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Newspaper
Mexico Ledger
Location
Mexico, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Oct 20, 1973
Page
1
Diplomats foresee a major Middle East peace offensive as Henry Kissinger heads to Moscow for talks with Soviet officials. Kosygin’s Cairo visit with Sadat fuels speculation of a peace plan, with U N diplomats hinting at a cease fire resolution next week.
AP analysis tracks Kosygin's Cairo mission during the Arab-Israel war. Moscow aims to ease hostilities and press goals, but Brezhnev faces hawks. Kissinger’s Moscow meeting follows Kosygin’s talks as detente faces a clash of superpower interests.
Secretary of State Henry Kissinger flew to Moscow on Nixon’s orders to press for an end to Arab Israeli hostilities. He travels with Anatoly Dobrynin and nine other officials, following Kosygin’s Cairo talks. Israeli stance could shape any ceasefire plan as the trip’s outcome hinges on Moscow and Washington consensus.
Minneapolis soybean magnate Dwayne Andreas charged in an eight count Watergate related case with illegal 100000 corporate contributions to Hubert Humphrey and Muskie in 1968. The First Interoceanic Corp now Independent Bank is accused of four separate 25000 donations to Humphrey for President clubs. Andreas to appear Nov. 5 before Judge Earl Larson. Humphrey defended the fundraising practices and praised Andreas as a friend and respected community leader.
ST LOUIS AP A Macon Missouri furniture store operator William H Schlanker and his wife Betty were sentenced to staggered one year in prison and fined 3500 each for income tax evasion covering 1965 to 1967. They reported 8934 80 in taxable income while net worth rose over 50000. The jury rejected the claim the unreported money came from 30000 in gambling and military pay kept in a parachute bag since WWII. Husband received concurrent three counts. wife starts 30 days after his release.
Missouri's drying-out process continues into its second week with forecasters not expecting rain at least through Wednesday. Last week the last showers moved out and lowlands in north Missouri remained flooded while a crisp autumn air settled in. temperatures stay above normal.
Mr and Mrs Sterling Albright Route 4 Centralia are the parents of a daughter born at 8 15 p m Friday at Audrain Medical Center The baby weighed eight pounds eight ounces Grandparents are Mr and Mrs John Albright and Mr and Mrs Charles Turpin of Mexico Mrs Albright formerly Miss Kathy Turpin Mr Albright works at A P Green Refractories Co
One time balanced farming agent Calvin Harris, who was succeeded in Audrain County by Jim Worstell, traveled to Mexico last night to watch his son John Harris, defensive left tackle, play in the game. City Manager Neil Nielsen announced regular garbage pickups will proceed Monday despite the landfill closure and city hall holiday for Veterans Day. The License Bureau and driver’s license vision tester offices will be open Monday and close only on November 12 for the observance.
Members of the Mexico Optimist Club heard speakers outline the Community Chest Drive aims at a Saturday Monterey meeting. Barbara Moorehead highlighted annual combined solicitations for 14 agencies, noting self employed and retired supporters may donate directly. Jim Fraser and Bob Kirgan also presented related material and a CP School film. New members Earl Smith Tom Gola and Steve Davis were welcomed by president Paul Lowther.
Paducah police report a flood of calls about unidentified flying objects over the city. Sgt. David Sweat says the glowing balloons were helium filled with flashlights used by three youths, about 15 of which still drift the night sky.
Official 7:00 a.m. readings show 24 hour high 79 and low 41 with 7 a.m. temperature 44. Forecast calls for mostly fair weather through Sunday with mid 70s to low 80s and nights in the 50s. Missouri extended outlook through Wednesday predicts cool nights and warm days with little or no rainfall. Missouri River stages listed for Kansas City, Boonville, Jefferson City, Hannibal, St. Louis, Cape Girardeau. Audrain Medical Center reports several admissions and births including a daughter born to Mr. and Mrs. Sterling Albright Centralia, with numerous dismissals noted.
Gary Glenn Garrett and Frances Jane Mefford, both of Mexico, apply for marriage licenses. Public safety reports note a purse theft from Mrs. Raymond Groves at 715 S. Jefferson St. and multiple nonfatal vehicle accidents with minor damage across downtown. Magistrate Court records show Richard Lee Freeman’s guilty plea for driving while license revoked and a circuit court denial of Frank E. Kent’s petition for reinstatement of his license.
Washington AP reports a new Agriculture Department deal allows South Vietnam to use 100 percent of its Food for Peace funds to buy arms. The agreement, worth 23.2 million dollars, continues a 1950s legal provision letting recipient countries bolster defense budgets with Food for Peace payments.
Audrain County Heart Council president Arch Hays led a semi annual meeting at Monterey Restaurant to announce plans for a February heart fund drive. Julia Erdel was named county chairman with Judge Russell Blackburn aiding a gifts program. Kenneth Hintz presented the Heart Attack film for organizations. The council voted a $250 donation to Audrain Medical Center emergency care unit for EMT resuscitation training. 15 members attended.
Cambodian government troops evacuated Tram Khmar, a garrison near Phnom Penh long ringed by Khmer Rouge insurgents for over a year. The town sits 24 miles from the capital along Highway 3, a rebel aim thought to be highway access. In Saigon, 49 Viet Cong were reported killed in an assault on a government position in the Seven Mountains area of the Mekong Delta.
Funeral services for Frank O Younger of Mexico were to be held at 2 p.m. today at the Precht Pickering funeral home with burial in Elmwood Cemetery. The Rev. Marvin Jones was to officiate. Mrs. John Willer was to be organist. Pallbearers were Charles Rose Ezra Cain Bob Berry Roy Seale Ernie Yardley and Charles McGinns.
Over the counter trading shows A B Chance 21 percent bid 22 percent asked Commerce Bancshares 27 and a half bid 28 and a quarter asked Wetterau 20 bid 20 and a half asked. On the New York Stock Exchange Robbie Brooks 37s up 4 with 600 shares traded Dresser Industries 56 74 up 44 with 700 Interco 39 up 2 with 1 300 Kaiser Aluminum 25 4 up 24 with 4 700 Panhandle Eastern Pipeline 35 74 down 32 with 3 100 Ralston Purina 46 up 4 with 3 600 US Gypsum common 22 2 unchanged with 5 900 shares.
Major banks including Bank of America First National City Bank of New York and Morgan Guaranty Trust Co cut their prime rate by a quarter point to 9 1 2 percent signaling a shift from the 10 percent peak. Cleveland Trust Co followed with a half point drop to 9 1 2 percent effective Tuesday. The move marks a reversal from the previous rise to 10 percent over 21 months and reflects easier funding costs for banks.
Nellie Burris aged 76 of Phoenix Arizona died Wednesday night at her son James Burris home in Red Oak City California. Sister of Bessie Copeland of Mexico she lived in Mexico until about 29 years ago and spent last winter with her sister. She has a brother in Phoenix and two foster brothers in London England. She was one of sixteen children. Services and burial planned in Red Oak City.
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