Tornado Rate Up Fatalities Down in 1976 Ten Months
The Severe Storms Forecast Center reports 830 tornadoes through October 1976, above the 20 year ten month average of 660, but fatalities totaled 44, far below normal. Texas led in tornado counts with 173, while Arkansas suffered the most deaths. Mississippi and Oklahoma each logged five deaths.
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Ransom Paid for West German Heir in Kidnapping
Hendrik Snoek, 27, reserve rider on West Germany's Olympic equestrian team, freed in Münster after a two day abduction for a 2 million dollar ransom. The event follows another recent kidnapping of Wolf Gutberlet, 32, tied to a supermarket and drugstore chain, who was held seven days and paid 800,000 dollars. Parents of a newborn son Eric Andrew Blake are also noted.
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Muenster
West Germany
Olympic
Hendrik Snoek
Montreal
Snoek
Wolf Gutberlet
Hesse
Fulda
Gatberlet
Ratio
Westphalia
Rhodesia Deadlock Persists Over Transition Timeline
At Geneva talks, black nationalist Mugabe and other leaders push for a one year transition to majority rule, while white premier Smith seeks a two year timetable. British chair Richard advances bilateral talks as a full conference balance remains unresolved. White officials demand interim administration before any countdown, with elections called by Muzorewa as Mugabe and Nkomo reject.
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SMA Oe
Froday
Rhodesia
Robert Mugabe
Real
Oreign
Pieter K. van der Byt
Nour
van der Aria
Govment
Tan Smith
Ivor Richard
Mugabe
Geneva
Richard
Joosen
Siide Richard
Joshua Nkomo
Abel Muzorewa
Ndabaninigi Sitholé
Risahar Smith
Ump
Musorewa
Mozambique
Zambia
No Immediate Change In Family Hour Policy Ruling
A federal court decision finds networks violated free speech rights by adopting the family hour policy but does not abolish it. Judge Warren Ferguson says networks cannot delegate policy setting to NAB, with CBS pledging to continue voluntary adherence until further notice.
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Los Angeles
U.S. District Court
Warren J. Ferguson
Ferguson
NBC
CBS
ABC
National Association of Broadcasters
NAB
Entertainment Guilds
Nine
Norman Lear
Federal Communications Commission
Richard E. Wiley
FCC
Wiley
Robert Aldrich
Directors Guild
Washington, D.C
Scouts Courageously Canoe Current River Fall Trip
Scout Troop 76 sponsored by the Optimist Club of Mexico undertook a late fall canoe expedition on the Current River. Under Scoutmaster John A. Roche the group paddled through rains, camped at Pulltite, and endured a 40 degree air and 62 degree water. Three Scouts swamped a canoe but recovered, then the group continued to Round Springs with notable endurance and skill.
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Optimist Club of Mexico
John A. Roche
Mitch Kemp
Dave Brown
Mike Weatbay
Matt Lytle
Pulltite Campgrounds
Round Springs
Roche
Possible Kidnap Of Rep Litton's Uncles Investigated
Authorities probe disappearance and possible kidnapping of two of Rep Jerry Litton's uncles. Terry Deister of Platte County sheriff's office cites a wife’s account of her husband Thomas Skjeldbred abducted October 23 and returning October 28 with two purses. Harry Moss last seen October 23 in Kansas City and at a nursing home. note left behind. Three men from the south side of the Missouri River are sought for questioning.
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Kansas City
Jerry Litton
Terry Deister
Platte County
Harry Moss
Charley Litton
Moss
Deister
Missouri
Skjeld
Bred
City Theater Cinema Listings for Columbia and Nearby Areas
A compact display of film showings across Columbia venues including Liberty and Mexico Great Scout, Zorro, Grizzly, Sting of the West, Car Wash, Murder by Death, Marathon Man, The Ritz, The Front, Lady Sings the Blues, and One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest with times ranging from 6:00 to 9:30 PM and matinees on weekends.
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Mexico
the Great Scout and Cathouse
Sat
Sun
Stardust Drive-In
Centralia
Missouri
Columbia
Uptown
Forum
Campus I
the Ritz
Campus II
Whitegate I
Whitegate II
Miss Dubbert Receives Nursing Cap At Central Missouri State
Cynthia Dubbert daughter of Mr and Mrs Lawrence Dubbert of 1216 Luther Drive received her nursing cap during capping ceremonies at Central Missouri State University Warrensburg on Sunday She is a 1974 Mexico High School graduate and a member of Alpha Omicron Phi at the university Attending were her parents Stephen Jeffrey and Rodger Dubbert brothers Mrs Faye Glass Mia's mother and Mrs Olive French of Laddonia
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Misa
Cynthia Dubbert
Lawrence Dubbert
Luther Drive
Central Missouri State University
Warrensburg
Mexico High School
Alpha Omicron Phi
Stephen
Jeffrey
Rodger Dubbert
Faye Glass
Mia. Dubbert
Olive French
Laddonia
Marriage Troubles From Not Listening
MADISON AP report quotes University of Wisconsin social scientist Jeff Edelson on why couples argue. He urges set aside time to discuss major decisions, verify accuracy, use direct address, and ensure mutual gaze to improve communication and reduce fights. He cautions tone and expression matter as much as content.
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Madison, Wis
Jeff Edelson
University of Wisconsin
Edelson
Submachine Gun In Simon Collection
Treasury Secretary William Simon has asked to keep a unique 1921 Thom submachine gun in his Morris County home after leaving the Cabinet. He filed the request with Judge Charles M. Egan Jr., who handles county gun license applications, noting he already holds a federal license and a license to keep the firearm.
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Morristown
N.J
Treasury
William Simon
Morris County
Newark Star Ledger
Simon
Charles M. Egan Jr
Ginia
Stater
Egan
Secret Service
Missouri Gets LEAA Grant for history information system
Missouri received a 6575 766 grant from the Law Enforcement Assistance Administration to create a computerized criminal history information system. LEAA administrator Richard M. Velde announced the award, saying the telecommunication system will allow rapid, accurate access to offenders’ criminal histories from arrest to trial for state law enforcement and justice agencies.
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Washington
Missouri
Law Enforcement Assistance Administration
Richard M. Velde
LEAA
Velde
Applebee Daughter Born at Audrain Medical Center
Mr. and Mrs. Bobby J. Applebee of Laddonia announce the birth of a daughter, Michelle Lynn Applebee, weighing six pounds eight ounces at 7:20 p.m. Thursday at Audrain Medical Center.
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Bobby J. Applebee
Laddonia
Michelle Lynn Applebee
Audrain Medical Center
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