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Mexico Ledger

Location

Mexico, Missouri, United States of America

Date

Nov 30, 1977

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Coal Union Threatens Long Lasting Strike

United Mine Workers leader warns miners will strike until bargaining demands are met. Mediators resume shuttle diplomacy as talks continue one floor apart. UMW plans a strike at contract expiry, affecting 130 BCOA companies, with no immediate economy impact expected.

Washington United Mine Workers Wayne L. Horvitz Bituminous Coal Operators Association UMW Arnold Miller BCOA

L A hillside strangler may be two men

LA police consider multiple suspects after Laureen Wagner becomes the latest victim in the hillside strangler case. autopsy planned to check for rape. task force of 32 LA Glendale officers deputies and coroner staff investigates similarities and differences among the killings.

Los Angeles Laureen Rae Wagner Sepulveda San Fernando Valley Miss Wagner Mt. Washington Dan Cooke Cooke Glendale

Committee Recommends Evening School Classes

The Mexico Adult Education Evening School Advisory Committee met Tuesday night to select second semester classes enrolling January 16. Repeated offerings include art and crafts, music, sewing, carpentry, square dancing, CPR, driving, first aid, and various levels of bridge, with new additions like antique clock repair, public speaking, archery, and foreign languages. University Extension offerings and Northeast Missouri State University courses are listed, with daytime options and a brochure to be published January 3.

Mexico Missouri C.P.R Columbia Northeast Missouri State University At Kirksville Charles Elam

South Africa Votes in White Parliament Election

Voters defied rain as South Africa held a landmark white election. Prime Minister John Vorster’s National party faced a predicted landslide, aiming for 125 to 135 of 165 seats amid calls of continued white supremacy and foreign policy defiance. The 18 million Black citizens have no vote. The election also centers on a proposed constitution creating separate parliaments for whites, coloreds, and Asians.

Johannesburg South Africa John Vorster Vorster National Party Carter

New Arrivals Julie Marie Benton Tracy Lynn Hopkins

Mr and Mrs Gary W Benton of Centralia welcomed a daughter Julie Marie Benton born Tuesday at 11 28 pm at Audrain Medical Center weighing nine pounds four ounces. Mr Benton works for 3 M Company Columbia Mr and Mrs Charles E Hopkins of Vandalia welcomed a daughter Tracy Lynn Hopkins born Tuesday at 10 14 am weighing eight pounds one ounce. Mr Hopkins works for Harbison Walker Refractories Vandalia.

Julie Marie Benton Tracy Lynn Hopkins Gary W. Benton Centralia Audrain Medical Center Benton 3-M Columbia Charles E. Hopkins Vandalia Hopkins Harbison Walker Refractories

Koreans Planned White House Plants

Intelligence chiefs in South Korea approved a plan to place collaborators in the White House, Congress, and major federal agencies last year. A former Korean Central Intelligence Agency station chief in New York City is cited in connection with the plan.

White House Washington South Korea Congress House Korean Central Intelligence Agency New York City

No Big Macs At Opening In Seattle

AP reports McDonald’s opened a downtown Seattle restaurant with champagne and baron of beef served by Victor Rosellini. A jazz trio played the chain’s theme. Pat Newbury said they wanted something different. A separate hearing quoted John Ho Young alleging KCIA plans to plant an intelligence network in Washington and to pay several officials for cooperation.

Seattle McDonald's Hamburger Chain Victor Rosellini McDonald's Pat Newbury House International Relations Subcommittee KCIA John Ho Young KCTA White House State Department

Council Plans Work Session in Mexico City Hall

The Mexico city council meets at noon Thursday in a special work session at city hall. Community development director B J Reed says the council will review requirements and timelines for grant applications in the hold harmless and discretionary grant programs.

Mexico City

House Rejects Abortion Plan

Washington AP The House rejected a Senate abortion funding compromise amid rising Senate opposition to government paid abortions. Temporary funding for the relevant departments ends at midnight, with 205 voting to reject the Senate language and 163 in support of the proposal. A roll call lists Missouri and Republican members noting votes.

Washington House Senate Tabor Health Education John L. McClellan Missouri Bolling Burligan Clay Gephardt Schord Skelton Volkmer Young Coleman Taylor

Scouts Collect Paper Saturday at West Plaza

Boy Scout Troop 38 holds monthly paper recycling at West Plaza Shopping Center this Saturday from 8 a.m. to noon. The Spirit of 76 van will park on the north side. Residents urged to bring paper. call 581-6583 evenings Thursday or Friday for pickup. Murray Purcell, project chairman, praised community support.

West Plaza Murray. Purcell

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