Terrorist siege in Washington tests bonds and diplomacy
Hamaas Abdul Khaalis of the Hanafi Muslims turned himself in on charges tied to a deadly siege that left a radio newsman dead and hostages held across three Northwest DC sites. Ambassadors of Iran Pakistan and Egypt joined emergency talks as FBI and city authorities faced a high stakes stand off.
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Hamaas Abdul Khaalis
Kiaalis
Iran
Pakistan
Egypt
B'nai Brith
Jewish Social Service Center
Rhode Island Ave
FBI
Attorney General’s
Atty Gen. Bell
Clarence Kelley
Walter Washington
Khaalis
City Council
Mosque of Islamic Center
Massachusetts Ave
Embassy Row
Swat Force
Congress
James Callaghan
White House
Cameron volunteers raise funds for Rosebud fireman Tommy Layne
Cameron volunteer firemen collected nearly 200 dollars to aid medical expenses for Rosebud fireman Tommy Layne, seriously burned fighting a rural fire in February. Layne, in a Temple hospital, is undergoing skin grafts and improves. Rosebud collections for Layne total 1782 dollars.
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Cameron
Tommy Layne
Rosebud
Layne
Temple Hospital
Rockdale Ordinance Sparks Developer Opposition
City council’s emergency subdivision ordinance drew stiff pushback from about 55 developers and contractors who warned it would price local housing out of reach. County jail figures cited by Judge Bob Thomas cited growth pains and overcrowding, while Williamson County funds for rural fire protection were tentatively increased by 14,374 from revenue sharing, awaiting final April decision.
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Rockdale
Williamson County
Banquet honors Milam County figures and Air Force band
Standing ovations marked the annual Chamber of Commerce banquet at the National Guard Armory. Former Milam County Sheriff Carl Black received an engraved plaque from Narvie Caperton for years of service and aid to many in the county.
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Chamber of Commerce
Air Force Band of the West
National Guard
Milam County
Carl Black
Narvie Caperton
Elton Junk
Air Force Band
County Officials Weigh Budget Requests At Court Session
Commissioners postponed action on a county nurse travel allowance asking $70 monthly despite longer travel. They will study salary, rent, and postage needs for Ro ckdale justice of the peace Leonard Allen. Jails and supplies were discussed, with a postage meter approved and sheriff reporting needed items. The gathering honored local civic leaders and featured entertainment from the Band of the West and DPS Trooper Milton Wright.
Yee DECA Students Win State Honors
Yee High DECA placed two students in the finals at the 31st State Distributive Education Leadership Conference in Dallas March 10 13 Over 3 000 area winners competed in marketing and distribution contests Phillip Tindall senior at Yoe High won state honors in advertising contest Approximately 700 competed in this contest Phillip will compete at the national conference in Anaheim California in April He is the son of Mr and Mrs Edward Tindall of Cameron Bill Hughes another Yee senior was among 12 finalists in petroleum marketing contest Over 600 competed in this event He is the son of Mr and Mrs I N Hughes of Cameron Both students received trophies at the state and Milam County District Clerk Grady Allen will resign April 30 after 31 years Don Humble to name successor Henriet McIntosh’s name was left off the teachers list apology The Men’s Slow Pitch Softball League will meet at 8 p m Monday at the Yoe Field House All team captains and interested parties are urged to attend Norris Young assistant state director of DE said Distributive Education is large and respected in Texas and nationally Texas has over 650 programs in 500 high schools This is Yee High DECA’s first state recognition since its conception the town and school should be proud
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Yee High
DECA
Dallas
Phillip Tindall
Yoe High
Phillip
Anaheim
Calif
Milam County
Grady Allen
Don Humble
Ards
Norris Young
Bill Coggin
Yee High DE
Texas
Yee High School
Texas Agriculture Day Marked March 21 Milam County Farming Impact
Agriculture Commissioner John C White notes March 21 as Agriculture Day in Texas. Milam County farmers contributed 27 988 000 in 1975 cash receipts and government payments, with state totals 5 9 billion dollars for livestock and crops.
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Texas
Milam County
John C. White
Texas Crop and Livestock Reporting Service
White
Record Christmas sales boost Texas rebates to new high
State Comptroller Bob Bullock reported first quarter 1977 sales tax rebates reached a record 89.5 million, up 18.5 percent from a year earlier, with Cameron receiving 20,750 and city rebates listed for Rockdale Buckholts Lott Rogers and Rosebud.
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Comptroller
Bob Bullock
Bullock
Lott
Rogers
Rosebud
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