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Mexico Ledger

Location

Mexico, Missouri, United States of America

Date

Dec 18, 1975

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Fromme Squeals as She Receives Life Sentence

Lynette Fromme known as Squeaky, 27, was sentenced to life for attempting to kill President Ford. She screamed at the judge and tossed an apple at the prosecutor during sentencing in Sacramento. The judge said she cannot be rehabilitated and noted the harshest federal penalty under the attempted assassination statute. Fromme will be eligible for parole in 15 years and had been convicted November 26. Her former roommate Sandra Good cried out from the gallery as officers escorted Fromme away.

Sacramento Calif Lynette Fromme Ford Miss Fromme Charles Mangan U.S. District Court Thomas MacBride State Capitol Manson MacBride Sandra Good

Fromme Attacks Judge With Apple During Sentencing

During a sentencing in a Los Angeles courtroom Miss Fromme hurled a red apple at prosecutor Keyes shouting she wanted to save his life. She later described her vigil outside the Manson trial as her attorney sought to handle her own appeal, though he faced uncertainty over eligibility.

U.S Dwayne del Keyes Miss Fromme Arthur van Court MacBride Los Angeles Manson Sharon Tate John Virgo

Missouri Rejects 200 Percent Malpractice Rate Increase

Missouri Division of Insurance rejected a 200 percent rate increase proposed by United States Fidelity & Guaranty Insurance Co for malpractice protection. Insurance chief H W Edmiston said Missouri claim history was not reflected and noted U S Fidelity insures under 20 percent of doctors in the state. The decision follows prior rejections and smaller increases allowed in Missouri.

Jefferson City Mod Missouri Division of Insurance H. W. Edmiston United States Fidelity & Guaranty Insurance Co Missouri Baltimore Edmiston Insurance Services Office

Evergreen Flame Resistance Caution

Do not rely on chemical coatings or sprays to make your live evergreen flame resistant. The note warns that treatments may not provide reliable fire safety and encourages safer handling and fire prevention measures.

Missouri small claims court plan discussed in Jefferson City

A bill for a statewide small claims court with magistrate judge duties and a $500 dispute limit was debated in a House committee. It would allow citizens to argue their cases with optional lawyer representation and extend magistrates' responsibilities including noncontested divorces name changes and juvenile hearings in small counties. Governor Bond now supports the changes and will back the measure when the new session starts January 7.

Jefferson City House Committee Missouri Bar Association House Judiciary Committee Christopher S. Bond Ralph Smith Bond

Ford’s Pardon Contradicted by Post Report

The Washington Post reports Ford privately assured Nixon aide Haig on Aug 28, 1974 that a pardon would be granted, contradicting his Oct 1974 congressional testimony. The paper cites Patrick Buchanan and Leonard Garment memos, while White House says Ford stands by prior testimony.

Washington Ford Congress Richard Nixon Washington Post Nixon Alexader Haig Haig House Judiciary Robert Kastenmeier D-Wis Post Bob Woodward Carl Bernstein Patrick Buchanan the Newsaper Leonard Garment White House William Greener Greener

State Revamps Food Stamp Plan in Missouri

The Missouri Department of Social Services outlines a five point reform after a $1.02 million loss of food stamp receipts tied to Money Town Inc. The plan tightens bidding and inventory control, creates a bidding process for vendor contracts, requires full insurance, and reorganizes the issuance unit under a new supervisor as Director Lawrence Graham announced.

ST. Louis Missouri Department of Social Services Lawrence Graham Money Town, Inc Graham

Robert Berry Heads ASCS Committee

Robert Kilbourn of Centralia Route 2 was elected to a new three year term on the Audrain County agricultural stabilization and conservation county committee with Robert Berry named chairman, Kilbourn vice chairman and John Maxwell member. Alternates for 1976 are William Fairchild and Dale Hunt. Township committee members were elected in Curvie Paul L. Clithero and Paul E. Galloway among others in Linn, Loutre, Prairie, Saling, Salt River and South Fork townships with several named residents as members.

Robert Kilbourn Centralia Rte. 2 Audrain County Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation County Robert Berry Mr. Kilbourn John Maxwell William Fairchild Dale Hunt Curvie Paul L. Clithero Paul E. Galloway Robert T. Becker Linn William M. Fairchild Clarence Ph

No Driver License Exams On Dec 26

The Missouri State Highway Patrol announces there will be no driver license examinations in Mexico on Dec 26. The date is a legal holiday for state employees, so exams normally held on Friday will be canceled.

Mexico Missouri State Highway Patrol

Oil Spill at Prudhoe Bay Locks In 600000 Gallons

Oil from eight interconnected storage tanks at Alyeska's Slope Camp near Prudhoe Bay spilled in two acres of frozen tundra. Fuel, likely diesel or heating oil, was contained and pumped back into tanks as crews assess environmental impact. Spill linked to faulty relief valve and rapid temperature rise from 50 below zero to near freezing.

Pradhoe Bay Alaska North Slope Artic Ocean Robert L. Miller Alyeska Pipeline Service Co Miller Alyeska Prudhoe Bay Arctic Ocean

Night Club Fire Kills 7 on New York East Side

A four alarm blaze tore through a posh east side New York night club early today killing seven people. Fire officials reported rapid spread and strong flames challenging crews as investigators began work at the scene.

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