Nixon, Diaz Ordaz to Meet Near Del Rio for Dam Dedication
President-elect Nixon and Mexican President Diaz Ordaz plan a meeting near Del Rio early next year to dedicate Friendship Dam on the Rio Grande. The talks, possibly in April, would also seek to foster a close bilateral relationship similar to the Johnson era. The dam sits near Del Rio and Ciudad Acuna, Mexico.
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Skerenzy Ousted From Rome After Mussolini Release
(UPI) The former Nazi SS colonel who freed Italian dictator Benito Mussolini in World War II was ordered home by Italy and did not appear on television as planned. The removal ended an attempt to reprise his wartime seat for a TV feature.
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Food price trends and value in American households
The article explains food price dynamics from 1914 to today, noting wage growth outpacing food costs, the impact of seasonal and weather changes, and the rise of convenience foods. It also highlights the farmer’s share of each dollar, transportation costs, and that a portion of the grocery bill covers nonfood items.
Bonham Readers Demand Better County Roads
A Bonham resident laments Fannin County roads full of holes and ruts making travel difficult. He notes families on dirt roads face mud and long walks to buses and questions tax money spent on road upkeep. Former wartime figure Otto Skorzeny, later in Spain, is mentioned in a CBS filmed recon report with Italian authorities.
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Off Season For Local Shoplifting Amid Holiday Boom
Lower Rio Grande Valley retailers report booming Yuletide sales yet an unusual lull in shoplifting and hot check activity. Sears McAllen assistant manager David Derby notes minimal losses this year with no extra security hired. Woolco Harlingen uses uniformed guards and tight precautions. Glope Shopping City McAllen sees only a few juvenile pilfering incidents.
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Glope
Thomas Perez Jr
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