Weather outlook through Saturday partly cloudy
The forecast shows clearing skies with a partly cloudy pattern through Saturday. Overnight low around 64. Daytime highs reach near 87 on Saturday.
04 Jun 1976
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Newspaper
Mexia Daily News
Location
Mexia, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1976
Page
1
The forecast shows clearing skies with a partly cloudy pattern through Saturday. Overnight low around 64. Daytime highs reach near 87 on Saturday.
The Central 8 C B Radio Club hosts its 8th Coffee Break at the National Guard armory on Saturday with hundreds of CB enthusiasts expected from Mexia Texas and beyond. Features include latest equipment bingo cakewalk displays food booths door prizes camping at Lake Mexia and Fort Parker State Park trophies for longest distance most members present and oldest licensed operator. The event runs from 1 p m to 10 p m with prizes for children.
In San Antonio Attorneys general from all states and territories urged reduced federal intrusion while U S Attorney General Edward Levi called for state federal cooperation on computerized criminal histories policy. In Detroit car sales for May reached a historic third peak while deliveries rose 37 percent from last year, but below expectations.
Limestone voters return to polls Saturday for a second primary with two runoffs in the county precinct. Seekers include Boyd Tillman challenging incumbent Ray Sealy for County Commissioner. Incumbent constable in precinct 1 faces James Duke. Across the state, Jerry Sadler runs against Jon Newton for Railroad Commission and a Court of Criminal Appeals seat with W P Dally and Phillips noted in contention.
An Atlanta man identified as Robert William Bonduraal in his thirties was indicted by a federal grand jury in Dallas for the May 3 kidnapping of 4 year old Nicole Moore. She was found unharmed two weeks later abandoned near a New Orleans hospital.
The ceremony named Outstanding Middle School Students across grades six to eight. Top honorees included Shawna Little William Reiter Laurna Calhoun Scott Condon and Erick Fleming Linday Haley with many students receiving perfect attendance and specialized subject awards. Principal B E McClure led as speaker and master of ceremonies.
Ramsey State employees president elect of the Texas Public Employees Association spoke to Mexia TPEA Chapter No. 56 about member views on future programs and possible dues increases. He urged broad membership while noting the impact of inflation and a forthcoming questionnaire. The Mexia chapter aims to top 1,200 members and plans a garage sale and Lake Mexia picnic with games and a dish-sharing meal.
Leon Oklahoma residents fight potential closure of their post office after a Lawton survey. A petition with 263 percent support is mailing to Washington. Officials appeal to lawmakers as mayor cites slim chances of saving the office 22 miles from Wilson with no Texas bridge connection.
After regular business, Area 1B director Chuck Schriever led swearing-in of 1976 77 officers Rocky Garner president Melvin Douglas internal VP Gary McNew external VP Gene Price state director Mike Hughes director Bill McClellan director Ray Carter treasurer Bob Gragg secretary The group outlined leadership training aims and community projects The calendar includes a Monday work night at the Radon arena a Groesbeck softball game tonight and a trip to the 78 meeting in College Station Also upcoming are a June rodeo preparation a CB radio raffle a mid month carnival and an August wrestling match.
The Rev. L. McDowell announced a site change for Saturday night's program. The Martin Male Chorus will sing and the event now starts at 8 pm in the Henderson Tabernacle at 13 Kollinna Road, instead of the L. W. Thomas Auditorium, with the public invited.
Washington reports the jobless rate fell to 7.3 percent in May while May wholesale price increases slowed, signaling easing inflation and a positive trend in labor markets for the nation.
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