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Newspaper

Mexico Ledger

Location

Mexico, Missouri, United States of America

Date

Jun 07, 1975

Page

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Prison Flyaway Succeeds-So Far

Jackson AP reports a dramatic jail break as a helicopter lifts Remling and passenger from Southern Michigan Prison. Pilot Richard Jackson delivered the aircraft and later aided police in tracking suspects, while Conn and Hill face charges. Police pursue Gertrude Woodbury and two unidentified women amid the escape probe.

Jackson Mich Otto Fowlerville Michigan Donald Hill Hill Jolyne Lou Conn Weberville Gertrude Woodbury Livingston County Friday Remiing Mexico Charles Bronson Richard Jackson Remling Nebraska Yeh Mettetal Plymouth Lee McCoy Munich Conn Irwin Winkler Joel Kaplan Jackson Prison Johnson

Moberly Robber Sentenced To Twenty Years In Prison

A Kansas City man, Charles Rose, 22, was convicted of robbing the Moberly City Bank and Trust Co. of 14147 in January and received a 20 year sentence from U S District Judge H Kenneth Wangelin. In other dispatches, Vice Admiral Emmett H Tidd assumes command of the new Pacific Fleet Surface Force in San Diego, relieving Vice Admiral Robert Z Salzer who is reassigned to Washington.

San Diego Calif Emmett H. Tidd Pacific Fleet Navy Recruiting Command Robert Z. Salzer Washington

Onassis Will Names Christina Heir and $250000 Annual to Jackie

In Athens the Onassis will names Christina as principal heir and awards Jacqueline Kennedy $250000 yearly. Christina to receive control of key shares and fund a welfare foundation, with portions for her husband and others. The document details shares in Victory Carriers, Olympic Airways, and other holdings.

Athens Greece Aristotle Onassis Christina Jacqueline Onassis Acropolis Stelios Papadimitriou Springfield Shipping Co Paris Christina Onassis Alexander Alexander Onassis Vaduz Liechtenstein Str Acropolis The Victory Carriers Shipping Company Olympic Airways Jackie Caroline John Kennedy Scorpion

Victory For Socialists In Lisbon Ruling

Portuguese military rulers ended a standoff with the Socialist party by allowing Republica to reopen, while clashes with the Roman Catholic Church escalated over Radio Renascenca. The Revolutionary Council backed the party’s return but restricted transfers of pro Communist staff until workers request changes.

Lisbon Portugal Socialist Party Republica Radio Renascenca Revolutionary Council

Hearnes backed by Blackwell in Missouri Senate bid

ST LOUIS AP A former rival of Warren Hearnes, Hillsboro attorney Earl R Blackwell, announced support for Hearnes in the Democratic U S Senate race saying Hearnes is a candidate with integrity and political experience Blackwell opposed Hearnes tax hike in 1969 while he was governor but praised his qualifications and fiscal stewardship In Kansas City Rep James Symington said he would seek the Senate seat his father held unless discouraged by events He met with party leaders and called the talks encouraging Other declared candidates include Joseph Teasdale Michael Kennedy and Warren Hearnes as well as Jerry Litton

ST. Louis Warren E. Hearnes Hearnes U.S. Senate Earl R. Blackwell Warren Hearnes Blackwell Hillsboro Heanes U.S James W. Symington Jerry Litton Kansas City James Symington D-Mo Symington Stuart Symington Jackson County Joseph Teasdale Michael J. Kennedy

Archie's Daughter Seeks Higher Pay Until 1978

Tandem Productions seeks a court order barring Sally Struthers from appearing on All in the Family until her contract expires in 1978. Struthers, who plays Gloria, said she would not appear in future episodes over a contract dispute. Reports say she would earn about $6,000 per episode in the upcoming season, up from $750 when the show began in 1971.

Los Angeles Tandem Productions Sally Struthers Tandem Miss Struthers Gloria

Truck Bus Crash In Georgia Injures Callaway Party

Secretary of the Army Howard H Callaway and four congressmen injured when a logging truck and a bus collide in heavy rain en route to Callaway Gardens. The crash killed both drivers and left 11 hospitalized. Callaway said it took 45 minutes to free victims. the dedication of West Point Dam would proceed as planned.

Hamilton, Ga Howard H Bo” Callaway Columbus Callaway Gardens Callaway Glenn Harley Union Springs Ala Roy McKinney Georgia West Point Dam Army Corps of Engineers Alabama- Georgia Beth Robert Jones D-Ala John Flynt D-Ga Walter Flowers Tom Bevill Nichols Bevill John W. Morris U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Carroll N. le Tellier South Atlantic Corps of Engineers Floyd Mann Alabama Mann Morris le Tellier

Mrs Albert Mefford Dies at 65 in Auxvasse

Mrs. Albert Mefford 65 of Auxvasse died Friday at Audrain Medical Center. Funeral Monday at Arnold Funeral Home with burial in Laddonia Cemetery. Born July 24 1909 she was daughter of George and Elva Mae Waller. She married Albert Mefford in Mexico on Dec 24 1924 and he survives. Surviving: one son Albert L Mefford of Louisiana one brother Frank Waller Martinsburg one sister Selah Gregg Mexico and three grandchildren. Friends may call after 2 p.m. Sunday.

Albert Mefford Auxvasse Audrain Medical Center Arnold Funeral Home Laddonia George and Elva Mae Goodrich Waller Albert. Mefford Mexico

Mrs Eira Moore Dies in Centralia at 87

Mrs Eira Moore 87 of Centralia died Friday morning at Boone County Hospital in Columbia after a one day stay She was born July 12 1887 in Boone County daughter of William and Matilda Bisby She was married twice to Linden Logan and William Moore She is survived by son David N Logan One sister preceded her Funeral services set for Sunday at 1 pm Meador Funeral Chapel burial in Centralia Cemetery Reverend W A Gives will officiate Friends may call after 2 pm Saturday

Centralia Eira Moore Boone County Hospital Columbia William Matilda Bisby Boone County

Lee McFarling Rites This Afternoon

Funeral services for Lee J. McFarling were scheduled for 1 30 p m today at Arnold Funeral Home with the Rev James Randall officiating and burial in Elmwood Cemetery. Mrs Shirley Ballinger was to be the organist. Pallbearers named were Robert Forbis D R Carter Buddy Black Doug Balser Allen Davidson and George N Melson.

Lee J. McFarling Arnold Funeral Home James Randall Elmwood Cemetery Shirley Ballinger Robert Forbis D. R. Carter Buddy Black Doug Balser Allen Davidson George N. Melson

Weather Summary and Local Hospital Announcements

Official 7 am readings show 87 high, 62 at 7 am. Missouri sees cloudiness and cooler today with thun der showers possible in NE and central regions and thunderstorms likely in SW. Tonight through Sunday remains cool with highs near 80 and lows in mid to low 50s. Extended into Wednesday with chances of showers, lows in 60s and highs in 60s. Local hospital reports include admissions and births in several towns, followed by dismissals list.

Missouri

Died: Mrs Albert Mefford 65 in Auxvasse at 11 55 a m

Public safety notes report a weekend bite incident, fence damage, and a stolen lawn mower. Highway Patrol details a fatality near Kingdom City after a car overturned, plus several nonfatal injuries and a DWI summons. Deaths listed include Mrs Eira Moore and Mrs Albert Mefford. Dairy Queen fire and shed fire reported. stock and grain quotes provided.

Callaway County Audrain Eira Moore Albert Mefford Dairy Queen E. Liberty Betty Conaway Alabama

Little Dixie Shrine Clowns In Parade Bus Accident

In St Louis, the Little Dixie Shrine Clowns were in the Shrine Circus parade when Elton Hensley’s bus ran over Tom Bledsoe’s tricycle. Bledsoe and Larry Chaney jumped clear, uninjured. trike flattened. The group, first big appearance here, received an honorable mention and plans to perform again tonight. Contact Tom Bledsoe or Bob King to hire.

Shrine Circus St. Louis Little Dixie Shrine Clowns Elton Hensley Tom Bledsoe Bledsoe Larry Chaney Little Dixie Don Worley Ken Heilhaus Bob Robinson Dale Groves Hensley Bob King

Marshall Heads Air Commission Marshall Heads Air Commission

MO AP Michael T Marshall named staff director of the Missouri Air Conservation Commission to succeed Harvey Shell. He will assume June 30 pending commission confirmation at the June 25 meeting. Also reports births and Troy liquor vote results.

Jefferson City Michael T. Marshall Harvey Shell Missouri Air Conservation Commission James L. Wilson Marshall Air Conservation Air Conservation Commission

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