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Newspaper

Mexico Ledger

Location

Mexico, Missouri, United States of America

Date

Oct 27, 1970

Page

6

Jaycees to Build Park Shelter House in Mexico

The Mexico Jaycees will construct a shelter house in Robert Green Memorial Park as a major community service project following a Jaycees survey and public opinion poll. Project chairman Jers ty Moore said demand is high as existing shelters in Plunkett and Lakeview Parks are booked throughout the summer, with people waiting from early morning to reserve space.

Mexico Lawrence Plunkett Park Lakeview Lakeview Park Moore Lakeview Shelter Green Park Jerry Moore Philip Buz) Adams Randall McGuire Morton Buildings Inc Ledger Richard Fance

Night Groups Downtown Leave Litter And Damage

Mexico city officials heard night gatherings downtown leave debris and damage city property. City Manager Neil Nielsen cited photos from officers showing groups on the square, noting tolerance but enforcement questions. The council approved traffic and development ordinances and discussed a park shelter project, flag half mast policy, and retirement-system representation.

Mexico Neil Nielsen

Weaver Leaves MU Ratchford To Helm

The University of Missouri board appoints Dr. C Brice Ratchford interim president as Dr. John C Weaver resigns to become president of the University of Wisconsin. Weaver will serve as consultant until February 1.

Weaver Ratchford Helm Columbia University of Missouri C. Brice Ratchford John C. Weaver University of Wisconsin Pleasant R. Smith Wisconsin University Extension Division Agriculture Extension Service Gaston County N. C Missouri North Carolina North Carolina State University Missouri Extension Service Ohio State University

Mrs William J Rawlings Dies at 65

Mrs William J Rawlings 65 died Monday at Audrain Hospital after two years illness. Funeral at Arnold funeral home Wednesday at 2 pm conducted by Rev Edward Malzer. Burial East Lawn Memorial Park. Born Nellie Ruth Rehmert in Owensville December 23 1904. She married William Rawlings March 20 1936 in Boonville. he now Mexico Fire Department captain. Survived by husband son Robert Heiland of St Louis daughter Fern Gonzales of Columbia two brothers Clarence Rehmert and George Rehmert sister Eva Nicks and three half siblings. Friends may call after 7 pm tonight.

William J. Rawlings P.m Audrain Hospital Arnold Funeral Home Edward Malzer Trinity United Church of Christ East Lawn Memorial Park Cemetery Nellie Ruth Rehmert Rawlings Owensville Henry and Anna Morgan Rehmert Boonville Mexico Fire Department Christian Science Church Robert Heiland St. Louis Fern Gonzales Columbia Clarence Rehmert Kinsley Kan George Rehmert Eva Nicks Ownesville Charles Rehmert Oklaho

Party After Fight Nets $100,000

Six masked bandits robbed about 100 ringside guests after an Ali Quarry fight in Atlanta. Hosts forced guests to disrobe in a basement and stole cash and jewelry while detaining two women as hostages. Police said many victims were reluctant to file complaints.

Atlanta

Family Plan Clinic Tomorrow In Audrain County

The first Family Planning Clinic sponsored by the City County Health Unit will be held tomorrow from 3 to 8 p.m. at Audrain Hospital. Dr. Alice Crosby of Columbia and Woodrow Lee oversee the clinic open to the public with medical advice and birth control options. Appointments may be made by calling 581-1332, or patients may drop in during hours.

Woodrow Lee Audrain County Hospital Alice Crosby Columbia Mexico-Audrain County Audrain Hospital E. Monroe St

Pilot Mistakenly Lands in Soviet Armenia Near Turkey

Two American diplomats reported that a light two engine plane carrying Maj. Gen. Edward C. D. Scherrer and Brig. Gen. Claude McQuarrie Jr. was blown across the border by a gust of wind and landed at Seninakan, with the crew and Turkish escort detained nearby in Leninakan. The pilots believed they were in Turkey and the generals were reported healthy.

Moscow U.S Armenia Leninakan Kars Seninakan Turkey Edward C. D. Scherrer Claude McQuarrie Jr

Brother of James Earl Ray Held in Bank Robbery

A man claiming to be James Earl Ray's brother, John Larry Ray of St. Charles County, was arrested after the Bank of St Peters robbery. FBI custody was sought for the suspect as details tied the caper to the Laddonia Bank burglary and a red convertible getaway.

James Earl Ray Martin Luther King Bank of FBI Associated Press Ray Old Monroe St. Peters Laddonia State Bank Laddonia Ernest Turley Clarence E. Haynes John Larry Ray St. Charles County Jerry W. Ryan Evan Thebeau Ron Thebeau

South Vietnamese Commander Plans Deeper Cambodian Push

South Vietnamese Lt. Gen. Do Cao Tri says North Vietnamese forces face a new situation in Cambodia and South Vietnam. He reports captured Snuol with 6,000 troops, hints at moves toward Kompong Cham, and claims 98 percent pacification in his eleven provinces. He predicts reaching 100 percent by year end.

Saigon Cambodia South Vietnam Tri Vietnam Kom-pong Cham Chub U.S Panhandle Laos

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Jaycees E. Jackson St N. Coal St Nielsen Hord and Craig Sts Tion Audrain County Veterans of Jefferson City Robert S. Green Business and Professional Womens Club R. B. Wood Ralph Cornett Dora Ball L. D Cole St Kansas City Rolla Andrew Thomas Weaver Fred Harvey Harrington William Rawlings North Side Jack Dempsey Eugene Field Donna Wilkerson Janet Graf Cheryl Mantle Dianne Hart Richard Vance King
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