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Newspaper

Mexico Ledger

Location

Mexico, Missouri, United States of America

Date

Dec 17, 1976

Page

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Carter's Promises in a 110 Page Book

Plains Georgia AP report shows seven aides spent three to four weeks compiling Jimmy Carter's campaign promises into a 110 page volume titled Promises Promises. The book groups pledges by action readiness and reviews which promises Carter would study or pursue, with pardoning Vietnam War resisters cited as a quick item.

Carter Carter Camp David Rubenstein Rubenstein Carter Administration

Gilmore Faces Firing Squad After Drug Overdose Recovery

Utah killer Gary Gilmore, recovering from a second phenobarbital overdose, expected to face execution on January 17. Prison officials probe how he obtained the tablets, amid concerns over in-cell access and a strained release schedule. Pneumonia from aspiration complicates his condition as guards recheck medication handling.

Salt Lake City Gary Gilmore Utah Gilmore University of Utah Medical Center Samuel Smith Leon Hatch Provo Bennie Bushnell Gilamare

Carter Renews Pledge On Blacks Women In Cabinet

President elect Carter renews his pledge to include women and blacks in his cabinet and plans interviews with Time Inc. executive Joan Manley and Duke University economist Juanita Kreps, with Mondale present. Labor and interior options are discussed, as AFL CIO leaders back Dunlop for labor secretary while Cecil Andrus is considered for interior. Carter denies outside pressure influencing cabinet picks at a national news conference.

Carter Kirkland George Meany John T. Dunlop Ford Idaho Cecil Andrus Mondale

Olga Korbut to receive wedding dress in New York

Olga Korbut, Olympic gold medalist, will get her wedding dress and veil back Friday afternoon in a New York hotel presentation arranged by radio staff. The dress vanished after a St. Louis performance when found by a bus terminal worker, then sent to New York with Norma Dahl and Gary Todd.

Indianapolis Olga Korbut New York City Wich St. Louis Wick Mark Watkins Gary Todd Norma Dahl New York

Mexico Area Chamber names Don Decker 1978 president

Don D. Decker a partner in Williams Keepers Oliver Payne and Rackers was unanimously chosen by the Mexico Area Chamber of Commerce board to lead as president for 1978. He is a University of Missouri graduate and longtime resident of Mexico married to Ann Yeargain with three daughters. The board also nominated four division vice presidents for 1977 and authorized annexation of a 71 acre industrial tract. A provisional 1977 budget was adopted with modest expenditure increases including 2700 for industrial development. Sheriff Arthur Riley and Dean Hobbs were approved for personal memberships.

Don D. Decker Williams, Keepers, Oliver, Payne and Rackers Mexico Area Mexico Ann Yeargain S. Jefferson Gary Evans Alan Atkins Larry Webber Jim Dye Knights of Columbus Jack Baker Mexico Industrial Park, Inc City of Mexico Sheriff Arthur Bud) Riley Dean Hobbs

Truck Plates Go On Sale In Audrain

Audrain County posts truck license sales for heavy trucks 18 000 pounds and over. Mrs Billie Potts fee agent says bring 1976 tax receipts and inspection slips. Deadline February 2. Licenses sold quarterly. trailers included. Office hours 9 a m to 5 p m Monday to Friday. closed December 24 and 31 for holidays. Vision tester office hours vary.

Billie Potts Audrain County

Hearst Reflects On SLA Years and Twisted Feelings

Patricia Hearst, free on bail during appeal, says she still can’t explain how she grew so twisted in her own head and why she never escaped the Symbionese Liberation Army. She denounces SLA members killed in Los Angeles in 1974, expresses plans to travel and work, and notes a wait for marriage while awaiting her Christmas at home.

New York Patricia Hearst Symbionese Liberation Army Randolph Hearst Harold Dow SLA Los Angeles Hearst Miss Hearst

Bond Funds Teasdale Transition to Ease Missouri Shift

Gov. Christopher Bond announces two $10,000 federal grants to the Teasdale Transition Commission, totaling $20,000 for orderly transfer of power. He notes prior efforts for $100,000 state funds and cites a contract detailing fund use. Harold Fridkin led a plan to fund via contributions, not grants.

Jefferson City Christopher Bond Transition Commission Joseph P. Teasdale Teasdale U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Teasdale Transition Commission Harold Fridkin Senate House General Assembly Office of Administration Missouri Transition Commission

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