Hondo Crouch bust to be dedicated in Luckenbach Texas
A bronze bust of Hondo Crouch, Luckenbach's self styled mayor and one of the town's three owners, will be unveiled Saturday. Sculptor Richard Omar Cook of Fredericksburg created the eye level red granite mounted bust. Crouch died in 1976 and was known for his Hill Country persona and humor.
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German firms boost U S presence as dollar slump erodes profits
West Germany expands full time missions in 22 states and 12 port authorities to lure German investments into the United States. Companies push to build assembly plants in America as the dollar falls, aiming to sidestep price pressure and grow manufacturing here.
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Humprey Funeral Honors Minnesota Statesman in Oslo
Emotional two hour service in St Paul for Hubert Humphrey drew 3000 mourners with tears and smiles as leaders and the public paid tribute. Carter Mondale and Didier recalled his energy and guiding decency. Humphrey, 66, died of cancer after a long public career from mayor to senator and VP, survived by Muriel and 13 descendants.
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Egypt presses Palestinian state demand at peace talks
Egypt restates call for a Palestinian state and Israeli withdrawal from all territory occupied since 1967 as U S envoy Vance supports Palestinians rights. Dayan emphasizes concessions and mutual agreement as path to peace, while Sadat and Begin are praised for bridging long-standing Arab-Israeli barriers.
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Nixon Quietly Returns Home After Capitol Visit
Former President Richard Nixon walked in heavy rain to avoid reporters and slipped back into seclusion after a brief Washington trip. He attended the Humphrey memorial service, spoke of Hubert Humphrey with Muriel Humphrey’s approval, and traveled by private limousine to Los Angeles arriving in a downpour.
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