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Newspaper

Mexico Ledger

Location

Mexico, Missouri, United States of America

Date

Sep 16, 1970

Page

11

Hogs and grain prices and crash reported in Wellsville

AP report describes livestock and grain quotes from National Stockyards and local readings in Wellsville near Wellsville Route AA. vehicles including a crash involving a Schaefer car and the Jenicek vehicle with property damage estimated, while weather data notes sunrise and sunset times and seasonal figures.

Montgomery County Wellsville Accord Jenicek National Stockyards Bates St Ds Schaoter Wellaville

Local Livestock and Court Filings in Missouri

Area Forecast mostly cloudy with showers into Thursday. temperatures mid 60s to mid 80s. In St Louis AP report James Smith charged with driving without valid license plate and Harvey Fry Jr. charged with speeding. Circuit Court Carolyn Ardrey, represented by Jerome Seigtreid, filed for divorce from Thomas Ardrey. Peter Joyce filed notice of appeal from a circuit court conviction and $400 fine for driving while intoxicated. Missouri Livestock Market Center notes hogs steady to mixed with lighter weights down and higher for lighter sows. ranges listed for various hog categories.

Carolyn L. Ardrey Jerome Seigtreid Thomas Jerome Ardrey Peter William Joyce St. Louialt Court of Appeals Circuit Missouri ST. ‘Louis James Edward Smith Kansas City Boonville James Franklin Salmons Jefferson City Hermann St. Louis Harvey P. Fry Jr New Flor- Cape’ Girardeau Clence Lake of the Ozark Leslie Allen Newbrough John Dewey Parsons Leslie Wayne Saylor Washington House Ealy Harry Collins Brown Wathan Tom Lee Adams Laddonia

Chicago Livestock Prices and Public Notices Summary

Animals and prices move across Chicago markets with mixed steer and heifer values, cattle and calf figures, and sheep listings including ranges for slaughter weights and yield grades. The report also lists hospital admissions and discharges, local court actions, and farm commodity quotes for soybeans, wheat, and corn from the period.

Police report two car crash at Boulevard and Jefferson St

Police logged a collision at the intersection of Boulevard and Jefferson St on Tuesday at 12 35 pm involving Catherine D Arthur of 2 Branchwood Rd and William A Wenger of 1311 Lakeview. Arthur was southbound on Jefferson and Wenger eastbound on Boulevard. right rear of Arthurs car and left front of Wengers car sustained damage. Additional parked-car damages reported by Emil Kaden and Mariano L Gonzales.

Boulevard Jefferson St Catherine D. Arthur Branchwood Rd William A. Wenger Lakeview Arthur Wenger Emil Kaden N. Craig St Mariano L. Gonzales Ringo St Gibson Discount Economy Lumber Company Kansas Republic Gonzales Congress Ralph Smith Illinois Washington Nixon Kansas Chicago Smith Carol M Senate Khosrovi Adlai Stevenson Jr Vista—Volunteers

Senate May End Debate On Electors

Washington AP informed that supporters seek to invoke a two thirds vote to shut off Senate debate on a constitutional amendment for direct popular election of the President. Majority Leader Mansfield and 19 senators filed the petition with a vote likely to decide if debate ends or moves on. Birch Bayh, sponsor, expects the cut off to fail or succeed depending on the tally.

Washington Senate Mike Mansfield D-Mont House Mansfield Birch Bayh D-Ind

Dow rally tempers losses as GM strike weighs

NEW YORK AP The stock market rallied around noon with the Dow up 2.89 to 752.94 as advancing issues led decliners on the NYSE. Analysts cited improved investor psychology and a preference to hold near 720. Bad news from international and business fronts kept gains cautious while some sectors rose and others fell. The GM strike remains a major negative, though its impact on the Dow is not severe. A potential national rate cut could trigger a broader rally.

A. B. Chance Co Commerce Bancshares Wetterau New York Stock Exchange Bobbie Brooks Dresser Industries Interco Kaiser Aluminum Ralston Pruvia U.S New York Stocks Exchange General Motors

Probate Court Issues Letters Testamentary in Keeling Estate

Probate court grants letters testamentary in the estate of Birdie L. Keeling to W. W. Van Matre. The estate is valued at about 7500 dollars in real estate and 200 dollars in personal property and is bequeathed to her children. Letters of no administration issued in the estate of Clara Wear to John A. Wear. In Otis William Storck estate letters issued to Marie Storck.

Birdie L. Keeling W. W. van Matre Clara Wear John A. Wear Otis William Storck Marie Storck

Laddonia Police Court Fines Minor for Liquor Charge

Dennis L. Montague was fined $100 and costs for possession of liquor by a minor. He received a Weiay jail sentence and a suspended one-year sentence.

Laddonia Dennis L. Montague

Nixon visits Chicago for not for quotation briefing

President Nixon plans a Chicago trip to host publishers editors and broadcasters for a background briefing. He will dine at the Sheraton Blackstone Hotel and meet editorial boards of the Sun Times Daily News Tribune Today before returning to Washington in the evening, signaling activity tied to the off year election campaign.

Nixon Uni ‘Versity Billy Graham University of Tennessee Stadium Chicago White House Sheraton Blackstone Hotel Chicago Sun-Times Daily News Chicago Tribune Nixons Washington Midwest

Highway Patrol summons 71-year-old for careless driving

Joseph 4 Jenicek of Marlinsburg was issued a summons for careless and imprudent driving Tuesday at 4 10 PM.

Highway Patrol Joseph Jenicek Marlinsburg

Liberace burglary at Vallejo home reported

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE Calif AP Bandleader George Liberace brother of the pianist told police his apartment was burglarized of 1300 in clothing and jewelry He said he was visiting his Vallejo home when the burglary occurred He is appearing at a Nevada casino on Lake Tahoe south shore.

South Lake Tahoe Calif George Liberace Liberace Vallejo Nevada Lake Tahoe

House Advances Amendments In Reform Bill Debate

The House, returning to legislation since July 29, quickly adopted changes by voice vote. It approved allowing a separate vote on nongermane Senate amendments to House bills and an amendment to grant Puerto Rico’s resident commissioner a vote in House committees, seen by some as a step toward statehood for the island. An amendment to limit a committee chairman’s term to eight years was defeated. Leader warning by Rep. B. F. Sisk urged finishing by Thursday to have the reform bill enacted this year, as Senate timing remains uncertain.

House B. F. Sisk Dcalif Senate Sisk Karl E. Mundt RSD

Mrs. Joe Baily Dies in Illinois Burial in Benton City

Mrs. Joe Baily of Vandalia Illinois a former resident of Mexico died early today in a nursing home after long illness Funeral services will be held Friday in Benton City with burial at Benton City Cemetery She was born Della Kellerhals daughter of Joseph and Martha Kellerhals She moved from Mexico to Vandalia years ago Survivors include son Frank Baily of Perry two daughters Helen Miles of Vandalia and Josephine Conner of Orange California and several grandchildren She was preceded in death by her husband.

Joe Baily Vandalia Ill Mexico Benton City Berry Hohlt Baily Ce Th

Schrader Funeral Service Held This Afternoon

Last rites for Mrs. Oscar Schrader of Martinsburg were to be held this afternoon at the Arnold funeral home with Rev. John Blass of Rush Hill Community Church officiating. Burial was at East Lawn Memorial Park Cemetery. Pallbearers were Herman Aulbur Gaither Berry Albert L. Davis Elmer Reissing Andrew Tuepker and Russell Martin. Mrs Schrader died at Coldwell Nursing Home after an extended illness and was a charter member of the Martinsburg Farm Club and a member of the Ladies Aid extension club and the Republican Club.

Oscar Schrader Martinsburg Arnold Funeral Home John Blass Rush Hill East Lawn Memorial Park Cemetery Herman Aulbur Gaither Berry Albert L. Davis Elmer Reissing Andrew Tuepker Russell Martin

Kersting Services Held This Morning

Funeral services for Joseph Kersting Senior of Martinsburg were held this morning at St Brendan Church. The Rev Edward Donahue conducted the service and interment followed at the cemetery. Pallbearers named were James Taylor James Kersting John Fisher George Fisher Sam West and Freddie Joe Jacobi.

Joseph Kersting Sr Martinsburg St. Brendan Church Edward, Donahue East Lawn Memorial Park Cemetery James Taylor James Kersting John Fisher George Fisher Sam West Freddie Joe Jacobi

Hi Way R-3 Crowned King And Queen At Carnival

Hi Way R-3 Elementary School crowned eighth grade students as king Stanley Heerboth and queen Diane Cornett at its annual carnival. Attendants included Jim Hildebrand Steve Sweitzer Jacque Murphy and Janice Arnold. Cash raised totaled 394.50.

Hiway R-3 King Stanley Heerboth Theodore Heerboth Queen Diane Cornett Clyde Cornet Jim Hildebrand Raymond Hildebrand Steve Sweitzer Jon Sweitzer Jacque Murphy James Murphy Janice Arnold J. B. Arnold Greg and David Phillips Elizabeth Henderson Lisa Brown Ellen Lierheimer Sharon Jennings Cynthia McDermott Nancy Baker Diane Lierheimer Ruth Menefee Carolyn Heerhoth Paul Reinard

Rails Near Normal as GM UAW strike looms

Railroads report operations normal after picketing on Tuesday while GM strike talks resume briefly. UAW plans a nationwide tour with top leaders to rally 344000 workers backing contract demands. Contempt orders against four rail unions dissolved, but a one week restraining order remains.

United Auto Workers General Motors Corp UAW Leonard Woodcock Detroit United States Canada Ford Motor Co Chrysler Corp Washington Howard Corcoran Corecoran Southern Pacific Baltimore & Ohio Chesapeake & Ohio Vores W Sery

Problems Are Good Says Secy Laird Warms To Economy

Defense Secretary Melvin R. Laird says current unemployment and economic strains are a "good kind of problem" because they build experience for solving bigger domestic issues. He warned against gloom and doom as America shifts from war to peace and peacetime prosperity.

Warrenton Melvin R. Laird America Laird

Beekeeper Becomes Focus Of City Court Case

The incident at 633 S Olive St led to David Lee Kemp facing a charge of common assault after bees were released inside the Strassner home. Juveniles ages 10 were involved, with Bee jars and mace cited. City Attorney Osborne notes Kemp allegedly struck Officer David Strassner. The Ledger reports the broader audit critique by the State Auditor’s office amid disputed claims about records and tax money.

David Lee Kemp Western St Thomas T. Osborne Kemp David Strassner S. Olive St Strassner Joe Moag The Ledger Richard David Kemp Heinavid St Son Bond David David Kempin Stan Lauer South Olive Stan Ing

Cousteau warns oceans dying amid pollution and overfishing

Jacques Yves Cousteau returning from global explorations says oceans suffer 40 percent life loss in 20 years. He cites pollution, overfishing, and habitat destruction, noting shrimp and lobster habitats vanish. He urges strict action with US, Soviet Union, and European nations increasing efforts.

Monte Carlo Jacques Yves Cousteau Torrey Canyon Cousteau United States Soviet Union

Wentzville Board opts to defer school reopening

The Wentzville Board of Education voted Tuesday night to keep schools closed in the St. Charles County district until after a seventh attempt to win voter approval of a school tax increase. The district schools serving about 10,000 students are affected as three St. Louis County districts also face levy votes. The report notes county audits are often many years late and criticizes the State Auditor’s office for outdated practices.

St, Louis Wentzville Board of Education St. Charles Couny Cole County Missouri Theodore S Gould Investige St. Charles St. Louis County

Bond says state auditor office is indifferent to Missouri taxpayers

Jefferson City Republican candidate Christopher Bond says a detailed professional accounting investigation report shows the current State Auditor's office is indifferent to its responsibilities toward Missouri taxpayers. Bond criticizes the office and calls for scrutiny and reform based on the audit findings and the tone of the investigative report.

FBI State Auditor Missouri People's Rooney Jefferson City Christopher Kit) Bond

Airliner hero says he was only doing his job

Brinks courier Robert E. DeNisco 34 of Brooklyn shot hijacker Donald Irwin 38 on a TWA 707 at a San Francisco airport runway. DeNisco told President Nixon he acted to stop the threat. Irwin, a former mental patient, is charged with air piracy and in critical condition in hospital.

Chicago Brinks Nixon Robert E. DeNisco Brooklyn TWA San Francisco DeNisco White House Donald Irwin Reseda Calif Irwin North Korea

Airliner hijack insurance premiums surge in some cases

London sources say airline hijack coverage has risen up to 900 percent as brokers push new figures while Lloyds denies market change. Brokers reportedly pulled existing hijack contracts allowing rate readjustments and rewrote terms Tuesday.

London Lloyds of London Lloyds

Oklahoma Voters Reject Jim Crow School Separation

Oklahoma City voters rejected removing the last Jim Crow provision from the state constitution. With most precincts in, the tally stood 158,597 to 198,992 against removing the clause authorizing separate schools for white and colored children, preserving segregation.

Oklahoma City Oklahoma

Czechs Given Jail Terms for Plane Hijacking

In Muernberg Germany a West German court jailed eight Czechoslovaks for up to three months each. They were found guilty of compulsion and deprivation of liberty for hijacking a Czechoslovak airliner on June 8 and forcing it to divert to Germany.

Muernberg Germany Nuerns Hare Ithe

Russia appoints ambassador to Communist China

MOSCOW AP reports the Soviet Union named Vasily Tolstikoy as ambassador to Communist China, ending a nearly four year ambassadorial boycott between the two Communist nations.

Moscow Soviet Union Vasily Tolstikoy China

747B Is Bigger Than Jumbo 747

Seattle AP report notes Boeing rolling out an upgraded jumbo jet model the 747B with flight testing starting in October. The new design promises larger capacity and performance improvements over the standard 747.

Seattle The Doving Co

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