Folk Fete Celebrates Milam County Diversity and Unity
The eighth annual Folk Fete draws thousands to Milam County celebrating multicultural talent and goodwill. Organizers describe the festival as a microcosm of modern Texas, stressing diversity as a core value and a reflection of hopeful community progress.
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Young's stature questioned over remarks on presidents
UN Ambassador Andrew Young drew fire for labeling Nixon Ford Kennedy and Johnson as racists in comments on Africa policy. The piece argues his comparison diminishes the black street fighter ethos and questions his authority amid Carter era human rights aims.
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Old Philosopher Letter Warns of Saturday Mail Cut Consequences
A reader argues in a letter to the editor that eliminating Saturday postal delivery could save billions but would ripple through government and public services. The writer mocks profit motives in courts schools parks and weather bureaus and envisions rapid debt reduction if weekly operations end.
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The
Congress
Weather Bureau
J.A
Briscoe Eyes July Special Session On Education Finance
Gov. Dolph Briscoe signaled a mid July special session to tackle education finance after the regular 140 day session failed to pass a 900 million compromise school bill. Lawmakers approved bills on a Sunset Law water department merger and a natural death act among others while crime and court actions drew attention.
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Texas Medical Association
Department of Water Resources
Bob Bullock
Thomas H. Rout
Houston
Harris County
R. Kenneth Towery
University of Texas
U.S
John Tower
Texas
Railroad Commission
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