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Newspaper

Mexico Ledger

Location

Mexico, Missouri, United States of America

Date

Nov 15, 1976

Page

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Four candidates vie for House Democratic leader post

Washington AP reports a crowded race for the No 2 House post as four contenders John McFall Philip Burton Richard Bolling and James Wright seek support beyond 500 pledges though the House holds only 280 Democrats. Concerns linger over donor ties to Park and how ONeill may influence the outcome.

Washington House Thomas P. O'Neill Carl Albert John McFall California Philip Burton Richard Bolling Missouri James Wright Texas McFall Burton

Explosion Damages House On Ringo Street

The Dennis Wylie home at 1328 Ringo St suffered basement damage from a minor explosion caused by a cracked gas main. MPL manager Jerry Brown said quick discovery likely prevented a larger blast as gas buildup occurred due to dry weather and shifting ground. He urged residents to report gas smells immediately.

Dennis Wylie Ringo St Jerry Brown Missouri Power and Light Co Mr. Wylie MPL Company Mr. Brown Wylie MPL Brown Wylies

Coast Guard ends search for Carnelian-1 crewmen

The Coast Guard suspended a 1000 square mile air and sea search for 18 crewmen missing after the lumber ship Carnelian-1 sank 1400 miles northwest of Hawaii amid the year’s worst Pacific weather. Fourteen were rescued. one body found. The missing sailors were last seen clinging to logs amidst 20 to 30 foot waves.

Coast Guard San Francisco Pacific Ocean Carnelian-1 Hawaii Pacific

Falloon Baby Born at Audrain Medical Center

Mr and Mrs David Falloon of Montgomery City announce the birth of their son Christopher David Falloon weighing eight pounds four ounces born today at 6 10 am at Audrain Medical Center The father is employed by Montgomery Manufacturing Co in Montgomery City.

David Falloon Montgomery City Christopher David Falloon Audrain Medical Center Falloon Montgomery Manufacturing Co

Northeast governors seek Carter aid at regional plan launch

Seven Democratic governors from the Northeast press for federal relief and a Regional Energy and Development Corp to spur investment. They back boosting welfare federal share, seeking 75 to 90 percent coverage, and aim to present a regional agenda to Carter and Congress.

Saratoga Springs N.Y Northeast Jimmy Carter Regional Energy and Development Corp

Lantern Falls Fire Kills Man In Three-Room Home

ST JOSEPH Mo AP a St Joseph man died early Sunday in a fire started when a kerosene lantern fell over in his small three room house George Matthew Jones 64 was pronounced dead at the scene by coroner Dr J H Ryan Cause listed as suffocation from smoke inhalation Fire officials moved him from the burning building finding him on his bunk with his coat over his head Lantern thought to have been knocked over by the victim or by wood from a stove The lantern was being fed for illumination Also reports births at Audrain Medical Center Jeremy Paul Nation eight pounds four ounces born Sunday at 10 02 am Parents Robert W Nation of Wellsville and John M Farmer of Hannibal Jason Earl Farmer seven pounds 15 ounces born Friday night

St, Joseph, Mo St. Joseph George Matthew Jones J.H. Ryan Buchanan County Jones Robert W. Nation Wellsville Jeremy Paul Nation Audrain Medical Center Nation

OPEC Experts Confer on Price Boost in Vienna

In Vienna AP reports OPEC economic experts met behind tight security to craft a price-boost recommendation as Western inflation erodes oil buying power. The 13 member oil ministers will decide at a December 15 Qatar meeting, with a likely 10 percent base price rise from 11.51 per barrel. Officials say the move could add about 12 billion annually to imported oil costs. The U.S. state department is coordinating with Japan and Western Europe to forestall an increase.

Opec Commission OPEC Economic Commission Qatar Commission U.S. State Department U.S Bali

Match A Youth of Mexico Reorganizes Meeting Set

Match a Youth of Mexico Inc will hold a reorganizational meeting with officer elections at 7 p.m. Tuesday in the East Central Missouri Mental Health Center conference room 704 E Monroe St. The program mirrors Big Brother Big Sister. Everyone interested is invited to attend and discuss organization and volunteer recruitment. Attendees should enter from the west side door under the bridge.

Youth of Mexico, Inc East Central Missouri Mental Health Center E. Monroe St Eveyone

Speculation Grows On Prince Charles Marriage Plans

In London the Sunday Mirror sparks talk about Prince Charles potentially marrying Princess Marie Astrid of Luxembourg, daughter of Grand Duke Jean, as royal circles weigh the idea amid his 28th birthday.

London Prince Charles London Sunday Mirror Jean of Luxembourg Marie- Astrid

Day Marked For Execution Passes While Gilmore Legal Battle Rages

In Salt Lake City AP reports the Gary Gilmore case remains unresolved as the state Board of Pardons weighs the sentence. Gov. Rampton paused the execution pending review while Gilmore's lawyer Dennis Boaz seeks an earlier firing squad date. The ACLU plans strategies to block further dates citing cruel and unusual punishment. Gilmore, who killed a motel clerk, had chosen execution by firing squad, with potential marriage plans under discussion and prison rule disputes surrounding media contact.

Salt Lake City Gary Gilmore Calvin L. Rampton State Board of Pardons Gilmore Dennis Boaz Pardons Board Boaz W. Jinks Dabney American Civil Liberties Union ACLU Dabney George Latimer United States Utah London Daily Express Nicole Barrett London Samuel W. Smith

Tito Seeks Reassurance of Yugoslav Independence

Belgrade AP Brezhnev arrives for a three day visit as Tito seeks affirmation of Yugoslav sovereignty amid fears of Soviet domination after his death. Discussions likely include Carter’s forthcoming policy, Yugoslavia’s stance with Austria and Bulgaria, and potential easing of Soviet Egyptian ties.

Tito Belgrade Yugoslavia Communist Party Leonid I. Brezhnev Brezhnev Nikita Khrushchev Soviet Union Jure Bilic Izvestia Kremlin U.S Jimmy Carter Carter Austria Bulgaria Egypt

Udall Breaks Both Arms In Fall

Congressman Morris K. Udall injured himself while inspecting a roof leak at his Virginia home. He fell about six feet from a ladder onto concrete, breaking both arms. He is in a cast on the left and a sling on the right and expects to remain home about 10 days.

Washington Morris K. Udall Virginia Udall

Ford Returns To Washington After Desert Trip

President Ford and family end an eight day stay in Palm Springs California and head back to Washington tonight. Officials plan to prioritize finishing the 1976 budget proposals as Ford resumes his White House duties.

Palm Springs Calif Ford White House California Susan Washington

Mamie Eisenhower Celebrates Quiet 80th Birthday

Former First Lady Mamie Eisenhower marked her 80th birthday with a church service at First Presbyterian Church in Gettysburg Pennsylvania. She listened to hymns with grandchildren as a children’s choir performed That Old Time Religion and Brighten The Corner and a chorus of Happy Birthday. About 50 well wishers greeted the Eisenhowers as they left the church.

Gettysburg, Pa Mamie Eisenhower First Presbyterian Church Sunda Eisenhower

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