Gunmen and Bombers Hit Post Franco Spain Violence
Gunmen killed three policemen and wounded three others in Madrid as Spain's post Franco government faced a spike in violence. A postal substation guard duo died, a car bomb killed one civil guard and injured another, and a jeep assault wounded three more. Premier Suarez called an urgent security meeting as earlier killings by right wing attackers raised tensions.
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Madrid
Spain
Adolfo Suarez
Army
Kansas Cition Gets State Auditor Post
Thomas M. Keyes of Kansas City was named Missouri state auditor by Gov. Teasdale. The 62-year-old CPA succeeds George Lehr, who resigned to run a Kansas City bank. the post was vacant since September and had been supervised by deputy James Antonio. Keyes, a former Ernst & Ernst partner, was sworn in at a news conference and said he had no definite plans about serving a full term.
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Jefferson City, Mo
Thomas M. Keyes
Kansas City
Joseph P. Teasdale
Certified Public Accountant
George Lehr
Lehr
James Antonio
Keyes
Teasdale
Ernat & Ernst
Supre Court
Robert E. Seiler
Office of State Auditor
State Auditor
Ernst & Ernst
Rockhurst College
ERA Fails In Virginia Legislature
In Richmond the equal rights amendment to the U S Constitution failed in the Virginia state Senate by one vote after three hours of debate. Sen A Joe Canada Jr who voted against ratification drew anger from supporters who urged a future vote. The 20 18 tally fell short of the 21 needed for passage though Canada backed an advisory referendum, which lawmakers did not allow. The ERA has 35 state ratifications and must reach 38 by March 1979.
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Richmond
Virginia State Senate
Joe Canada Jr
Virginia Beach
Canada
Virginia
Freddie Prinze Critical After Self-Inflicted Gunshot
Los Angeles AP reports Freddie Prinze the 22 year old Chico and the Man star is in critical condition from a self inflicted gunshot to the head. Lt Dan Cook said Prinze, despondent Thursday night, was in Beverly Comstock Hotel West Los Angeles when he shot himself after friends and his psychiatrist tried to help. A note was found but its contents were not released. The shooting occurred about 3 30 a.m in Prinze suite. He had been staying there since filing for divorce from Katherine.
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Los Angeles
Freddie Prinze
Chico and
the Man
Dan Cook
Prinze
Cook
Beverly Comstock Hotel
Katherine
Las Vegas
Ucla Medical Center
James Komack
Chico and the Man
Prine
Komack
Church scholars say rift over women priest issue grows
In New York AP report, Vatican rebuff on women priests contrasts with scholars and clerics who see division in church thinking. Jesus as male and male apostles cited to deny ordination, while backers argue the issue matures and renews Christianity with women in leadership roles. The debate draws figures like Rev Richard McBrien, Sister Kathleen Keating, Sister Margaret Traxler, and Archbishop Bernardin.
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New York
Vatican
Richard McBrien
Paul VI
Jesus
Kathleen. Keating
National Assembly of Women
Margaret Ellen Traxler
Chicago
National Coalition of American Nuns
Michael F. McAuliffe
Jefferson City
U.S
Thie Snow
Joseph L. Bernardin
Cincinnati
Gas Service Cut To University In Maryville
The St Joseph Light and Power Co notified Northwest Missouri State University St Francis Hospital and several Maryville industries their natural gas has been cut off. Officials said February gas will be unavailable due to curtailment by Michigan Wisconsin Pipe Line Co. The university and hospital can switch to costly fuels with fuel oil potentially raising the deficit to about $60 000.
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Maryville, Mo
St. Joseph Light and Power Co
Northwest Missouri State University
St. Francis Hospital
Maryville
Michigan Wisconsin Pipe Line Co
University
Robert Foster
Robbers Seize $104000 In Furs From Kansas City Store
Two men armed with a police radio robbed Seiden's Furs Inc in Kansas City, taking more than $104,000 in merchandise and cash. They tied up the victims in a bathroom, demanded vault keys, and fled after a half hour as police were alerted by a customer. Daniel T. Shaffer, the owner, said an inventory would determine exact items.
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Kansas City
Seiden’s Furs, Inc
Daniel T. Shaffer
Shaffer
Out Of Hospital Veteran Herman L McFarling Returns Home
Herman L McFarling of 11% Adams Street Mexico has been discharged after a stay at Harry S Truman Veterans Hospital in Columbia. He had been hospitalized since January 3 and is now home recuperating.
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Herman L. McFarling
Adams Street
Mexico
Harry S. Truman Veterans Hospital
Columbia
Manufacturing Exports Trim U S Trade Deficit in December
Washington AP reports a December U S trade deficit of 851.4 million dollars, the smallest in six months, aided by a surge in exports of manufactured goods. For the year, the deficit totaled 5 billion against a prior surplus. imports rose 8 percent to 120.7 billion, with oil imports up but seasonal effects lowering petroleum value.
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Washington
United States
U.S
Hamlett Bills Allow Out of State Trustees
Rep Ray Hamlett introduced a bill to clarify that estates may appoint trustees who are not Missouri residents and to ease related burdens. He noted hearings on valuation changes for second class counties and other bills on Sunday sales and the death penalty. He expects committee action soon as sessions focus on drafting measures for debate.
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Ray Hamlett
House of Representatives
Missouri
Hamlett
Rep
Hamiett
House , Governmental Organization Committee
House
Rep. Hamlett
General Assembly
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