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Newspaper

Mexico Ledger

Location

Mexico, Missouri, United States of America

Date

Jul 08, 1977

Page

3

Victim Found Linked to Oklahoma Prison Escapees

Oklahoma City authorities identify the decomposed body of James M. Short, a Purcell taxi driver abducted July 1, as a likely victim in a multi state spree by two escaped Oklahoma inmates. Links tied to killings in Arkansas and Louisiana surface as investigators pursue the fugitives.

Oklahoma City Okla Purcell Oklahoma James M. Short Dibble Earl van Denton Short Magazine Ark Marvin Richie Ranger Opal James Richie James Franklinton Bentley Denton Paul Ruiz Louisiana Arkansas

Doodler case stalls as witnesses refuse to testify

Police say three survivors of the San Francisco serial killings refuse to testify, including a well known entertainer and a diplomat, hindering charges in the 14 slayings and three assaults from 1974 to 1975. investigation centers on survivor intimidation and fear of coming out.

San Francisco Roten Gilford Redondo Beach Calif Riverside Gilford Harvey Milk Milk

Congress To Fight Radar Sale To Iran

Washington expects a fierce congressional battle over the $1.2 billion plan to sell seven AWACS airborne radar aircraft to Iran. Senators Culver Eagleton Nelson Proxmire Mathias warn the move may breach Carter's arms sale limits and risk destabilizing the Middle East. GAO probes requested to assess AWACS effectiveness amid concerns.

Washington Carter Congress Iran Pentagon United States Middle East Senate General Accounting Office GAO John Culver D-Iown William Proxmire D-Wis Charles Mathias R-Md Thomas Eagleton D-Mo Gaylord Nelson Culver Eagleton

Post-Vasectomy Baby Wins 27000 in Missouri Suit

A Jefferson County Circuit Court awarded $27,000 to Early Brinley of House Springs after his vasectomy in 1975 led to his wife’s pregnancy. Brinley, 37, sued the doctor Orlando A. Cuento alleging damages over the healthy baby born March 23, 1976, calling the birth a consequence of the procedure.

Hillsboro, Mo Jefferson County House Springs Early Brinley Brinley Orlando A. Cuento

Multiple Theaters Show Weekend Movie Schedules

Liberty Missouri venues list showings including The Greatest and Beatniks with matinees. Columbia venues feature titles such as The Deep Thunder and The Sorcerer with varied times and ratings. Additional screenings include A Bridge Too Far Race For Your Life Charlie Brown Carrie Network Norman Is That You and family titles at Vandalia and Hannibal drive ins.

Liberty Mexico Sun Little Dixie Drive-In Centralia Campus I Columbia Campus II Whitegate I Uptown Charlie Brown Missouri Forum Biscayne I Carrie Biscayne II Network Biscayne III Norman Vandalia Huck Finn Hannibal

Britain Guatemala Agree On More Talks Over Belize Status

Britain and Guatemala agreed to continue negotiations on Belize's future status after two days of talks in Washington. Ed ward Rowlands and Adolfo Molina Orantes said Rowlands would visit Guatemala City soon to discuss reducing tensions and next negotiation stages. Belize leaders favor independence, while Guatemala rejects unilateral independence.

Britain Guatemala Guatemala City Belize Central America Edward Rowlands Adolfo Molina Orantes Washington Rowlands Caribbean British Honduras Mark Cuellar Tits People's United Party

Ashford Seeks Change in Gas Regulation Distinctions

Missouri Department of Natural Resources director Carolyn Ashford seeks reconsideration of how intrastate and interstate natural gas are regulated. She says clarifying the distinction would let commercial and residential customers within a state act as consumers without interstate market restrictions. Statement submitted Thursday at a public meeting.

St, Louis Missouri Department of Natural Resources Carolyn Ashford

Prince Inducted Into Tribe In Alberta Ceremony

Prince Charles, 28, painted face and headress, welcomed as a Kainai chief by the Blood nation near Calgary. He received the name Mekaisto Red Crow and a pinto horse, saddle, and ancient peace pipe. The Blood reserve hosts the 40-member chieftainship society formed in 1919. the first member was the Duke of Windsor. The piece also references energy policy talks led by Eagleton Gephardt and Volker in Missouri.

Alberta Prince Charles Prince of Wales Mekaisto Red Crow Blood Reservation Calgary Kainai Chieftainship Society Duke of Windsor

Investigators Probe Fiery Lambert Crash Flight Crew Dead

Federal investigators continued work to determine the cause of a fiery crash at Lambert Airport that killed three Florida aviators. The four engine Lockheed Electra L188 rose, veered left, then plunged into a ditch. Victims were Myron Shorter, Robert Cherry, and Vernon Hisey, all of Florida, employed by Fleming International Airways.

Shorter Miami Robert A. Cherry Pembroke Pines Fla Vernon B. Hisey Fleming International Airways Miami Beach Detroit Nation Transportation Safety Board Federal Aviation Administration

Local Price Notice Sets 16 Oz Item at Reg Price

A truncated advertisement indicates a 16 ounce item offered for sale at its regular price of $1.34 with an expiration noted as 79-77, suggesting a short term deal or shelf price.

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