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Newspaper

Mexico Ledger

Location

Mexico, Missouri, United States of America

Date

Jan 25, 1977

Page

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65 000 Go On Strike In Spanish Protest

In Madrid and Barcelona over 65 000 workers walked out to denounce the machine gun slayings of four leftists by suspected right wing gunmen. Prime Minister Adolfo Suarez met with cabinet members as violence claimed six lives in two days and a second political kidnapping in six weeks.

Madrid Spain Barcelona Adolfo Suarez Kdling Christ the King Francisco Franco Arturo Ruiz Garcia Argentina Gran Vis Broadway

Court Strikes Down Judge's Busing Plan

The Supreme Court, by a 6-3 vote, halted a federal court desegregation plan for Indianapolis that would have bused about 10,000 black students to white districts. The court sent the case back for new consideration in light of recent rulings on proving discriminatory intent. Justices Brennan, Marshall, and Stevens dissented. It also declined to hear Louisville desegregation arguments in a plan that moved 23,000 students under court order and guard protests.

Washington Supreme Court Indianapolis Justice Department Indiana U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals William J. Brennan Jr Thurgood Marshall John Paul Stevens Stevens Louisville National Guard

School Bus Strike Shuts Down St Louis Routes

About 6,000 St Louis students had to find other transport as R and E Transit Co drivers walked out in a wildcat strike seeking to join Teamsters Local 610. The district faces $15,000 daily state aid losses with 84,000 students enrolled.

ST. Louis R & E Transit& Co Dan Hayden Teamsters Union Robert Wentz

Houston Man Dies In Wreck Near Cabool

A Houston businessman, William L. Skyles, 41, was killed when his car collided head on with a tractor trailer on U.S. 60 just west of Cabool. The truck driver, Arthur Rice Jr., 43, from Mountain Grove, suffered minor facial lacerations.

Cabool, Mo Houston Cabool U.S William L. Skyles Highway Patrol Arthur Rice Jr Mountain Grove

Medical Microsoft Boxes Aiding Heart Patients

In Los Angeles, Katherine Held used a pendant transmitter during a heart attack, triggering emergency aid within minutes. More than a thousand users wear Microlert devices, which cost 20 dollars monthly and send prerecorded alerts to medics, neighbors, or police via a home telephone line. MSI founder Tom Cataldo explains the devices offer rapid help when no other option exists, with monthly production possible up to 10 600 units.

Los Angeles Katherine Held Microlert Systems International North Lly Mrs. Held Tom Cataldo MSI Boston Araon Cataldo Erview Microlert Calif

Urban League Chief Criticizes Carter Policies

Vernon E. Jordan Jr of the National Urban League said President Carter’s tax cuts and unemployment plans are not bold enough to aid blacks and the poor. He warned that if Carter acts slowly, black voters may withhold support in 1980. Jordan spoke at a news conference before a Kansas City Urban League dinner. He said the 800000 jobs in two years is too little and too late and that the tax rebate plan will not help those most in need. He criticized the slow appointment of Black staff to White House posts and urged continued enforcement of civil rights law.

Kansas City National Urban League Carter Vernon E. Jordan Jr Jordan Plains Washington Kansas City Urban League White House Evel Heald On For Anmeat Griffin Bell Bell

Lottery winner may lose low income housing in Connecticut

Alice Palmer, 69, who won 100000 in the state lottery this month, may be forced from her three room Avery Park apartment as DCA rules on income eligibility. Housing officials warn they will sue to enforce rules while Palmer plans to donate more of her winnings to others.

Stafford, Conn Alice Palmer State Department of Community Affairs DCA Connecticut Duffy Palmer

Bitter Cold Returns To Missouri After Mild Start

A Kansas City AP dispatch says a brief thaw ends as bitter cold returns by Thursday. Highs today and Wednesday reach the mid 30s to low 40s, snow cover shrinks, and Cape Girardeau and Springfield see snow depths drop from over a foot to four to five inches. Northeast Missouri still reports some lingering snow belts while other areas clear. Lows tonight near 20, with a chance of colder mornings ahead through Thursday Friday and Saturday.

Kansas City Missouri Cape Girardeau Springfield National Weather Service

What's Your Question Address for NBC Show

The address for producers and performers of NBC network programs is NBC-TV, 3000 West Alameda Ave., Burbank, California 91523.

Channel NBC Nbc-Tv West Alameda Burbank Calif

Registration Sunday for Gun Safety Class Mexico

Jaycees sponsor a shooting education program at the National Guard Armory with an open registration Sunday from 2 to 4 pm. The six week course teaches boys and girls proper handling of air rifles, with NRA and Conservation Commission instructors, no charge, Sundays on consecutive weeks except when the National Guard meets, and parents may accompany children during registration. Target practice and possible competitions are planned.

Mexico Jayceen National Guard National Rifle Association and Conservation Commission Ous Kinder Withers

Kayak Factory Brings 14 Ton Trailer to Front Door

River Runner kayak makers Duke Best and Pierre Arcouette quit corporate jobs to run a rolling factory. The 14 ton trailer arrives at customers for direct delivery avoiding packaging and shipping costs. Boat dealer Gordon Sussman endorses the setup saying quality control is strong with the factory in his front yard.

Madison, Wis River Runner Duke Best Pierre Arcouette Gordon Sussman

Senators Expect Bell Confirmation

Washington Senator leaders forecast Griffin B. Bell will be confirmed as attorney general by a solid margin amid a lengthy debate. The Senate set aside eight hours to debate Carter’s nomination, with Bell the penultimate Cabinet nominee to face a vote. Bell, 68, promoted civil rights enforcement from the bench and pledged to uphold federal desegregation laws.

Washington Senate Atlanta Griffin B. Bell Carter Justice Department Bell Joseph A. Califano Jr Health, Education and Welfare Robert Packwood Califano F. Ray Marshall Senate Judiciary Committee Hell Ds.d Robert Byrd Howard H. Baker Jr Edward M. Kennedy Massachusetts Birch Bayh Indiana Baker L Dorre Sies Charles Mathias Maryland Joh Chafee Rhode Inland John Heinz Pennsylvania Ball Sth U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals New Orleans

Columbia Girl Killed Police Seek 2 Men

Police search for two men after a break in in downtown Columbia left Brenda Hendren dead from a gunshot and two others, James Norman 22 and Kathy Spry 19, in critical condition. Spry reported the shooting occurred when the intruders demanded money and opened fire. A possible link to a Saturday shooting left Stanley Rowlinson 29 critically wounded nearby. two suspects sought in that case as well.

Columbia, Mo Céluza Brenda Hendren Lumbia Columbia James'Norman Kathy Spry University of Missouri Medical Center Norman Miss Spry Spry Miss’ Hendren Stanley ‘Rowlinson

Amy Carter Attends Thaddeus Stevens School in DC

Amy Carter, accompanied by a Secret Service guard, arrived late to her first day at Thaddeus Stevens elementary in Washington. She started a program including an after school Spanish class and a new puppy named Grits gifted by teacher Verona Meeder.

Washington Amy Carter Secret Service Thaddeus Stevens Grits Theodore Roosevelt Quentin Amy

Free Beltone hearing aid offer in Chicago ad

Bel tone advertises a free, non operating model weighing less than a third of an ounce. It claims no cost or obligation and invites readers to write to Dept. 6478, Beltone Electronics, 420 W Victoria St, Chicago, ill 60646 for a hearing aid sample. Thousands reportedly mailed already.

Chicago Til Beltone Beltone Electronics Victoria St Ill

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