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Newspaper

Mexico Ledger

Location

Mexico, Missouri, United States of America

Date

Oct 14, 1975

Page

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Night Protesters Fire Shots Near High School in Louisville

In Jefferson County near Pleasure Ridge Park High School, several shots were fired toward police during an antibusing demonstration. Seven people were arrested as the crowd dispersed after midnight. Earlier, about 600 people protested near Fern Creek High urging motorists to honk against busing while Concerned Parents, Inc. organized the event.

Louisville Jefferson County Bob Yates Pleasure Ridge Park High School Fern Creek High Concerned Parents, Inc Concerned Parents Frankfort Julian Carroll Capitol Carroll

Wallace Considers Independent Run for Presidency

London AP Wallace C. Wallace says he may run independent if denied Democratic nomination but not yet pursuing that route. The Alabama governor on a European tour and discussing 1976 aims met with Prime Minister Harold Wilson and stressed U.S. British ties and NATO. A bake sale by Head Start Mothers Association Saturday at Jay's IGA West Plaza raises funds for the Community Chest.

London George C. Wallace Alabama Democratic Executive Committee Washington Wallace Michael Griffin Harold Wilson Head Start Mothers Association Jay’s Iga West Plaza Community Chest

Thompson Quits As MA Curator

The youngest man ever appointed to the Missouri Board of Curators, William S. Thompson Jr. of St. Louis, 30, resigns effective November 10. Thompson, on the board since February 1973, says he is transferring to Chicago for work with a New York investment company. Gov. Bond will appoint a successor to complete his six year term.

Columbia, Mo University of Missouri Board of Curators William S. Thompson Jr St. Louis Thompson Christopher S. Bond Chicago Bond

John Denver Wins CMA Entertainer Of The Year In Australia

Nashville AP John Denver thanked God for being a country boy after winning CMA entertainer of the year and best song for Back Home Again during the ninth annual CMA awards at the Grand Ole Opry House. He and five nominations marked a dual triumph amid country’s evolving scene.

Nashville, Tenn John Denver Hank Williams Denver Perth Australia Country Music Association Grand ‘Ole Opry House Association Freddy Fender Ronnie Milsap

Emperor Hirohito Returns Home After U.S. Visit

Emperor Hirohito arrived in Tokyo after a two week tour of the United States. He expressed deep appreciation to President Ford and the American people for the warm welcome and said he was glad to see the United States on the eve of its bicentennial. The emperor noted American efforts toward prosperity and world peace as he spoke to about 2,000 at the airport. Empress Nagako accompanied him after a rest in Hawaii. It marked the first official visit by a Japanese emperor to the United States.

Tokyo Hirohito Japan United States Ford Nagako Hawaii America

New Industry To Liberty Mo

Jefferson City reports Stone Container Corp plans a 4 million dollar manufacturing plant in Liberty. The new facility will hire about 160 workers. The Chicago based company already operates in St. Louis and North Kansas City.

Jefferson City Stone Container Corp Liberty Department of Consumer Affairs, Regulation and Licensing Division of Commerce St. Louis Kansas City

Knights of Columbus fund drive aids mentally retarded

Knights of Columbus members from Mexico's Msgr P D Gavan Council 3760 and Missouri councils join a weekend drive to raise funds for mentally retarded causes. Richard Bertels Sr chairs. half locally for Handi Shop CP School, half for a national hospital fund. State goal is 250000 with prior year total 165000.

Mexico Msgr. P. D. Gavan Council Knights of Columbus Missouri Knights Darryl Griffin Richard Bertels Sr Bertels CP School Centralia Mexico Council Martinsburg Montgomery City Griffin

Ford And AMC Report Sales Up In October

Ford Motor Co said its car sales in early October rose 16 percent from a year earlier and American Motors Corp reported a 25 percent gain from the same period in 1974 when deliveries were weak due to a nationwide strike. Analysts predicted domestic car sales would rise 10 to 15 percent for the month, with total nine selling days estimated at 240,000 to 250,000. Ford reported 82,476 cars sold in the latest period.

Detroit Ford Motor Co American Motors Corp U.S Ford

New Economic World Order to Be Goal of Talks in Paris

PARIS AP The day old preparatory conference of industrial and developing nations reports great progress toward a new economic world order. Delegates agreed to launch a 27 nation Paris conference on December 16 to seek a broad mandate for four commissions on energy raw materials development and finance. The United States favors a broad mandate while some parties want clearer limits. Delegations include the United States Japan and nine nation European Common Market with seven Third World nations Algeria Brazil India Iran Saudi Arabia Venezuela and Zaire.

Paris Charles Robinson Robinson United States Japan European Common Market Algeria Brazil India Iran Saudi Arabia Venezuela Zaire

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