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Newspaper

Mexico Ledger

Location

Mexico, Missouri, United States of America

Date

Jan 04, 1971

Page

5

Stadium disaster spurs calls for safety reforms in Britain

London pressured for overhaul of stadium safety after the Glasgow Ibrox tragedy that killed 66 fans and injured 145 at a Rangers versus Celtic derby. Officials debate subsidies for clubs to fund costly arena upgrades as inquiries begin.

London Glasgow Britain Satuday Rangers Celtics Ibrox Park Clive Mitchell John Eldon Griffiths John Lang Gordon Campbell Scotland Edward Heath William Waddell Glasgow City

Oregon Superintendent Takes January to Teach Elementary

Oregon State Superintendent Dale Parnell will take January off to teach elementary school classes in Dallas. He said the move will help him learn what is happening in primary grades and that administrators should teach from time to time.

Salem Ore Oregon Dale Parnell Dallas Parnell

Reagan Says Welfare Must Be Reformed

California Governor Ronald Reagan used his second inaugural to urge welfare reform aimed at eliminating waste and subsidies for those whose greed exceeds need. He warned higher taxes as the only alternative to rising welfare costs and outlined plans to present detailed reforms to the legislature on January 12. The address followed Democrats winning control of both houses in the legislature.

Sacramento Calif Ronald Reagan California Reagan Nixon Assembly Senate Frank Sinatra John Wayne Jimmie Stewart Jack Benny

Christmas licenses and community notices in Paris

County official Cloyce Menefee and deputy Miss Corenne Stone issued the first Christmas hunting and fishing licenses. First group includes Larry Barr and others at $7.50. fishing licenses went to Tom Janzey and 9 others at $3.00. hunting licenses awarded to Foster K. Brooks and 9 others at $4.50. Smiser Club hosts a carry in dinner with local families attending. John R. Featherstone of Chicago visiting. Nolen Citizenship Award given to Mrs Linda Gerster and Jene Abbott at Paris Christian Church. City crews remove Christmas decorations. many visitors came to see lights.

Cloyce Menefee Corenne Stone Larry Barr John Hickey Gene Havens Larry Ragsdale Tom Wilkes Jim Peck Carl McCann Jim Bates Richard Bates D. R.( Ozzie) Osbourn Tom Janzey Robert Barkledge Elma Heckart Charlotte Hickey Shirley McGee Raymond Lewellen Charles Herron Mary Belle Herron Mary Darnell Foster K. Brooks Steve Hillard L. B. Troy Robert Flynn Dennis Rowe Paul Wood Antonio Pridemor Ira Smock Carolyn Hancock James L. Hancock Smiser Club Howard Moritz Orville Itis Paris

Norma Sampson Admitted for Planned Surgery in Columbia

Mrs Norma Sampson of 827 West Love Street has been admitted to Boone County Hospital in Columbia for a scheduled Tuesday operation. The notice records her name and address and the planned medical procedure in a local hospital news brief.

Norma Sampson W. Love St Boone County Hospital Columbia

Teacher Balks At Pledge Loses Both Jobs

In Fort Lauderdale Florida college graduate Leroy Bates a 25 year old civics teacher refused to salute the flag objecting to the words liberty and justice for all He was fired by the Broward County school board Bates also lost a recreation department job while his two lawyers seek to overturn the dismissal He now works for a maintenance firm and says he would rather teach but will act within the law to pursue his chosen profession

Fort Lauderdale Fla Leroy Bates Bates Broward County School Board Liberty Justice Hollywood Recreation Department Recreation Department

Youth's Body Found In Car Trunk In Missouri

Police in Ferguson investigate the shooting of 14 year old Dennis William Haun whose body was found in the trunk of a car. Kenneth Barngrover of Ferguson faces homicide suspicion after admitting the youth took a ride and an accidental shooting occurred. Barngrover claimed he moved the body to Alton Illinois then Springfield Missouri before returning to St Louis with the still in car. A tip from a 17 year old led to police involvement. Barngrover previously faced child molestation charges and was free on bond.

ST. Louis Ferguson Cool Valley Dennis William Haun Kenneth Leroy Barngrover Barngrover

Personal News of Wellsville Welcomes Home Visitors

Wellsville social notes say Mrs. Joe Jackson returns from a Columbus visit with Mr. and Mrs. George Bott and family. At a Royal Neighbors lodge meeting, Mrs. Joe Jackson was elected Oracle, succeeding Mrs. Richard Arnall, with officers including Mrs. Clyde Cochran vice oracle and Mrs. William Robinson chancellor. additional officers to be appointed by Mrs. Jackson.

George Bott Columbus Ohio Botts Dorman Joe Jackson Wellsville Royal Neighbors Lodge Richard Arnall Clyde Cochran Oracle William Robinson Walter Hall Elmer Keith George Lipscomb Lottie Walker Inner Sentinel Maude Erickson Outer Sentinel Orville Oden Jackson

Vandalia Personal News Recaps Dinner Guests and Banquet

Vandalia residents recall Christmas guests including Mrs J Hagan and family from Mexico at Mr and Mrs J W Mitchell home. Clarence Klingner economics professor at Missouri University to speak at Vandalia Merchants Association Banquet at Vandalia Country Club Monday night with wives as special guests. New officers to be elected. 1970 officers listed as President Lee Pearson Vice-President Bill Gamblian Treasurer Charles Kerr and Secretary Joe Bahr.

John Hagan Scottie David Brad Barbie Mexico J. W. Mitchell Clarence Klingner Missouri University Vandalia Merchants Association Vandalia Country Club Lee Pearson Bill Gamblian Charles Kerr Joe Bahr

State Saves On Truck Renewals

Jefferson City. James E. Schaffner, director of revenue, says Missouri will save about $14,000 this year due to a new renewal notice procedure. Notices for bus, truck and trailer licenses are now mailed in bundles grouped by ownership to fleet owners, not to individual license numbers.

Jefferson City James E. Schaffner

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