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Newspaper
Mexico Ledger
Location
Mexico, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Sep 05, 1970
Page
1
Local 7:00 a.m. readings note high and low temperatures for the last 24 hours with a January lookalike. Audrain Hospital reports admissions and discharges, births, and marriage licenses. corrections issued for a farm ad price. Police notes include a domestic incident, traffic collisions, summonses, and a horse-trailer theft inquiry linked to Madison County authorities.
Mrs. Robert McGee and Mrs. Josephine Playter were hospitalized in satisfactory condition after a westbound car struck a loose pony on West Monroe Street around 12:05 a.m. The pony owner is Saber Newbrough. Police noted a pony was seen in the Curtis Street area shortly before the crash.
A house explosion followed when a cat knocked a vase turning a gas valve on and igniting a fire. The blast damaged the utility room and caused about 3000 dollars in damages. No severe injuries reported as investigators probe the incident.
Local regulators ordered action against water polluters after a spill prompted investigations. Officials cited violations and demanded immediate remediation, with penalties possible if cleanup plans are not completed by set deadlines.
Born March 4, 1891 in Boone County, he was the son of John and Kate Brink. He married Louizal Prowell in 1913. she died in 1948. Survived by son John H. Brink and two daughters, 11 grandchildren, eight great grandchildren. Two sons, four sisters, and a brother preceded him. Services by Rev. John Foley. Burial Locust Grove Cemetery. Visitation after 2 p.m. today.
Viet Cong troops attacked a civil self defense training center in Binh Dinh Province near Qui Nhon City, killing 14 South Vietnamese and wounding 26. The assault, part of a terror campaign aimed at undermining the pacification program, left one Viet Cong soldier dead. Officials noted increased Viet Cong activity in the province and concerns the campaign could delay American troop withdrawals. In the Parrot's Beak area, two ranger battalions clashed with North Vietnamese and Viet Cong forces, with Viet Cong casualties reported. The U.S. Command said no major ground engagements involving American forces occurred in the last 24 hours.
Former Interior Secretary Stewart Udall says Justice Dept cleared him of conflict of interest and that investigation originated in his successor Walter Hickel's files. Udall alleges Hickel publicly circulated a letter urging Nixon to heed youth and that Hickel tried to jail his predecessor. He notes no wrongdoing in approving a 550000 contract for land-use planning in the Virgin Islands.
Saranac Lake residents rushed to the Saranac Lake Supply Co after the Adirondack Enterprise published a 1942 ad alongside a 1970 version. Shoppers sought apples at 19 cents per 10 pounds and squash at 3 cents a pound, while chicken listed at 45 cents in 1942 versus 29 cents in 1970, delighting the store owner.
A Washington, Missouri, truck driver Elmer A. Scheidle, 40, was fatally injured when his tractor truck exploded after being struck by a pickup on Missouri 47 two miles south of Creve Coeur. He died at a Creve Coeur hospital early today.
Senator Thomas Eagleton urged raising minimum Social Security benefits to at least 120 dollars monthly at a West Central Missouri Rural Development meeting in Warrensburg. He said elderly workers should not lose benefits if they choose to work and stressed poverty among elders overlooked by federal programs.
Philip V. Adams executive vice-president of this year's Miss Missouri Pageant seeks one more rider for his car to Atlantic City New Jersey leaving Tuesday morning Fran Biesmeyer Miss Missouri 1989 and a Chicago friend will join Adams and his party Adams notes Fran will not take her poodle puppy to the Miss America Pageant and recalls Fran won a 1000 scholarship at the 1969 pageant for her art and vocal routine Talk to the Animals.
Jefferson City AP Missouri Commissioner of Agriculture says the state will stop payment of food and lodging expenses for Ruben Schapeler, dairy division director, who has claimed about 20200 since January 1969 and refused to move to Jefferson City. He submitted motel and meal costs averaging around ten dollars nightly plus eight to eight fifty per day, while commuting from Butler. Schapeler earns 12000 annually and has claimed mileage reimbursement for Butler to Jefferson City.
Los Angeles AP report says veteran prosecutor Aar on H. Stovitz was removed midtrial from the Sharon Tate murder case over out of court remarks. Vincent Bugliosi remains, with Donald A. Musich named to replace him as chief prosecutor in the August 1969 killings probe.
A bomb exploded on the sixth floor of the Los Angeles County Hall of Justice near the Sharon Tate murder trial. The blast caused wall damage and a six inch water main break but no injuries or court records damage were reported. A warning call followed the blast two minutes later. The attack barely affected upper floors housing inmates including Charles M. Manson as co defendants face murder conspiracy charges.
Lela F. Hildebrand, 27, Warrensburg, arrested after a chase from Lee's Summit that topped 120 mph. Miss Hildebrand took to Johnson County jail. Miss Garner, injured at her Lee's Summit home, was treated and released from St Luke's Hospital. A .32 caliber revolver was found in Hildebrand's car.
Militant groups including Black Panthers gathered under police watch at Temple University for a three day convention aimed at forming a “people’s constitution.” Huey Newton, cofounder, urged freedom as supporters chanted and displayed power gestures amid concerns over security and potential explosive handling.
The report notes police raids at three Panther centers last Monday, 14 arrests, and seizure of ammunition as authorities pursue a hands off policy amid town tensions. Mrs Jessie G Waggett of Mexico, mother of John Waggett, suffers hip fracture after a fall following a hospital stay in Perry and undergoes surgery.
In Baltimore, residents recorded a dozen Doberman pinschers kept by Franklin D. Fulton, 72, to prove the nuisance. Judge John A. Maguire heard the tape and fined Fulton $50 for maintaining a public nuisance and ordered removal of all but one dog.
Atty Gen John C Danforth ruled that schools must begin classes even if voters withhold a tax rate for the year. The only exception is when a district arranges education elsewhere. The ruling follows Hickman Mills delays after seven failed funding votes in Kansas City area.
Members of the Ladies Aid board of St Paul CME Church will lead the worship and talent hour on Sunday at 6 p.m. with Pastor Rev C A Trotter giving the meditation and invitation. Special music by church choirs and guest soloist Theodore Hawkins Fulton. Mrs Comer Sheely is board president.
Leon Rutherford commander of the James Bledsoe Post of the American Legion announced a membership kickoff supper for Wednesday Oct. 7 with a guest speaker. The note came at the Wednesday legion meeting at the Legion Home. A dance is planned for Sept. 19 and a stag supper for Sept. 24. The Mexico Public Library will close Monday for Labor Day.
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