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Mexico Ledger

Location

Mexico, Missouri, United States of America

Date

Jul 19, 1976

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AFL-CIO ready to endorse Carter in 1976 race

The AFL-CIO Executive Council is set to back Jimmy Carter and Walter Mondale, signaling a full labor mobilization for Carter after the Republican convention. Meany and labor leaders expect unified, strong support, leveraging 14 million union members and a revived coalition history.

Washington Afl-Cio Jimmy Carter Watter Aflcio Carter Walter F. Mondale George Meany New York Meany Labor Federation Franklin D. Roosevelt Democratic Party George McGovern Labor Richard Nixon

Suit Filed In Boone County To Stop No. 7

Boone County Circuit Judge Frank Conley was to hear a suit by Rev. Dr. Hugh Wamble alleging the proposed constitutional amendment to allow limited aid to private schools is unconstitutional. The suit targets the Aug 3 primary ballot after Fairness in Education gathered signatures. If approved, aid would cover handicapped services textbooks and transportation for nonpublic schools.

Jefferson City, Mo Boone County Frank Conley Hugh Wamble Baptist Seminary Fairness In Education Wamble Conley Cole County James T. Riley Riley

Prisoners Flood Newton County Jail in Neosho

Six or seven inmates flooded the Newton County Courthouse jail on the top floor after a disturbance began when a prisoner refused to return to his cell. Water backed up to the second floor, causing minor damage before officers and fire crews managed to restore order. names were withheld pending investigation.

Neosho Newton County Joe Abramovitz Abramovitz

Hearnes Admit Past Reliance Hurting Senate Bid

Former Missouri governor Warren E Hearnes told Kansas City Democrats he erred in leaning on past accomplishments in his campaign for the U S Senate. He said the campaign must stress the future as rivals Jerry Litton and James Symington vie for the Democratic nomination in the Aug 3 primary.

Kansas City Warren E. Hearnes U.S. Senate Jerry Litton James Symington

Schmidt says not overly concerned about Communists in Western Europe

West German Chancellor Helmut Schmidt, in an ABC interview, said he is not overly concerned about Communist involvement in Western European governments beyond Germany. He framed coexistence with the USSR while fighting communism at home and noted Bonn will end a multibillion dollar offset program with the United States.

Washington Helmut Schmidt Europe Schmidt Ford Bonn United States West Germany U.S Germany Bremen

Howe's Soliciting Trial Set in Salt Lake City

Rep Allan T Howe faces a misdemeanor trial in City Court after being accused of offering $20 to two police decoys in Salt Lake City's red-light district. He pleaded not guilty and contends he was lured by an invitation to a political function. If convicted he could pay a $150 fine. The case follows a Supreme Court ruling rejecting a dismissal bid amid pretrial publicity and alleged prosecutorial misconduct.

Salt Lake City Allan T. Howe Margaret Hamblin Kathleen Taylor Howe State Supreme Court City Atty Roger F. Cutler

Bali quake toll tops five hundred dead and thousands hurt

Reports from Denpasar say the Bali earthquake five days earlier has killed more than 500 and injured about 3400. Authorities seek urgent food and medicine for the wounded and homeless as foreign aid arrives including a Australian destroyer making an unplanned stop.

Denpasar Indonesia Bali Australia Japan United States Singapore

Viking 1 awakens for Mars landing and first images

In Pasadena AP reports Viking 1 woke up for its scheduled descent to Mars at 7:53 a.m. EDT with confirmation near 8:12 a.m. The biology equipment and onboard cameras poised to begin life search experiments as the craft aims at Chryse Planitia and a possible ancient river-deposit site.

Pasadena Calif Mars Martian Earth Viking Jet Propulsion Laboratory Harold Klein Chryse Platitia

MU Commencement Programs Planned for July 30

The University of Missouri Columbia will hold commencement programs for undergraduate and graduate students on July 30 in Columbia Missouri. The ceremony will feature graduates from MU and may include faculty speakers and university officials.

Columbia, Mo University of Missouri- Columbia

Three Audrain Banks Receive State Funds Boosting Local Banks

Missouri State Treasurer James J. Spainhower announced three Audrain County banks will receive 320,000 from the third statewide allocation of general funds for inactive funds. Laddonia State Bank gets 100,000, Commerce Bank of Mexico 120,000, and Vandalia State Bank 100,000.

James J. Spainhower Missouri Spainhower Laddonia State Bank Commerce Bank of Mexico Vandalia State Bank

Candidates Vie For 9th District In Audrain Meeting

Two prospective candidates for the 9th district, Joe Frappler and Mrs. Jean Berg, sought Republican and Democratic nominations at Audrain Farm Bureau events. State Sen Frappier and Berg attended the fish fry at Lawrence Shelter in Plunkett Park, with about 75 adults and several children present. The board announced a dues increase from 23 to 30 dollars per year.

Audrain Farm Bureau Lawrence Shelter Plunkett Park Joe Frappler Jean Berg Missouri Farm Bureau Hannibal Richard Erisman Audrain Frappier Debra Talley Tom Talley Jr Farm Bureau Freedom Forum

Feud Triggers Six Deaths Eight Injuries in Detroit Fire

Detroit police say a neighborhood feud sparked a fire bombing at a southwest Detroit home leaving six dead and eight injured. Nine people were in custody for questioning as authorities described an incendiary device thrown through a back window. The victims, aged 3 to 20, were relatives of Mary Broome who was hospitalized in serious condition. The Broome house burned, a neighboring home was damaged, and most detainees were area residents amid ongoing neighborhood tensions.

Detroit Mary Broome Broome Donald Nash

Paris Youth in Serious Condition After Crash

Paris-Clyge-Deierling 17, son of Mr and Mrs Forrest Deijerling of Paris, listed in serious condition by University of Missouri Medical Center. He was admitted early Saturday after a one car crash on Route 15 three miles south of Paris, where the car hit a bridge railing, signs, a tree, overturned and burned. He was thrown from the vehicle and suffered internal injuries and a broken rib.

Salina F. Graves Centralia Erickson Auto Lloyd W. Davidson Montgomery City Audrain Medical Center Davidson Missouri State Highway Dept Paris Clyge —_Deierling Forrest. Deijerling University of Missouri Medical Center Columbia Route 15 Deterling

Three Die In Weekend Wrecks In Missouri

Three people died in Missouri accidents over the weekend. Cheryl Hannay 19 of New York City rode a bicycle on Highway V near Ash Grove and swerved into a car’s path. Thomas Kelly 17 died in a Morgan County single car crash near Cole Camp. Stephen Blackwell 27 died in a Kansas City two car crash Saturday along with other fatalities not counted. Harold Mossman 31 died in a tractor accident near Archie. Opal Sellers 72 of Edina died from injuries from a Kirbyville accident Friday.

New York City Ash Grove Thomas Patrick Kelly Cole Camp Morgan County Kansas City Stephen Blackwell Missouri Archie Harold Mossman Opal Sellers Edina Kirkinville

Race Out Of Money Riders Press On in BELLEVILLE

About 30 of the riders in the financially troubled Great American Horse Race will continue their westward journey at their own expense. The race began May in Frankfort New York with around 100 entrants. Rodney Peake, attorney for the promoters sued, says contestants may decide whether to finish.

Belleville Ran Frankfort N.Y Rodney Peake

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