Yarborough Reflects on Defeat and Political Future in Texas
In Austin, former U.S. Senator Ralph Yarborough, 67, reflects on his 1970 May primary loss to Lloyd Bentsen and weighs a comeback bid. He denies Liberal labels, stresses Democrat identity, and hints at possible runs for Senate or governor while building a Texas law practice and engaging in reform efforts through the Action Coalition of Texas.
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Clovis Girl Sondra Hailey Wins Twirling Honor
Sondra Hailey a 10 year old from Clovis New Mexico earned top honors in the advanced division at the Roadrunner Baton Twirling meet scoring 124 points Her win followed by Vicki Essman of Jal New Mexico with 114 in the intermediate division and La Juana Reid of Midland scoring 76 in beginners The Mini Ettes of Midland won team honors with 30 points More than 200 girls from four states competed at the one day event directed by Janna Wilkerson at the New Mexico Junior College gym
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68 year old woman to graduate from Lees Junior College
Geneva McGuire age 68 will graduate from Lees Junior College today. She first attended when it was Lees Collegiate Institute in 1922 and earned an associate of arts degree. After raising four children and 24 years as a bank bookkeeper she returned to college and may pursue a four year degree.
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Opossum Taken Into Custody After Home Demeanor
The Jose Martinez family in Chicago called police when a 15 pound opossum kept as a porch pet hissed and bared its teeth. After failed catches officers tranquilized equipment or a stick tapped the animal and it played dead. The opossum was surrendered to an anticruelty society.
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Kent State Sit-in Planned for May Day Anniversary
Memorial observances for four Kent State University students killed on May 4 last year begin with a May Day Coalition rally. Leaders expect several hundred student arrests during a nonviolent sit-in after a university memorial service. Johnson says the action aims to defend free speech despite campus restrictions.
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