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Newspaper

Mexico Ledger

Location

Mexico, Missouri, United States of America

Date

Oct 12, 1976

Page

5

19-Year-Old Dropout Is Lottery Millionaire

Robert Netto dropped out of high school to pump gas in Watertown New York. He won New York State's first one million dollar instant lottery prize and could collect about four million over time. He will not quit his job soon and plans to buy gas stations someday. His wife Judy will quit her job to join him. He will donate five thousand dollars to the church and give his mother a house. The couple will travel to Kansas for a celebratory trip.

New York Robert Netto Watertown N.Y New York State Judy Netto Jesus Manhattan Kansas

Missouri colleges seek 38 million boost in state aid

Missouri's nine state colleges and universities requested more than 38 million dollars in additional state aid for next year, totaling 240 million. Current appropriations stand at 201.8 million. The request includes raises for faculty and staff of eight to eleven percent and is to be reviewed by the Coordinating Board for Higher Education ahead of the November 7-8 meeting in Kirksville.

ST. Louis Missouri State Coordinating Board For Higher Education Missouri Public Expenditure Survey Coordinating Board Kirksville University of Missouri State Historical Society Renal Disease Center

Negation of Job Offer Motive Shapes Casey Campaign

Morgan Maxfield denied that his campaign dropped Casey Meyers Jr. over a promised Washington job. Meyers labeled Maxfield a pathology harsh a carpetbagger and criticized his marital status claims while noting Meyers Jr. sought a job but was advised against hiring.

ST. Joseph, Mo Morgan Maxfield Maxfield Washington Jerry Litton Casey Meyers Casey Meyers Jr Meyers

GOP Report Criticizes Teasdale in Missouri Governor Race

In Jefferson City the GOP released an 18 page critique of Joseph Teasdale, saying he was an ineffective Jackson County prosecutor from 1966 to 1972 and spent too much time campaigning. The report cites sheriff and Independence Crime Commission criticisms and questions his legislative leadership and campaign finances.

Jefferson City Christopher 5 Bond Joseph Teasdale GOP Lowell McCuskey Teasdale Jackson County Jackson County Sheriff's Office Independence Crime Commission General Assembly Republican Joe Teasdale

Security Tight For Carter Trial

Jersey City AP report notes tight security for Robin Carter murder retrial opening. Sheriff officers frisk spectators and use metal detectors. reporters receive special credentials. Carter and John Artis maintain innocence in 1988 Paterson bar killings. case prompted renewed trial after New Jersey Supreme Court ruling. Mondale visits Humphrey in hospital and shares campaign advice amid recovery from bladder cancer surgery.

Jersey City N.J Robin Hurricane" Carter Hudson County Carter John Artis Paterson New Jersey Supreme Court HHH New York Walter Mondale Hubert J. Humphrey New York City Humphrey Ford Eastern Europe Mondale Minnesota

Barges Loose on Mississippi River Near St Louis

Coast Guard reports 13 barges broke loose on the Mississippi about 60 miles below St Louis. One loaded with two cylinders of sulphuric acid sank and may have punctured. Boaters and communities from Chester Illinois to Ste Genevieve Missouri warned not to use river water until spill assessment. No injuries. The 12 remaining barges were recovered. Paramedic protest separate item: Joplin Police Officers Association gains parade permit to picket city hall over a 15 percent pay raise dispute after city denies the request.

Ste. Genevieve Coast Guard Mississippi River St. Louis Chester Ill Joplin, Mo Joplin Poice Officers Association

Towboat Guides Barges Through Mississippi Towboat Incident

A towboat from Mississippi Valley Barge Lines was pulling barges upriver when an accident occurred around 3 a.m. The incident disrupted traffic and prompted an investigation by local authorities.

Mississippi Valley Barge Lines

Last Chance: Martian Soil Study Under Odd Rock

TARADENS Calif AS soil from beneath an oddly shaped rock nicknamed Mr Badger will be analyzed by Viking 2 lab to search for organic molecules. Scientists plan to analyze a scoop of soil from under the rock and verify collection with photographs from the mechanical arm. Dr Klaus Biermann notes beneath rocks offers the protected environment not exposed to solar radiation.

Taradens Calif Mr. Badger Viking 2 Mars Klaus Biermann

Viking probe delays Mars analysis after failed organics test

Biemann, head of the Viking molecular analysis team, said Viking's organic analysis instrument again found no carbon based organic molecules on Mars. The Viking lander will wait several days to confirm the digested sample was prepared correctly before Frida Lab analyzes the sample.

Scientiata Frida Biemann Vikin Viking Earth

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