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Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1981
Page
7
Rancher J D Mendenhall reports a Wednesday incident in Missouri where a herd of 36 Holstein dairy and beef cattle were killed by a lightning strike while huddled under a large tree. The owner valued the uninsured cattle at 50400 dollars.
Abel Diaz-Valdez accused of fatally shooting his pregnant girlfriend Elvira Sanchez in a Miami Beach hotel last February remains free as the 180 day speedy trial limit expired. Assistant State Attorney Susan Howe called it a tragedy of the system, noting Diaz vanished after a dismissal and refiling while the clock kept ticking.
Fort Scott police chief James Carnes says five drifters are being sought for questioning over an alleged intricate plan to gun down 11 city officials and business leaders. An inmate in county jail sparked the inquiry after hearing of the plot and police have provided protection to ten officials as the investigation continues.
Names of informant and questioned individuals aren’t released as Fort Scott officials and police investigate a possible death plot. City Manager Don Munsell cites uncertainty whether real threat or hoax with determine by today. Bourbon County Attorney Dan Meara declines comment. Authorities note the plan may trace to February with a July arrest spurring jailhouse talk.
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