10 Jun 1976
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Newspaper
Mexia Daily News
Location
Mexia, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1976
Page
1
In Mexia at 2 am Pat McKee sent her husband Larry to buy water for their goldfish. The fish died despite changes, prompting a funeral for the pet and questions about future aquatic pets. The note also mentions local sports notes and community updates.
The excerpt links Isaiah's image of nations as a dreaming hunger to a modern maxim about awakening action. It juxtaposes Isaiah 29 8 with Roger Babson quote on the need for being wide awake to realize dreams, presenting a thematic contrast between prophecy and pragmatic motivation.
Teague Police Chief Fendley resigns effective July 31 telling the City Council he was promised a raise after 90 days that never arrived. He is moving to a South Texas police chief position to better provide for his family.
The clipping lists several equities and brands with percent changes and discounts. AT&T up 53 percent, Ad Rich 985 percent, Coca Cola 78 percent off, duPont 146 percent, Exxon 100 percent, Gen Elec 52 percent, Penney 50 percent off, RCA 56 Up, Sears 62 percent up, Safeway 4 off.
Members of the Trade Development Committee met with a Christmas decorations salesman Wednesday afternoon at the Chamber of Commerce. Larry Nelson chaired the session which reviewed final plans with the local decorations committee. The group also discussed the Fourth of July celebration and the Sidewalk Sale, and heard a report from the parking permit committee.
Gov. Dolph Briscoe told 450 independent operators at a Texas Independent Producers gathering that Texas could become the nation’s financial center if the state sustains its favorable economic climate. He touted oil and gas leadership, opposed price controls, and urged restrained state spending, criticizing higher education costs and payroll growth.
Joe Teel native Mexicanle announces purchase of Hills Texaco at 300 East Milan from Larey Hills Feel. He plans Grand Opening after long service in Jamestone and Dallas counties and Mexia Police. Teel, member of Groesbeck First Baptist Church, is married to Gayla Jean Lowe with children Stacy Donnie and Bibby Joe. The Teels plan to move to Mexia.
The 1976 Mexia Jaycee Open Rodeo opens Friday and Saturday at 7 30 p m with events including bareback 30, calf roping 40, ribbon roping 20, team roping 50 per team, barrel race 15, bull riding 40 and a nightly wild calf scramble for kids. Tickets are 2 for adults and 1 for children 12 and under.
Advance Jaycee Carnival tickets for June 14 to 20 are available at Perry Bros Gene's Pharmacy Nabors Cleaners George's Cafe Flatt Stationers KBUS Mexia Ice Co Bonham Street Grocery Tejas Fabrics Goodyear Roy Crook Auto Supply and other outlets. Ray Carter Jaycee treasurer is project chairman.
James A. Farley, elder statesman of the Democratic party who helped propel Franklin D. Roosevelt to the presidency in the 1930s and later broke with him over a third term, dies at age 88 in New York. Moynihan to seek Democratic Senate nomination. Syria Lebanese cease-fire tensions. Ford adviser notes midyear review with persistent unemployment.
Traffic accidents in Texas have killed 1,463 people in the year, a 9 percent decrease from the previous year, according to the Department of Public Safety.
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