Reagan Narrowly Wins Indiana GOP Primary Amid Slugfest
The Indiana Republican primary yields a tight 51 to 49 percent win for Reagan the Gipper as Ford and Goldwater watch. Carter dominates southern and Georgia contests while Reagan gains momentum and access to funds. Kissinger and detente policy face renewed questions amid Angola Cuba links.
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Georgia
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Henry Kissinger
Donald Rumsfeld
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Gipper’s Washington bid fuels a cinema driven political race
The piece notes film star dubbed the Gipper aiming for influence in Washington against incumbents and polls. It contrasts media coverage and public perception with political reality, asks if a nontraditional candidate could win by November, and references Truman and Pat O’Brien as cultural touchstones.
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Police busy as Cameron reports multiple crimes weekend
Cameron police investigated two burglaries, a robbery and a shooting over the weekend. Andrew Bailey, 18, was charged with burglary after being found behind barrels at the Texaco warehouse. a warrant for desertion from Fort Leonard Wood in Missouri was confirmed. Zane Bell reported a car-robbery and forced stripping near Cameron Bowling Lanes. William Nelson, a former Cameron officer, remained in intensive care after a neck wound on Sunday. A break in at Mack's Oil Co. yielded about 180 dollars stolen Friday night.
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Mack’s Oil Co
Council Rejects Rezoning Bid and Schedules Events
The West Cameron council rejected Hubert Knight by denying rezoning for 907 N Nolan to operate a tavern. The Ebony Club owner vows an appeal. The city plans a $1000 Bicentennial fireworks display on July 4. A street carnival and Boy Scout bike rodeo are set, plus a Junior Broiler Show at City Park May 8 and a livestock awards banquet May 11-16. Council to bid on a city lot and meet with county commissioners May 10 to discuss ambulance service.
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Boy Scout Troop 791
Citizens National Bank
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Methodist Fellowship Hall
Marshall Miller
Texas Agriculture Extension Service
FFA
Broadus 3930 2060: Milam County Sheriff Wins
In Milam County's Democratic primary a record turnout 6,092 elected Leroy Broadus sheriff 3930 to 2060 over incumbent Carl Black. John B. Henderson Jr. won county attorney 3369 to 2274 over Charles C. Smith Jr. runoff races formed for several offices including Precinct 1 and constable seats. Delegates to Reagan in GOP primary trailed Ford supporters with mixed results.
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Leroy Broadus
Carl Black
Broadus
Texas Department of Safety
John B. Henderson Jr
Charles C
Rex B. Jones
Griss Wells
George T. Vickers
Coy Sheffield
Julius Harwell
J. T. Morgan
O. Doug Lystra
Finis Voyles
Charles Fitts Jr
David G. Beck
John Zajicek
Warren
Ronald Reagan
Republica
Gerald Ford
U. S
Louis Leman
Alan Steelman
Hugh Sweeney
Jack Burgess
Walter Wendlandt
Jack Tomlinson
Republican County
Alan Rosenbaum
James E. Luckey
Estel Johnston
Kindergarten and First Grade Registration Dates
Registration for kindergarten and first grade for the 1976 77 school year will be in the Ben Milam principal’s office on May 12 and 13 from 9 am to 12 pm and 1 pm to 3 pm. Buckholts Schools also hold kindergarten registration on Tuesday May 11 from 8 30 to 11 am for children who will be five before September 1 1976. Parents should bring birth certificates and immunization records.
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