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Newspaper
Mexico Ledger
Location
Mexico, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1977
Page
4
Investigators say theories about the Beverly Hills Supper Club fire remain opinions and no agreement on where the blaze began. State Police Commissioner Brandenburgh said the basement-origin theory is nearly ruled out, while State Fire Marshal Warren Southworth said
George Rood 62 who became Ironton mayor in April died Tuesday night at Mineral Area Hospital Farmington after a week of hospitalization. Former city council member and shoe plant supervisor, Rood took office in March. Fire inquiry continues with officials unsure on origin though basement generator not a prime suspect. Coroner lowers fire death toll to 158 with 158 identified. investigation may finish next week to a month.
SPHILADELPHIA AP The Philadelphia school board approved a 511 million budget forced by banks to eliminate deficits. It will close 32 schools cut nearly 10 000 employes end varsity sports kindergarten and transportation for most students. Officials vow to lobby Harrisburg for bills to restore funds and avert layoffs.
Fulton hosts two Boy Scouting events this Saturday led by Charles Stone and Westminster College's Dick Ault. The Cub Scout Field Day at Fulton City Park expects about 200 Cubs from Audrain, Callaway, Montgomery, and northern Boone with activities from 2 to 4 30 pm and awards at 6. The Great Rivers Council Explorer Olympics take place on Westminster's campus with registration from 9 am, while Camp Thunderbird reservations spread across several towns and districts.
Amy Carter has a boyfriend named Scott Roberson, a 9 year old from Plains. Scott carried a tall stack of comic books to Peterson Field where he visited Amy with the President’s mother. Amy greeted him warmly and Miss Lillian confirmed the pairing.
Gary Showalter of Southwestern Bell spoke on 911 service set to begin July 11 1977 in Mexico Missouri. The system aims for quicker emergency access and reduced seven digit dialing, with nationwide rollout years away.
Air Force Academy seniors graduate as the first-year class of 157 women marks Recognition Day with 130 reaching the milestone. Project Blue Eyes shows women improved in physical tests and outperformed men in some exercises. First-semester grades were similar, but women’s overall average edged higher and dropout rates were lower. Women swimmers say they learned to act more feminine.
Daniel J. McAuliffe of Webster Groves in St Louis County was named to the Missouri Banking Board by Gov Joseph Teasdale. He succeeds Larry Woods who resigned and will serve as a Democratic member with a term expiring August 29.
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