Nurses Convicted in 1975 VA Hospital Poisoning Case
Detroit AP nurses Nar cisco and Leonora Perez were found guilty of poisoning patients at the Ann Arbor Veterans Administration hospital with Pavulon, facing possible life terms. They vow appeals though defense calls the trial fair, while prosecutors cite respiratory deaths and breathing failures across July and August 1975.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
Thomas O'Brien
U.S
Veterans Hospital
Filipina Narcisco
Leonora Perez
U.S. District Court
Philip Pratt
Miss Narcisco
Ypsilanti
Perez
Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor Veterans Administration Hospital
Asst. U.S. Atty
Richard Yanko
Clara Syplyk
Thousands Fall Into Poverty in 1975 US Census
Washington AP reports Census Bureau figures show the poor rose 10.7 percent from 1974 to 1975, totaling 2.9 million more people living in poverty. Median family income in 1975 was 13,720, adjusted for inflation this was lower than 1974.
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Washington
Census Bureau
Arno I. Winward
United States
Bureau
America
Winard
Grand Jury Probing Farm Cooperative Fold
A federal grand jury examined links among the Progressive Farmers Association, a bankrupt Springfield farm cooperative, and Gulf Freeway Associates Ltd. The limited partnership, led by Missouri officials, sold 38 units at $10,000 each. Gulf Freeway bought a Houston 205 unit complex for tax shelter, and PFA filed for bankruptcy May 13. Court says investor claims may not cover losses. An appraisal on Table Rock Lake land valued over $3 million, later listed at $2.2 million, and sold at auction for $51,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Progressive Farmers Association
Springfield Farm Cooperative
PFA
Gulf Freeway
St. Patrick
Houston
Jack C. Jones
Federal Bankruptcy Court
Table Rock Lake
Grand Jury
Teasdale Aide Reviews Governor Power Over Attorney General
Gov Joseph Teasdale said his legal aide Tom Larson will study the law to determine if he can compel the attorney general to act. The statement raises questions about executive control over AG duties and potential legal limits on such directives. The discussion reflects ongoing debates in Missouri politics about separation of powers and gubernatorial authority.
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Jefferson City
Joseph Teasdale
Tom Larson
Attorney General’s
State Division of Liquor Control
Missouri
Cole County
Kenneth Carnes
State Department of Public Safety
Attorney General's Office
Albert Letz
Liquor Control
Births Jill Ann Myers
A daughter was born to Mr and Mrs Kent Myers of Wellsville at Audrain Medical Center Wednesday at 9 03 pm weighing eight pounds two ounces she has been named Jill Ann Myers. Mrs Myers works for the Myers Funeral Rome Wellsville.
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Kent Myers
Wellsville
Audrain Medical Center
Jill Ann Myers
Myers
The
Myers Funeral Rome
State Fair Show Tickets Now On Sale
SEDALIA Jack Runyan director of the Missouri Department of Agriculture announced tickets are on sale for grandstand performances at the Missouri State Fair August 19 to 28. The schedule includes Helen Reddy Statler Brothers Tammy Wynette Ronnie Milsap Charlie Pride Dave and Sugar Ozark Mountain Daredevils Brewer and Shipley Jerry Clower LeRoy Van Dyke Susan Haney Waylon Jennings Jessie Colter. Orders before August 15 will be mailed. orders after will be held at the box office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sedalia
Jack Runyan
Missouri Department of Agriculture Today
Helen Reddy
Statler Brothers
Tammy Wynette
Ronnie Milsap
Charlie Pride
Dave
Sugar
Ozark Mountain Daredevils
Brewer
Shipley
Jerry Clower
LeRoy van Dyke
Susan Haney
Waylon Jennings
Jessie Colter
Driver cited after collision injures two passengers
A driver collided with a pole west of Rawlings and received a summons for failure to keep the vehicle under proper control. Passengers Tammy Holtkamp and John Linder suffered minor injuries. Damages to the pole exceeded 500 dollars, according to public safety reports.
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Rawlings
Tammy Holtkamp
S. Clark
John Linder
Lakeview
Richard Vance
Liberty Street
Douglas W. Salmons
S. Coal
Liberty
Ray plans innocent plea on escape charge in Tenn
James Earl Ray will plead innocent to an escape charge from Brushy Mountain State Prison. Judge Brandt worries transfer to a federal prison could hamper defense counsel. Ray plans to appear in Wartburg Tenn and faces possible added time if convicted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nashville
Tenn
James Earl Ray
Chancery Court
Robert S. Brandt
Ray
Jack Kershaw
Kershaw
Wartburg
Brushy Mountain State Prison
East Tennessee
Ray Blanton
Justice Department
Martin Luther King Jr
Memphis
Brandt
Tennessee
CIA veteran Knoche resigns over policy clash at CIA
Washington AP reports 5 Henry Knoche, No. 2 at the CIA, has resigned on July 5 amid a dispute with CIA director Adm. Stansfield Turner over Carter administration policy changes. Knoche cites preparing for new leadership as reason for stepping aside. Sources say more resignations could follow amid dissatisfaction with Turner's initiatives. CIA denies major forced or voluntary personnel shifts.
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Washington
Central Intelligence Agency
Carter
CIA
Henry Knoche
Adm
Stansfield Turner
Knoche
Gerald R. Ford
Central Intelligence
Turner
CTA
Fire damages Joplin hospital destroys electrical system
Freeman Hospital in Joplin suffered a fire that destroyed its electrical system and forced patient transfers to other facilities after the backup system failed. Hospital officials reported 120 beds and said patients were moved as a precautionary measure during the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joplin, Mo
Freeman Hospital
Joplin
Opal Testerman Heads Breath of Life Chapter in Mexico area
Mrs Opal Testerman was appointed 1977 Breath of Life chairman for the Mexico area by Jack Buck of the Gateway Chapter Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. She aims a door to door drive through August and September with volunteers to raise funds for CF research and services in Monroe County.
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Opal Testerman
Mexico
Breath of Life
Jack Buck
Gateway
Cystic Fibrosis Foundation
United States
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Grand Jury Probing Farm Cooperative Fold
Gulf Freeway Associates, Ltd
William C. Phelps
Paul Bradshaw
Springfield
William A. Ryan
Teasdale Aide
Gamerama
Arthur Duane York
Larry Arthur York
Lima
Blessing Hospital
Quincy, Ill
Bonnie Michelle
Larry Michael
Merle York
Bill Diehall
Orion Ramsauer
St. Charles
Henry Harmon
Richland
York
Harris Electronics
Quincy
FBI
Loudmouth
Lil
Scolumbia
EMI
Ceres
Evel Knievel
Warner Br
Panavision
Technicolor
Ter Communications Company
Ian
Fulton
Banco Ti
Ups
Paul Riechers
Charles Newland
Auavasse
Dixie
Ieee
Jodie Foster
Martin Sheen
Walt Disney Productions
Camady Inrsher
Joplin Hospital
Lawrence Drug
OPS
Harry
Hardee's
Hardees
Macomb Quingy
Henribel
Pistafield
Mesico
Hardees Charbroil Burgers
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