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Mexico Ledger

Location

Mexico, Missouri, United States of America

Date

Aug 31, 1976

Page

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Murder Suspected In Woman's Death In Missouri

Body of Laurene Garver, 59, found on a rural Randolph County road after a fire at her Columbia home. She wore a blue night gown with an electrical cord around her neck. authorities say she was struck and dragged about 60 feet. Autopsy ordered. purse found in a Moberly alley as two counties probe the case.

Moberly Columbia Randolph County Fred Ward Ward Pearl Robb Hunt Ave Columbia Police Department Moberly Police Department Missouri Highway Patrol Randolph County Sheriff's Department Garver Bob Muse Columbia Police Maudie Caldwell Joyce Snipes Mrs. Garver Mrs. Caldwell

Judge Rules Cleveland Board Guilty in Desegregation Case

Federal Judge Frank J. Battisti found the Cleveland school board and the Ohio Board of Education guilty of fostering racial segregation in the city’s public schools. He ordered desegregation plans within 100 days, may appoint a special master, and barred new construction pending review. The NAACP had argued cross town busing is needed for true integration amid a system serving 127,000 students, about 57 percent Black.

Cleveland Cleveland School Board U.S. District Court Frank J. Battisti Ohio Board of Education Cleveland Public Schools National Association For the Advancement of Colored People Battisti NAACP

Bodyguard Saves Kosygin's Life After Heart Attack

London Evening News reports Soviet Premier Alexei Kosygin, 72, suffered a heart attack while swimming. A bodyguard administered oral resuscitation and professional medical help was immediately available, saving his life. Kosygin is not in serious condition.

London London Evening News Alexei Kosygin Kosygin

Dole says debates will show Ford's depth and calm

Republican vice presidential nominee Bob Dole told reporters at the Maryland State Fair that upcoming Ford Carter debates could help voters see Ford as a man of depth and confidence. He noted the event may elicit more specifics from Carter on issues while acknowledging some fairgoers misidentified him as Mondale.

Timonium Bob Dole Ford Dole Carter Sen J. Glenn Beall Elizabeth Paul 8. Sarbanes

Four New Faculty Members At St Brendan School

Four new teachers join St. Brendan School for the 1976 77 year. Sr Thomas Marie teaches seventh grade English social studies and 6th grade English. Mrs Jean Galioto handles eighth grade language arts social studies. Sister Peter Damiens teaches fourth grade and Miss Clare Sutter teaches sixth grade and science in seventh and eighth grades.

St. Brendan School Thomas Marie Maryville College St. Louis University of Dayton Dayton Ohio Mexico Assumption School Jean Galioto University of Iinois Urbana Galioto Lombard Jr. High Lombard Ill Stitute Illinois Louisiana Here Mark Michael Kent Road Peter Damiens Missouri University Columbia Sister St. Joseph's School Martinsburg Clare Sutter Sutter Fontbonne College Andre

Binary nerve gas weapon described as dazzling and dangerous

San Francisco scientists report Pentagon seeks funds to develop a binary nerve gas weapon that would mix two harmless chemicals to form a highly toxic agent. Experts warn such weapons could lower barriers to production, with Congress previously rejecting funding for binary gas programs.

San Francisco Pentagon RJ. Rutman University of Pennsylvania American Chemical Society Rutman

Birthright program highlighted by Birthright speaker Missouri Citizens for Life

Missouri Citizens for Life met at the Farm and Home Building Monday with guest Sandy Barclay from Mid-Missouri Birthright in Jefferson City. She outlined Birthright's mission to aid pregnant women with free medical and legal help, financial aid, maternity clothes, housing, and mutual assistance homes. A September 28 program will feature Dr. Brennen comparing German doctors of 1940 to today. Meanwhile at Audrain Medical Center Ronald Harris and Darrel Sims welcomed newborn daughters Cody Lane Sims and a yet unnamed sister weighing five pounds nine ounces and eight pounds six ounces respectively.

Missouri Citizens For Life Sandy Barclay Mid-Missouri Birthright Jefferson City Charles Riechers Cochairman MCL

Congress Sets Extra Billion For Postal Service Aid

Senate and House conferees agreed on a bill that adds 600 million dollars a year for two years to the Postal Service. The measure drops a requirement to return the agency to the normal appropriation process and stalls rate hikes or service cuts until a study commission reports. A 1970 act created the semi independent Postal Service to operate like a private firm amid ongoing losses. The commission would have seven voting members and report by March 15. The postmaster general remains appointed by the Board of Governors.

Washington Congress Senate House House Senate Post Office Department Postal Service Board of

Centralia Couple Welcome Daughter Michelle Dawn Auck

Mr and Mrs Jerry Auck of Centralia announce the birth of daughter Michelle Dawn Auck weighing eight pounds five ounces born Monday at 6 44 p m at Audrain Medical Center Mr Auck works for Custom Body Shop in Centralia

Jerry Auck Centralia Michelle Dawn Auck Audrain Medical Center Auck Custom Body Shop Angela Deanne McKelvy Marvin D. McKelvy McKelvy A.B. Chance Co

Dutch to curb royal power after Bernhard scandal

The Netherlands plans new laws to place royal family members under government supervision due to Prince Bernhard’s involvement in the Lockheed affair. Premier Joop den Uyl announced a bill authorizing state oversight over public royal activities, aiming to guide Beatrix’s future consort. Bernhard resigned from official posts after a probe found no conclusive evidence of paid influence, though the panel called his ties to Lockheed imprudent.

the Hague The Netherlands Prince Bernhard Joop den Uyl Bernhard Juliana Beatrix den Uyl Council of State Royal Council Lockheed

California Gov Brown silent on right to die bill

Sacramento California Gov Edmund Brown Jr declined to state his action on a bill allowing terminal patients to refuse life sustaining care and die with dignity The measure passed the Assembly 43 to 25 and would make California the first state to enact such a law Keene the bill's author said a living will could stop life support as death nears One opponent warned it could open a door to state sanctioned killings Brown has 30 days to sign veto or allow it to become law

Sacramento Calif California Edmund Brown Jr Karen Ann Quinlan New Jersey Brown Barry Keene Eureka Assembly Keene Vincent Thomas D

Faculty Dinner Opens MMA 1976-77 Year

Missouri Military Academy will start the 1976-77 school year with a 7 p.m. dinner for faculty staff and spouses at the Academy dining hall. The event precedes initial meetings and orientation sessions later this week ahead of cadet registration next week.

Missouri Military Academy Academy

Open House Set by Mexico High School Steering Committee

The Mexico High School Steering Committee met with Alan Coatsworth presiding to finalize plans for the annual Open House at the school. The event is scheduled for Tuesday September 14 at 7 30 p m. Parents will tour classes meet teachers and learn about school operations.

Mexico Alan Coatsworth Coatsworth F.M. Maupin Charles Jansen Lewis Galbreath James Marley Don Wortman Carl Smarr Robert Carter John Cottey John Sonwalt Jack Harper Kenneth Mortenson H.O. Tolson Ed Morris William Lowry

Senators Honor Hart as Cancer Stricken Senator Retires

Senate liberals and conservatives united to praise retiring Sen. Philip Hart of Michigan as he nears the end of his third term. A resolution named a new Hart office building in his honor. Senator James Allen lauded Hart as gentle and devoted despite partisan lines. Also note birth of Angela Deanne McKelvy at Audrain Medical Center to Mr and Mrs Marvin D McKelvy of Centralia.

Washington Senate Philip Hart Hart Michigan Beeen James Allen D-Ala

CB Buddies Chase Truck Wrong One

Dirty Don and his CB buddies chased a pickup after a sideswipe on Interstate 80 in Idaho. They followed the wrong truck for 75 miles before authorities halted Tom Whitehead and persuaded him not to press charges. Don apologized to Whitehead for the misidentification.

Glenns Ferry Idaho Dirty Don Don Interstate 80 Tom Whitehead Washington Whitehead Arizona Boise County al Lewis Lewis Citizens Band Elmore County Muril Hillman Mountain Home Cbers

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