, urging Missouri voters to elect him. The article notes his remarks in Mexico and crowd reaction before departing by plane. Other items report a Supreme Court decision shortening a nude-scene film to 65 minutes total and affirming damages in a hair coloring case against Revlon. It also covers a murder conviction upheld for Fred Sykes Jr. and a new trial ordered for John Cheatham in a St Joseph robbery case.

Danforth Missouri Washington Jack Danforth Mr. Runge Mexico Andy Kit Bond Bond Haskell-Holman Office of State Auditor Stuart Symington Senate Symington Sen Tower Art Bond Glen P. Kallenbach Paul Cherches the Supreme Court St. Louis Revlon Inc Fred Sykes John ¢. Cheatham St. Joseph Cheatham

Minors Secretary Powell's Rising Power Cited in Illinois

Springfield report notes Paul Powell, a developing force in state politics, with Paris dispatch referencing a former signer of the 1938 Munich pact who died at 88 after surgery in December. The brief blends political trajectory with obituary details and wartime connection.

Springfield, Ill Paul Powell Paris di Ee Ee Jer

Defector Makarova Signs with American Ballet Theater

Natalia Makarova, the blondé dancer who defected from the Soviet Union five weeks ago, signed a one year contract with the American Ballet Theater. The 30 year old artist quit the Leningrad Kirov troupe on September 4 during London performances and sought asylum in Britain. She said she chose the American company for artistic reasons and will debut in December at the New York State Theater.

London Natalia Makarova Soviet Union American Ballet Theater Britain Miss Makarova New York State

Cole Jury Hears Bribe Investigation

Jefferson City AP report: Cole County grand jury held secret session with Highway Patrol Sgt. John N. Kiriakos leading the probe into a $2,500 alleged payment between James Crismon, former Bonne Terre bank president, and State Treasurer William E. Pahinennnou. Jack Flach and early sources noted Crismon’s support for constitutional change to allow a treasurer to term again. Crismon faces federal and state charges of embezzlement. A St. Louis County grand jury will also probe further aspects of Bonne Terre bank’s collapse.

Jefferson City Cole County Highway Patrol John N. Kiriakos Creve Coeur Kiriakos James Crismon First State Bank of Bonne Terre William E. Pahinenn Grand Jury Jack Flach St. Louis Globe-Democrat Flach Cristion Robinson James ‘Crismon St. ‘Louis County

High Court to Rule on Obscenity and Abortion Laws

The Supreme Court agreed to review a federal obscenity law outlawing import of obscene materials, with a decision expected by next June. The case involves Milton Luros and seized materials. the court also considered related questions on privacy and delivery of such material. Separate actions included limits on juvenile sentences, details in civil rights cases, expulsions over school criticism, and abortion law vagueness in District of Columbia. A Milwaukee abortion case involving Dr Sidney Gabbi tt proceeds to trial.

Washington Supreme Court Los Angeles Justice Department Milton Luros Luros Europe Norman George Reidel U.S. District Court Ha Pregerson Carson C. Keller Huntington Beach Calif Keller Governent Milwaukee Wis District of Columbia Wisconsin Sidney Gabbitt Hallandale Fla

Trial recounts violent confrontation and obscene film ruling

The narrative recalls a man tearing a telephone from the wall and breaking bottles and records, allegedly assaulting Lavenia McKinnon with bottles, then attempting to drag her outside as police arrived. Officers subdued him with mace after a confrontation at his home. The Supreme Court upheld Hartstein's conviction for possessing indecent pictures with intent to publish, linked to the film Night of Lust shown at a drive in theater. Four officers arrested Hartstein after viewing the movie. tried without a jury, he was convicted by Circuit Judge Herbert Lasky for a domination theme deemed prurient.

Lavenia McKinnon Shivers Supreme Court Herbert Paul Hartstein St. Louis County Hartstein Herbert Lasky Lasky

Danforth campaign plane incident stalls departure

A Texas senator lingered alone as supporters and a small crowd gathered, a postflight moment featured Danforth thanking workers before the plane finally left. The event disrupted by dust from the propellers, while Mrs Parrish of Vandalia shows improvement at Audrain Hospital after weeks as a patient.

Texas Danforth Andy Runge Hejl Mr. Danforth and Company Highway 54 Parrish J.C. Parrish Vandalia Audrain Hospital

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