Cowboy Actor Claims Possession Of Hughes Will
A colorful Austin story claims a cowboy actor possesses a forged Howard Hughes will naming Governor Dolph Briscoe and other Texas figures. The tale links Hughes to tax policy, Bullock hotel suites, and a speculative Springlake Sands resort plan, with a mix of satire and fragile evidence. Nevada Smith, in a WWI helmet, promotes the piece and hands over a vellum document, but the credibility remains dubious.
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Patrick Conway
Austin Bureau
Austin
Sumna Corp
Neveda Smith
Presidential Primary Battles Yet to Come Amid Tuesday Contests
The piece notes Tuesday primaries in South Dakota Rhode Island and Montana as Republicans brace for battles. It also reports on Lebanon fighting with at least 25 dead and 35 wounded as clashes intensify around Beirut and Akkar near the Syrian border.
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South Dakota
Rhode Islanol
Montana
Beirut
Akkar
Rightets
Rightsts
L. Dean Brown
United States
Syria
Lebanon
Brown
America
Dipc Gemayel
Carter Campaigns Across States Amid Primary Push
Democrat Jimmy Carter campaigned in Georgia and Rhode Island with other hopefuls like Frank Church and Edmund Brown Jr. in Rhode Island, Moris Udall in Arizona, while national chatter pointed to strong GOP and Democratic paths toward the convention as campaigns pressed on. Weather outlook varied with sun across much of the nation and rain in northern regions.
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Jimmy Carter
Georgia
Rhode Island
Frank Church
Idaho
Edmund G. Brown Jr
California
Moris Udall
Arizona
South
Missibzet
Nissin
Gutta
Reagan
San Ford
Anal Deleza
Momington
Plains
Gav Upter
Ohio
Atlantic Coast
Pacific
New York
Brown
Church
Carter
Gay Nineties Jewelry Display Highlights Rich Opulence
The 1890s showcased lavish jewelry from Vanderbilts and Goulds with Evelyn Walsh McLean wearing the Hope Diamond at Bailey's Beach. Diamonds, collars, and tiaras defined fashion, while most pieces later broke into wearable sections. Today simplicity contrasts past excess as society changed.
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Vanderpits
Astors
Goulds
Evelyn Walsh McLean
Bailey's Beach
John Warner Gates
Gates
Consuelo Vanderbilt
Bicentennial Centennial Parade Draws Large Gail Crowd
Crowds estimated above 9 000 fill Gail for Borden County bicentennial and centennial celebration. Parade buffalo longhorn and mustang segment crowds seek shade near an old square front building. Night hours bring buffalo barbecue on school lawn. Staff photos by Jim Watkins and Milton Adams.
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Borden County
Buffalo
Jim Watkins
Milton Adams
Carbondale Civil War Veterans Plan Memorial at Woodlawn Cemetery
The Carbondale Bicentennial Committee proposes erecting iron gates lighting and benches at Woodlawn Cemetery to honor Civil War veterans including three ex slaves and a widow with two children. General Order No. 1 is cited and a Lincoln Gettysburg address will be read during the dedication ceremony.
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Tang Yee Huscand
Hitler
Carbondale
Woodlawn
Risaoettante
Rit
Alex
Aileen to Close Snyder Plant Affecting 124 Workers
Aileen Inc announces the Snyder plant will close on July 38, with 124 Snyder employees offered transfers to Abilene or San Angelo operations. The firm plans to sell the building and cites knit garment overproduction, changing consumer demand, and declining earnings as reasons.
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Snyder
Aileen Inc
Carl Neal
Abilene, San Angelo
Snyder Aileen
Abilene
Angelo
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