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Newspaper

Mexico Ledger

Location

Mexico, Missouri, United States of America

Date

Oct 28, 1974

Page

8

Four hostages held in Dutch prison chapel siege

In The Hague, four armed inmates hold 17 hostages at Scheveningen Penitentiary chapel after interrupting Saturday Mass. A stalled negotiation, field telephone link, supplies of food and bedding have been arranged as authorities seek a resolution. The group includes two Dutchmen, an Algerian, and a Palestinian hijacker. Hostages include a priest, wardens, and a civilian choir member. תנ

Hague Netherlands Justice Ministry Scheveningen Justice de Telegraaf Antonius de Bot Willem de Gaay Fortman Adnan Ahmed Nuri Sami Houssin Tamimah Amsterdam Tamimah Nuri Daan de Nie Jan Brouwer Mohammed Koudache Rotterdam

Mansfield Sees Need For Controls

Washington AP reports Senate Democrat Mansfield says wage and price controls are needed before resolving economic problems while Treasury Secretary Simon opposes controls. They diverge on inflation, energy use, fuel rationing, and Ford tax plans as they discuss prospects for spring results and legislative action.

Washington Senate Treasury William E. Simon Simon Mike Mansfield CBS ABC Mansfield Reconstruction Finance Corporation Congress Ford

Ford Praises Silent Heroes at Veterans Day Ceremony

President Ford lauded silent heroes of Vietnam during wreath laying at Arlington, pledging to honor the 60 million Americans who served. He urged resolve for peace, noted progress on veteran employment, and promised to address VA hospital issues with Rich ard L. Roudebush. Senator Hartke criticized timing of the hospital report and urged additional funding.

Washington Ford Vietnam America Arlington National Cemetery Veterans Administration Richard L. Roudebush Vance Hartke Cind Senate Veterans Affairs Committee Congress

Mrs. Fred Roberts Dies at 82 Rites Set for Tuesday

Mrs. Fred Roberts of Mexico died at 1 10 p m Sunday at Audrain Medical Center after a long illness. She lived at the Alamo Hotel until moving to a Columbia nursing home in 1973. Graveside services will be 3 p m Tuesday at Elmwood Cemetery with Rev Ivan Donaldson officiating. Born Bessie McKee in Belleville Michigan, she married Fred Roberts in 1901. Survivors include son Fred Roberts of Warrensburg and daughter Lorraine Pearson of Mexico, seven grandchildren and eight great grandchildren. Two brothers and two sisters preceded her in death. Friends may call Arnold Funeral Home after 7 p m tonight.

Fred Roberts Mexico Audrain Medical Center Alamo Hotel Columbia Elmwood Cemetery Ivan Donaldson Belleville Bessie McKee David Adam Jane McGee McKee Warrensburg Lorraine) Pearson Arnold Funeral Home

County Candidates on TV Tomorrow in Audrain County

Democratic nominees for Audrain County offices and for the 48th district state representative appear on Channel 12. The Audrain County Democratic Committee and a Republican group organize similar programs. The Democratic broadcast airs at 6:00 p.m. Tuesday with a tape repeat at 12:00 noon Wednesday.

Audrain County Channel 12 See Democratic Committee Republican Committee

Hunt Testifies as Court Witness in Watergate Trial

E Howard Hunt Jr the Watergate burglary team foreman testified after the court adopted him as a court witness. He said Liddy asked help in late 1971 and early 1972 to prepare a budget for projects desired by Mitchell Dean and Magruder leading to two break-ins and a wiretap at Democratic headquarters. Hunt and four others pleaded guilty to charges tied to the June 17 1972 break in to repair a faulty wiretap. Defense urged against calling a court witness. Judge Sirica explained the procedure and warned witnesses must answer truthfully. The trial of Haldeman Ehrlichman Mitchell and others continues with court witness rules in effect.

Washington (Ap E. Howard Hunt Jr Hunt G. Gordon Liddy John Mitchell John Dean Jeb Stuart Magruder Democratic Party National Watergate Washington Democratic U.S John J. Sirica Haldeman John J. Wilson

Rockefeller details loans to friends and relatives

Vice President designate Nelson A. Rockefeller disclosed loans totaling 507656 to close personal friends, business associates and family over 1957 to Oct 1 1974. He told Senate Rules Committee chair Howard W. Cannon and House Judiciary chair Peter W. Rodino, and will testify on his gifts to officials later.

Washington (Ap Nelson A. Rockefeller Rockefeller Howard W. Cannon Dnev Senate Rules Committee Peter W. Rodino D-N.j House Judiciary Committee New York Senate Committee Albany Judiciary Committee Ford Senate Robert Anderson Anderson Treasury

MMA Old Boys Band Surprises Cherches At MMA Homecoming

The Missouri Military Academy honored Major Paul F. Cherches with a surprise halftime performance by a 35 member alumni band during homecoming. Cherches, longtime MMA music director since 1950, was surprised as the band, led by Lt. Col. E R Jackson, played tunes including Hail Hail The Gang's All Here. A 25 year service citation and a Cherches Plaque program were announced, with Cherches promoted to lieutenant colonel. More than 200 alumni attended the event and Mackie Johnston was inaugurated as Alumni Association president.

The Missouri Military Academy Paul F. Cherches Arizona Pennsylvania Cherches E.R. Jackson MMA Charles Stribling III Academy Col Stribling Jerry Trump ElDorado Springs Pat Quail Davenport Jim Slutz Orlando Fla Myrick den Hartog Mexico Joe Goble Kincheloe Afh Mich Steve Palm Carmel Ind George Davison Des Moines Davison Colonel Cherches Col. Stribling Major Cherches Missouri Empire Club Mackie Johnston Johnston Lewistown Carl Carter

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