Jury selection begins in Connally bribery trial now
The trial of John B. Connally, former Nixon treasury secretary, opens with 75 jurors summoned for group questioning as prosecutors seek two $5,000 bribe payments from Associated Milk Producers. Connally faces up to four years and $20,000 on two counts.
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John B. Connally
Richard M. Nixon
Tuerkheimer
Connally
Edward Bennett Williams
Nellie
Thomas
Tommy the
Corcoran Connally
Texas
Associated Milk Producers, Inc
Nixon
Albert B. Fall
Teapot Dome
Lyndon B. Johnson
Senate
Johnson
John F. Kennedy
Kennedy
Dallas
Houston
Treasury
Jake Jacobsen
Islas promoted upon training graduation
Marine PFC Antonio Islas, son of Mr and Mrs Jesus Islas of Port Lavaca, was meritoriously promoted upon graduation from recruit training at the Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego. The promotion recognizes outstanding performance in all phases of recruit training including physical conditioning discipline and teamwork.
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Wave News Service
SAN Diego — Marine
PFC
Antonio Islas
And
Jesus Islas
S. Guadalupe St
Port Lavaca
Marine Corps Recruit Depot
San Diego
Marine
April Texas events showcase rodeo to Fiesta and bluebonnets
Texas Tourist Development Agency previews April happenings across the state. Mesquite Rodeo opens April 4 5 with stars Don Gay Walt Garrison and Shawn Davis. Highland Lakes Bluebonnet Trail links eight towns with maps and guides. Also Bristol Strawberry Festival Poteet Fiesta San Antonio Buccaneer Days Corpus Christi Brazos River Festival in Waco and more with schedules and contacts.
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Texas Tourist Development Agency
Texas
Austin
Mesquite
Don Gay
Walt Garrison
Dallas Cowboys
Shawn Davis
Randy Spears
Mesquite Rodeo Association
Highland Lakes
Marble Falls
Burnet
San Saba
Mason
Llano
Buchanan Dam
Kingsland
Chambers of Commerce
P. O. Box
Waco
Brazos River
Brooklyn
John Roebling
New York
Burke Reynolds
Morrow Avenue
Realtors plan April alert on citizens political duties
The Texas Association of Realtors led by Julio Laguarta announces April as a month to educate citizens about political responsibilities and to mobilize action in defense of property owners rights. The program will feature updates on Texas legislation and aims to engage members and the public.
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Texas Association of Realtors
Julio Laguarta
Houston
TAR
Lefty Saenz
Port Lavaca
Texas
Saenz
Three men charged in marijuana possession case
Three men Guadalupe S. Gonzales Ruperto Ramos and Ralph Salazar were charged with misdemeanor possession of marijuana after police arrested them Friday night They were arraigned by Justice of the Peace Frank Kelly and posted bonds of 1000 each and released from county jail Saturday David Ybarra remains held in county jail on 250 bond charged with theft in the theft of four tires from a pickup in Port O Connor last week Tires were recovered after being sold to a man late last week by sheriff s officials
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Guadalupe S. Gonzales
Ruperto Ramos
Ralph Salazar
Justice of the Peace
Frank Kelly
David Ybarra
Port O'Connor
Sheriff's
Mexican food in Holland to become a reality soon
Spencer Reed arranged the purchase and shipment of 225 pounds of Chapa's Mexican Foods from Corpus Christi to Amsterdam. The cargo including tortillas, corn chips, and masa arrived and was welcomed by Dutch diners. Don Franklin Co. Ltd., led by Don Franklin, will open Holland's first Mexican American restaurant within the month, with plans for a European chain within a year.
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Holland
Spencer Reed
Texas
Corpus Christi
Amsterdam
Netherlands
Don Franklin Co., Ltd
Don
Garden pests threaten home vegetable yields all season
An agent outlines recurring insect pests attacking home vegetable gardens over the growing season. The pests reduce yields and quality, but losses can be minimized with effective management strategies and timely interventions.
Government borrowing to reach 80 billion this year
The federal government plans to borrow about 80 billion dollars this year as tax cuts and rebates reduce revenue and deficits loom. Treasury undersecretary Jack Bennett warns such heavy borrowing could push up interest rates and crowd out money for other borrowers.
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Washington
Treasury Department
Bennett
Congress
Supreme Court to Review Crime Related Appeals in Fall
Supreme Court will hear three crime related appeals next fall from lower courts. Philadelphia case argues police misconduct rulings would divert manpower from fighting crime. Another involves a Florida man freed after a mistrial caused by a judge’s error. A third questions conviction overturned when a parole officer did not advise rights. The government supports a drug conviction issue involving government supplied contraband.
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Washington
Supreme Court
U.S
Philadelphia
Duct
U.S. Circuit Court
New Orleans
Florida
Ohio Supreme Court
Circuit
Low-Cost VGLI Insures Vietnam Era Vets Until Aug 1975
About 2.7 million Vietnam era veterans separated between April 2, 1970 and July 31, 1974 qualify for new low-cost Veterans Group Life Insurance to be applied for by August 1, 1975. Coverage is nonrenewable five year terms in $5,000 steps up to $20,000 with monthly premiums at $3.40 for ages 34 and under and $6.80 for 35 and older. Former servicemen may convert SGSLI to VGLI without medical exam if applied within 120 days of separation. waivers apply for service-connected VA-rated disabilities. Forms available from Houston VA Regional Office and veterans service organizations. premiums sent to New Jersey address.
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Veterans Administration
A.A. Hunter
Houston
Murworth
Texas
Veterans Service Organizations
Office of Servicemen’s Group Life Insurance
Washington St
Neward
N.J
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