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Mexico Ledger

Location

Mexico, Missouri, United States of America

Date

May 29, 1975

Page

4

Sanford Enters Democratic Race for 1976 Nomination

Duke University president and former North Carolina governor Terry Sanford announces his bid for the 1976 Democratic presidential nomination. He plans 17 to 20 primary campaigns, aiming to contrast with Alabama Governor George Wallace who he names as a key rival.

Washington Terry Sanford Duke University North Carolina Sanford Alabama George C. Wallace Wallace

Veto Expected On Legislators Pay Increase

In Jefferson City Missouri lawmakers move to send the $8400 to $12400 annual pay hike to Governor Bond. House Speaker Rabbitt signs the bill early, expecting Bond to veto ahead of the session end. Lt. Gov. Phelps must sign before delivery to Bond. Bond's stance ties reform to any raise.

Jefferson City Christopher S. Bond House Richard Rabbitt Bond William Phelps Senate Rabbitt Missouri

Teenager Kills Two In School Rampage

A 16 year old Brampton student opened fire in Brampton Centennial Secondary School wounding 13 and killing 2 before ending his life. He targeted teachers in a revenge note citing two names including art teacher Margaret Wright.

Brampton Ont Michael Slobodian Brampton Centennial Secondary School Toronto John Stinger Margaret E. Wright Wright William Teggart Peel Regional Police Teggart Slobodian Dana Dona Slobodian Slinger

Maoist Party Arrests Made In Portugal

In Lisbon and Coimbra Portugal's military government arrested members of the Maoist MRPP amid a crackdown on leftist extremism. The communique said MRPP posed a threat to internal security and cited attacks on the U S Embassy and Marine guards, plus anti-regime street protests.

Lisbon Portugal Coimbra Movement For Party of the Proletariat MRPP Constitutional Assembly U. S Communist Party

Wheelchair Paraplegic Plans Channel Swim This Summer

Scottsdale story follows John Robertson a 24 year old coach paralyzed in a car crash who aims to swim the English Channel. He trained two years swimming daily and weekends in the Gulf of California and plans to train in San Diego before attempting the 21 mile crossing in August to inspire others. In separate notes federal investigators may join a Missouri Penitentiary inmates suit over crowded conditions and protection.

Scottsdale, Ariz John Robertson Vietnam Robertson Yavapai Gulf of California San Diego Jefferson City Missouri Michael Riley U.S. Department of Justice Riley State Division of Corrections U.S. District Court Elmo Hunter Kansas City

Street fights tapering off in Lebanon

BEIRUT Lebanon AP Street fighting tapered off today as Premier Rashid Karami ordered security forces to kill snipers who do not surrender He vowed a crackdown on private armies that have terrorized Beirut for nine days Be ordered patrols of Lebanese police and Palestinian guerrillas to flush out diehards dismantle street barricades and intervene in clashes between factions People began returning to work some schools shops and banks reopened Sanitation trucks collected garbage Karami began cabinet consultations with 31 leaders of political parties national groups and religious sects He was chosen for a ninth term by President Suleiman Franjieh after a failed military government bid A three hour battle near the port added more casualties to the toll of over 130 dead and 600 wounded but the exchanges died out by morning

Beirut Lebanon Rashid Karami Karami Suleiman’ Franjieh Franjieh

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