Ford Takes Office As 40th Vice President Sworn In
Rep Gerald R Ford was sworn in as the nation's 40th vice president with President Nixon present. He pledged dedication to the rule of law and justice for all, becoming the first VP confirmed under the 25th Amendment. Chief Justice Warren E Burger administered the oath on a Bible owned by Ford's son Michael, held by his wife Betty.
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Washington
UPI
Gerald R Ford
Nixon
Warren E Burger
Michael
Betty
Press Praised by Hobby on Watergate Scandals
Lt Gov William P Hobby, a former newspaper executive on leave during the 1973 session, praised the news media for uncovering the Watergate scandals. He said the people of America owe a debt to the press and that watchdogs have been diligent in exposing breaches of public trust.
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Press
Austin, Tex
UPI
William P Hobby
People of America
Railroads Blamed for Amtrak Dallas Houston Delay
Washington UPI Rep Alan Steelman Republican Texas accused railroads of delaying the Dallas to Houston Amtrak line. He cited a consistent pattern of thwarting Congress. Steelman named Southern Pacific as an example.
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Washington
UPI
Alan Steelman
R-Tex
Dallas
Houston
Steelman
Congress
Southern Pacific
Services For Clinard Abilene Tex Funeral Held Thursday
Funeral services were held Thursday for Dr Gordon Clinard former president of the Baptist General Convention of Tex who died Tuesday in a traffic accident at the age of.
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Abilent. Tex
UPI
Gordon Clinard
Baptist General Convention of Texas
UT auditor names embezzlement charge against aid chief
Edward Lee Carpenter director of UT Office of Student Financial Aid was charged with embezzlement. A warrant was issued for his arrest after he resigned and was last seen leaving campus in a pickup with a motor boat in tow. Officials withheld the missing amount pending a full audit's public release.
Texas Education Official Orders Shorter Classes and Energy Plan
Texas Education Commissioner J W Edgar authorized high schools to shorten each class by 10 minutes and close during extreme cold to save energy He urged thermostats set to 68 degrees in winter and 75 in summer and asked superintendents to report back by March 31 on the plan's effectiveness.
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Austin
UPI
Texas Education
J. W Edgar
Edgar
Execut ive Kidnapped in Argentina by Guerrillas
UPI reports seven armed men claiming ERP allegiance seized Victor E Samuelson, 36, general manager of the Esso refinery in Campana, 50 miles north of Buenos Aires, during lunch with colleagues. Police sources say the kidnapping was in direct defiance of President Peron.
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Buenos Aires
UPI
Argentina
Juan D. Peron
Victor E Samuelson
Esso Oil Co
Campana
Samuelson
Esso
Peoples Revolutionary Army
ERP
Headstone Held Over Buried Man Mystery in Boise
Police in Boise Idaho hold the gravestone of Francis Headen since June after finding the headstone in the street. Authorities say area cemeteries cannot locate a grave matching the stone and cannot determine where Headen is buried. Local officials emphasize they are still searching for a proper burial site or owner details.
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Boise
Idaho
UPI
Francis Headen
Mel Lynn
Rhodes Replaces Ford as House Republican Leader
Rep John J Rhodes of Arizona is set to become the House Republican minority leader, succeeding Gerald Ford after 11 years in the shadow of leadership. At 57, Rhodes has chaired the Policy Committee for six terms and is expected to win nearly unanimous support in a closed session today.
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Washington
UPI
John J Rhodes
House
GOP
Gerald R. Ford
Rhodes
Ford
Jowkey Rhodes
House of Republicans
Not Before Marcel Washington Gas Rationing Delayed to 1974
Washington reports gasoline rationing, if used at all, cannot be imposed before March 1 1974. William E. Simon, head of the Federal Energy Office, called rationing an absolute last resort as Rep Wilbur Mills opposes both rationing and higher gasoline taxes.
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Marcel Washington
UPI
William E. Simon
Federal Energy Office
Nixon
Congress
Wilbur Mills
D-Ark
House
Ways and Means Committee
Post Office Sets Saturday Service Hours
US Postal Service officials urge residents to mail early due to Christmas rush and energy crises. Mesquite Postmaster Joe Tosch announced the Mesquite Post Office at 120 E Grubber will be open Saturday Dec 8 from 8:30 am to 12 noon and Saturday Dec 15 for local customers.
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Postal Service
Mesquite
Joe Tosch
E. Grubber
Former Deputy Chief Back As Traffic Safety Leader
Shirl Wilson, a former Mesquite Deputy Chief, returns as Traffic Safety Coordinator heading the Traffic Safety Office in the Clifton Building. He led recruit training at the North Central Texas Council of Governments and taught at SMU, TCU, and TCJC. Wilson, a Indiana native and Army MP veteran, lives with his wife Nancy and four children in Mesquite and vowed a winning traffic safety program.
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Mesquite
Shirl Wilson
City of
North Central Texas Council of Governments
Arlington
Wilson
Clifton
Kearney St
COG
COG Police Academy
Southern Methodist University
Texas Christian University
Tarrant County
Indiana
Army Military Police
Fort Sam Houston
Tosch Lane
Nancy
Dewayne
Agnew Middle School
Rickey
Janice
Sue
Florence Black
Texas Law Enforcement Instructors Association of Chiefs of Police
Texas Police Association
Kincaid Wins Clubhouse Expansion Contract
Kincaid Construction Co was awarded a 114870 contract to enlarge Mesquite Municipal Golf Course clubhouse by 3200 square feet. City Council approved the project total of 125000 including architect fees furnishings and equipment and directed the remaining funds to be used for related costs.
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Kincaid Construction Co
Mesquite Municipal
Woman Falls From Moving Pickup In Mesquite
A Mesquite woman was hospitalized with minor injuries after falling from a moving 1970 C-10 pickup in the 100 block of Town East Boulevard. Police said the passenger door opened and she fell out as the vehicle traveled. a passerby from Irving aided the victim until Mesquite Fire Department paramedics transported her to Mesquite Memorial Hospital.
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Mesquite Memorial Hospital
Fast Blvd
J BB Hicks
Irving
Mesquite
Program Set On Yule Decor At Mesquite High
A Christmas decoration program by Mrs Mar hae Blankenship will be held December Il at 7 30 pm in the home making department at Mesquite High School. The event is sponsored by the Young Homemakers of Texas chapter, tied to the Division of Homemaking Education in cooperation with the Mesquite School District. Door prizes and refreshments are planned and attendees will receive a gift. All interested persons are invited.
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Marhae Blankenship
Dec
Mesquite High School
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Young Homemakers of Texas
Young Homemakers
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Mesquite
Cross Country Teams Seek State Title Duel in Austin
North Mesquite and Mesquite High Schools travel to Austin for the state cross country meet. The Stallions led by Rex Garvin won District AAAA at White Rock Lake and the Arlington Regional on two mile courses, while the Skeeters under Harold Perkins took second at both district and regional. North Mesquite’s Jerry Ryan remains unbeaten. Mesquite’s Brad Fenley returns to finals after placing seventh last year. Team members listed for both schools.
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Mesquite
Austin
Stallions
Rex Garvin
White Rock Lake
Dallas
Arlington
Skeeters
Harold Perkins
Jerry Ryan
Brad Fenley
Billy Whittington
Richard Mowell
Jeff Heath
Robert Ford
Mike Doremus
Joe Barton
Mitchell Contreavas
Randy Gray
Wesley Griffin
Russell Mowell
George Tamer
Jimmy Banks
Ricky Howle
Chuck Gibson
John Bacheldor
George Herriage
Tommy Smith
Justice Sees Economy as Ship Without a Rudder
Glenn Justice of Glenn Justice Mortgage Co told the Mesquite Division of the Home and Apartment Builders Association that the economy is floundering due to the energy crisis and high interest rates. He cited shortages of bathroom fixtures and other items, reported loan costs near nine percent and warned builders to cut back about 50 percent until supplies improve. He urged political direction and united effort to overcome the energy crisis.
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Weldon Lacy
Glenn Justice
Glenn Justice Mortgage Co
Home and Apartment Builders Association
Dallas
Tght
Justice
Austin
Jaycees Sponsor City Tree Lighting in Mesquite
Mesquite Jaycees will sponsor a Christmas tree lighting at Broadmoor Shopping Center on Galloway Ave and Kearney St Saturday night December 8 at 7 30 o clock. Mayor Bob Beard City Manager Bill York and Broadmoor developer Joe Danna attend. Santa arrives about 7 45 p m and will greet children from 7 to 9 p m through December 15. A toy and clothing drive for Buckner Orphans Home will be held, with choirs performing after the lighting. Parents urged to bring children to see Santa.
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Mesquite Jaycees
Broadmoor
Galloway Ave
Kearney St
Mike Norrell
Bob Beard
Bill York
Joe Danna
Norrell
Santa Claus
Buckner
Santa
City Employees to Get Christmas Eve and Day Holiday
Mesquite City Hall will close December 24 and 25 and solid waste pickup will be suspended on both days. City Manager Bill York notes the new floating holiday will be Christmas Eve, creating a seven holiday year for staff. The City Council voted Monday to extend the holiday period from Friday evening December 21 through Christmas Day, December 25. Forecasts for the Dallas Fort Worth North Central Texas area call for clear to partly cloudy, cool conditions with highs in the upper 50s and lows in the 30s to 31.
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Mesquite
Bill York
City Hall
York
City Council
City Sanitation Department
Dallas
Ft Worth
Cleburne Bonham
Texas
Mesquite Bull Rider Don Gay Faces Ups and Downs in NFR
At the National Finals Rodeo in Oklahoma City Bobby Steiner of Austin won Thursday’s bull ride with 85 points and $700, narrowing Don Gay of Mesquite’s lead in the world from $500 to $261 for the year. Marvin Shoulders, son of Jim Shoulders, trails but could join the final four rides to become the first rider to complete all 10 rounds, while Steiner remains among the few who have ridden five of six bulls as Don Gay moved ahead earlier in the week with an 86. The event features four Gay-family bulls in the Finals and Neil Gay runs the Mesquite Rodeo.
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Don Gay
Mesquite
Oklahoma City
Okla
Bobby Steiner
Austin
Steiner
Gay Marvin Shoulders
Jim Shoulders
Shoulders
Neil Gay
Pete Gay
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