Bank Robbers Sought After Thorndale Heist
Thorn dale law enforcement the FBI and the DPS search for two black men in their 20s who robbed the Thorndale State Bank Friday evening escaping with about 23000. The robbery followed a prior heist six months earlier. The car pursued by a witness was a blue Buick Special.
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Milam County
FBI
DPS
Thorndale State Bank
Jack Brown
Texas Department of Public Safety
Norman Clement
Clement
Vaul
Bob Shepherd
Brown
Shepherd
Thrall
Hwy 290
FM 112
Rockdale
Michigan
Coffee price rise prompts cheaper beverage options
The article cites ARS data showing regular coffee costs about 6 1/2 cents a cup from some brands and under 2 1/2 cents for regular instant. Tea costs under 1 1/2 cents per cup. It advises on budget tips and nutrient alternatives to coffee, including milk, chocolate drinks, and fruit juices.
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Agricultural Research Service
Consumer and Food Economics Institute
United
Fort Worth technologists demo new devices during edition
The article notes a discussion with Fort Worth technologists about several new devices to be demonstrated soon. It mentions Tony Bennett with the Dallas Symphony Orchestra performing in a pops concert and describes a rainy day keeping people indoors. It also references the film Network as a study of television and commercialism.
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Fort Worth
Tony Bennett
Dallas Symphony Orchestra
San Francisco
Big D
Network
Milano trustees set April 2 election and appoints tax board
The Milano school board set April 2 for a trustee election filling three seats with incumbents John Yoakum Ben Lagrone and Joe Willingham. March 3 is the filing deadline. The board also appointed Ray Whited Petie Graham and Tommy Watson to the tax equalization board and extended Supt Charlie Martins contract to 1980. A hay barn fire east of the Country Club destroyed 2500 to 3000 bales owned by Joe Hickman. Fire Chief Felix Matula said flames engulfed the barn and contents as the truck arrived. A Shuffield pickup hit a parked car on 12th Street causing 195 feet of push and injuries. Charles Kirk owned the car and Shuffield was taken to Newton Hospital. A cafe fire in Rockdale damaged a rear storeroom and kitchen. smoke affected Love's Flowers and Palmetto Dodge next door. Betsy Brown and Calvin Cobb filed for re election as trustees with March 3 as the filing deadline.
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Milano
John Yoakum
Ben Lagrone
Joe Willingham
Ray Whited
Petie Graham
Tommy Watson
Tax Equalization Board
Charlie Martin
Country Club
Joe Hickman
Cameron
Felix Matula
Furman Shuffield
12Th St
Charles Kirk
Shuffield
Newton Hospital
A-1
Rockdale
Love’s Flowers
Palmetto Dodge
Betsy Brown
Calvin Cobb
Bearded New Industry Leader Arrives Denims Shaving Timeless Fame
The piece notes Berkely free speech movement ties with 1964 dedication in Cameron and a bearded new industry leader. Rev John Geiser named monsignor after 46 years as priest, 18 in Cameron, sharing honor with two Waco priests. Thorndale Bank suffers 23 000 hit for second time in six months. police catch two Michigan men with marijuana, juvenile also arrested after bank robbery link.
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Berkley
Cameron
John Geiser
Rome
Waco
Thorndale State Bank
Milano votes to study incorporation process
Milano residents authorize continued study of incorporation with School Supt. Charlie Martin to circulate a petition and appoint a boundary committee. The meeting drew about 100 residents, after debate on pros and cons, with Shell Oil representatives discussing potential lignite mining plans and socioeconomic impact timelines.
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Milano
Charlie Martin
Martin
Shell Oil Co
Mike Wallez
Mining Ventures
William Devereux
Shell
Milam County
Milam County Museum to Feature Sheriff Exhibit
Milam County plans an early exhibit highlighting sheriffs from the past with photos and equipment. Loaned items include former Sheriff Carl Black’s roll top desk. The museum committee also discussed a school membership drive and collecting donations for a typewriter and meeting furniture.
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Milam County Museum
Carl Black
Roger Hashem
Milano
Buddy Dulin
Cameron
Walter Vincent
Rockdale
Jimmie Hauk
Buckholts
New City Marshal Named For Rosebud
Rodney Blasin has been appointed city marshal of Rosebud, taking over duties after the post sat vacant since Sept 1. He was hired by the city council in a special Saturday session to fill the position.
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Rosebud
Rodney Blasin
Judge Revokes Probation For Cameron Man
A ten year probated murder sentence for Cameron resident Baffie Jones 19 was revoked in a Friday hearing by District Judge Thomas Bartlett of Marlin Charges filed include marijuana possession and assault evading a police officer The Saunders Jones case stems from the murder of Harry Bennett in Cameron at the Chat N Chew in 1975 Jones was to be transported to Huntsville this week Other local notes report ongoing Rosebud law enforcement coverage Falls County sheriff and city deputies patrol Milam County Constable Maurice Lowrey faced delays before taking the Cameron city marshal post plus a tax rebate distribution to area towns
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Baffie Jones
Cameron
Thomas Bartlett
Marlin
Jones
Harry Bennett
Department of Corrections
Huntsville
Game
Mart
Falls County
Waco
Rosebud
Milam County
Maurice Lowrey
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