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Newspaper

Mexico Ledger

Location

Mexico, Missouri, United States of America

Date

Sep 29, 1976

Page

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Mondale Attacks Ford Positions In Campaign Exchange

In Milwaukee AP dispatch Mondale challenges Ford’s policies as the campaign cycle intensifies. Mondale criticizes Ford on crime enforcement anti trust and drug policy while Ford touts a 100 day crusade and a record on education health housing and the economy.

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Butcher Likely As Interim Boone County Judge

GOP selects James C. Butcher to fill interim Boone County Court Presiding Judge after Bob Brown resignations amid bribery indictments. Butcher previously served as presiding judge 1969 1974 and did not seek re election. Democrats to name a candidate tonight as Bill Frech, Shell Oil veteran and Washington University chemical engineering grad, runs for the unexpired two year term.

Columbia James C. Butcher Christopher Bond Boone ‘County GOP Ounty Whe Hig Bob Brown

Bloodmobile Falls Short By 67 Units

Audrain County fell 67 units short of its 250 unit two day goal for the Red Cross Bloodmobile visit. Donations totaled 116 on Monday and 67 on Tuesday. The next county visit is planned for March, with organizers hoping to make up the shortfall.

Audrain County Red Cross J. Neil Nielsen Earl Bail J.W. Dowell

Jerry Lee Lewis shoots bandmember in Collierville incident

Collierville Tennessee authorities say rock star Jerry Lee Lewis accidentally shot band member Norman Butch Owens with a .357 magnum during a performance. Owens, 33, was listed in critical condition Tuesday night at St. Joseph Hospital.

Collierville, Tenn Jerry Lee Lewis Norman ‘Butch’ Owens St. Joseph Hospital

First Members Named Of Chest's $25 And Up Club

The 1976 Community Chest Drive announces the first 23 members contributing $25 or more. They include D L Carter Judi Shrigley James T Lemasters Brenda Wininger James Boswell Tom Long Tim Gourley Ruasell Pace Alan Smith Dixie D Sims Mrs George E Hoer Jay s IGA Foodliner Precht Pickering Funeral Home Wonneman s Flowers and Gifts Mildred Lee Klines Department Store J C and Joan L Stoy Mr and Mrs August H Finck Sr Stephenson Motel Mexico Fruit Co Miller Tire Co Collier Eyana Oil Co Ken s Sport Center.

Spehr D.L. Carter Judi Shrigley James T. Lemasters Brenda Wininger James Boswell Tom Long Tim Gourley Ruasell Pace Alan Smith Dixie D. Sims George E. Hoer Jay’s IGA Foodliner Precht-Pickering Funeral Home Wonneman’s Flowers and Gifts Mildred Lee Klines Department Store J. C Joan L. Stoy August H. Finck Sr Stephenson Motel Mexico Fruit Co Miller Tire Co Collier-Eyana Oil Co Ken's Sport Center

World Hunger Speaker At Meeting

Dr. Joe Meisner, agricultural economist from the University of Missouri, will headline the Mexico Area Chapter of Missouri Citizens for Life meeting at 7:30 p.m. Thursday in the Farm and Home Savings Assn. building. He will discuss The World Hunger Problem from a prolife perspective and offer actions individuals can take. Mrs. Ray Wilbers, the chairman, said attendees are welcome.

Joe Meisner University of Missouri Mexico Area Missouri Citizens For Life Farm and Home Savings Assn Meisner Ray Wilbers

Army Specialist Killed In Quincy Bomb Blast

A dynamite explosion at Quincy Compressor Co. in Quincy Illinois killed Sgt. Dennis Foster, an Army bomb specialist from Ft. Leonard Wood, Mo., and seriously injured State Arson Investigator Ernie Arenz. Two other team members were lightly injured. The blast followed four earlier detonations at the plant and occurred hours after a campaign stop by Sen. Bob Dole. FBI and Treasury agents assisted. no connection to Dole's visit was found. The plant, a Colt Industries division, employs about 100 workers and had been the site of a prior union representation dispute. A separate bomb threat at Quincy airport was deemed a hoax.

Quincy, TI Quincy Ft. Leonard Wood Dennis Foster 543Rd Ordinance Detachment Ernie Arenz Foster Foster's Ordinance Team Quincy Compressor Co Bob Dole FBI Treasury Department Dole Mississippi River Colt Industries, Inc International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers Teamsters Machinists Union Decatur Ill Adams County Sheriff's

Hungate to Settle in St Louis After House Career

Rep. Hungate, nearing end of 12 years in the House, plans to move to St Louis County. He will not seek re election and may teach political science at the University of Missouri in St Louis while explaining Congress to the public. Volkmer and Frappier run for his seat in the 9th District.

Troy William Hungate House of Representatives St. Louis County Joseph A. Lastelli Washington The Kansas City Star Lincoln County Clarence Cannon Hungates Virginia Lagtellc City Lincoln Lastellc University of Missouri St. Louis Congress Harvard Law School Rep Hungate Judiciary Committee Harold Volkmer Hannibal Joe Frappier St. Charles

Thursday College Test Night At Mexico High School

Mexico High School hosts college test night for juniors and seniors and their parents in the auditorium at 7 30 pm. Principal William B. Lowry says attendees will receive general guidance on college admissions entrance exams test dates deadlines and financing. An invitation is extended to all juniors seniors and their parents to attend.

Mexico High School William B. Lowry Lowry

Senate Delays Alton Dam Decision Until Next Year

Washington AP report notes Congress races toward adjournment debating dam projects on the Mississippi to Middle East policy. House votes 307 to 31 to require lobbyist disclosure of clients and spending with Senate House conference to follow.

Washington Congress Mississippi Middle East House Senate House Conference Committee Senate Alton Dam Ford Alton Lock Mississippi River

Credit Union Board Sets Annual Meeting for Thursday

The Mexico-Audrain Credit Union directors scheduled a 7:30 p.m. gathering in Mexico City Hall council chambers. They declared a 5 percent dividend on all full paid shares for the fiscal year ending Sept 30, 1976.

Mexico-Audrain Credit Union Mexico City Hall

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Butcher Boone Chest's Larry Spehr Logan Pharmacy Mexico S. Washington Mpopoma Rhodesia Kissinger Audrain County Central Democratic Committee Democratic West Plaza Tom Paul Day Cynthia MacPherson Jim Langford Audrain County Democratic Club Lobanov Symphony Oleg Lobanov Denver Symphony Orchestra National Symphony San Francisco University of Michigan Columbia Artists Management MHS Hone Vaio Deluke Adotyda Hardee Armed Services Committee Defense Donald Rumsfeld Rumsfield Postal Service Boy Scout Darren Carr Todd Wilson Steve Castaneda Tracey Vines Roger Powell Steve Campbell Ricky Campbell Ken DuBus Jeff Dubbert Mike George Greg Grant Lower Ricky Robinson Mike Rodenbaugh Terrence Gardner Jack Harper Mark Bramon Lyndell Bartels Pat Herndon Bentley Hoover David Black Kenneth Hiatte Kirby Allen Luther Kemp Paul Hoover Harper Dennis Herndon United Methodist Church Credit Union Citizens Savings Association Jefferson At Liberty Mexico, Mo
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