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Newspaper
Mexico Ledger
Location
Mexico, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Oct 16, 1970
Page
9
A compact report lists overnight weather across Missouri with clear to partly cloudy skies, a cool night in the 30s, and high 80s later. It notes river traffic and a traffic collision in Audrain County, hospital admissions in Mexico and several area births and marriages, plus police and court docket items taken from local notices.
Missouri livestock market report from center MO and St Louis with hogs and cattle price ranges across weights and grades. Also national stock market overview with modest midday shifts on the NYSE and notable quotes from several industrials and commodities.
In a rainless month, Audrain irrigators reported doubled corn yields from irrigated fields with many reaching 100 bushels per acre. Soybeans also rose as irrigation proved cheaper than expanding land, labor, or investment. Local visitors foresee more irrigating farmers boosting the area's economy.
Bond criticizes Holman for lacking certified public accountants in the auditor’s office saying the state should hire CPAs for senior management. He notes about 94000 dollars of unspent salary money last year and argues the funds could have improved oversight of tax dollars.
Vice President Spiro T Agnew told a rally in Orlando that his new golf balls have mercurochrome centers. The remark came at a Thursday night campaign event with supporters and reporters in attendance.
Two Soviet vessels, a submarine tender and salvage tug, have returned to Mariel harbor near Havana, after departing Cienfuegos. Pentagon spokesman Daniel Z. Henkin said no assessment of the movements could be made, noting ships might be tacking for crew rest or refueling. Russian barges were seen in Cienfuegos earlier, fueling speculation about a submarine base.
The Mexico Audrain County Library hosts a Senior Citizens meeting Monday at 1 30 p m with Jim Stowe from the Chamber of Commerce presenting the Program for Action. He discusses encouraging citizen participation across areas. Transportation offered via Mrs Earl Logan at 581 3871.
Bookmobile routes for the week of October 1922 list stops at R-3 School Molina Station Vandalia Elementary Vandalia Branch Vandalia South Audrain Hospital and the times for each day from Monday through Thursday.
About 25 000 Missouri teachers are expected at the 8th annual Missouri State Teachers Assn convention in Kansas City on November 46 with 1600 delegates. Audrain and Van-Far delegates and alternates listed. speeches by Ambassador Olds H Ross Perot and David Brinkley planned. theme “A World Fit for Man.”
Police hold six fugitives charged in a payroll check burglary at House Implement Co. in Vienna Missouri. Burglars took about 400 blank checks and a mechanical check writing device on September 4. Some stolen checks were cashed at a St. Louis bank and traced to Maries County. Prosecutor to issue warrants. arrests were made at a St. Louis residence with all six giving St. Louis addresses.
Mayor Lindsay announced that repairs to four New York City jails damaged in recent riots will cost 1.5 to 2 million dollars. Work starts Monday and aims to finish within 60 days at the Tombs in Manhattan, the Brooklyn Detention Center for Men, and facilities in Kew Gardens and Long Island City, Queens. Plans include building special security zones to reduce hostage risk for guards.
Frank M Glascock 86 of Holliday died at Woodland Hospital Moberly at 9 p m Thursday after a period as a patient since Monday He was born October 4 1884 to Henry and Anna Stith Glascock a longtime farmer and stockman He married Glenn Wood who died eight years ago Survived by three sons Elliott Pinley Park Illinois Frank W Lee's Summit Missouri Ivan Denton Texas three daughters Hurley Wiley north of Holliday Jack Overman Lee's Summit and Norman Baker Albuquerque eight grandchildren and seven great grandchildren Funeral services 2 p m Saturday at Holliday Christian Church burial Bethel Cemetery Holliday Friends may call Agnew Funeral Home until services
Funeral services for Mrs. Goldie Cantrell, 60, will be 2 20 p m Sunday at the First Christian Church of Vandalia. The Rev Glen Vernon will officiate with interment in Vandalia Cemetery. She died unexpectedly about 7 a m Thursday at her home 813 E Park St Surviving are five children and many relatives. She was born Aug 18 1910 in Chapin Illinois and lived in Vandalia since 1925 after moving from Illinois.
Edwin Rice of Macon was named claims technician for the Mexico office of the Missouri Division of Employment Security. The announcement was made by Herman Julien, director, and David Van Dyke, manager of the Mexico office. Rice, a Trenton High School graduate, attended Missouri Junior College, and Donald L. Ziegler noted the press will go to Dallas, then to Chicago, Minnesota, and Illinois campaign centers, with references to Senate races and prominent figures. The report also covers cattle market data from the United Nations Agriculture Department noting July-September feedings and regional totals for North Central and Western states, including Iowa, Nebraska, Missouri, and Wisconsin, with Texas and California specifics.
Washington AP reports the General Services Administration says guards must deny entrance to anyone carrying suspicious packages unless the package is voluntarily examined. The rule aims to curb terrorism risks, though an AP reporter passed through eight of nine buildings without challenge, save at the Supreme Court. The GSA spokesman cites prior discretion as a misunderstanding and states uniform policy now requires opening requests for package scrutiny.
Funeral services for Melvern Worley were to be held this afternoon at Arnold Funeral Home with Rev. Jerry Ostrom of Centennial Baptist Church officiating. Burial followed at East Lawn Memorial Park Cemetery. Music would be provided by aganist Wendell Wehrman and his vocalist. Active pallbearers included Clinton Lecrease, David Moore, Bert Fennewald, and David Kuda. honorary pallbearers named Homer Pool, Newton Davis, Herbert Long, Victor Twillman, Slon Dudley, Deobert Brown, M. R. Breid, J. Forrest Brown, Claude Silver, and Walter Petersen.
Last rites for Clarence J. Byrd will be at 1:30 p.m. Saturday at Arnold Funeral Home conducted by Rev. Cameron Pulliam of Columbia, former pastor of New Hope Baptist Church. Burial will follow at Glendale Memorial Cemetery in Centria. Organ music will be provided by Mrs. Pulliam who will accompany vocalist Mrs. Roy Po. Pallbearers will be nephews of Mr. Byrd. Friends may call tonight from 7 to 9 p.m.
Harold W Haight aged 69 died Wednesday after a long illness. He was a 40 year veteran of Humble Oil & Refining Co and its parent Standard Oil Co. of New Jersey. Based in Houston, he served as executive vice president prior to retirement.
President Nixon adds Chicago and Minnesota stops on a campaign swing October 28 29 and plans to broaden travel to as many as 18 or 20 states before the election as part of a broad campaign effort.
Wraey Wien and Mr Rice are residents at 1519 N Washington St with wife Jerry and their two children Dean 11 and Jean 9 They attend First Baptist Church and the children attend Hawthorne School.
A prison of blame emerges as jurors say Guardsmen acted in self defense yet their dispersal mission placed them in danger and that non-lethal weapons should be used. They fault Kent State administrators for laxity and a failed student conduct code, noting the conditions that led to the May tragedy persist.
An article details FLQ kidnappings in Quebec with police raids across the province. Canadian troops relocate, and the War Measures Act grants the government extra powers. It also lists funeral notices for William French Gray of Tucson, linking Farber, Missouri, to local families.
Egyptian Foreign Minister Mahirfiouti Riad charged the United States with responsibility for ongoing Middle East war. In a policy speech at the United Nations general assembly, Riad said US military aid to Israel removed it as a possible peacemaker.
Community Chest at Southwestern Bell encourages payroll deductions. Senior Girl Scout Troop 250 plans a poster party with magic markers colored pencils and other materials. Scouts who have not paid $1 registration dues should bring them to the 1:30 gathering.
The article notes Mexico based companies adopting a payroll year plan with a goal of 70 percent coverage. It mentions a crew and departmental payroll targets, with Mrs. Griffin cited regarding implementation and the near 100 employees involved in the plan.
Jefferson City AP Atty Gen John C Danforth ruled that the Division of Medical Health cannot force state employees who drive state cars to carry automobile liability insurance nor pay for it. He noted merit system pay limits and said the state and divisions bear no legal liability for employees negligence in operating motor vehicles.
The Auxiliary president says proceeds from the follies will fund the coronary care unit expansion at Au trai Hospital with the rest covered by the hospital fund and aid. In 1967 and 1968 the Red Stacking Follies raised over 12400 dollars, and this year’s event is set for October 24 and 25 at Presser Hall with tickets at 1.75 dollars. Co chairmen are Mr. and Mrs. Ron Westenhaver.
Bridgeton Missouri city hall sees another shake up as Eugene F. Neff resigns as administrative assistant, effective Wednesday, leaving the post vacant for the fourth time in four years. Mayor Earl L. Davis faces a separate trial starting October 23 on a grand jury indictment for solicitation of a bribe. Neff had held the $17,500 annual position since June 1969.
Former Pennsylvania Governor William Scranton, head of a campus unrest commission, says reports Nixon is irritated and will not meet him are untrue after checking with the White House. He criticized Nixon’s leadership for not delivering the reconciliation the commission seeks.
Government officials confirmed today that more than 300 persons were killed and hundreds were injured on Luzon after a powerful typhoon struck the islands, prompting rescue and relief efforts across the region.
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