U.S. Attorney blasts Gonzalez over stock case remarks
U.S. Attorney Anthony Farris criticized Rep. Henry Gonzalez for inflammatory statements in the Congressional Record about the Frank W. Sharp case. He warned the congressman lacks facts, noting no indictments have been issued and a grand jury is weeks away.
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Henry Gonzalez
San Antonio
Gonzalez
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Washington
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Sharp
Local residents hosts and events fill Del Rio weekend
Visiting families from California Louisiana and Mexico guests of Del Rio residents plan tours to Six Flags over Texas and Harrison Arkansas. A blue valley band will perform at the Del Rio Youth Center Saturday night with admission $2 or $3 for memberships. A 90th birthday party for Juana Olivares Duron set with family at 1109 Garza Street. Del Rio High School reunions for 1950 and 1951 planned for May 1972.
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Mary Elfen Faz
San Felipe High School
Ronnie Rushing
W.H. Rushing
Debbie Lou
Sacramento
Calif
Ronnie Rushings
Angie
Amy
Texas
Harrison
Ark
Harrision
Rushing
Blue Valley Mill
San Antonio
del Rio
Lanning
Fred Rose
Mickey Thurmond
Low Smith
Weather Outlook for Del Rio and Vicinity Today
Clear to partly cloudy and warm today with southeast winds 8 to 18 mph. Tonight lows in the low 70s, Saturday highs mid-90s. Relative humidity around 64 percent at noon. Times: sunset 8:47 p.m., sunrise 6:46 a.m. Maximum Thursday temperature listed as 92 with minimum 69.
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del Rio
Doran Urges Self Effort at South Texas County Meeting
State Rep. Hilary B. Doran urged county officials to stay active and self reliant at a South Texas County and Commissioners convention. He noted 13 of 16 bills he carried passed, praised Amistad Lake zoning measures, warned against civil service entrenchment, and urged hands-on public service and fiscal responsibility. Assistant Attorney General J C Davis also spoke, reporting on the attorney general’s office and Martin’s recovery.
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Hilary B. Doran
del Rio
South Texas
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Doran
Texas
J.C. Davis
Attorney General’s Office
Davis
Crawford Martin
Preserve Local Rule Says Lt Gov Barnes at Del Rio Meeting
Lt Gov Ben Barnes urged stronger local government at the South Texas County Judges and Commissioners Association conference in Del Rio. He pressed for the state to cover highway right of way costs and curb relocation, and called for welfare reform, education study, and an emphasis on local solutions to rural problems. He warned that national forces seek to diminish state roles and urged a new Texas constitution prioritizing county governance and local autonomy.
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Ben Barnes
Joe Brigance
South
South Texas
Commissioners’ Association
del Rio Civic Center
Barnes
Texas
Community Action Outlines Five Point Work Plan
The Community Action Agency board approves a five point program focusing on education and training as top priorities. It aims to relieve unemployment and boost industrial and economic development while improving health, environment, and family planning. Early funding cuts affect the Emergency Food and Medical Services program after July 1.
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Community Action Agency
CAA
Sharon Flippen
Assembly
San Felipe
Filppen
Val Verde County
Amistad Report On Water Levels And Local Programs
Elevation this morning 1056.78 feet at Amistad Dam with a 0.13 rise from Thursday. Water storage 927 795 acre feet, up 971 acre feet. Downstream flow steady at 1 100 second feet. Youth tutoring aided 160 students as 16 tutors worked with grades 1 12. Planned Parenthood and CAA plan expanded school outreach and tuberculosis campaign in Del Rio August.
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Flippen
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Vanelli
E.L. ‘Ngee
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CAA
Community Action Agency
del Rio
Barnes Claims Fraud Sows Doubt in State Officials
Lt. Gov. Ben Barnes says the SEC stock fraud probe has clouded public trust in state government. He campaigns for Texas governor visiting counties to rally support while promising government revitalization and greater responsiveness to people. He toured Del Rio with officials and a police escort before a Fort Worth engagement.
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Ben Barnes
News-Herald
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Texas
Bates
del Rio International Airport
Hilary Doran
John Pettit
Hi Newby
Chamber of Commerce
del Rio Civic Center
Fort Orth
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