12 Jun 1976
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Newspaper
Mexia Daily News
Location
Mexia, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1976
Page
1
Mexia outlines bicentennial activities for July 3 including a 9:30 a.m. parade with antique cars from Waco and Corsicana, a new city fire truck, bands, floats, clowns, and a Pet and Pal Parade. Spectators are urged to wear patriotic dress and contact John Vie at 562 5746 to enter.
The Mexia beat Lions installs officers at a Tuesday luncheon with Dick Flatt becoming president, succeeding George Riddle. Also announced are post office service changes ending June 20 in several local towns and plans for the Mexia Bicentennial Olympics at Hughes Park with multiple events and a Grand Finals at Black Cat Stadium.
Shawn Speer appears more interested in the scene outside the arena than calf roping and events inside. The moment captures a teen observer glancing toward the concession stand during last night’s events.
Tony Callan confessed to commanding all captured mercenaries in Angola and accepted responsibility for the charges against them. He refused to answer further questions, signaling intent to face the firing squad to spare others. Prosecutors seek death for the Americans and allied mercenaries in the Angolan civil war.
A jury planned to start a third day of deliberations in Houston in a civil suit where two local businessmen allege Conald E. Yarbrough defrauded them. Barbara Jordan says she has no illusion of a vice presidential bid but is named among Carter’s 14 possible running mates. In Ohio, Rep. Wayne Hays remains hospitalized in a coma as doctors consider a possible accidental overdose.
Fairfield residents join a nationwide Flag Day observance on June 14 1976 at 12 noon as the Woodmen Of The World Camp 681 hosts a flag raising at Fairview Manor with VFW Color Guard. Stony Hill School Wisconsin plans 50 state flag tribute and time capsule while national leaders may attend.
The Texas Department of Public Safety reported 1,234 deaths in traffic accidents, 103 fewer than the year before. Fatal crashes dropped 7 percent from 1,150 to 1,060, as overall toll eased.
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