23 Jun 1977
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Newspaper
Mexia Daily News
Location
Mexia, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1977
Page
1
Wayne Carroll and Carroll McMahon oversee the Denton Street project which began yesterday as a large dump truck deposits gravel along the roadway.
Community tidbits include plans for a BiStone Area improvement petition with cost sharing, Billy Carter's local influence in Plains, and corrections on Mexia intersection funding. Mrs. Nash praises Westminster College’s restoration and affordability, while student Marie A. Mitchell earns a spring honor roll at North Texas State University. The U S Trade Commission holds a beef cattle imports hearing in Fort Worth, with Limestone County cattlemen planning bus travel.
A brief religious verse emphasizes that love for God is shown by keeping his commandments. The passage concludes that God’s commandments are not burdensome and links love of God with obedience as a sign of faith.
A selection of quotes reflects on peace and values. Herbert Hoover emphasizes inner resolve over treaties while Lin Yutang laments fear of kindness and the erosion of traditional virtues in today’s world.
Partly cloudy with scattered thunderstorms and warm temperatures through Friday. Highs in the 90s and tonight's low in the 70s.
Mexia police investigated a minor wreck at 604 West Milam between a 1970 Buick driven by Jerry Bell Walker and a 1977 Buick driven by Patti Jo Copeland at 6 30 p.m. Light damage occurred to both cars. A marijuana stalk was found on Swann Street with no arrests. Johnny Wright reported theft of a piggy bank an air tank a radiator and car parts, under investigation.
George Christian, former White House press secretary for Lyndon B Johnson, told Trinity University students in San Antonio that media assign early, incorrect images to presidents. He cited past examples and recalled Johnson kept a tight leash on him.
Texas Comptroller Bob Bullock says vendors not current on sales taxes will not have state warrants issued. The new law bars payments to delinquent suppliers, prompting likely settlements as vendors await their checks until taxes are paid.
Austin Texas AP House Speaker Bill Clayton asked the House General Investigating Committee to probe alleged mistreatment of Mexia State School residents. He said state reports indicate possible abuse and that findings could lead to corrective legislation.
The list records stock movements with multiple firms including AT&T Coca Cola du Pont Exxon General Electric Great Atlantic and Pacific Penney RCA Safeway and Sears. Several entries indicate gains and discounts in percent terms with inconsistent punctuation.
The 11:00 a.m. levels show declines across major indices with the Dow Jones Industrial Average at 923.51 down 2.80 points, the Transport average at 237.87 down 0.74, Utilities at 115.41 down 0.16, and the broader 65-stock index at 313.75 down 0.85.
State and federal officials show no plans for separate probes into Mexia State School amid DPS and MHMR reviews. MHMR findings cite gaps in medical care and parent notifications, while local grand jury activity remains uncertain as HEW inspectors have not been deployed. Craft claims the facility is stable and improving with close monitoring.
Dr Joseph Jackson president of the National Baptist Convention urged United Nations Ambassador Andrew Young to receive direct policies and tutoring from experienced diplomats. Jackson said Young is not devoted to the nation if he views America as paranoid about communism and Cuba as an asset to Africa. He stopped short of calling for Young's firing and used football analogy to urge him to stay behind interference.
Gerald P. Carr 44 a veteran astronaut tied for the manned space flight time record says he is leaving NASA and will join a Houston engineering firm this Saturday. The move follows his time with the space program and marks a new career chapter.
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