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Newspaper
Mexico Ledger
Location
Mexico, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Mar 08, 1976
Page
9
Civil guards opened fire on protesting workers who refused to disperse in Madrid amid Spain's tense post election atmosphere. Several demonstrators were reported injured as clashes spanned the street outside a government building. Authorities said order operations were ongoing to restore control.
Six Ledger readers earned prizes in the 1976 Recipe Edition across categories including men’s special dishes refrigerator pickles six week sweet and sour slaw and coconut pie. Winners receive groceries and must contact Stan Thompson to obtain letters of authorization.
Penny Louise Lent, 18, student at Central Missouri State University, won Miss Audrain County 1976 and best talent at Presser Hall with a Chopin Butterfly Etude. She earns a $500 savings bond and entry to Miss Missouri Pageant in July. First runner up Marjorie Dollens, second runner up Mary Lawrence, and fourth runner up Cynthia Strother also receive savings bonds.
In Jefferson City Missouri the House extends daytime sessions and adds evening meetings as lawmakers tackle a calendar of more than 150 measures. Key items include interest rate hikes for small loans a felony trial timeline changes and rape case evidence rules. The Senate continues debate on a 283 page criminal code revision and malpractice insurance measures while scrutinizing campaign finance disclosures.
Ronald Reagan, finishing a four city Florida swing, said his presidential bid gains real steam and attacked Ford for yielding to election pressure on the economy. He predicted a close Florida race and vowed to continue the challenge until Ford has enough votes to win the nomination. Reagan urged curbing inflation and cutting the deficit, while noting past economic upturns followed by declines. Other candidates Carter Jackson and Wallace campaigned in Florida as Ford and Reagan eyed a tight race heading into the March 16 primaries.
In Maria Stein, Ohio a car plowed into about 50 Minster high school pupils at a rural intersection, killing eight and injuring four. The victims had halted a nine-car caravan headed to a dance and were discussing where to go next when the crash occurred. driver John Cremer, 21, of Maria Stein, was slightly injured and not hospitalized. The collision remains under investigation with no charges filed.
Missouri Supreme Court overturned two first degree murder verdicts and an assault conviction citing prosecutor improprieties. New trials ordered for Hoopes and Harrington. potential plea and private counsel issues noted. Justice calls for proper public prosecutions.
Barbara Jean Brown 42 of Mexico died Saturday at home. Services Wednesday at St Luke's United Methodist Church with Rev. Raymond Hayes. burial Elmwood Cemetery. She was born April 17 1933 in Mexico, married to James E. Brown Aug 25 1972, has son Byron Davis 12. Funeral details and family notices follow.
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