Local churches plan activities as week unfolds
Henry RADDE returns as First United Methodist pastor for another year. City officials discuss Tyler Street project as state Highway staff attend. First Baptist and First United Methodist meet in slow pitch at Black Cat Field. Rotary Garage Sale set for Saturday at the old bank building. UMC youth join Conference Youth Rally in Waco with nearby Conference events. Rising Star Church of God in Christ prepares baptisms and a revival. The News commends Mrs. Wilbur Withrow for the Texas Reading Program series.
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Henry Radde
First United Methodist Church
Central Texas
Tyler Street
First Baptist
Black Cat Field
Las Vegas
Jimmy the Greek
The
Baptists
L.C. Goff
Rising Star Church of God In Christ
Tehuacana
Corsicana
Rising Star Church
Comanche Crossing
Ruth White
Rising Star
First
UMC
Methodist Home
Waco
Waco Convention Center
Simian Comedians to Perform at Mexia Circus Show
The Stebbing Royal European Circus brings chimpanzee entertainment to Black Cat Stadium Mexia for a one day stand Friday June 4 with shows at 2 and p.m. Advance tickets sold by volunteer firemen at 2.00 for adults 1.25 for children and 5.00 for a family of four. Tickets available from firemen at the station and at Farmers State Bank Perry Bros. First National Bank Mexia.
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John Stebbing
Ring of America
Stebbing
Alll
Farmers State Bank of
Mexia
Perry Bros. Inc
First National Bank of
Right to talk begins freedom but listening fortifies
Walter Lippmann notes that free speech starts the right to talk, yet true liberty hinges on listening. The quote emphasizes the balance between expression and attentive reception in democratic discourse.
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Walter Lippman
Postal Service auctions upset book and record industries
The Postal Service auctions off damaged or separated books and records after new automated sorting damaged mail. Industry spokesmen say items are harmed by the system, though some are intact and auctioned after a 60 day wait. A moratorium runs until August 31 while alternatives are sought.
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Jeffrey Mills
Associated Press
Washington (Ap
Conway Twitty
Gee
Postal Service
Lee Albert
House Post Office
Albert
Prentice-Hall International
The
Association of American Publishers
Forest Glade Reunion Set for July 31 at Blacklands
Forest Glade ex students trustees principals teachers and staff are invited to the annual reunion on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Blacklands Production Credit Association on South Highway 14. Guests to bring picnic baskets class pictures and memories. gifts will honor oldest and youngest graduates and teachers. Drinks provided by the committee.
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Forest Glade
Blacklands Production Credit, Association
South Highway 14
AML
Liner Winn
George Young
Ernest Franks
Herman Focke
First primary survivors face runoff vote statewide Saturday
Survivors of the tumultuous May primary move to a statewide runoff this Saturday. Reporter Garth Jones notes the contest reshapes the political landscape as candidates vie for remaining support and clear a path to the party nomination.
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Garth Jones
Associated Press
Texas prime runoff tests as parties clash across districts
Texas holds island of hope primaries with Democratic and Republican runoffs statewide on Saturday. Polls open 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Voter switch risk fines up to 2000 dollars and jail. Key races include Railroad Commission, Court of Criminal Appeals, and multiple statewide and local contests.
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Texas
Mark White
Texas Railroad Commission
Texas Court of Criminal Appeals
Senate
Wale
Railroad Commission
Jerry Sadleer
Dan Newton
Beeville
Vermbrya
Newton
Sadler
Spain King Hails U S Constitution From Religious Roots
Spain's King Juan Carlos praises the U S Constitution as grounded in profoundly religious principles at a White House dinner. He addresses Congress on his Bicentennial visit and plans events honoring American and Spanish heroes including a wreath at Arlington and a Columbus exhibit.
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Associated Press Wen
Washington
Spain
Juan Carlos P
U.S
Juan Carlos
White House
Congress
Arlington National Cemetery
Queen Sofia
Smithsonian Institution
Christopher Columbus
Bernardo Galvez
Henry Kissinger
Nelson Rockefeller
Don Quixote
Kennedy Center
Ford
United States
Juan Cartas
Congo
Francisco Franco
Dallas school budget trims eight million and cuts staff
Dallas administrators proposed a revised budget trimming eight million from the earlier plan and eliminating nearly six hundred staff positions. The panel also recommended a nine cent rise in local property taxes to raise revenue.
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Dallas
Home values surge in Limestone County as equity climbs
Area homeowners see steep gains in property values driven by inflation and demand. Local data show median 1970 values at 6000 with 4 403 dwellings worth 26 418 000 then and current total value near 57 063 000, with 60.5 percent of homes mortgaged.
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Limestone County
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