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Newspaper
Clifton Record
Location
Clifton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 01, 1977
Page
2
The piece opposes a proposed postage scheme raising business mail to 16 cents while personal letters stay at 13 cents. It argues rate inequality harms the economy and questions enforcement, asking how to separate personal from business mail and suggesting watchdogs at post offices would be costly and ineffective. Bill Jordan urges a better idea.
In Clifton Senator John G Tower meets old pals including Reverend Guy H Wilson and Shelby Richardson during a homecoming visit. The Texas Spur column notes the Gun Club barbecue, local business advertising guidance, and a relocation of a telephone office to Killeen.
J M Jordan argues work should be a joyful, quality driven service to God and others. He urges using innate talents for the glory of God, noting effort and responsibility across all jobs, from shining shoes to witnessing. Clifton Texas address 606 N Avenue J, Clifton 76634.
Charles W. Engel argues that the United States applies a double standard by condemning allies while tolerating adversaries in Central America. He cites Torrijos in Panama from 1968 and claims abuses including arrests and torture, warning a new treaty could threaten the canal and US control.
A Welsh proverb from J. M. Jordan notes that what a child learns on Sunday will be recalled on Monday. The passage contrasts daily needs with virtues like happiness strength humility progress accuracy and courage, urging steady faith love and hope.
A Park Row News Service report cites a Marketing Economics Institute study noting Bosque County's income and spending higher than many areas. Local merchants topped 1975 sales with 29.988 million dollars, up 26.2 percent from 23.771 million, driven by stronger consumer buying and rising multi income households.
The region reports 2.5 million dollars spent on home improvements in the past year, driven by high new-home costs. Average spend reached 477 dollars per unit, with additions and alterations dominating. National outlays totaled 18.9 billion, up 40 percent from two years prior. Do it yourself painting rose to 30 percent of painting and wallpapering costs.
Judge Andrew Campbell notes the 220th Judicial Court, in four months, disposed of 185 civil and 51 criminal cases. Pending are 324 civil and 143 criminal. Bosque Comanche and Hamilton Counties left the 52nd District to form the new court due to increased litigation.
Walnut Springs woman Mrs. Davie Huffman reports nationwide efforts have raised 46 000 of a 50 000 goal to locate missing service members from Vietnam. Donations to the Bosque County Prisoners or Missing in Action Fund may be sent to the Bosque County Bank Meridian 76665. The national group seeks full accounting of prisoners of war and missing servicemen.
Travis MacTavish owned by Kevin Finstad of Clifton won the grand champion at the Central Texas Youth Fair net show. Pee Wee owned by Julie Jones of Meridian earned reserve honors in the medium dogs category. judging occurred Saturday morning at the fairgrounds exhibits building with Joe White as show master of ceremonies.
Mrs. Huffman declares she believes some scouts are still prisoners in North Vietnam including Danny. She pledges ongoing search until a full accounting is provided for him and all others reported missing.
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