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Newspaper

Mexico Ledger

Location

Mexico, Missouri, United States of America

Date

Oct 17, 1973

Page

4

Four Kidnap Victims Found Slain in California

In San Bernardino Mountains, the bodies of Dorothy Sanchez 34 and three others were found on a dirt road. They had been kidnapped Monday from Grand Terrace. Three men, including Sanchez's ex husband, were arrested on murder and kidnapping charges. McGrail 19 was found with a cord around his neck. a bloodstained stick and a butcher knife were recovered. The ransom payment led to arrests. the trio refused to answer questions.

San Bernardino Calif Lost Lake San Bernardino Mountains Dorothy Sanchez Frank Bland Sanchez Grand Terrace California Toni David John E. McGrail Bland Edward Joseph Montoya Fresno Philip Elwen Walters Fontana Norbert Tony” Meier

Atlantans Elect First Black Mayor

Maynard Jackson wins Atlanta runoff to become the city’s first black mayor with 74,404 votes to 51,237 for Sam Massell in a race marked by race as the central issue. Wyche Fowler defeats Hosea Williams for city council president as blacks win nine of 18 seats. charter changes eliminate the vice mayor role. Jackson, 35, and Fowler, 33, lead a notably young administration.

Atlanta, Ga Maynard Jackson Atlanta Jackson Massell Wyche Fowler Hosea Williams Fowler Williams Jackson-Williams Massel

Ambassadors Held Prisoner In Havana

In Havana a gunman seized the French ambassador the Belgian envoy and a French Embassy employee. He demanded safe conduct out of Cuba and wanted more ambassadors taken under his control to pressure Fidel Castro. The three men and a French secretary were held in the embassy as Cuban officials pledged to guarantee the gunman’s life but not allow departure.

Paris Cuba Havana Foreign Ministry Pierre Anthoniez Jean Somerhausen Somerhausen Anthonioz Fidel Castro

Kiwanis Listen to Broadcaster Ted Griffin Talk

Ted Griffin executive vice president of the Missouri Broadcasters Association addressed the Mexico Kiwanis Club at a Tuesday luncheon. He outlined the association of 19 TV and 140 radio stations, traced radio history from 1907, and demonstrated radio’s range of music and programming.

Ted Griffin Missouri Broadcasters Association Mexico

Centralia Personal News Continued Details

England at 415 S Jenkins hosts entries for judging by Friday night. Judging occurs Saturday at 9 30 a m at 101 E Singleton. Posters displayed in downtown windows. Children who want to keep posters should note on back and pick up entries at Mrs Branham s home November 1 4.

England S. Jenkins E. Singleton

Paris Lodge Honors, Baptisms, and Veterans Reunion

Personal news highlights distinguished guests at the Paris Masonic lodge with Frank Wilfley Jr and Walter L. Walker addressing the gathering. Dozens of Masons attend. three Santa Fe families are noted as third generation members. Beth Klinkenburg begins church choir direction. several baptismal services held at the Paris church. The 23rd annual 354th Infantry WWI reunion draws veterans from multiple states. Ford and local residents attend. Additional notes cover nursing home activities, birthday celebrations, hospital/center visits, and a return home after a fall.

Frank Wilfley Jr Walter L. Walker Missouri J. C. Montgomery Mexico Masonic Order Eastern Star Walker Santa FE Santa Fe Lodge J. B. Drake Ewell T. Drake John H Herbert Vanlandingham G. A. Wilson J. B. Wilson Charles G. Wilson James Bridgford Ralph Bridgford Dale Bridgford Beth Klinkenburg Shelbina Baptist Church Paris Bob Steeves Bobbie Brenda Gilliam Joyce Armstrong Mt. Airy Crooked Creek 354Th Infantry Legion Hall Frank Whaley Orlando Howe Ilinois Kansas Minnesota California Nancy Chandler Monroe Manor Mary Cox Lizzie D. Teague James Culpepper the Manor

Feedlot Hearing Date Changed

WASHINGTON AP The EPA extended the public comment deadline on antipollution rules for large feedlots to November 12 from October 9. The proposed guidelines aim to limit waste water discharges by requiring containment and land disposal with discharge only allowed after extreme rainfall events.

Washington Environmental Protection Agency EPA

Wellsville Personal News Highlights Local Clubs and Visits

October events in Wellsville include charity drives nearing $4000 goal, CES Chapters guesting Martha Washington Chapter of Eastern Star for Friendship night with the Bells of Inspiration program. Club reports cover welfare article error, Craft Day, milk program support, Consumer Fraud Conference, and Garden Club plans. Royal Neighbors hosted Montgomery City members, and local residents visited friends in Fayette Jefferson City Herrin and Canada. Board meeting postponed. basketball practice begins amid schedule notes.

CES Martha Washington Order of Eastern Star Wellsville Masonic Lodge Merle Cooke Dolly Guy Janice Clark Montgomery City Bernice Waggoner Bellflower Dollie Smith McKittrick J. H. Mayes Ralph Debo Vicki Watson H. E. Lehnen Leah Rigg Happy Workers Club of Wellsville Elmer Keith Paul W. Dunbar Montgomery County Raymond Lowry Charles Schaefer Henry Folta Claude Slonaker Paul E. Dunbar Ruth Gibson Richard Shaffer Amy Wellsville Royal Neighbors Waller Hall Oracle

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