Trial Leaves Details Unknown
Russell Epperson found guilty of first degree murder in three counts for the deaths of Viola Fern Epperson Richard Epperson and DeAnn Epperson in Hannibal. Jurors deliberated under tight security and the judge ordered a formal sentencing with potential appeals. The defense warned that evidence suppression may occur on appeal and pledged to pursue the case to the U.S. Supreme Court if needed.
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Russell Epperson
Hannibal
Fern Epperson
James Reinhard
William E. Jameson
Viola Fern Epperson
Richard Epperson
DeAnn Epperson
Fern
Harold Smith
J. R. Epperson
Russell
David Bear III
Epperson
Bear
Russell Eppergon
Reinhardt
Missouri Department of Corrections
United States Supreme Court
Columbia
Soviet naval buildup near Angola alarms U S officials
U S intelligence flags a possible new Soviet naval buildup off West Africa near Angola. Four Russian tankers and a Sverdlov class cruiser plus a Kashin class destroyer sighted moving toward the area spur concern as Washington seeks to limit outside intervention in Angola. Russian ships may reinforce forces already off West Africa amid growing tensions.
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Washington
U.S
Soviet Union
West African
Angola
Mediterranean
Gibraltar
Portugal
Pentagon
West Africa
White House
United States
FEC to probe Morton White House appointment
Washington AP FEC will investigate Rogers C B Morton paid by taxpayers yet serving in a White House advisory role with political duties Ford named Morton to link with the Ford Committee Harris a Democratic candidate filed a complaint seeking full probe and disclosure chairman Curtis warns of danger in the arrangement plus broader campaign finance concerns.
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Washington
Federal Election Commission
Rogers C.B. Morton
White House
Ford
Fred Harris
Commission
Morton
FEC
Harris
Thomas Curtis
Curtis
Commerce
President
Ford Committee
Republican National Committee
Warner Williams Receives Mexico Chamber Service Award
Warner Williams, former Mexico mayor and president of Crown Laundry, was honored by the Mexico Area Chamber of Commerce at a banquet for his decades of civic service. The award ceremony included a proclamation naming January 14 1976 as Warner Williams Day, with Mayor Dr. John Boyce lauding Williams’ leadership on the Planning and Zoning Commission, Park Board, and Boy Scout Council.
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Mexico
E. Warner Williams
Mexico Area
Williams
Crown Laundry and Cleaning Co
Washington St
Chamber of Commerce
James Gallaher
Gallaher
Warner
Audrain County Fair Board
Boy Scouts
Community Development Citizens Advisory Committee
All Missouri Civic Certified
Mr. Williams
John Boyce
Warner Williams
Boyce
Planning and Zoning Commission
Park Board
Boy Scout Council
Bill
Crown Laundry
Awards Highlight Mexico Area Chamber Banquet Honors Local Figures
During the banquet chairman Robert Fenlon presented awards including Ambassador to Gov. Christopher S. Bond, rural citizen to Frank Wilfley Sr., civic club to the Mexico Jaycees and Jaycee Wives, and retail to Erdey and Sons Hardware. Neil Nielsen accepted for the absent governor, praising Bond’s statewide credit and noting ongoing local commentary. Nielsen conveyed the governor’s appreciation and congratulated all winners for their contributions to the community.
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Robert M. Fenlon
Christopher S. Bond
Frank Wilfley Sr
Mexico
Neil
Brenda Starr Wedding Wears Cardboard In TV Ceremony
Brenda Starr and Basil St John wed in a cardboard character ceremony at a local Washington TV station. Guests included Ann Landers Priscilla of Boston and Ellen Proxmire. Ford couple sent regrets. The event featured models in Priscilla gowns and a four tier cake while the groom's ailment serum plot added comic intrigue.
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Washington
Brenda Starr
Basil St. John
Ann Landers
Priscilla
Boston
Tricia Nixon
Ellen Proxmire
Wisconsin
William Proxmire
Ford
Brenda
Dale Menaick
Chicago
Apsper
Milas Messick
Migs Messick
St. John
Miss Landers
Dra
Missouri House Approves Home Rule Bill for Counties
The Missouri House gave final approval to a home rule measure to let all counties form charter governments with a reduced petition threshold of 8 percent. The bill, amending the constitution, moves to the Senate. it faces a statewide vote for final enactment. The session also advanced a crime compensation plan offering up to 10000 dollars to violent crime victims and enabling restitution through court orders, with debate over cost and process.
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Jefferson City
Missouri House
Senate
House
Christopher S. Bond
Missouri
William Cason
Kenneth Rothman
Clayton
Cason
Capitol
Columbia
Larry Marshall
Marshall
Richard Rabbitt
Bond
Richard DeCoster
Rothman
Escapees Back Face New Charges
Seven juveniles from Audrain County jail escape were all recaptured by Thursday afternoon. A Mexico boy surrendered at 3 p.m. after claiming a trip to Auxvasse and hitching back. The six others were found near a roadside park south of Mexico around 10:30 a.m. The group will be charged with escape and stealing. one Mexico and one Montgomery County youth may be tried as adults.
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Audrain County
Mexico
Rodney T. Nebel
Auxvasse
Nebel
Montgomery County
George P. Adams
4-H
Wright Patman to retire after 48 years in Congress
Rep Wright Patman of Texas announces he will not seek reelection ending a 48 year tenure in Congress. At 82 he has faced criticism for age autocratic leadership and poor progress on bills after losing his committee chair status earlier this year.
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Ronald Reagan
Jacksonville
Fla
Wisconsin
Washington
Wright Patman
Texas
Congress
Patman
House
Teacher Union Office Padlocked
Sheriff's deputies padlocked the Pittsburgh Federation of Teachers offices as fines rise to 45 000 dollars for defying a 45 day walkout. The union faced seizure of property and frozen assets after judge Donald Ziegler ordered payment.
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Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh Federation of Teachers
PFT
Allegheny County
Donald Ziegler
Madison
Wis
Berea
Ohio
Manhunt follows Barnett slayings in Missouri
In Barnett Missouri a woman Bertha Marie Purl 40 and teen Paul D. Grose 16 were killed and another teen Eugene Blain 17 wounded as Vincil Purl 53 husband of the woman became a wanted man. Authorities launched a large search with multiple sheriff departments and the highway patrol for Purl who is described as 6 foot 3 and 250 pounds armed with a .357 magnum and last seen wearing a blue and white cap blue shirt and blue work pants.
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Purl
Eight Thousand In Tv Sets Stolen From Mexico Tv Center
A burglary at Mexico Tv and Stereo Center in South Trails Shopping Center led to a loss estimated at $8,000 in portable color television sets. The theft, discovered around 9:30 a.m, involved breaking the front door lock and a padlock on the back. Sheriff’s officers investigated as manager Ron Diehl alerted authorities and an inventory was incomplete.
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Mexico
South Trails
Mr. D's Pizza
Sheriff's
Ron Diehl
Mr. D's
Sheriff's Office
Marion Lewis
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Ziegler
Union
Barnett
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