Car Theft Prevention Tips From Texas Officials
The Texas Organized Crime Prevention Council and DPS Director Wilson Speir urge car owners to follow state law and best practices to deter theft. Key steps include stopping the engine locking ignition removing the key setting the parking brake and turning front wheels to the curb on grades. Keep doors locked and valuables out of sight report theft immediately to police and use state and federal crime databases to aid recovery. Commercial auto theft remains a big business, with 1971 and 1972 theft totals cited and ongoing cooperative enforcement efforts nationwide.
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Austin
Texas Organized Crime Prevention Council
Department of Public Safety
Wilson Speir
D.P.S
Texas Crime Information Center
F.B.I
National Crime Identification Center
Texas
Local Church Sets Special Anniversary
The First Baptist Church observes its second anniversary this Sunday at 3. Rev. L McDowell and wife lead the service with devotion by visiting deacons and welcome by Reginal Nolan. Eva Tatum speaks on "Pastor As a Shepherd" and choirs from New Hope Baptist, Smith Chapel, and Easter Church sing. Rev. B T Jones preaches. Homer Freeman leads the offering with an appointee. Ruby Franklin presents gifts.
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First Baptist Church
L. McDowell
Reginal Nolan
Eva Tatum
New Hope Baptist Church
Smith Chapel
Easter Church
B.T. Jones
Homer Freeman
Ruby Franklin
Rights Of Grandparents In Child Visitation Courts
A public service piece by Will Bernard explains how grandparents face hurdles in securing visitation or custody against a parent’s wishes. Courts may grant access when the child’s welfare is at stake and have even transferred full custody in cases of parental unfitness.
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The
American Bar Association
State Bar of Texas
Will Bernard
Fairfield State Bank Opens After Remodeling Open House
Fairfield State Bank schedules an open house Sunday from 2 to 5 p m to tour the remodeled quarters with organ music refreshments and free prize registration. A second open house will run 9 a m to 2 p m daily in the new Hospitality Room with snacks and turkey prize registrations.
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Fairfield State Bank
Uber
Nanking
Organ Music Bank
Hove
Aspirin Labeling Sought by Immunology Group
The American Association for Clinical Immunology and Allergy urged the FDA to require clear labeling of aspirin ingredients on medicines. Dr. Robert J. Brennan warned aspirin allergy is common and hidden content can cause severe reactions, including asthma or hives.
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San Antonio
Tex
American Association For Clinical Immunology and Allergy
Federal Food and Drug Administration
Robert J. Brennan
Association
Brennan
Fort Lauderdale
Fla
Children near El Paso show higher blood lead in Dona Ana County
A 14 month study by the New Mexico Environmental Improvement Agency found that children living closer to El Paso Texas have higher blood lead levels. Of 421 children tested in Anapra Meadow Gista and Anthony 33 exceeded normal levels with some at 65 micrograms per 100 milliliters.
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Las Cruces
N.M
State Environmental Improvement Agency
Dona Ana County
el Paso
Tex
Anapra
Meadow Gista
Anthony
Roy McKeag
EIA
McKeag
U.S
Surgeon General
Surgeon
Postal Rate Hike Takes Effect After Christmas Mail
Washington AP desk reports a planned postal rate hike set to start January 5. First class letters rise to ten cents, postcards to eight, air mail letters to thirteen, with second third and fourth class increases also put in place temporarily. The rate change awaits Postal Rate Commission review while the Cost of Living Council could block before January 5. A new ten cent stamp with crossed flags is being printed for immediate use.
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Washington
Postal Service
Postal Rate Commission
Cost of Living Council
Morning Hoot on Constitutional Reform and National Debt
The piece critiques state lawmakers for seeking a new constitution to cap salaries and criticizes ethics amendments as a ruse. It notes Washington debates raising the debt ceiling from 465 to 467 billion, highlighting postwar debt growth and protests against public finance for campaigns.
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Texas
Washington
Public
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Springfield Lodge No. 74
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Tommy Johnson
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Jerry Miller
Floming News
Texas Almanac
State Industrial Guide
Dallas Morning News
Jimmy Cotton
Tehuacana
Fairfield State
Waco
Freestone
Roan
Dale Vinson
Albany, Ga
Amos
Dale
el Paso Area
American Smelting and Refining Co
Paso
Asarco
Richard Blubaugh
Yale
Calvary Baptist Church
Corner
McKinney & Glendale
J.m.eller Tee Jeweler Gift Shop
Western Auto Associate Store
Mexia, Texas
Sgt
Mac
Mexia
Baily News
Limestone County
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