Kidnap Case Leaves Bronfman Family Waiting
A tape reportedly containing Samuel Bronfman's voice emerged as Ed Bronfman paid attention to a ransom demand of about 4.5 million dollars. FBI activity increased near the Bronfman estate in Westchester as authorities warned of possible burial sites and coordinated with local air units.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orktown Heights
Samuel Bronfman
Seagram
Edgar Bronfman
Bronfman
Samuel
Westchester County
New York City
Florida
Jack
Fred Dollard
New York Daily News
Jack Mullaney
FBI
William McCrystal
Mullaney
Welfare Head Resigns to Abolish Federal Welfare Office
Washington AP The U S Commissioner of Welfare Robert B Carleson resigns and urges abolishing the post to shift welfare to state responsibility He plans to leave September 30 and cites federal support as optional His deputy Carl B Williams will also depart HEW on the same date Carleson helped craft California welfare reform under Ronald Reagan
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Washington
Robert B. Carleson
U.S
Health
F. David Mathews
Carleson
Carl B. Williams
HEW
California
Ronald Reagan
Rat Pack Takes Over Near Dexter Missouri
Stoddard County officials plan a meeting to discuss exterminating hundreds of rats that have overrun a ground near Dexter and the Missouri 25 corridor. Sightseers have watched the rodents along the St. Louis Southwestern Railroad right of way. Authorities warn the pests could invade homes and barns as cooler weather comes, and rule out gas and poison due to danger to other animals.
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Dexter, Mo
Stoddard
Marvin Capps
Capps
Here
Bernie
Missouri
St. Louis Southwestern
Official Defends Busy Role of Fire Council Head
Washington AP William L Hanbury a fire protection engineer and executive director of the Federal Fire Council defends his workload against Senator Leahy who calls the council a do nothing outfit. Hanbury cites annual meetings seminars and standards work saying the council saves the government money and coordinates from federal installations to manufacturers and users of firefighting equipment.
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Washington
William L. Hanbury
Hanbury
Federal Fire Council
Council
National Fire Prevention and Control Administration
Department of Commerce
Patrick J. Leahy
Dvt
Cog Gorrie
Leahy
Public counsel debate May raise utility bills for business
Missouri officials say the presence of the public counsel could shift rate increases toward commercial and industrial users. PSC leaders acknowledge a need for stronger residential representation while opposing a watchdog label and urging careful funding and staffing.
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Jefferson City
Missouri Public Service Commission
PSC
A. Robert Pierce
State Senate Committee On the Public Service Commission
Commission
Pierce
Paul Bradshaw
Springfield
Alfred Sikes
Christopher S. Bond
Senate
Bradshaw
William Barvick
Barvick
Sikes
Encephalitis Warning Issued In Missouri
AP reports one confirmed case of encephalitis in a horse near Platte Woods and two suspected cases in the Kansas City St. Joseph area. Dr. H G Doran urges residents to avoid mosquitoes as officials confirm the year’s first Missouri case and veterinarians suspect two more horses are affected.
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Kansas City
Platte Woods
H. G. Doran
St. Joseph
Boy attacked by shark shocks Daytona Beach crowd
A five foot shark mauls Henry Peterson in waist deep water at Daytona Beach. His father, Charles, laments lack of warning signs and urges nets and notices for out of state visitors while crews treat the 20 year old's leg with seven hours of surgery. The incident marks the fifth attack along the 80 mile stretch this summer.
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Daytona Beach
Fla
Charles Peterson
Beloit
Wis
Wisconsin
Peterson
Henry
Atlantic
Chamber of Commerce
Bob Wheeler
Florida
California
New Jersey
Manager Eide to Speak at Rotary Luncheon
Gary Eide, Mexico City manager, will be guest speaker at the Rotary Club luncheon Friday at the Country Club. Louis Leonatti serves as program chairman.
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Eide
Gary Eide
Mexico City
Rotary Club
Louis Leonatti
Viking Mars mission delayed risking July 4 landing
CAPE CANAVERAL Fla AP a second delay in America's Viking Project to Mars jeopardizes a July 4 touchdown. Viking 1 launch slipped about 10 days due to a battery drain in the orbiter section and a sticky valve on its Titan Centaur rocket. Viking 2 launch also delayed.
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Cape Canaveral
Fla
America
Mars
Red Planet
James Martin
Viking
Martin
Shirer Alleges Lockout by Wife in Mass Court Action
William L. Shirer 70 sues wife Martha 60 in LEE Massachusetts alleging he is barred from his home as locks were changed and he cannot access clothes checkbooks or manuscripts. A warrant for simple larceny by conversion is issued against Mrs Shirer by Judge John Dwyer.
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Lee, Mass
William L. Shirer
Shirer
Martha
John Dwyer
Church Split Like Child Leaving Home
California Nevada district president says a split in the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod would be like a child leaving home though leaders reject a split now. ELIM moderates consider parallel fellowship if Anaheim resolutions are enacted. forecasts from ELIM and Missouri Synod differ on potential congregations and members involved.
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Chicago
Lutheran Church- Missouri Synod
Paul Jacobs
California
Nevada
Eivangelical Lutherans In Mission
ELIM
Synod
Jacobs
Anaheim
Calif
Fellowship of Synod
Martin Luther
Assembly
Missouri Synod
Controversy grows as Buenos Aires cabinet shakeup unfolds
Buenos Aires sources report armed forces leaders planned secret meetings amid a cabinet controversy surrounding President Isabel Peron. Military chiefs reportedly split over appointing an army colonel to the interior ministry in her new cabinet, in place within days.
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Buenos Aires
Argentina
Isabel Peron
Interior Ministry
Peron
Betty Ford Says Marriage Is Widest Good
First Lady Betty Ford praised marriage as the greatest thing in the world during a CBS 60 Minutes interview. She acknowledged possible distortion by reports and said parents should talk openly with children about intentions and relationships.
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Betty Ford
Vail
Colo
Susan
White House
Blaze From Car Backfire Injures Youths
Centralia youths escaped serious injury when a 1964 Chevrolet backfired spraying gasoline and fire through a garage. Barry Hanson and Steve Reinhardt suffered minor burns while Bobby Moss was uninjured. fire crews fought the blaze for about 1 hour 40 minutes, destroying the car and garage portion.
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Centralia
Barry Hanson
Richard Hanson
Steve Reinhardt
William Reinhardt
Collier Street
Bobby Moss
Burton Knowles
J.K. Scott
Highway 22
Hickman Street
Winds Unroof Nursing Home in Mount Vernon
Severe thunderstorm winds ripped a section of the south wing roof and the outside wall of the wing collapsed at Lawrence County Nursing Home. Resident Lloyd Rimmer, 70, sustained cuts and bruises while others in the dining room escaped unharmed. Storm hit at noon. damage estimate unavailable. Mount Vernon lies about 35 miles west of Springfield.
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Mount Vernon
Lawrence County Nursing Home
Lloyd Rimmer
Springfield
Association Adopts Ward At Hospital
The East Central Missouri Association for Mental Health has adopted Ward 14 at Fulton State Hospital to create a cheerful family like space for occupants. They plan dividers and a TV lounge with couches chairs lamps and tables and aim to use bright colors. The group requests usable furniture and invites donations at Handi Shop Mexico or by calling 581 6720 to arrange pickup.
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East Central Missouri Assn. For Mental Health
Fulton State Hospital
Association
Leon Schwab
State Hospital
M. Lewis Stephenson
Liberty
Mexico
Mental Health Association
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