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Newspaper
Mexico Ledger
Location
Mexico, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Oct 26, 1970
Page
9
The morning weather shows high and low readings with precipitation totals. Missouri and area forecasts call for showers and cooler temperatures through Tuesday. Police reports note an intoxication case, a missing hotel item recovered, and a car collision in which both vehicles were minimally damaged. Local hospital admissions list numerous patients and newborns, with several dismissals recorded and a few deaths noted.
Michael Ray Smith and Terry Gail Ferrier both of Mexico, Frederick Joseph Westhoff and Barbara Ellen Mortimer of Centralia, John M. Shipley and Mary O. Spencer of Mexico, Frederick Dewey Shocks II and Lorraine Duncan of Mexico, plus others. The page also reports on livestock market figures and a string of local police notices including thefts, vandalism, and vehicle issues in National Stockyards and nearby areas. Police investigated a report of a home invasion theft, missing jewelry, and a damaged truck windshield.
Gary D Lower 19 of Laddonia struck a deer on Highway 54.2 miles north of the Highway 19 junction at 2:45 a m Sunday. He could not stop in time. no injuries were reported. Estimated vehicle damage was about 400 dollars according to the patrol.
Magistrate Court records list Glennon, Thomas Long, and Montgomery City fining $25 for failure to yield. Carl Wiechman of San Gabriel California fined $25 and costs for failure to drive on the right. Larry Paul Flatt charged with failure to signal. Lewis Kenneth McDowell, represented by Ed Hodge, pleaded not guilty to driving with license suspended. trial set for November 7. released on $200 bond. David Henry Mabry, represented by Gary Sprick, pleaded not guilty to driving with no PSC deval. trial set for December. Charles E. Barkwell charged with driving while intoxicated third offense, continued to October 2.
Chicago Board of Trade prices eased as profit taking and heavy marketing of new crops weighed on corn and soybean futures. Wheat also declined by about one cent or more, with December corn down over half a cent and oats and soybeans easing similarly. November soybeans near 3.04.
In New York trading the Dow Jones average fell 0.14 to 759.24 as investors stayed on the sidelines. The 80-stock averages eased 0.3 with oils and rubber up while mail order retail electronics utilities metals rails and airlines mostly declined. Analysts expect continued caution until after the elections with no sustained rally likely amid global economic uncertainty.
President Nixon rejected the National Commission on Obscenity and Pornography recommendations calling for looser porn rules. He argued tightening restrictions protect social order and morals. Commission chair William Lockhart accused Nixon of ignoring research, noting his campaign schedule limited study. Agnew quickly dismissed the report as Democratic overreach.
Darrell Rivers pleaded guilty to statutory rape and received two years in prison from Special Judge Samuel Semple. He had been jailed since July with no credit for time served. The alleged assault occurred June 2, 1969, at Hotel Hoxsey after a complaint by a 13-year-old girl’s mother. The jury was discharged prior to trial.
Gov. Warren H. Hearnes announced Henry S. Clapper as prosecuting attorney for Lenee County. The report also notes Dr. Weaver’s hospital update after a fall at the University of Missouri. Mrs Stanley H. Brams remains hospitalized in Columbia, Missouri with a broken right leg.
In New York, Sen. Charles Goodell announced he will remain in the three way Senate race despite White House disavowal and trailing polls. At LaGuardia, 18 Republicans pledged support. Javits, Percy, Cook, Boggs, Saxbe and Case joined later, praising Goodell as principled. A television speech Sunday night communicated his decision to stay in.
Proceeds from Maharaja voting totaled 1073 dollars as votes cost five cents each. The Follies net profit is estimated at about 7000 dollars with all committees exceeding prior profits. Cast members and organizers praised teamwork and late hours. Separately in Chile, Allende won a presidential plurality triggering Congress to decide, a state of emergency was declared, checkpoints and a curfew imposed, and over 150 arrests reported.
Lovely October weather drew 115 junior and senior high students from Mexico churches to canvass the city for UNICEF. They collected $690.12 for the United Nations Children’s Fund, though many residents were missed. Fifteen adult drivers assisted from 4 to 5 p.m. Uncontacted residents may mail contributions to UNICEF at 307 W. Jackson St, Mexico, with checks payable to the Committee for UNICEF.
Israel intelligence chief Gen Aharon Yariv says Egypt and the Soviet Union have set up one of the world’s most advanced missile systems along the Suez Canal. He estimates 500-600 missiles, about half in launchers, within the 30 mile cease fire zone, plus about 3,000 Soviet personnel. He also confirms reports that the U.S. has supplied Israel with armor and artillery.
In Santiago General Rene Schneider, slain head of Chile's army, received a hero's funeral at the Metropolitan Cathedral with thousands outside and dignitaries inside. A military guard stood watch as police hunted the killers, while Schneider's coffin lay in state at the military academy before a candle lit requiem mass.
Yorktown won the American Royal and Gaited Championship on Saturday night, a 16.2 hands stallion with a strong trot and rack finishing well ahead of 12 horses. Supreme Airs of Glenview Farm Tulsa won the harness stake, Empire's Spot lighter with Art Simmons placed fifth, Night Flight won the Standardbred roadster division driven by Ed Ceater Lexington KY.
AP report details tugs using detergents to break a mile-long oil slick off the Isle of Wight as the U S and Britain address pollution risks. The piece notes government efforts to switch to low lead and unleaded gasoline in federal fleets to cut emissions and spur refiners to provide cleaner fuels by 1974.
Robert Riley Haynes released on 200 bond for common assault was arrested at the Alamo Hotel last night. Prosecuting Attorney Thomas I Osborne says he will be charged with contributing to the delinquency of minors. Mexico police and juvenile officer Joe Moag found two juvenile girls hiding in a closet in Haynes room.
Col and Mrs Robert A Miller travel to Framingham Massachusetts after the sudden death of Carl E Willson brother of Santan Willson Funeral services planned for 10 am at Cookson's burial in Laurel Hills Cemetery Me ters Carl Wolfe and Carl Niederchulte outside room as detectives secure a search warrant Newbrough and two girls implicated in the incident are connected to the case Surviving Willson include widow Edna Miller Mexico and their daughter Carol Willson 12. Willson previously owned and operated a business in town.
The feature on the suspect details how necklaces from the doctor's wardrobe were tossed into the pool before the killer set fire to the house. Firemen found the bodies as they responded to a neighbor’s alarm. Sheriff's Sgt. Richard Damon, a principal investigator, was asked for his reaction to a friend’s explanation of the incident.
Police surrounded a home in Detroit as a tense standoff over James Frazier intensified. Witnesses described fears in the Black community and guards at the building while Miss Nadine Brown and her group pressed for answers. The sheriff and Panther figures discussed possible moves, with authorities seeking Frazier’s fingerprints on a typewriter as crucial evidence.
The Cole County grand jury questioned Kan gay City Star reporter T Wayne Mitchel about a story on testimony by Mrs Pat Michelson former secretary to State Treasurer William E Robinson The probe centers on a report that James Crismon bank executive paid 2500 to secure state deposits and aid a constitutional amendment campaign
Funeral services for Finis Saling, 74, of Fulton, father of Mrs. Leon Rutherford of 626 Yale St., were held Sunday at Browning funeral home. He died Friday night at Callaway Memorial Hospital in Fulton. Surviving are his widow Mrs. Rutherford, two Fulton daughters, one Wellsville daughter, and two St. Charles sons. a Mexico sister-in-law is also named.
Funeral services for Mrs. Frank Swanton were this morning at St. Brendan Church she attended. Rev. Edward Donahue officiated and burial followed in the Catholic Cemetery. Pallbearers named were George R. Sullivan Frank Richards Edwin Dubbert Harold Curry Pall Sumpter and George Stahl.
Weather permitting Missouri Cities Water Co will begin flushing fire hydrants in the northwest section of Mexico starting tomorrow. The area lies west of N Jefferson Street and north of W Monroe Street and work will continue daily until completion.
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