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Newspaper

Mexico Ledger

Location

Mexico, Missouri, United States of America

Date

Oct 19, 1977

Page

2

Concorde lands at Kennedy amid no protests

The Concorde SST touched down at Kennedy Airport at 11:09 am EDT after a flight from Toulouse marking the end of a decade-long fight to keep the aircraft out of New York. The test craft carried technicians and publicists with commercial service set to begin November 22, while security kept crowds orderly and unions urged acceptance as a symbol of transatlantic amity.

New York Kennedy International Airport Toulouse France New York Paris London Hangar Carol Craft British Airways Newark Nat Port Authority Kennedy Lawrence Jfk PTA Carter Anita Cuchel Pierre Dudhal Air France Jean Franchi Aerospatiale British Aircraft Corp U.S. Supreme Court

Elvis Presley died from multiple drugs report says

Memphis AP report cites sources claiming ten drugs found in Elvis Presley blood at death in August. Drugs include an antihistamine, codeine, Demerol and tranquilizers like Valium. Medical examiner may rule multiple drugs as cause. autopsy notes interactions affected the heart. Death certificate expected to be filed in Nashville.

Memphis Tenn Elvis Presley Jerry Francisco Shelby County Francisco Presley Eric Muirhead Baptist Hospital Vernon Presley Nashville State Health Department

Clarifications Won't Be Part Of New Panama Treaty

U S negotiators say a clarifying statement by Carter and Torrijos may aid public understanding but need not be part of the Panama Canal treaty. Linowitz told the Senate panel there was never a difference in views on the canal's future defense and use. He noted the wording about intervention was not used by either negotiator.

Washington U.S Carter Omar Torrijos So M. Linowitz Senate Foreign Relations Committee White House Torrijos Ellsworth Bunker Linowitz Bunker Senate Sen Frank Church Idaho Jacob Javits R-N.y Church Javits Panama Romulo Escobar Bethancourt Carter-Torrijos Escobar

Fireball Over Texas Arkansas Spotted by Many

A massive fireball lit skies across Texas Arkansas and nearby states and many witnesses reported a bright explosion. Astronomers call it a meteor while officials say it burned up in the air. Radar tracked the object crossing the sky and authorities warned there was no confirmed ground strike.

Dallas Texas Arkansas Earth Air Force William Latham Louisiana Oklahoma Missouri Texarkana Tex Joe Patterson McDonald Observatory Port Davis Col Gary Gosdin Shepard Air Force Base Federal Aviation Administration Fort Worth Texas Department of Public Safety Jim Robinson

Big Is Beautiful Shows Hefty Fashions at California Mart

Los Angeles AP report contrasts slim models with a large fashion show titled Big Is Beautiful. The three day event features 52 manufacturers for sizes 18 to 52, with bulky models in jogging suits and evening gowns amid crowd reactions. Missouri refunds totaling 579000 to customers through year end follow gas-supplier price reductions, with credits on October to December bills. David London and Nancy Austin run Queen sized fashion stores, expanding to four shops and a home-sewing pattern line, pushing colorful, youthful designs for larger women.

Los Angeles California Mart Mart Theater Marilyn Wheeler Mart Miss Wheeler Jefferson City, Mo Missouri Utilities Co Missouri Public Service Commission Missouri Utilities Texas Eastern Transmission Corp Natural Gas Pipeline Co. of America Panhandle Eastern.Pipeline Co Southeast Missouri Central Missouri Ozark Area David London Nancy Austin London Las Vegas Ms. Austin Nancy Austin Fashions

Deer herd valued at 30 million in Missouri report

Missouri wildlife chief Dean Murphy told the A P Green Refractories Co Management Club that Missouri’s wild deer herd is worth over 30 million. He outlined deer season impacts, hunter spending about 100 dollars per season, and total deer killed value up to 8.4 million annually. He noted 1975 season details and praised hunters for herd management growth from 450 deer in 1925 to over 200,000, while also describing crowd issues at open season. Additional remarks covered awards, new members, and international guests at the meeting.

Missouri Dean Murphy Wildlife Division Missouri Department of Conservation A.P. Green Refractories Co Department Harry M. Stover The Green Co Edward Hanstein Sr Stover Mexico

Farm Land Prices Take Slight Drop in Midwest

Kansas City Times reports a three fourths of one percent drop in farm land prices in the Federal Reserve's 10th District over the last three months. Economists say the stagnation in value follows two decades of rise, tied to lower grain prices and a slowing market as buyers gain the upper hand.

Kansas. City United States Kansas City Times 10Th District Federal Reserve Bank Nebraska Kansas Wyoming Colorado New Mexico Oklahoma Missouri Marvin Duncan Bank the Times Larry Walker U.S. Department of Agriculture Washington

Former Inmate Shot At Lincoln University Dormitory

Robert Gary Fields, 24, of St. Louis, a former Missouri penitentiary inmate, was found dead in a Lincoln University dormitory television room. Police initially labeled him a student, then said he was not enrolled. Gunfire may have occurred as early as Tuesday morning, with dorm residents reporting shots around 9 to 9 40 a.m.

Jefferson City Robert Gary Fields St. Louis Missouri Penitentiary Lincoln University Cole County Sheriff's Office Fields

Fuel Use Rises in Missouri in September

Missouri fuel consumption climbed 8.9 percent in September from a year earlier, totaling 271.4 million gallons. Revenue Department figures show fuel tax receipts at 19 million dollars for the month, with nine month and yearly totals rising above 1976 levels.

Jefferson City Missouri State Revenue Department

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