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Newspaper

Mexico Ledger

Location

Mexico, Missouri, United States of America

Date

Jan 24, 1977

Page

5

Spanish Army Reports Kidnapping of Supreme Court Leader

MADRID AP reports Lt. Gen. Emilio Villaescusa Quilis, head of the Supreme Court of Military Justice, was kidnapped today. The army provided no clue to the kidnapers' identity and offered no further details.

Madrid Spain Supreme Court of Military Justice Emilio Villaescusa Quilis Europa Press Grapo Juan Carlos Antonio Marta de Oriol Oriol Villaescusa Council of State Strongarm Guerrillas of Christ the King Arturo Ruiz Garcia Granada

Rhodesian peace talks founder as NCP rebuffs plan

Britain’s latest bid for a Geneva conference with black leaders collapsed with Rhodesian Prime Minister Ian Smith rejecting a proposed transition plan. The British chair Ivor Richard said there is no point in reconvening the talks, viewing the plan as an unconditional surrender.

Salisbury Rhodesia Britain Geneva Ivor Richard Ian Smith Africa Richard Smith Rhodesian Front Party

Iowa subcommittee weighs 460000 for work incentive program

Social Services Commissioner Kevin Burns said the program does not need more than 360000, but the governor included 460000 in budget asks. Subcommittee co-chair Bert Priebe hailed the $100,000 savings, joking about vigilance.

Des Moines Iowa Social Services Kevin Burns Subcommittee Bert Priebe D-Algonid

Auto makers agree to add air bags to half million cars

Transportation Secretary William T. Coleman Jr announced four auto makers will equip more than 500,000 cars with air bags and other passive restraints over two years. The standard front seat air bag would cost about 100 dollars for driver and passenger protection, while driver side only would be around 50 dollars. General Motors has agreed to build.

Washington William T. Coleman Jr Coleman General Motors Ford Motor, Co Mercedes-Benz United States Volkswagen Allstate Nationwide Volkswagen Insurance

Colleges Seek 13 Percent Budget Increase in Missouri

The Missouri Coordinating Board for Higher Education approved a 262.8 million planned rise of 13 percent over current year funding. The panel at Forest Park Community College also proposed about 6 million extra for public senior colleges, 2 million for junior colleges, and 2 million for state student grants. It excluded Hannibal LaGrange College from state tuition grants. The total request surpasses the current year by over 30 million. Governors push and auto industry safety plans follow.

ST. Louis Missouri Coordinating Board For Higher Education Forest Park Community College University of Missouri Hannibal- LaGrange College Joseph P. Teasdale

Downtown KC Opposes Prison Plan on Renewal Land

A dozen civic and business leaders from Kansas City's black community oppose a proposed $7.5 million medium security prison on downtown urban renewal land. At a news conference Reverend W H White of Emmanuel Baptist Church voiced concern about neighborhood impact.

Kansas City W. H. White Emmanel Baptist Church

Man Electrocuted Installing Ty Antenna

Hamilton, Missouri report says a Hamilton man, Larry D. Fuller, 23, was electrocuted Friday while installing a television antenna. Another man suffered injuries in the same incident as authorities investigated the accidental death.

Man Hamilton Larry D. Fuller

Cold snap stretches into week as schools stay closed

AP report details widespread impacts from a severe cold spell. Kentucky districts shuttered, Florida and Georgia crop losses mount, Ohio declares energy emergency, and GM plant in Doraville idles 4500 workers due to propane shortage. Governor Rhodes urges 65 degree home heating limit. Florida declares disaster to aid farm workers. Georgia job losses mount. gas shortages may keep plants shuttered for weeks. Indiana students return to class while thermometers drop in many districts.

Associated Press Kentucky Florida Georgia Ohio General Motors Assembly Doraville James A. Rhodes Rhodes Carter Ohio General Assembly Frank Pope Florida Emergency Board Reubin Askew

Rabbitt Firm Denies Bribe In Auto Tax Bill

Post-Dispatch reports Sun day that a St Louis law firm may have received part of a $20,000 lobbying fund for a 1973 bill changing auto inventory taxation. Former Speaker Rabbitt denies involvement and says he never got money from auto dealers or lobbyists.

St, Louis Missouri Richard J. Rabbitt The Post-Dispatch St. Louis Kansas City Post- Dispatch Rabbitt Lawrence J. Lee Dst. Louis Senate Chouse Christopher John D. Connaghan Jefferson City

Diva Rosa Ponselle Celebrates 80th Birthday in Baltimore

Opera world members gathered in Baltimore over the weekend to honor Rosa Ponselle on her 80th birthday. The American-born star recalled singing with Enrico Caruso, the king of tenors, and noted her historic Met Opera debut.

Baltimore Opera World Rosa Ponselle Miss Ponselle Metropolitan Opera Enrico Caruso

Mrs Ogar Honored By Missouri March of Dimes

Mrs Adolph Velda Ogar RN clinical coordinator obstetrical and gynecological nursing at Audrain Medical Center is among five Missouri maternal child nurses honored by the Missouri Chapter March of Dimes and Missouri Nurses Association for outstanding work in maternal and infant health over at least five years. She joined Audrain in 1958 except for a three year stint in surgery and holds roles as staff nurse OB supervisor and clinical coordinator. She is a charter member of the Nurses Association of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists and active in several nursing groups. The award will be presented at the Missouri convention.

Adolph Velda) Ogar R.N Audrain Medical Center Missouri March of Dimes Missouri, Nurses’ Association Ogar

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