Honesty and hard work urged for Texas lieutenant governor
A reader endorses Bill Jones for Lt Governor citing honesty sincerity and hard work. The letter contrasts Jones with corruption in Austin and mocks rival Barnes while defending Barnes against attacks from Briscoe Farenthold and Smith. It notes a feud between Smith and Barnes and ends with a sensational tidbit about Barnes.
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Texas
Bill Jones
Austin
Abilene
Smith
Barnes
Briscoe
Farenthold
Justice
Ben Barnes
Surge in Delegations Marks Democratic Reform Success
Bruce Biossat reports that Democratic reforms to widen participation in the presidential selection process show strong engagement in precinct and district meetings across several states. Delegate filings are high, with sizeable shares of youth and Black representation. women remain below the 50 percent ideal though near 30 percent overall.
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Washington
Minnesota
New Hampshire
Washington State
Arizona
Iowa
Georgia
Mississippi
Miami Beach
Illinois
Pennsylvania
Ohio
Maryland
West Virginia
Nebraska
California
Wisconsin
Florida
South Carolina
Auto costs rise as 1980s car face massive redesigns
The article predicts higher prices and weighty changes due to federal emission and safety rules. 1973 bumper mandates will add about 150 to car prices, with as much as 700 more by 1976. Designers foresee redesigned frames, interiors, and heavier cars, possibly pushing many buyers to second-hand markets or motorcycles.
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America
Automobile Designers
Daniel A. Jedlicka
Harper’s Magazine
General Motors
Richard C. Gerstenberg
Howard P. Peers
Ford
Jedlicka
Ralph Nader
Nixon Appeals for Resolve in Vietnam Stand
President Nixon urged Americans to back his vow not to surrender South Vietnam to Communist aggression. He warned the Communists aim to win in Congress and among the people, while announcing troop withdrawals and a halt to bombing as invasion continues.
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Nixon
Paris
Congress
United States
South Vietnam
Creighton Abrams
le Duc Tho
Vietnam
North Vietnam
Communist Party
Perez Jimenez
John Kennedy
Miami
Venezuela
Steady Space Program Urged Over Stop and Go Policy
Dr Werner von Braun urges continuous space exploration to avoid wasteful stop and go cycles. He argues for a sustained program with stable annual funding to assure ongoing Apollo or future missions and benefits to science, medicine and global communications.
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Werner van Braun
Nixon
House
Earth
Space
Dictator Perez Jimenez Remains a Venezuelan Election Figure
Venezuela faces a 1973 election where exiled dictator Marcos Perez Jimenez may win votes despite past exile, exile in Spain, and a 1963 extradition. Analysts note COPE and AD rival candidates, youth voting, and possible Betancourt challenge as the political landscape evolves.
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Caracas
Venezuela
Marcos Perez Jimenez
Perez Jimenez
United States
Venezuelan Supreme Court
Senate
Chamber of Deputies
Christian Democratic Party
COPE
Rafael Caldera
Lorenzo Fernandez
Caldera
Democratic Action
Congress
Spain
Panama City
Republic
Romulo Betancourt
Betancourt
May 2 history highlights and notable anniversaries
On May 2 1945 Soviets announced the fall of Berlin and Nazi surrender in Italy. Other marks include Hudson's Bay Company chartered in 1676 and Stonewall Jackson mortally wounded in 1863. Birthdays and a thought for today accompany the list of events.
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Associated Press
Berlin
Italy
Austria
Hudson’s Bay Company
England
Thomas ‘Stonewall’ Jackson
Chancellorsville
Oklahoma Territory
Adolf Hitler
Germany
Caryl Chessman
San Quentin
California
Israel
Konrad Adenauer
India
China
Harold Wilson
Labor
Washington, D.C
Potomac River
King Hussein of
Jordan
King Crosby
James M. Barrie
Largest production motorcycle the Henderson 1301 c.c. four
The 1 301 c c four cylinder Henderson held the title of the largest production motorcycle in the United States, built between 1926 and 1929.
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United States
Bangkok signs go offbeat in a tale of shop names
A Bangkok columnist notes Thai shop names often mislead visitors with playful or risqué titles. He cites examples like Porn Shop as a hairdresser and Modern Kiss as a tailor, while others like Siamese Dolls Shop hide night club reality. He observes a pattern of mimicry and legal clashes over near duplicate brand names.
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Peter O’ Loughlin
Associated Press
Bangkok
Thailand
Colgate
Paris
Maxim’s
Sound intensity and decibel measurement explained
The World Almanac explains that sound intensity is the pressure from vibrating waves and is measured in decibels. The human ear responds to a range from zero to 120 decibels, and sounds above 120 decibels are painful.
Guidelines for Letters to the Editor Printing
The notice states letters are welcome if they meet criteria. Letters must include signature and address, though withheld on request. Length capped at 500 words. Content should be of general interest and tasteful to be considered.
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W. A. Terry
North Elm Kermit, Texas
Preston Smith
Bruce Biossat
By Bruce Biossat
By Gill Fox
Pat
O'Ferrall Paul
Mike Oestreicher
Peggy McCracken
South Cedar Street
Pecos
Press Association
Boyle
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