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Newspaper

Mexico Ledger

Location

Mexico, Missouri, United States of America

Date

Aug 21, 1976

Page

5

Bloodshed in Argentina Surges as Bombs, Bodies Rise

In Buenos Aires area violence peaks with 47 bodies reported and at least 10 bombs. The totals this year rise to about 880 killed amid clashes between leftist guerrillas and right‑wing squads. Authorities cite police and military actions across Pilar and Lomas de Zamora, with subway bombings and a high death toll affecting the nation. The government vows to punish those behind the killings as leftist groups are blamed for other recent attacks.

Buenos Aires Argentina Lomas de Zamora Isabel Peron Plaza de Mayo Government House Interior Ministry Pilar Fiat Car

Thais Rally Met with Explosives at Thammasat University

In Bangkok a peaceful university rally protesting the return from exile of Gen. Praphas Charusathien turned deadly as about 500 Red Gaurs and vocational students attacked near Thammasat University. One person was killed and 37 police wounded as explosives and rifles were used. Police reported roughly 10,000 students were present at the demonstration.

Bangkok Thailand Praphas Charusathien Taiwan Red Gaur Thammasat University

DMZ quiet as naval force moves toward Korea

North Korea accused the United States of provocation after a joint security area tree trimming led to two American officers' deaths. A U.S. Navy task force neared Korean waters while UNC said the 40 foot Normandy poplar near Panmunjom was felled and no further clashes reported.

Seoul South Korea North Korea United States Demilitarized Zone Dmz Koreas U.S. Navy Pentagon U.S Korea United Nations Command UNC Panmunjom Pyongyang Arthur G. Bonifas Newburgh N.Y Mark T. Barrett Columbia D.C Army Travis Air Force Base California Richard Sneider Vermont Chung Hee Park National Security Council Midway U.S. Naval Base Yokosuka Japan Washington Northern Air Force Kim [-Sung South Korean Korean Security Council Korean Peninsula Rodong Sinmun North Korean Workers’ (Communist) Party

Wortmann to Direct MHA as Executive Director

Mrs. Bonnie J. Wortmann, longtime Mexico Housing Authority employee, will become executive director in August succeeding interim chief Larry Shocks after Max Berrey retires for health reasons. Wortmann has served as part time advisor since 1974 and previously as secretary and later controller.

Bonnie J. Wortmann The Mexico Housing Authority Board of Commissioners Larry Shocks Max Berrey Wortmann Housing Authority Authority Lamont A.P. Green Refractories Co Route Berrey Missouri National Association of Housing and Redevelopment Officials

Hart Seeks Link To Castro Plot

U S Sen Gary Hart says a Senate intelligence panel worries Roselli death may connect to his Castro plot testimony. He met Miami detectives seeking federal co op with the probe as FBI involvement expands. Roselli, found in an oil drum off Miami, had testified about an assassination plan against Fidel Castro.

Miami U.S Gary Hart D-Coro Senate John Roselli Roselli CIA Cuba Fidel Castro Hart Dade County Senate Select Intelligence Committee FBI Atty Edward Levi CTA Castro Chicago Sam Glancana Giancana

Professor: A Man Who Knows All the Questions

A piece from the Corn Belt Livestock Feeder features a witty profile of a professor labeled as a man who knows all the questions. The column mixes humor with insights on education and curiosity in a light editorial tone.

Philippine Frogmen Retrieve 274 Bodies After Mindanao Quake

Philippine navy divers recovered 274 bodies from Moro Gulf mostly children swept out by tidal waves after a massive earthquake in Mindanao and the Zamboanga peninsula. President Marcos rejected most foreign aid, saying the Philippines can handle the disaster, despite offers from the United States Britain Australia New Zealand China and India.

Manila The Philippines Philippine Navy Moro Gulf Philippine Mindanao Zamboanga Peninsula Ferdinand E. Marcos A. Karim Gaye Islamic Conference of Foreign Ministers Gaye United States Britain Australia New Zealand China India

Vietnam applies to join UN as U S blocks vote

United States opposes admission of unified Vietnam to the United Nations and blocks action in the Security Council while signaling possible consent if missing in action cases are resolved. Detroiter curfew tightens after 10 pm to curb youth street activity amid new gun permit protests.

United Nations N.Y Vietnam Senet Dent Department Washington Ford United States South Vietnam Hanoi

New Faculty Members Join Mo Military Academy Staff

Col. Charles Stribling II announced the 1976 77 MMA faculty lineup adding Lt Col Lawrence L Lawson as senior Army instructor and directing the Junior ROTC program. Also joining are Capt Ron Green Lt Charles Laniak and Capt Lloyd Buckley plus Mrs Betty Naylor and Maureen Hacker as part time staff with promotions for Beeson Fedora and Foster to captain. Academic changes add history reading and computer programming sections.

Missouri Military Academy Charles Stribling II Lawrence L. Lawson MMA Lawson U.S. Department of the Army Sai Col Stribling Wayne Bradford Fort Riley Kan Ron Green Charles Laniak Academy Lloyd Buckley Betty Naylor Ete Maureen Hacker Green U.S. Army Middle Tennessee State Adams Colo Monte Vista St. Laniak Ascension Academy St. Alphonsus College Catholic University Capt. Green Laniak Buckley Capt. Buckley University of Michigan Loretta Naylor William Naylor Mexico Dan Beeson Robert Fedora John Foster Capt. Beeson Capt. Fedora Capt. Poster

Street Work Slurry Seal Triggers Early Trash Pickup

Mexico City engineer Gil Patrick announced next week’s slurry seal resurfacing plan and a corresponding early trash pickup. When a street is resurfaced, garbage collection will move to 6 a.m. on the day of resealing, regardless of normal times, due to trucks being unable to pass after work begins around 7 p.m. The schedule lists Harvard and Clark to Western on Monday, Carson from Robinson to dead end, Kentucky from Liberty to dead end on Tuesday, Josephine from Liberty to dead end and Bolivar from Union to Calhoun on Wednesday, East Holm from Promenade to Love on Thursday, and Perry from Jefferson to Olive on Friday.

Mexico City Gil Patrick Mexico Patrick Harvard Clark Western Carson Robinson Kentucky Liberty Josephine Bolivar Union Calhoun East Holm Promenade Love Perry Jefferson Olive

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