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Mexico Ledger

Location

Mexico, Missouri, United States of America

Date

Apr 13, 1974

Page

3

US Diplomat Found Shot But Alive in Cordoba

Alfred Albert Launel USIS chief in Cordoba was wounded and held for 15 hours by Marxist guerrillas. He recovered after emergency surgery but faced infection risk. He was found with a stomach wound and head injuries near the River Primero, then taken to Reina Fabiola hospital. U.S. planned evacuation if needed. A note described medications given during captivity. Also news from Butler University honors 12 coeds with Theta Sigma Phi Wheel awards.

Cordoba Argentina Alfred Albert Launel U.S. Information Service Lamn Primero Laun USIS Santo Domingo Saigon Brazil Bolivia Reina Fabiola Catholic University of Cordoba U.S Buenos Aires

Pre Pageant Show To Raise Prize Funds for Miss Missouri

Miss Texas 1973 Judy Mallett of Haltom City will travel to Mexico May 4 to perform violin in Best of America Production. She studies Elementary Education at Texas Christian University and aims to earn BS and master's in counseling. Seven state reps and Columbia College performers join the lineup to raise scholarship funds for Miss Missouri 1974.

Miss Missouri Mexico Golden Girls of Marching Mizzou Columbia College

Gunsmoke Leads Evening Lineup With Debuts and Films

Monday listings highlight Gunsmoke at 7 p m on channels 4 7 13 with guest star Michael Learned and repeats of Matt’s Love Story. Special hour review Shall We Have A King discusses Powers of The Presidency and the 1787 Congress with Muskie Schlesinger and Harris. ABC NBC films air at 8 p m on multiple channels, plus Wings and the Woman and Bachelor in Paradise on afternoon slots. St. Louis Theatre announces A Community of Two starring Claudette Colbert from April 23 to 28 with 8 p m shows and midweek matinees.

Matt Michael Learned Olivia Walton Muskie Schlesinger Harris ABC ST. Louis Claudette Colbert Hollywood American Theatre

Hearst fears rescue try could kill daughter Patricia

Randolph Hearst expresses worry that an FBI rescue of his kidnapped daughter Patricia could result in her death. He notes a mutual aim to avoid dangerous police action, while acknowledging possible FBI leeway as the family remains in Baja California. Hearst denies knowledge of any SLA prisoner exchange plan.

LA Paz Mexico Randolph A. Hearst Patricia FBI Patty Hearst United States San Francisco Examiner Miss Hearst Berkeley Calif Symbionese Liberation Army SLA William B. Saxbe Washington Saxbe Hearsts Baja California San Francisco Steven Weed Steve

Independence Officials Sued For $1.6 Million

George D. Owen former Independence police chief sues city manager Lyle Alberg and ex-councilman Paul L. Roberts for 1.6 million dollars alleging libel and slander. Filed in Jackson County Circuit Court, the suit follows Owen’s 1972 firing after an investigative report about firearms narcotics and money missing from the department. The grand jury took no action.

Independence, Mo George D. Owen Jackson County City Lyle Alberg Paul L. Roberts Owen Roberts

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