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Newspaper

Mexico Ledger

Location

Mexico, Missouri, United States of America

Date

Feb 19, 1976

Page

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Hearst Grilling Continues in Federal Bank Robbery Trial

In San Francisco Patricia Hearst faces cross examination as U S attorney James L Brown Young Jr probes her account of an underground life under threat from terrorists and the FBI She recounts abduction rape and months with the SLA saying fear persists Her defense lawyer F Lee Bailey blocks cross on a key year in Sacramento and San Francisco while hearings pause and the jury is not present.

San Francisco Patricia Hearst FBI A. U.S James L. Brown- Young Jr Miss Hearst Symbionese Liberation Army F. Lee Bailey Browning U.S. District Court Oliver J. Carter Bailey SLA Sacramento Donald DeFreeze William Emily Harris Los Angeles San Mateo County Redwood City Harris Tania Carter Juy Hearst Castle San Simeon Harrises William Wolfe

Semistarvation Diet In Hospital Trims Fat

A semistarvation program for massive obesity at Mount Sinai Hospital Cleveland plans expansion to six US and Canadian cities. Dr. Victor Vertes says 80 percent approach ideal weight. 300 calorie daily supplement replaces food. Weight losses of 50 to 300 pounds reported, with improved blood pressure and diabetes in some cases.

Cleveland Mount Sinai Hospital United States Canada Victor Vertes Mount Sinai Case Western Reserve University Los Angeles Chicago Detroit Boston Miami Montreal Vertes Saul M. Genuth Case Western Saltzman Institute Gertes

No Rabies Found in Slain St Bernard Dog

The initial lab report on the St. Bernard killed by police found no rabies. State lab completed microscopic exam. final report pending after inoculated mouse test. Information was given to owner Robert Mindlin and to Dean Elzea’s parents, who were bitten or scratched. They were advised to seek medical guidance.

St. Bernard Bill Johnson Johnson Robert Mindlin Dean Elzea

Mercury ban extends to most pesticides and paints

The EPA bans mercury in most pesticides and paints citing health hazards after a New Mexico case where a family went blind and suffered nervous system damage from mercury contaminated feed. Some uses persist for specific applications while the agency pursues broader cancer-risk controls and environmental safeguards.

Washington Environmental Protection Agency EPA Alamogordo N.M Iraq Japan Senate Interior Department Gulf of Alaska Senate Commerce Committee Warren Magnuson D-Wash Council On Environmental Quality Alaskan Gulf Thomas Kleppe Bureau of Land Management

Guesser at Nu-Pike Boast Draws Crowds in Long Beach

Long Beach AP report profiles Jack Somppi, 69, the Guesser at Nu-Pike amusement park who charges 50 cents to guess traits like age, weight, car make, or breakfast choice. He usually misses, yet treats it as a living amid decaying game booths and fading attractions.

Long Beach Calif Jack Somppi Somppi Nu-Pike

Two Doctors In Slander Suit

In St. Joseph Missouri a $207000 damage suit for slander stems from a three year dispute at the state mental hospital. Dr Nicholas Bartulica assistant superintendent sues Dr Nora Paculdo staff psychiatrist seeking 7000 actual and 200000 punitive damages.

ST. Joseph, Mo St. Joseph Nicholas Bartulica Buchanan County Circuit Court Nora R. Paculdo

Mexico Public School of Practical Nursing enrolls twenty

Twenty students have been selected for the April class of the Mexico Public School of Practical Nursing, affiliated with Audrain Medical Center. Names include Norma Carver, Carol Clark, Mary Erhart, Mary Estes, Gayla Faught, Chery Gruber, Beverly Hampton, Judy Hibbs, Ruth Hopke, Cynthia Knock, Sue Luckett, Ellen Lynn, Beverly McDonald, Connie Peery, Margaret Pyles, Grace Roberts, Beverly Stiegmann, Gloria Wendring, Gary Wilson, and Toni Woodruff. The October class application details are provided with contact numbers.

Mexico Centralia Ruth Hopke Vandalia Cynthia Knock Sue Luckett Paris Ellen Lynn Rush Hill Beverly McDonald New Hartford Connie Peery Fulton Margaret Pyles New London Grace Roberts Sturgeon Beverly Stiegmann Tebbetts Gloria Wendring Gary Wilson Thompson Toni Woodruff

McDonnell Forms Political Fund

McDonnell Douglas Corp announces a Good Government Fund for senior executives to contribute to state and federal campaigns. It will be nonpartisan with payroll deductions from $2 to $10 weekly, directing funds to promote citizenship, support pro free-enterprise candidates, and aid the aerospace industry. A company committee will oversee disbursements.

McDonnell Douglas

How to Raise Terrific Kids Blueprint from Harvard study

Boston AP reports a Harvard Pre-School Project finding that bright children emerge from homes with rich social experience, frequent adult conversation, and maternal responsiveness. Key factors include live language exposure, steady staring, freedom of movement, and responsive parenting. Spacing of siblings also matters.

Boston Burton L. White Harvard University American Association For the Advancement of Science White Harvard

Freedom Train extend stop in Jefferson City to four days

The Freedom Train will visit Jefferson City for four days from March 31 to April 3, extending the original plan by one day. Tickets cost 1 to 2 dollars based on age, with dates and ticket types requested in writing to Freedom Train Jefferson City Missouri 66101. Tickets may be picked up Feb. 25 at 316 Madison St or mailed for an extra dollar.

Jefferson City Carolyn McDowell St. Louis Freedom Train Madison St

Mobile Home Park Fined For Pollution

Scott and Jane Gibson, owners of a mobile home park near Excelsior Springs, were fined 10000 dollars each in Ray County Circuit Court for polluting a branch of the Fishing River. They were barred from further pollution and from discharging sewage into the river and ordered to fund a new sewage system. The violations dated to 1972.

Richmond, Mo Scott Jane Gibson Excelsior Springs Ray County Arthur W. Rogers Mobile Home Park Missouri Clean Water Commission Gibsons Rogers

Disabled Vet Meeting To Form Local DAV Unit

About a dozen persons attended a preliminary meeting to organize a local Disabled American Veterans unit. The gathering occurred a week early due to Tuesday confusion, with the actual meeting set for Tuesday Feb. 24 at 7 00 p.m. at the Air Park Restaurant per Harold Murray.

Air Park Harold Murray

Bond Rejects Health Systems Agency Boards

Gov. Christopher S Bond recommended that four of Missouri s five health services agency applications be rejected or deferred until more elected officials join governing boards. He cited lack of public accountability and insufficient elected official representation. Area II and other regions were deferred for a second funding cycle to allow wider community input and restructuring.

Jefferson City Christopher Bond Missouri Health Services Agency Health Education and Welfare David Mathews National Health Planning and Resources Development Missouri Kansas City St. Louis Greater St. Louis Health Services Agencies HSA Area TI Ledgerland Area II Health System Mid-Missouri Council of Governments

Rotarians To Hear Nuclear Plant Plans

A Union Electric Co. representative will speak at the Rotary Club luncheon at Mexico Country Club Friday. He will outline plans for a new nuclear plant in Callaway County. Walter Kiburz is program chairman.

Union Electric Co Rotary Club Mexico Country Club Callaway County Walter Kiburz

Mrs Caldwell Retires From Florsheim Co

Mrs Mary Mercer Caldwell Route 1 Benton City retires from the Florsheim Shoe Co fitting department in Mexico after joining Sept 21 1943 as a closer in fitting. Native of Shamrock Callaway County she and husband Frank have three children and seven grandchildren plus one great grandchild. She plans to enjoy gardening and sewing in retirement.

Mary Mercer Caldwell Benton City Florsheim Shoe Co Mexico M.D. Manning Caldwell Shoe Barbour Shamrock Callaway County Frank N. Frank Johnson Temple Calif Don Moore Chatham, Ill C.W. Caldwell

Lifetime PTA for Betty Ford

First Lady Betty Ford accepted a lifetime membership in the nationwide Congress of Parents and Teachers after saying both she and the President benefited from the PTA. She noted that parents should share their children’s world and go with them to school.

Washington Betty Ford Congress of Parents and Teachers PTA

Humane Society Elects Knipfel As President

The Audrain County Humane Society elected Barry Knipfel as president at a Wednesday meeting in the Courthouse Community Room. Other new officers include Art Wagner as vice president and Penny Heitmeyer as treasurer, with a 445 dollar fund toward a 70000 dollar shelter goal.

Audrain County Humane Society Barry Knipfel Art Wagner Fred Brown Penny Heitmeyer Julian Stoy Kim Potter Humane Society Richard Sewell Barbara Wenneman Meng Moore George Cline Sewell Wagner Cathy Reichers Raymond Lees Stoy J.R. Qhisenberry

Rockefeller to tour Malaysia and Southeast Asia

Vice President Nelson A. Rockefeller will visit Malaysia and nearby Southeast Asian nations including Thailand in March. Malaysian officials said details are being finalized and would be announced formally soon.

Kuala Lumpur Malaysia Nelson A. Rockefeller Thailand

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