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Newspaper

Mexico Ledger

Location

Mexico, Missouri, United States of America

Date

Sep 19, 1970

Page

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Weather and Public Notices From Mexico Area

Foggy morning gives way to sun with high around 80 in the southeast and variable cloud cover. Hospital notes list admissions, births, and dismissals including several named individuals. traffic incidents report two injuries and multiple fender benders. local police log covers negligent driving and yield violations. A Boone County race sees a Republican candidate withdraw, affecting the local courthouse contest.

Bos mid-Os

Stock Market Recap of Over The Counter and NYSE Trading

Over the counter trading showed A B Chance Co at 20 percent bid and 214 asked, Commerce Bancshares at 44 bid and 4514 asked, Weltterau at 19 bid and 20 asked. On the New York Stock Exchange Bobbie Brooks closed at 18 percent with 9870 shares traded. Dresser Industries up 1 with 6500 shares, Interco up 1b with 3080 shares, Kaiser Aluminum up 1 with 4550, Ralston Fring up 1 at 9254, and Gyp as preferred down 1 with 31 bid.

A.B. Chance Co Commerce Bancshares Weltterau New York Stock Exchange Bobbié Brooks Dresser ‘Industries Interco Kaiser Aluminum Ralston Fring

Cat dies in sleep at home on Woodlawn Avenue

Brown Bear, a calico cat owned by Mrs. Clarence Torreyson of 808 Woodlawn Ave, died in her sleep this week. Torreyson also cares for two other felines aged 15 and 14.

Clarence Torreyson Woodlawn Ave

Argentine Doctor Backs Childbirth Chair In New Device

Argentine Dr Tucho Perrusi champions a delivery chair that lets the obstetrician stand. He argues births were easier before the delivery table, citing a study of 3,520 babies showing better blood pressure, temperature and pulse in chair deliveries.

Buenos Atres Tucho Perrusi Perrusi Petrusi

Middle East Crisis Deepens as Jordan Battles Unrest

Beirut dispatch reports King Hussein reluctant to accept Nasser’s cease fire plan while Jordanian forces strike guerrilla strongholds in the north amid a wider regional crisis. Nixon orders measures as American forces monitor dangers in the Mediterranean and the civil conflict.

Beirut Lebanon Ceportadee Ett Hussein Washington Gamal Abdel Nasser Nixon Jordan Mediterranean

John Camp 66 Dies at Audrain Hospital

John Camp aged 66 died today at Audrain Hospital after illness. His nearest relative is Jesse Ganaway of Louis with a personal representative listed as son H Camp. Funeral arrangements are not yet announced.

John Camp Son H, Camp Montgomery City Audrain Hospital Jesse Ganaway- of & Louis

Sheriff Keeps Office After Coin Flip Outcome

Bryan County Sheriff Joe Brimmage remains in office after a coin flip settled the Sept. 15 primary contest with 2,993 votes for Brimmage and 2,971 for O. W. Highfill. A recount tied the race, so the two men agreed to determine the winner by the coin toss, making the loser undersheriff.

Flint Durant Okla Bryan County Joe Brimmage Brimmage W. Highfill Highfill

Savio Returns As Berkeley Student Leader Reenters Campus

Mario Savio, former Free Speech Movement figure, says he will re enter the University of California at Berkeley as a student. At 27, he has been readmitted as a junior in biological sciences for the fall term beginning October 6, according to a university spokesman.

Mario Savio Berkeley Calif University of California Savio Ion Mes Savio Ieee

Tax Evader Must Spend Jail Weekends Kansas

Joseph D. Brown of Springfield Missouri must pay a 2500 dollar fine and serve five weekends in jail for failing to file a 1963 income tax return. Judge John W. Oliver imposed the penalty in U.S. District Court Friday. Brown, a pharmacist, did not contest the charge and the government alleged he owed 3332 dollars on a 15849 dollar taxable income for 1963 at 7 percent.

Kansas Joseph D. Brown Springfield John W. Oliver U.S. District Court Brown

Budget Backward View Marks MU’s 1970 71 Plan

MU curators approve a $175 million operating budget for 1970 71 despite Chief Weaver calling it austere and a step back due to inflation and enrollment rise. Raises total $3.3 million with $1.5 million for faculty and $2 500 President Weaver raise. Distribution across campuses grows about 2 6 to 8 2 percent. Funding includes state appropriations of $80 7 million and an HEW grant for a Kansas City medical school, with Har t old Q Fuller named dean at Rolla arts and sciences.

Columbia, Mo University of Missouri Dget Job C. Weaver Weaver James C. Olson Kansas City John W. ‘Schwada Columbia Mer Baker & Rolla Glen R. Driscoll St. Louis Frank C. Hollomon Memphis Terin Hollomon Memphis State University St Columbia Rolla General Assembly U.S Department of Health, Education and Welfare Har Fuller T Arts and Sciences ‘College Rol Lla Rolla Sice

Nixon told Chicago editors of possible U S action in Jordan

The White House disputed the way a Chicago briefing was handled while confirming no denial of the story. Nixon reportedly warned editors that either the United States or Israel might intervene militarily in Jordan to protect Hussein, aiming to preserve the regime. The Tehran, Moscow, and Beirut reports offered mixed reactions with warnings of U S intervention and Palestinian threats against Americans.

Washington Zegler Chicago Ziegler Sun-Times White House Miami Herald Nixon United States Israel Jordan Hussein Herald U.S Knight Moscow Izgestia Middle East Beirut Lebanon Popular Front For the Liberation of Palestine

Hickman Mills Votes Levy After Long Campaign

Kansas City AP reports Hickman Mills School District patrons approved a $5.58 levy by 8032 to 2087, a 79 percent majority. Two thirds required. Levy compromise reduced from prior request. District with about 15 000 students remains under school closure until board opens schools Sept 21.

Kansas City Hickman Mills

Watson Remains Silent In Tate Murder Trial

In Los Angeles Charles Tex Watson, once a leader in the Manson family, appeared in court for the Sharon Tate murder trial. He uttered nothing as he was asked to identify himself and again remained expressionless, later being seated by bailiffs. A separate Missouri case in Lincoln features a state rock field trip with a gun demonstration amid procedural motions.

Los Angeles Smill Manson Charles Tex Watson Witz Watson Sharon Tate Charles M. Manson Los An l Jgeles Texas Miss Krenwinkel Susan ‘J A|atkins Leslie van Houtwitness Wateon Dail Weidav DeCarlo Lincoln Missouri State Rock Jattoarney Irving -Kanarek Kanarek Mozarette del DeCarlo Swaph DeCarlo Edward Muskie London Russia Jesse Natalia Akarova California West Abocrats Vice Press Dent Spiro T. Agnew Makarova Sion Lguch Muskie British Broadcasting Corp Ingly Maine Agnew Holds

Wrecked Cars Used as Targets in Shoot at Range

Witnesses described wrecked auto bodies used as targets at a firing range, where explosions from direct hits produce large fireballs. Patricia Krenwinkel and others testified about the use of wrecked cars supplied by dealers, as Capt. Gay R. Wright Jr. explained the range’s operations.

Ore Hellery DeCarlo Watson Manson Gay R. Wright Jr Wright

Car Costs 11.9 Cents Per Mile Report

Federal Highway Administration estimates average motorist costs 11.9 cents per mile for owning and operating a car. NICB surveyed 128 manufacturers. 88 pay 10 cents, seven pay 8 cents, one 15 cents, and others vary. Many firms allow personal use of company cars, while depreciation and newer models affect costs.

New York Federal Highway Administration National Industrial Conference Board NICB Atilines

Broker-Balloonist To Cross Atlantic In Balloon Flight

New York AP reports Rod Anderson a commodities broker turned balloonist plans a Sunday ascent with Malcolm Brighton to cross the Atlantic in a Class 8 balloon named Life. The 3000 mile attempt would set a distance record for balloons and, if successful, be the first manned transatlantic balloon crossing. Flight could last 6 to 16 days at up to 50 mph depending on weather.

Derson Aniyeyr Anderson France T. Dys Pat New York Rod Malcolm Brighton Farnham England Abd Brighton Bocks Yen Manhattan United States United States. Oat Fee, Life Ahdergon

After Five Years, Wife Gets Letter From Viet Prisoner

In San Diego, Lt. Cmdr. John D. Burns reported alive after more than five years missing. The six line North Vietnamese form letter from the Committees for Liaison said he was in good health and wished his family well. Linda and Steve, ages seven and nine, learned their father was alive.

San Diego Calif Hanoi Linda Burns Steve John D. Burns Vietnam Committees For Liaison New York

Thai Plane Hijacked To Red Country

A Thai charter plane reportedly diverted to Communist territory during a junket tied to an American mercenary with a prison record in Arizona. Hijacker Bob Keesee fled the Thai flight. the aircraft allegedly diverted toward North Vietnam, Laos, and landed at an unspecified airfield after a short flight.

Bangkok Thailand Arizona Bita Bira Air Keesee North Vietnam Laos New York Daily Graphic

Former actress Dolores Hart takes final vows as Benedictine nun

Amid solemn rites in Bethlehem Connecticut Dolores Hart, once a Hollywood star, vows as Mother Dolores. She rejects disillusionment of fame, embracing a contemplative life at Regina Landis Monastery. Hart received the Consecration of a Virgin from Archbishop Whealon and says she found God in honest, dedicated people in the entertainment world.

Bethlehem Conn Hollywood Dolores Hart John F. Whealon Hartford Regina Landis

Cat Rescued From Tree Ends Up Run Over by Truck

Portsmouth Virginia AP report says firefighters saved a cat from a tree but a moving fire truck ran over it on the way back to station after the rescue. The incident occurred Friday and the cat did not survive.

Portsmouth

The Mexico Ledger Information and Mail Rates Notice

The Mexico Ledger lists its 116th year of service and publication details. It shows mail and subscription rates by region, including Mexico and trade area towns at $2.00 per month, $12 per year by mail, and higher rates for other counties, plus military member rates. Office hours are 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday and 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Saturday.

Daly N.iene St Mexico

Thai pilot recounts gunpoint flight to Laos and landing on beach

Sangiem, ex Thai air force pilot, describes American Bob Keesee hiring their plane for $60 an hour to scout film locations. After Lao air space encounter, the plane was hit by ground fire near the coast between Vinh and Dong Hoi. They landed on a beach where the foreigner fled toward villagers with a small James Bond style briefcase.

Nakorn Phanom Bangkok Sangiem Bob Keesee Thailand Ubon Laos Vietnam Vinh Dong Hoi James Bond

ASCS Re elects Committeeman and Officers

Robert Berry was re elected to the Audrain County ASCS committee this morning. Garnett Culwell was re elected chairman, Berry vice chairman, Linwood Martin as member and first alternate. Bob Kilbourn named second alternate Harlan Spurling.

Robert Berry Audrain County ASCS Garnett Culwell Mr. Berry Linwood Martin Bob Kilbourn Harlan Spurling

U S Steel Begins Move to New Headquarters

PITTSBURGH AP U S Steel Corp started moving into its new headquarters a few blocks away. A company spokesman said the task will take about one year and require 1250 moving vans to complete the relocation from its present site.

Pittsburgh U.S. Steel Corp

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