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Newspaper

Mexico Ledger

Location

Mexico, Missouri, United States of America

Date

Aug 06, 1970

Page

3

Defense Looks To Appeal After Trial

In Los Angeles AP reports one of the four defendants in the Sharon Tate murder case, Charles Manson, and his attorneys plan a possible future appeal after the trial. They abandoned a mistrial bid tied to Nixon's Denver remarks and focus on post trial avenues.

LOS Angeles Charles M. Manson Superior Court Charles H. Older Fauuae Manson Nixon Miss Krenwinkel Susan Atsins Leslie van Houten Bugtlosi Las August Sharon Tate Reimeyay Uyu UE Wiggins Thotsand Miles House Carl Albert Oklahoma

Down Under ad draws 9000 US teachers to Australia

An invitation Teach in the happy country down under drew 9000 inquiries from US teachers seeking positions in New South Wales schools. Cecil Rubie of the Education Ministry said the ad ran in major US papers and in Canada Britain spurred interest. California produced about 3000 inquiries, with other large numbers from New York, Maryland, and Connecticut.

Sydney Australia United States New South Wales Cecil Rubie Washington New York St. Louis San Francisco Los Angeles New Orleans Chicago Canada Britain Sun California Ed Nixon Celineation Ministry Manson Maryland Connecticut Fandanta Rubie U.S

Summer Classes Completed at Mexico Public Schools

The summer session directed by Mrs. Marjorie Hagan closed Friday at Mexico Public Schools. Awards were presented across multiple categories including Art, Library, Music, Recreation, Shop, and Achievement with numerous students named for distinctions such as Perfect Attendance, Citizenship, and Good Citizen among many others.

Mexico Judy Heilwagon Ellen Englen Lord Jones Teresa Thomas Terry Durham Brian Snell Brenda Snell Ronda Field Lynna Durham Myra Palmer Danryl Cole Robyn White Nelly Belsher Debra Munford Kathy Jennings Mark Prater Emily Singleton Elizabeth van Boening Cynthia Piper Glen Kehl Matthew Lawrence Robin Hord Mark Weakley Ellen Enslen Don Rummans Doug Nichols Mark Spencer Tina Willams Dexter West Rhonda Coates Timmy Deardorff Lester Rummans Dennis Henderson Jill Woolfolk Terese Rankin Beverly Pettebaum Jacqueline Lewis Lynna Durham Dale Jaeger Debra Woods

Chevrolet Vega unveiled in Detroit subcompact race

Chevrolet announces the Vega, a four model subcompact aimed at American buyers. It promises 26 to 30 mpg with a 110 to 180 hp range, goes on sale next month with pricing announced shortly before Sept. 10. The Vega competes with the Gremlin and VW Beetle amid GM research claims.

Detroit Chevrolet John Z. DeLorean General Motors American Motors Ford Volkswagen Washington Presia Louisiana Democrat Motors Denver Pinto Nixon Manson Boggs Charles E. Wiggins Calif Wiggins Vega

Enrollment Totals Noted From School Report

According to Mrs. Hagan the enrollment total for one school stands at 241. The list of names includes George, Martin Kehl, Roger Brooks, Linda Lewis, Elton Henderson, James Johnson, and others along with helpers such as Kim, Beverly Pettebaum, Brenda Rise, Debbie Frey, and Eljeana Goff.

Youth Conservation Corps Bill Passed by Senate

Washington AP reports the Senate sent a bill to the President authorizing the Agriculture Department to create a Youth Conservation Corps. The program would employ youths from 15 to 18 for up to 90 days.

Washington Senate Nixon Agriculture Department Youth Conservation Corps

Missouri Joins Car Pollution Antitrust Suit

Fifteen states led by Missouri ask the U S Supreme Court to find leading auto manufacturers violated antitrust laws by delaying pollution control device research and installation. Defendants include General Motors Ford Chrysler American Motors and the Automobile Manufacturers Association.

Absentee tally could decide Kansas lieutenant governor race

About 1,000 absentee ballots to be counted today may determine the Democratic nomination between Richard Rome and Jack Steineger after close final unofficial returns. Gov. Docking backed Steineger. Kent Frizzell led seven Republicans but offered no slate.

Topeka Kan Kansas Robert Docking Jack Steineger Richard Rome Reno Steineger Rome Atty Kent Frizzell GOP Govmor

Local races show Billings leads Shultz by slim margin

On Thursday August 6 1970 L A Bud Billings of Overland Park a former sheriff and former director of the state Motor Vehicle Department held a 117 vote edge over state Senator Reynolds Shultz of Lawrence 397 to 47260 in the contest.

L. A Bud” Billings Overland Park State Motor Vehicle Department Reynolds Shultz Lawrence

Bank Bandits Use Car Troubles To Abduct Mot Wanted

Four masked bandits robbed the Blue Hills Bank of Commerce at 6100 Troost in Kansas City, escaping with an undetermined amount of cash. Unable to start the getaway car, they forced motorist Jim McCue to drive them a short distance before abandoning the vehicle. McCue was unharmed. Edward M. Johnson, bank vice president and cashier, said two of the three robbers drew revolvers and ordered people to lie on the floor.

Kansas City Blue Hills Bank of Commerce Troost Jim McCue McCue Edward M. Johnson

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