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Newspaper

Mexico Ledger

Location

Mexico, Missouri, United States of America

Date

Jun 20, 1975

Page

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Chicago Mobster Giancana Shot To Death

Sam Giancana a reputed Chicago crime syndicate leader linked to CIA plots to kill Fidel Castro was found shot to death in his Oak Park home. Police said bullets entered from the mouth and neck with six shell casings found. robbery suspected due to about $1400 on the body. FBI aid joined local cops in the probe.

Oak Park, Ill Sam Giancana Chicago Fidel Castro Giancana Oak Park Wilbur Reichert Reichert Joseph DiPersio DiPersio FBI Phyllis McGuire Las Vegas al Capone John Roselli CIA Castro Richard Bissell Central Intelligence Agency Cuba Fulgencio Baptista U.S. Atty Edward V. Hanrahan Justice Department Washington William J. Campbell U.S. District Court William Hundley Organized Crime Division Hundley

Shopper's Coat Held More Than Cart

In Reno a man shopping with a coat stuffed with pockets was checked into the city jail after authorities say the coat could smuggle four one pound hams five ham packages four round steaks two razor blade bundles canned seafood and two cigarette cartons. The man claimed he went to buy bread but fled after clerks stopped him.

Reno Nev

Copeland Graduates From University of Illinois

Bruce R. Copeland of 1631 Meadow Lane earned a B S in liberal arts and sciences at the University of Illinois Urbana Champaign in May. Diplomas will be mailed about August 1 after grades are reported and verified following commencement.

Bruce R. Copeland Meadow Lane University of Ilinois Urbana- Champaign

Cadwell Commits to Oil Field Work in Olney Ill

Warren D. Cadwell, a second year Missouri University at Rolla student majoring in petroleum engineering, earned a 3.82 GPA for spring and will work this summer in Union Oil Co. of California oil fields at Olney Illinois. He is the son of Mr and Mrs John Cadwell of 1314 Kent Road.

Warren D. Cadwell University of Missouri At Rolla Warren Union Oil Co California Olney Ill John Cadwell Kent Road

Honorary Degree For Solzhenitsyn

Exiled Soviet author Alexander Solzhenitsyn has been invited to Wake Forest University in Winston-Salem North Carolina to receive an honorary degree on July 2 according to the university.

Winston-Salem, N.C Alexander Solzhenitsyn Wake Forest University

Boy's Robot Surprises His Geometry Teacher

In Wilmore Kentucky AP, Jimmy Coleman 15 and teammate Kathy McKain 16 built Bright Eyes, a 144 pound metal robot with flashing eyes that moves limbs and grips with 1500 pounds pressure. Powered by a car battery, the project cost 60 dollars and surprised his geometry teacher who expected only a table model.

Wilmore, Ky Jimmy Coleman Jimmy Kathy McKain Kathy Sobot Bright Eyes Coleman Family Auto

Audrain Bridges to Benefit from $52,490 Federal Fund

Audrain County will receive 52490 in federal Highway Trust Funds for roads and bridges from the Missouri Association of Counties meeting in Jefferson City. The county must supply 3047.71 and plans to use most for box culverts with a decision deadline of July 1, 1976. A highway department visit to Audrain County Court is slated for June 26 with a required county resolution and agreement.

Audrain County Glenn M. Barnes John Jesse Missouri Association of Counties Knights of Columbus Hall Jefferson City Barnes Highway Department Tony Hiesberger

Missouri Senate panel weighs need for transit tax session

A seven member Missouri Senate committee will study whether a special session is needed to extend the mass transportation sales tax. Appointments by Senate President pro tem William Cason include two Kansas City Democrats, two St. Louis Democrats, and two St. Louis Republicans with transit as the first priority. The tax expires Dec 31 and Gov Bond has said he will not call a special session to extend it.

Jefferson City Senate William Cason Kansas City St. Louis Christopher S. Bond James Spradling State Revenue Chief Mary Gant Harry Wiggins Donald Gratke Franklin Payne Frank Bird George Murray Creve Coeur

Miss Davis Named Missouri Library Intern at Mexico Public Library

Misa Viola Jacqueline Davis of R R 2 Aurvasse has been selected as one of 13 interns for Missouri State Library summer program. She will work through August 6 at the Mexico Audrain County Library while studying at William Woods College in Fulton.

Misa Viola Jacqueline Davis R.R. 2 Aurvasse Miss Davis Mexico- Audrain County William Woods College Fulton

Colby Doubts There'll Be Any CIA Convictions

Washington CIA chief William Colby says no CIA employees will be prosecuted for illegal domestic operations described by the Rockefeller Commission. He notes possible legal gray areas and urges continued supervision by Congress and the executive branch to reassure the public.

Washington William E. Colby Central Intelligence Agency CIA Rockefeller Commission Colby Justice Department Atty Edward H. Levi Rockefeller Panel Ford Levi U.S Commission CTA Congress Executive Branch America Langley Stockholm Rome Saigon Here Fidel Castro Dominican Republic Rafael Trujillo John F. Kennedy Robert House Senate CIA Inspector General

Wright City Raid Seizes Marijuana and Cash in Federal Sweep

Federal agents seized half a ton of marijuana and $36,000 in cash in a Wright City raid. Edward A. Ockel and William J. McMurtrey Jr. were arrested and charged with possession of a federally controlled substance. Three bales were found in McMurtrey’s car and seven at Ockel’s home, with a street value of about $240,000. Both suspects had prior bond and a June 26 hearing was set in US Magistrate Court.

St. Louis Wright City Edward A. Ockel William J. McMurtrey Jr Whiteside McMurtrey Ockel Florida

New National Appeals Court Is Proposed

A congressionally created commission told President Ford that its plan for a National Court of Appeals would add clarity and stability to federal law without hindering the Supreme Court. The seven member court would transfer cases from 11 circuits and handle about 150 yearly, with Supreme Court review remaining available. Warren Burger and four other justices supported the idea, while three opposed.

Washington Ford National Court of Appeals Supreme Court Commission White House Roman L. Hruska R-Neb Warren&. Burger Circuit Courts of Appeals Hruska Commission

Sign up figures announced for Red Cross swimming lessons

Recreation director Joe Bailey says over 250 residents enrolled for Red Cross swimming at Plunkett Park pool. Schedule released shows age and gender groups across Monday to Friday sessions with a dedicated life saving instruction block on Fridays. Registrations include 143 girls, 11 ladies, and 98 boys.

Red Cross Plunkett Park Joe Bailey

Pope May Use Helicopter for Audience this Summer

Vatican official says the surge of Rome pilgrims for the Holy Year could overwhelm the Castle Gandolfo audience hall. To address crowding, Pope Paul VI, aged 77, may use a helicopter to reach Rome for weekly general audiences.

Vatican City Rome Paul VI Vatican Castle Gandolfo

Men Rescued From Gulf After 2 Weeks On Raft

Richard Lebo and Gary Gillespie, ages 34 and 21, were rescued 13 days after drifting in an eight foot rubber raft from a sunken cabin cruiser off the Yucatan coast. They survived on urine and limited food after their vessel sank en route from Key West to Belize. Andy Car Mone remained missing.

Galveston Tex Gulf of Mexico Richard Lebo Gary Gillespie Coast Guard Caroline Yucatan Key West Fla Belize Andy Car Mone Lebo Yucatan Coast

Egypt Syria reject Israel map plan and borders

The Associated Press reports Egypt and Syria dismissed an Israeli formula to annex Gaza and the Golan Heights as unacceptable. Egypt called the move a vacuum, while Syria offered no comment and its media rejected the proposed borders. Cyprus leader Makarios urged Arab backing for Palestinian rights. Libyan PM Jalloud warned against future war, saying no peace talks now.

Associated Press Egypt Syria Gaza Strip Golan Heights Yitzhak Rabin Labor Party Israel Middle East Kamal Abdul Magd Damascus Cyprus Makarios Hafez Assad Abdel Salam Jalloud Alloud Beirut Tripoli Saudi Arabia

Mexicoans Work On Nutrition Workshop at NMSU Kirksville

Terry Kleeman Jimmie Utterback and Loretta Sigler of Laddonia and Kathleen Houf of Mexico joined a five day June workshop at Northeast Missouri State University Kirksville on Basic Nutrition For Children for elementary teachers. The course covered major nutrients food groups and teaching methods for nutrition education. Mr and Mrs Gary Jones bought 427 W Love from Mr and Mrs Robert Keeling via McCue Decker Realty.

Terry Kleeman Jimmie Utterback Loretta Sigler Laddonia Kathleen Houf Mexico Northeast Missouri State University Kirksville W. Love St Gary Jones W. Love Robert Keeling McCue, Decker Realty

Prison Clash In Carolina Injures 25

In Raleigh 25 guards and inmates were injured after a clash at the Corrections Center for Women as about 150 helmeted guards moved in to restore order following an eight p m lockup. The unrest stemmed from five days of protest over medical and counseling services and a prison laundry closure. Most injuries were heat or excitement related. one inmate was hospitalized. 15 inmates were moved to other prisons and 40 to 50 placed in maximum security cells.

Raleigh N.C Ralph Edwards Jim Holfhouser C. Gene Anderson Holfhouser Edwards Inmtes

Woman Bank Robber Will Be Sentenced

A 19 year old Brookfield woman Marcie Fisher pleaded guilty to robbing the United Missouri Bank of Brookfield last month and will be sentenced July 25. She was one of three indicted in the May 28 holdup. Two men James R. Lane 29 and James E. McKinney 33 also of Brookfield face trial July 14. The charges carry up to 25 years in prison and fines.

ST. Louis Brookfield U.S James H. Meredith Marcie Fisher United Missouri Bank of James R. Lane James E. McKinney

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