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Newspaper
Mexico Ledger
Location
Mexico, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Sep 19, 1967
Page
1
Negotiators recessed talks in the New York City teachers strike and makeshift classes resumed with only a third of the 1.1 million pupils present. Pressure mounted to close the schools altogether as the disruption continued.
The Pentagon outlines a five billion antiballistic missile system with regional batteries. U S air strikes press on in Vietnam while officials say cooperation with private peace probes persists amid disputes. The U N assembly centers on Middle East issues as Reagan rules out a 1968 White House bid. Beulah hurricane threatens Gulf coast as Christian leaders back interfaith relief efforts.
The Federal Power Commission notes privately owned electric utilities earned 16.959 billion dollars in the last year, up 7.2 percent from 1965, with net income rising 6.5 percent to 2.749 billion. The Treasury expects shoppers to have plenty of change this season. Copper nickel coins production reached 8.8 billion pieces, with 8.6 billion needed for circulation. Bargaining talks continued for nine hours with money as the major hurdle. Mayor Lindsay said it is 3 a.m. with talks breaking and no agreement, extending talks to 3 p.m. Talks at Gracie Mansion began at 6 p.m. The city’s teachers strike for higher wages and more say in policy began Sept. 11, affecting instruction and attendance below 350,000. The UFT sought a wage scale of 7,500 to 18,000 dollars. the board’s rejected package offered 8,600 to 13,600.
Washington AP reports a clash over union representation as 7000 Pan American workers threaten a strike. AFL-CIO Clerks seek to represent against Teamsters after Pan Am refused to negotiate a new contract. Clerks cite a $5 weekly raise as inadequate and note old contract expired in March. National Mediation Board ordered a new election after voiding prior results.
Essex Mo AP report says 69 year old Bulen Dejarnett the city marshal shot 73 year old former marshal Robert E Lentz during a disturbance at a tavern Monday night. Police reported no further injuries. Investigators awaited further statements and the weapon was recovered.
The report from Veterans Hospital in Poplarville notes enrollment figures for Central College fall term at 1954 students including 942 full time and 121 special. The Highway Patrol described a disturbance involving Lentz and Roanee and the arrest attempt of Dejarnett during a clash with Lentz, with defenses against police action.
Detroit woke to 300000 students returning as teachers endorsed a two year raise of 1700 annually plus 850 this year and 850 next. The contract cuts the school year to 39 weeks and caps class size at 39, with the board predicting an 18.7 million cost over two years.
Washington AP The House faces assault on a $40 million rat extermination bill and an emergency $58 million hospital aid plan amid a $950 million health program bill. Ottinger leads a party line push for hospital funds while Republicans fear districted gains. Reuss Mathias seek $20 million for state rat control.
California Supreme Court orders San Francisco to place a ballot measure asking voters to weigh U S involvement in Vietnam. The decision follows a six to two ruling, with officials urged to list the question for the November ballot. The case centers on public support for immediate cease fire and withdrawal.
MEMPHIS AP report says Elvis Presley punched former employee Troy Ivy at the Graceland front gate after an argument. Ivy, who says Presley knocked him down, reports no arrest was made. The incident occurred Sunday at Presley's estate in Whitehaven.
The Mid-Missouri Chapter of the National Association of Accountants will hold its first membership meeting of the year at the Flaming Pit in Columbia tomorrow. Dwight Geiger will speak at the dinner meeting on reducing audit costs.
Manila Times correspondent Amando Doronila reports from Hai Duong and Nam Dinh on North Vietnam's dispersed production system. Villages host small factory units hidden under thatched roofs, with workers including many women, producing plowheads, hoes, spades, nails, and hinges. Children weave reeds for handicrafts while trenches shelter workers turning out bomber parts and wagon rims amid raids.
Red Cross fundraising supports services for servicemen, disaster victims, and health classes while financing the blood program. Blood collection costs, bloodmobiles, and processing are covered by Community Chest funds. The article notes blood storage, regional center transfers, and the need for donations to sustain supplies for military families and emergencies. Brown’s bond hearing and related charges are also reported.
It is weighing and measuring day at the Bronx Zoo where five keepers wrestled with 10 pythons and later subdued a Cuban crocodile described as the most vicious reptile. The crocodile weighed 269 pounds and measured 8 feet 5 1/2 inches long after 55 minutes of effort. The annual check aims to track growth and facilitate cleaning of living areas.
Green Sheet lists a movie rating for The Sound of Music and related notes. The item reflects a brief film review snippet and reader guidance on the musical and cast.
Funeral services for Mrs. Nelle Crutcher 77 will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Agnew funeral home with the Rev Roy Kinder Baptist pastor in charge. Burial will be in Stoutsville Cemetery. She died at an Ottumwa rest home after a period of ill health. Born in Illinois she moved to Missouri as a child and later resided in Kirksville before settling in Ottumwa. Daughter of John and Phoebe Frederick she was a Baptist. Survivors include two daughters Sue Madden Ottumwa and Dorothy Fry Kansas City, grandchildren great grandchildren nephews and nieces including Helen Sine Wood Paris.
WELLSVILLE Edward Gipson 78 of 306 N Second St died at 7 34 am today at All Saint Hospital. Funeral services set for 2 pm Thursday at Myer funeral home Wellsville Rev David Fulbright in charge Burial in Wellsville Cemetery. He born May 6 1801 in Illinois and was member of Christian Church and former employee of Wellsville Fire Brick Co. Survived by wife Edith Riddle and children Lucille Griesbauer Eugene Pryor Harold Crawford and Guthrie Emmanuel plus five grandchildren. Friends may call at Myers after 6 pm Wednesday.
Missouri faces more showers and thunderstorms with cloudy skies through Wednesday. The state reports locally heavy rains in the north and south over the past 24 hours, with notable totals in Novinger, Luesme, Unionville, Dadeville, Ft. Leonard Wood, and Springfield. Temperatures around 80 degrees and highs ranging from 87 in Sedalia to 75 in Vichy.
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