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Newspaper
Mexico Ledger
Location
Mexico, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Oct 10, 1970
Page
8
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A former cellmate testifies that Susan Atkins boasted of killing actress Sharon Tate, describing the murder as a thrill and recounting blood details. Atkins, on trial with Charles Manson and others, allegedly spoke of stalking Tate, pressing for her death, and savoring the blood as a sign of power.
Senator George McGovern of South Dakota said he will wait for the November 3 congressional results before deciding on another White House bid in 1972. He stressed his interest but noted funding and base support are limited.
In Suva Fiji Prince Charles handed over independence documents marking the end of British rule for the new Fiji Commonwealth nation. Forty thousand Fijians cheered as the new flag was raised in Center Park while soldiers in red tunics and white skirts paraded for the Prince of Wales and Prime Minister Ratu Sir Kae mises.
Senator Charles Goodell demands a face to face debate with Vice President Spiro Agnew during a New York campaign stop. He criticizes Agnew for rhetoric over national issues and Vietnam policy, urging the vice president to engage in a substantive discussion.
Fragmented OCR lists crossword clues and word fragments with numbers and garbled phrases. It reads like a mixed puzzle glossary, with entries such as largest continent, perfume, explosive, flute, ballet skirt, sundry names, and scattered letters, plus stray boilerplate line bits.
Brownie Troop 281 held an after school investiture and re dedication ceremony at Eugene Field School. First year Brownies were pinned by Mrs. Carroll Curry with members Frances Belcher Ginger Bybee Laura Collins Caroline Decker Kim Sydenstricker Jennifer Wurmbrodt Mary Jane Worstell Melinda Fierge Judy Miller and Cindy Sharp. Second year Brownies will be re dedicated and receive their one year membership star presented by Mrs. Phillip Dillard assisted by Debra Dillard Deena Huey Sherry Jefferson Michelle Mackie and Katherine Merritt.
Sen. Mondale told the League of United Latin American Citizens that radical liberals aim to improve society and frame reforms as conservative. He warned against reducing legal service agency power, praised lawyers aiding the poor, and criticized IRS actions and polluters in a push for stronger public safeguards.
District VI outdoor training for Brownie, Junior, and Cadette leaders in Mexico and Centralia moved to Tuesday Oct 13 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Arndt's Farm Centralia, with 8:45 a.m. assembly at Centralia City Hall for carpooling. Training in rain or shine with shelter. Miss Phylis Domann District VI adviser will conduct. A junior badge workshop earlier in Plunkett Park cafe featured Miss Alice Stair from Heart of Missouri Council. Participants listed include multiple leaders from Mexico and Centralia.
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