Four Injured In Two Vehicle Wreck
A two vehicle crash at the corner of McKinney and Palestine sent four people to Mexia Memorial Hospital. Vera McDade Kathern Crump Betty Stewart and Linda Stewart were listed in good improving condition. The 1970 Ford driven by Mrs. McDade Lindale and a 1976 Ford driven by Betty Ann Stewart Mexia sustained major damage. A separate accident Friday on West Main involved Jana Johnston Mexia and Wallace Smith Mexia with minor damages and no injuries.
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McKinney and
Palestine
Mexia Memorial Hospital
Vera McDade
Kathern Crump
Betty Stewart
Linda Stewart
McDade
Lindale
Betty Ann Stewart
Mexia
West Main
Jana Johnston
Wallace Smith
Stock Movers Snapshot From Abstracted Ledger
Stocks show varied gains with AT&T rising over half, Coca Cola and DuPont posting strong increases. General Electric and Sears also advance, while Penney and RCA edge higher alongside Safeway.
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At&t
Ad Rich
Coca Cola
duPont
Gen Elec
Great A&p
Penney
RCA
Safeway
Sears
Supreme Court Won't Review Boston Busing Scope
The Supreme Court today refused to review the scope of court ordered busing in the Boston school system amid racial tensions.
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Washington
Supreme Court
Boston
Police officer and man killed in Waco bus station incident
Weekend Texas violent deaths rose to 11 from 6 p.m. Friday to midnight Sunday including four in traffic and three in shootings. Police Sgt. Roger Barrett, 42, was stabbed and shot during a struggle at a Waco bus station. Frank Johnson of Cherryvale Kansas was killed in the same incident. The attacker was shot and wounded by police.
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Waco
Texas
Roger Barrett
Frank Johnson
Cherryvale
Kan
Mexia Fire Dept Receives 1976 Boardman Pumper
The Mexia Fire Department received a 1976 Ford Boardman pumper bought through W A Neel and Associates of Waco. The engine, built by Boardman Company in Oklahoma, carries 2000 feet of 2.5 inch hose and 700 feet of 1.5 inch hose. Captain Aaron Thompson says the vehicle is more versatile than previous equipment.
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Mexia
W.A. Neel and Associates of
Waco
Boardman Company
Oklahoma C.y
Aaron Thompson
Mexia Fire Dept Receives New Water Truck
The Mexia department adds a new firefighting truck with 1000 GPM capacity, 500 gallon booster tank, two 1 inch reels with 150 feet hoses each, MSA 30 minute air masks, spare cylinders, a 20 inch ventilator fan, fog nozzles, and a $47,000 price. Thompson says it boosts fighting power and backup capability.
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Mexia Department
MSA
New boom possible for industrialized nations says BIS
The Bank for International Settlements reports a potential renewed expansion in Western economies but warns inflation remains high and unemployment protracted. It urges governments to curb spending while boosting investment and consider income controls to align income growth with productivity.
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Associated Press
Basel
Switzerland
Bank For International Settlements
United States
Cross country grave-digging exposes parolee crimes
Convicted parolee Robert Carr guided police to multiple graves across Florida Louisiana Mississippi and Connecticut revealing new bodies and connecting past sexual assault charges to a string of deaths. Authorities hold Carr responsible for leading detectives to four additional graves.
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Nan
Robert &. Carr UE
Carr
Florida
Sulingsters
Pirk
Louisiana
Mississippi
Miami
Norwich
Cannan
Connecticut
Hartford
Are
Bay St. Louis
Miss
Gramercy
Palige
Todd Payton
Mark Wilson
Miami Beach
Tammy Huntley
Cave
Demicheli Pledges Parliament Return in Uruguay
Acting President Alberto Demicheli, named after the coup, says he will reopen Parliament for the first time since 1973, signaling a move to stabilize the political crisis in Montevideo.
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Montevideo
Uruguay
Alberto Demicheli
Verse on the perfect law and deeds from James
A biblical reflection quotes James 1 25 about looking into the perfect law of liberty and persevering not as a forgetful hearer but as a doer who acts. The passage emphasizes blessing through action.
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James
Limestone County Federal Grants Share Viewed in Pax Foundation Study
The Pax Foundation analysis shows Limestone County received about 304 000 in grants and revenue sharing combined, with a county cost of 3 580 999 for the year. Statewide outlay reached 2 501 000 000 as the federal grants distribution shaped by the program aims to balance resources.
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Limestone
Focal
Pax Foundation
Limestone County
State of Texas
Tax Foundation
Treasury Department
Florida
The
X Foundation
Mysterious chemical sends seven to hospital in Houston
Seven men remained in a Houston hospital after exposure to a mysterious chemical found in a glass jar in a vacant lot. Fourteen Alief fire department members were dismissed after treatment. Gary Stevenson and his father also sought care. Authorities described the jar as potentially containing three to eight toxic compounds and planned tests.
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Houston (Ap
Alief Fire Department
Gary Stevenson
Houston
Ri. Stevenson
Weather Outlook For Tuesday Turning Warmer
Partly cloudy and warm with gusty winds through Tuesday. Widely scattered thunderstorms tonight and again Tuesday morning. Thunderstorms end Tuesday. Lows near 70. Highs around 80s on Tuesday.
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