Bentsen calls for better US Cuba relations
Sen Lloyd Bentsen urged Washington to improve ties with Cuba and pursue Latin American cooperation. He called for dialogue with Latin leaders, a Latin summit, trade preferences, and clearer roles for private investment and multinational firms, while ending hemispheric domination by the US government and industry.
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UPI
Lloyd Bentsen
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United States
Cuba
Bentsen
World Affairs Council
Henry Kissinger
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Soviet Union
Nixon
Latin America
Warriors Dominate All-District Football selections
Five Purple Warriors earn spots on the Pastret 6 VAAGH all district squads with two honored on defense and several others on offense. Notables include Harold Perry as defensive back on first team and Billy Parnell as defensive lineman honorable mention. Coach Swann praised Parnell for agility and consistent effort despite small size.
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Purple Warriors
VAAGH
Harold Perry
Billy Parnell
Mickey Shaw
Steve Higgs
Donald Vaughn
Glen Gary
Wille Phea
Seond
Jake Swann
Couches
Pannell
Swann
Honey Grove Elects Higher Lunch Prices and Board Actions
Honey Grove school board increased lunch prices beginning Jan 7 with 60 cents for adults and 45 cents for grades seven through twelve, 40 cents for K-6. Breakfast rises to 40 cents for adults and 25 for students. The board accepted Don Smith’s resignation, heard Texaco bid for petroleum products, approved insurance placement with Underwood Skinner Agency, and added staff Pamela Wright Janet Jones Brenda Marlow Harvey Hohenberger Jr and granted a leave of absence for Mrs Ryser.
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Honey Grove
Don Smith
Texaco
Underwood- Skinner
Pamela Wright
Janet Jones
Brenda Marlow
Harvey Hohenberger, Jr
Charles Ryser
Patrolman Suspended After Gun Misfire in Cruiser
Oakland officer Jon Willette tested a seized weapon during a search when it discharged in his patrol car. He was uninjured and received a five day suspension. Police officials noted he used four languages on the radio during the incident.
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Oakland
Cain Upl
Jon Willette
Willette
White to Speak at Chamber Banquet in Ladonia
John C White Texas Commissioner of Agriculture will be the speaker at the Ladonia Chamber of Commerce banquet. The event, with an agricultural theme, will be held at the high school gym Friday February 8. Committees include Mrs Aquila Erwin, Alvin Fields, Bob Joyner, Doug Franklin, HL Milton, Gladys Trotter, Ruth Turman, Mike Acker and AE Conley.
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Ladonia
John C White
Pyar
Chambber of Commerce
Aquila Erwin
Alvin Fields
Bob Joyner
Doug Franklin
HL. Milton
Gladys Trotter
Ruth Turman
Mike Acker
AE Conley
Hot Milton
Paying the Piper: Plumber’s Bill Sparks Public Laughs
A breezy column notes how calling a plumber ends with a costly bill and a joke about a cold party invite turning into a social event, reflecting small town humor.
Homemakers SS Christmas Dinner Party
Mrs Clara Brown hosted the Homemakers Sunday school class Christmas dinner at her Edhube Baptist church home. The event featured a green red décor, a buffet chicken and dressing meal, a devotional on Luke and the Santa Lives story by Mrs Billy Cox, plus a gift exchange.
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Clara Brown
Edhube Baptist Church
Evelyn Hicks
Brown
Hicks
Luke
Santa
Billy Cox
Bonham Story League
Lynn Hicks
James Bearden
Paul Bearden
Jimmy Burns
Nixon Plans Ford Role in Major Policy Decisions
President Nixon aims to keep Gerald Ford deeply involved in all key foreign and domestic choices to shore up confidence after Watergate. Ford has advised on economy and energy, met world leaders, and attended high level briefings while Nixon considers Ford to head the Domestic Council and join the quadriad of top economic advisers. Ford, asked about presidency, replied with a grin that he just wants to be vice president.
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Washington
UPI
Nixon
Gerald Ford
Middle East
White House
Ford
Capitol Hill
Federal Energy Office
Spiro T. Agnew
Camp Fire Group Learns Knitting for Christmas Ornaments
The LoKiWo Camp Fire group meets weekly at Mrs David Lane to learn knitting from Mrs Jack Lipscomb. The girls enjoy making pretty Christmas ornaments for their trees and express appreciation for the lessons aided by a kit from Mrs W.
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LoKiWo
David Lane
Jack Lipscomb
Boyd Baptist Sunday School Class Christmas Party
Mrs. Ronnie Coonrod hosted a Boyd Baptist church Sunday school class Yule party at home. The group decorated a Christmas tree and enjoyed cake and punch while playing Bible character pussie and an alphabetical Bible game. Ten members attended.
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Ronnie Coonrod
Boyd Baptist Church
Pussie
Firemen's Ball Set Saturday at Armory
The annual Firemen's Ball will be held Saturday night at the Sam Rayburn Memorial National Guard Armory. Bob Gunnels will provide the music for the ball starting at 9 p.m. and ending at 1 a.m.
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Sam Rayburn Memorial National Guard Armory
Bob Gunnels
Community group names Santa helpers and leaders
Estes family connected to a candy canes and Santas group with Mrs Joe Campbell and Mrs Denton Jones as Camp Fire leaders. F girls honored for making ornaments include Ann Kelly Dee Dee Veldman Leslie Turner Carla Campbell Liz Lane DeLisa Jones Tessie Johnson and Terry Williams.
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C Estes
Kris
Joe Campbell
Denton Jones
F Girls
Ann Kelly
Dee Dee Veldman
Leslie Turner
Carla Campbell
Liz Lane
DeLisa Jones
Tessie Johnson
Terry Williams
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