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Mexico Ledger

Location

Mexico, Missouri, United States of America

Date

Nov 17, 1977

Page

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Shah backs oil price freeze in bid to aid consumers

The Shah of Iran announced a stance favoring no oil price increases for at least three years, saying President Carter influenced a shift from neutrality to opposing hikes. He urged OPEC to give consumer nations a break as talks approach the Caracas meeting amid possible price rises.

Washington Iran Shah Carter Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries Caracas Venezuela Iraq Eixperts United States OPEC

Schools Fighting Segregation Suit in Atlanta

Black parents seek a desegregation plan to cross city county lines and shift students from Atlanta's 90 percent black schools to mostly white suburbs. Experts testify housing patterns keep segregation since the 1950s, while officials argue they do not control housing. Trial began in U.S. District Court. defendants include Atlanta city schools and nine area county systems.

Atlanta Karl Taeuber University of Wisconsin Taeuber U.S. District Court Buford Decatur Marietta Fulton Douglas DeKalb Cobb Clayton Gwinnett

Conferees Leave Electric Rate Regulation To States

Washington AP Conferees plan to replace Carter’s bid for federal control of electric rates with a mild guideline based approach leaving rate setting to state regulators. House allies cap the move while Senate leaders push to retain state authority, marking a major concession in energy bill negotiations. The conference also agrees to trim tax incentives by 6 to 7 billion dollars, leaving about 40 billion in incentives mainly for business and energy aiding groups.

Washington House-Senate Carter House Senate Conference Philip R. Sharp D-Ind Administration Harley Staggers

160 Bodies Crammed In 32 Graves Scandal Unfolds

In Newark, Judge Arthur Dwyer orders 32 disinterments after Richard Iacobucci admits cramming 160 poor people into 32 graves at Gunther Funeral Home. Infants reportedly shared coffins with adults as he buried under Newark’s Welfare contract from Aug 1973 to Aug 1976. Reburials to begin by month’s end under Mortuary Sciences supervision.

Newark Essex County Superior Court Arthur Dwyer Richard Iacobucci State Board of Mortuary Sciences Tacobucci Gunther Funeral Home Division of Public Welfare Essex

Births Bring Two Newborns to Rush Hill and Wellsville

A daughter named Marci Michelle Woolridge was born Wednesday at Audrain Medical Center to Mr. and Mrs. Steve Woolridge of Rush Hill. Weighing eight pounds eight ounces, she is the couple's first child. grandparents are Curtis Graves and Curtis Woolridge Sr. Jason Robert Gastler was also born Wednesday at Audrain Medical Center to Mr. and Mrs. Charles A. Gastler of Wellsville, weighing seven pounds fifteen ounces. He is their first child. Missouri State Highway Dept. employee Mr. Gastler is noted. Grandparents include Mr. and Mrs. Paul Graves of Middletown. The report also references a separate legal matter involving Iacobucci, disinterment delays, and a state mortuary board dispute over consent orders and alleged incompetence.

Steve Woolridge Rush Hill Audrain Medical Center Marci Michelle Woolridge Curtis Graves Curtis Woolridge Mexico Paul S Graves Middletown Woolridge A.P. Green Refractories Charles A. ~Gastler Wellsville Jason Robert Gastler Gastler Missouri State Highway Dept

Town Marshal Abducted After Arrest in Lawson

Lawson town marshal Glen McClaren was overpowered and abducted by a 20 year old man he had picked up for questioning in an auto theft. The pair rode for about 30 minutes before officers boxed in the fleeing vehicle in Kansas City North. McClaren and the suspect, who was being held in the Ray County Jail for investigation, were unharmed.

Richmond Lawson Highway Patrol Glen McClaren McClaren Clay County Sheriff's Department Kansas City Ray County U.S. 69 Missouri 152

Fire Halted Near Plush Homes in Malibu Area

A brush fire burned 1,350 acres in the Santa Monica mountains and was halted three miles from pricey coastal homes near Malibu after three days of round the clock efforts by nearly 200 firefighters. The earlier Topanga Canyon fire charred 1,200 acres, destroyed six buildings, forced evacuations, and left crews short as humidity rose. Six firefighters were injured, including 25 year old Mike Hobanks who required surgery after a tractor accident.

Los Angeles Santa Monica Malibu Barry Helsel County Fire Department Topanga Mike Hobanks Westlake Hospital

Fire Strike Tension Rises In Britain With Death Toll

Tension and destruction mount as Britain's four day old firemen's strike sparks clashes with troops over firefighting. 12 fire-related deaths reported by the Home Office, including five children in Northern Ireland. Strikers sabotage trucks and jam emergency channels while demanding a 30 percent pay raise. government sticks to 10 percent cap.

London Britain Home Office Northern Ireland

Innocent Of Killing Ex-Husband Declared Sane In Michigan

Francine Hughes, found innocent by reason of insanity in the murder of her abusive ex-husband, has been judged sane and returned to her mother’s Jackson home for rest. Attorney Greydanus says the case is closed and Hughes seeks a new life, education, and counseling for her children.

Lansing Mich Francine Hughes Aryon Greydanus Michigan

Hospital admission for Ice Capades star Hamill

A hospital spokeswoman said Miss Hamill, on leave from Ice Capades, was admitted last Thursday with stomach pains in Oakland and released the following Wednesday.

Economy Showing Stronger Signs

Washington AP reports the third quarter GNP grew at 4.7 percent annual rate, revised up from 3.8 percent, with exports and business inventories boosting figures. Corporate profits rose to 147.8 billion before taxes fell to 103.7 billion. inflation stood at 4.4 percent. The Carter administration expects ~5 percent year end growth but worries about a slowdown next year. Housing is at its best since 1972, economists note.

Washington Commerce Department Department Carter Congress

MMA Presents Highlights At Missouri Military Academy

Previews of upcoming school activities at Missouri Military Academy will be highlighted on MMA Presents at 6 30 p m Thursday on Channel 12 See TV Cadet Don Hand is moderator of the 30 minute program which also features a newscast on current events at the Academy Cadets Garret Swanson and Will Kirchner will be guests The program will be rebroadcast at noon Friday.

Missouri Military Academy MMA Channel 12 See-Tv Don Hand Garret Swanson Will Kirchner

Suit Against Blackmore Realty Dropped

A damage suit against Mrs. Velma Blackmore doing business as Blackmore Realty has been dismissed without prejudice on motion of the plaintiffs. The case involved a $41,800 or half that amount commission claim for the sale of Robert Schulze Circle 7 farms near Auxvasse to Jacqueline Behlmann for $836,000. Blackmore alleged the plaintiff concealed a higher offer and that the seller learned of it before negotiations, negating the commission claim.

Velma Blackmore Blackmore Realty Gallaher-Smith? Feutz Realty. Ae Randolph County Moberly Robert Schulze Circle 7 Auxvasse Jacqueline Behlmann Blackmore Wallace Feutz

Let your pockets jingle with extra cash from the item ads

A brisk item want ad column promises extra cash by selling personal goods. Readers are urged to list items for sale and price them competitively to attract buyers quickly.

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