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Newspaper
Brady Standard
Location
Brady, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 30, 1977
Page
7
Congressman Bob Poage states he will not seek re election, citing desire to return home to Waco and continue work with his community. He reflects on his 42 years in Congress, thanks staff and supporters, and urges district voters to choose the best qualified successor.
The writer recounts a Northwest Airlines return from Anchorage to Seattle and home to Los Angeles, praising Alaska as America’s new frontier. Alaska’s size, population, and key cities are described, with Willow as a rumored future capital and high food prices noted along the Inside Passage. Prices observed include T bone steak 10 dollars and hot dogs 2 dollars.
Dyess Air Force Base in Abilene plans a Saturday open house from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. hosted by the 96th Bombardment Wing with aircraft displays from cargo planes to fighters. The 463rd Tactical Airlift Wing will perform air drops and para chute demonstrations by Combat Control Team. Military working dogs, antique cars, square dancers, and refresh ments will also be featured. Sea horses are hatched by their fathers in a related note.
The Texas Farm Bureau Insurance Companies presented a $75 check to the Brady Volunteer Fire Department as thanks for firefighting at Buz Roddie’s Sohn property. Funds support the loss prevention program. Farm Bureau notes volunteers cut fire losses and help prevent fires in rural areas.
The passage from The Living Bible King Solomon extols a beloved with vivid imagery. It compares eyes to doves hair to goats and locks, teeth to wool, lips to scarlet thread, cheeks to beauty, and a neck as stately as the tower of David, reflecting ancient poetic praise.
The passage notes more than 15 million motorized bicycles worldwide with about 6 million in France, equating to one bike for every nine French residents.
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