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Newspaper

Mexico Ledger

Location

Mexico, Missouri, United States of America

Date

Aug 09, 1975

Page

5

Grand Jury May Be Used To Solve Hoffa Mystery

DETROIT AP Justice Department officials consider calling witnesses before a grand jury to crack the Jimmy Hoffa case. Atty Ralph Guy authorized the first subpoena for Hoffa home telephone records. A special Detroit grand jury sits on corruption and organized crime. Hoffa’s disappearance widens leads and family grief as investigators pursue kidnapping or murder theories.

Detroit Justice Department Jimmy Hoffa Department Teamsters Union FBI Ralph Guy Hoffa Lake Orion Mich Westinghouse Broadcasting Joe Giacalone Anthony Tony Jack’ Giacalone Giacalone Charles Chuckie” O'Brien Repor Tedly Westinghouse O'Brien O’brien Frank E. Fitzsimmons Fitzsimmons Washingtonville N.Y Theodore Daley Daley Teamsters Local 445 Jim Hoffa James P. Hoffa Associated Press

4-H Entries Picked For State Contest

Audrain County 4-H Fair honored high-point exhibitors Steve Dean of the F and L Hustlers and Cathy Maxwell of the McClintic Pioneers at a three day event ending with a horse show. Sherry Sanders led foods, Susan Kroeger tops in clothing, Marty Silver in home management, Brad Silvey and Brad Lowe in electricity, with multiple plaques and achievement pins awarded. Over 100 entries were chosen for the Missouri State Fair after judging in 16 categories, including foods, clothing, field crops, and crafts, with numerous winners named across divisions.

Audrain County Steve Dean F and L Hustlers Cathy Maxwell McClintic Pioneers Mexico Sherry Sanders Susan Kroeger Marty Silver Brad Silvey Brad Lowe Reggie Householder Nancy Meyer Unit One Carol Mudd Marga Nowlin Marcia Smithey Brenda Mudd Ronnie Sharp The L. and B Livewires Steve Holtkamp Busy Beavers Kevin Dishman L and B Livewires Jimmy Hunt Merry Mixers Kathy Kohl Debbie Branstetter Sue Ellen Worstell Betty Gastler Donna Gibbons Liddie Lunceford Terri Robinson Kim Burns Mark Lovelace Sally Phillips Melissa Jesse Angela Ahrens Sara Householder Carol Wilson Melody Ardell Marcia Scott Conley Kenny Schutte Mary Jo Walker Teresa Barnes Merri Lea Hunt Rhonda Cameron Pam Roberts Dan Cook Donna Mudd Doni Arnold Patti Hunt Susan Miller Gini Holsheiser Sherri Meyer Mae Lecrease Dee Dee Jaeger Brenda Branstetter Sarah Wilfley Janet Graf Janet Welch Wilda Secrease Terease Branstetter Debra Burns Russel Branstetter John Householder Gregg Schroeder David Hasekamp Erik Myers Alan Fisher Brad Creel Richard Neumann Jim Powell Scott Hagan Robbie Erdel Moline Muskateers Jeff Cupp Nancy Welch Carter Cavaliers Martin Ahrens Melody Martins Tracy Gibbons Porkettes Julie Shellabarger Ruth Miller Susan Enrlich Connie Arnold Pam Kirchhoff Rhonda Cleeton Jeanne Duff

Rampaging mobs in Belfast riot over internment start

In Belfast and Londonderry, more than 30 incidents of shootings bombings and rioting broke out as protesters against internment without trial clashed with British troops. A Roman Catholic youth was killed and many civilians and several soldiers wounded. Police stations were attacked and fires set as IRA supporters challenged security forces amid a backdrop of ongoing ceasefire talks. Merlyn Rees pledged to release 230 detainees by Christmas after 346 were freed since last December.

Belfast Northern Ireland Londonderry Royal Ulster Constabulary Irish Republican Army Britain Merlyn Rees IRA

Red alert issued after quick-change artist hits IGA

Mexico area Chamber of Commerce activated its red alert Friday to warn members of a short change artist at Hoffmans IGA, 408 N Jefferson St. The 5 foot 8 inch red haired man with freckles bought cigarettes for a $50 bill, then left with the money and change. Police and chamber notified. pink convertible with a light top described. The system spreads warnings to all members through a chain of calls.

Chamber of Commerce Hoffman IGA N. Jefferson St Ervin Hoffman Bill Darby Mr. Hoffman Mexico Chamber

Brand accepts blame for missed switches on Apollo return

Apollo astronaut Vance Brand said he was to blame for not throwing two switches that would have activated the parachute system and cut off steering jets, a failure that allowed gas fumes to enter the capsule. Commander Stafford and Donald Slayton urged crew vigilance, while all three were later cleared by doctors and monitored for lung recovery after hospitalization in Hawaii.

Washington Apollo Vance D. Brand Earth Russia Soyuz Brand Thomas P. Stafford Stafford Donald K. Slayton Honolulu Hawaii Deke Slayton Tom

Dockworkers Threaten Loading Halt Over Soviet Grain Deals

East and Gulf Coast longshoremen led by Thomas Gleason vow to refuse loading Russia bound wheat until they see adequate assurances the deals won’t raise U.S. food prices. A U.S. inspection team in the Soviet Union ends a 19 day tour of grain areas, possibly revising crop estimates. Senator Henry M. Jackson cites likely poor Russian harvest relative to 1972.

New York Gulf U.S International Longshoremen’s Association Russia Henry M. Jackson D.wash Gleason Soviet Union

Tax Appeal Board To Meet Monday

The Audrain County Board of Appeals will meet Monday to act on appeals of taxpayers who objected to last month's Board of Equalization action. After the appeals board acts, the county court will set the county tax levy, expected to be lower due to an 11.2 percent real estate valuation cut ordered by the State Tax Commission.

Audrain County Board of Appeals Board of Equalization Appeals Board State Tax Commission

Williams Birth for Bridget Kathleen in Mexico Missouri

Bridget Kathleen weights six pounds five ounces and was born at 5 44 a.m. Friday to Mr and Mrs Sammy Williams of Mexico at Audrain Medical Center. She joins brother Jason Lee age four and a half. Grandparents are Clarence Haworth of Mexico and Harold Williams of Aurora. Father is a self employed craftsman.

Bridget Kathleen Sammy Williams Mexico Audrain Medical Center Jason Lee Clarence Haworth Harold Williams Aurora Williams

See Tv Mexico system praised by cable expert

Tom Shirk of Jerrold Corporation praises See Tv Mexico for exceptional cable quality and maintenance. He notes See Ty upgrades, credits manager Larry Wright and staff Bill Clough and Ron Hutsell, and mentions See Tv serves about 2600 homes with 12 channels plus local time and weather.

Mexico Tom Shirk Jerrold Corporation Philadelphia See Ty Larry Wright Shirk Wright Bill Clough Ron Hutsell Clough Hutsell See Tv Missouri See Ty Co Jerrold Corp Richard Vance

Moderates May Upset Goncalves In Portugal

In Lisbon and across the armed forces moderates issued a document opposing Premier Vasco Goncalves. Junta members President Francisco da Costa Gomes and Gen Otelo Saraiva de Carvalho show wavering support. Units across Amadora Santarem Caldas da Rainha Cascais Matosinhos reported large majorities backing the moderates, signaling a possible split in the Communist-aligned government.

Lisbon Portugal Vasco Goncalves Francisco da Costa Gomes Otelo Saraiva de Carvalho Goncalves Amadora Santarem Caldas da Rainha Cascais Matra

Clark St Bridge May Open Wednesday

City Manager Gary Eide told the Optimists Club at Hoya Cafe this morning that the Clark Street bridge, under renovation, may reopen to traffic on Wednesday. The update came during the club’s regular breakfast gathering.

Clark St Gary Eide Optimists Club Hoya Cafe

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Suzanne Terrell S.U.S Debbie Kirchhoff Simmenthal An Angus Kara Nehring Auxvasse Advancers Kent Nehring Apollo Gas Tax Appeal Board Bridget Kathleen Williams Marshalltown Hepubbesa Clark St. Bridge
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