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Newspaper
Mexico Ledger
Location
Mexico, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 1976
Page
7
Ronald Reagan and running mate Richard Schweiker faced a cool reception in Mississippi during the final pre convention campaign tour. The Mississippi stop marked an unsteady start as the pair headed toward New York.
Republicans and Democrats prepare to elect committee chairmen and officers on August 17 as write ins hinge on scattered votes. In Salt River township Democrat Botts Cauthorn won 365 votes to defeat Harry W. Todd II, while Mrs. Paul West led for committeewoman. Across precincts, several write ins received single votes.
The Audrain County 4-H Fair opened at the 4-H Center on Route D with Kim Haverstick crowned king and Donna Mudd crowned queen. First runner ups include Novalle Talley and Gary Biggers, with Janet Welch and Bill Sonwalt as second runners-up. Third runners-up Debra and Roger Talley.
Harrisburg AP reports stave researchers doubt swine flu is the cause of a mystery illness that has killed 23 people and hospitalized many more. Gov Milton Shapp and Health Secretary Leonard Bachman say preliminary tests in a Philadelphia lab do not indicate a flu outbreak while authorities continue search for an explanation as the 4 H Bicentennial Olympics unfold with beef shows horse shows and other county fair events through the week.
Rep James Symington quit the U S Senate bid as funeral plans formed for Rep Jerry Litton killed in a plane crash with his wife two children and the pilot Litton had won 46 percent in the primary Hearnes 26 Symington 25 Litton led in Jackson County and outstate regions The Missouri Democratic State Committee will choose a successor with options including a nonrunner Litton’s death shocks Chillicothe and prompts a possible special election for the 6th District seat while Danforth cancels campaign activity and NTSB investigates the crash
In Lewisburg PA the bar at American Legion Post 182 hosts Thomas Allandar and others watching news of a baffling Legionnaires disease outbreak linked to a state convention in Philadelphia. About 150 attendees connected to the event are ill as officials seek answers.
The Democratic State Committee will pick a U S Senate nominee after Rep. Jerry Litton’s death. Ledgerland sends two members, with Warren Hearnes favored by Bob Bolling and support for Bill Hungate or James Kirkpatrick as possible candidates. The meeting date is not set, and party members anticipate arm twisting and debates over liberal versus conservative leanings. Also reported are birth announcements for Delmer William Fisher in Mexico and funeral details for Mrs. Raymond Hake of Mexico Route 2, with medical and family background.
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