KC and St Louis Schools Appoint New Leaders
In St Louis, Robert E Wentz 42 former Pomona CA superintendent chosen as new district leader by a 6 4 vote amid resignations and board tensions. In Kansas City Edward E Fields named acting superintendent for up to two months after contract termination of Robert L Medcalf as board seeks new applications by Oct 1.
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ST. Louis
Robert E. Wentz
Pomona
Calif
Wentz
Ernest Jones
Clyde S. Miller
Cathryn Nelson
James L. Cummings
Cummings
Jones
Los Angeles
Kansas City
Edward E. Fields
Robert L. Medcalf
Fields
Robbie R. Tyler
Three Area Boys Enroll at Missouri Military Academy
Three Mexico area youths join MMA for 1975-76: Andy Durham, Tim Durham, and Kevin Hamlett. Andy and Tim are sons of Lt. Col. Courtney B. Durham and Mrs. Durham of Mexico, while Kevin Hamlett is son of Mr. and Mrs. Ray Hamlett of Laddonia. MMA Drum and Bugle Corps designated Missouri’s official drum and bugle corps by the American Revolution Bicentennial Commission. Academy plans a Bicentennial year with parades, half time shows, on campus performances, drama, and sports across departments.
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Mexico Area
Missouri Military Academy
MMA
Andy and
Tim Durham
Courtney B. Durham
S. Olive
Mexico
Kevin Hamlett
Ray Hamlett
Laddonia
Iowa Governor's Patrol Car Stops Violators And Aids Motorists
Governor Ray and state trooper Earl Usher describe frequent stops of traffic violators and help to stranded drivers during patrols. The 1975 blue Continental bearing Iowa No. 1 is highlighted as a visible enforcement symbol. They recount aiding flat tires, locating open stations, and a nighttime incident where the car uncovered a stolen vehicle and the teenagers were runaways from Kansas. The governor’s swift actions at accident scenes are noted as standard practice. In Alabama, George Wallace plans a Western Europe goodwill tour delaying his presidential candidacy announcement until late 1975 or early 1976.
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Robert D. Ray
Iowa
Earl Usher
Ray
Usher
Earl
Kansas
Des Moines
Thardly
Montgomery
Ala
Alabama
George C. Wallace
Europe
Wallace
Marchetti Calls JFK Probe Reopening Debate
Victor Marchetti former CIA official urged reopening of the JFK assassination investigation at a Topeka speaking event. He cautioned the CIA as an agency likely not involved but suggested some individuals tied to it could have acted from anger over the Bay of Pigs. He criticized the Rockefeller Commission and noted ongoing legal fights over his CIA book.
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Topeka
Kan
John F. Kennedy
Central Intelligence Agency
Victor Marchetti
Marchetti
CIA
Kennedy
Cuba
Bay of Pigs
Rockefeller Commission
Ford Administration
Pony Fall Breaks Boy's Collar Bone
Ronnie Lee Stuart 9 returned to Hawthorne School after a pony riding accident near his home. The 4-H rider was racing the pony when it tripped and fell, breaking his collar bone. He will wear a brace for some time while healing. He is grandson of Mr and Mrs Lebbins Ball and Mr and Mrs J R Stuart of Mexico.
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Ronnie Lee Stuart
Ronald Stuart
Route 3
Mexico
Hawthorne School
Ronnie
Miss Williams Joins Head Start Staff in Mexico
Debra Williams has joined the Head Start teaching staff in Mexico. She is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James T. Williams of Mexico and a 1973 Mexico High School graduate. She attended Northeast Missouri State University in Kirksville majoring in elementary and early childhood education.
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Debra Williams
Mexico
Miss Williams
James T. Williams
Mexico High School
Northeast Missouri State University
Kirksville
Psychology Club
Alpha Sigma Alpha
Low Level Jets Over Area In Illinois Training Flights
183rd Tactical Fighter Group of the Illinois Air National Guard will fly F-4C Phantom jets at about 1000 feet and 360 to 600 mph during daylight. Flights over a route from Warsaw to Hannibal in Missouri and north to Jacksonville Illinois are part of a training program to ensure readiness for combat duty.
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183Rd Tactical Fighter Group
Illinois Air National Guard
Capital Airport
Springfield
Air National Guard
United States Air Force
Warsaw
Columbia
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Medcalf
Lam
Paris
Ron Kae
Munroe County
St. Brendan’s School
Kevin Mueller
Dan Graue
Glen Kehl
Bill Dempski
Tony Patton
Chris Albus
Dan Farnen
Steve Reznicek
Leslie Fennewald
Jerry Engle
John Hagan
Hung Do
Terry Durham
Dale Mudd
Chris Schramek
Tom Strouse
Brad Broemmer
Vuong Do
Mark Hawkins
Chris Love
Chris Fuemmeler
Jay Taft
Frank Fennewald
Dennis Thoenen
Chris Hagan
Tom Oakes
Tim Reddin
Patrol
Ledger
Richard Vance
Ling ‘Department Store
Mexico, Mo
Naturalizer
Showtime
West Plaza
JFK
Cult of Intelligence
U.S
Dean's List
First Christian Church In
Free Junior League
S. Sturgeon
Commerce
Janie” Commerce Bank
Main Bank
W. Jackson
Motor Bank
E. Liberty
Concord
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