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Newspaper
Mexico Ledger
Location
Mexico, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Sep 18, 1967
Page
6
Five thousand fans watched a visit to Kayseri turn violent as a home goal sparked a deadly crush. At least 41 fans died and hundreds were injured in a riot after the Sivas versus Kayseri match. Officials warned of stricter security measures and possible game suspensions.
In Yokohama Japan a confectionery warehouse burned and melted about 278000 dollars worth of chocolate police said. Firefighters battled the blaze and investigators noted extensive damage across the site and warehouse equipment.
Reports say the Russian physicist Tkachenko, held by British authorities, was flown back to the Soviet Union after doctors deem his health improved and he was examined. The embassy claimed everything was resolved and Tkachenko would undergo home treatment. His wife Galina accompanies him to Moscow.
Former Vice President Richard Nixon accelerates his 1968 Republican bid as aides cite a Los Angeles Times poll showing 28 percent support in California over Reagan's 11 percent. Nixon plans primaries campaigns in New Hampshire Wisconsin and Nebraska while delaying formal entry. He warns rivals against peace at any price in Vietnam and urges stronger sea and air power amid rising public doubt in the administration.
In Tucson Arizona police report a man who stole about $800 in jewelry from Mary Donahue left after feeding her cat. The incident is described as a burglary with the thief showing a peculiar fondness for felines.
Quirino Berja, a coconut farmer and father of 10 near Binalonan, Philippines, has perched 160 feet up a palm tree for seven weeks claiming someone intends to kill him. Neighbors and relatives, plus news crews, tried to persuade him down. he insists he will not descend. His son’s death under mysterious circumstances sparked his fear. two men were arrested and later released on bail.
Eight people died and over 70 were injured when a mountain cog railway excursion train derailed and plunged about 500 feet into a gorge on Mt Washington New Hampshire. Governor King ordered a full scale public utilities commission investigation as rescue teams worked four hours to reach the base. The exact passenger count was not immediately known.
Washington AP Roy Wilkins president of the NAACP says the American Negro can advance only through cooperation with whites. He comments on Civil Rights strategy and the pace of change.
The Air Force readies the 487 L Survivable Low Frequency Communications System to keep links with Strategic Air Command in a nuclear crisis. It uses two tall transmit towers and 200 receivers with ground cables to five miles, aiming to survive after an attack.
Aluminum railway cars were among the newer stock. The mountain weather was unusually warm for the season while freezing temps had already been reported in the valley. The 98 year old historic railway usually attracts about 20,000 tourists between Labor Day and mid October closing.
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