Briscoe Says Capital Atmosphere Pushes Time Beyond Austin
Governor Dolph Briscoe told the Texas Farm Bureau convention there is an artificial atmosphere in the capital that requires him to spend more time with people outside Austin. He warned critics he will be away from the Capitol more in the future while defending his accessibility amid AP reports on his ranch visits to Uvalde.
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Dolph Briscoe
Austin
Texas Farm Bureau
Fort Worth
Briscoe
Austin American-Statesman
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Uvalde
Former FBI informant to testify on Klan violence aid
Gary Thomas Rowe Jr now living under an alias in California is due to testify before the Senate Intelligence Committee. He says the FBI had advance notice of planned Klan violence but stood by taking pictures while Klansmen attacked civil rights workers. A committee spokesman says Rowe will wear a mask to protect his new identity.
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Ford seeks quick approval for NYC aid plan
Washington AP President Ford's 2.3 billion plan for federal aid to New York City faces a rapid path through Congress as House discussions begin after Thanksgiving recess. Mayor Beame plans talks with leaders today amid efforts to avert a city default and satisfy backers. Nixon ordered secret wiretap files moved to the White House to avoid potential blackmail, Ehrlichman says, citing Mardian's alarm over Hoover.
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Doctors To Vote on Strikes in AMA Meeting
The American Medical Association votes today on whether to back physicians strikes amid debates on economic gain. AMA president Dr. Max H Parrott of Portland says strikes are not in their tradition. The vote includes a proposal tied to Chicago residents at Cook County Hospital and also covers malpractice and national health insurance.
Support for Wendy Yoshimura Gains Japanese American Backing
Wendy Yoshimura faces trial in the Hearst shadow and wins broad support from Japanese-Americans. A Fresno based Wendy Yoshimura Pair Trial Committee has statewide reach with daily inquiries. The legal fund tops $5,000 with pledges to secure bail, set at $100,000.
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Revenue-Sharing Worries at National Cities Meet
Miami Beach city officials and White House figures fear Congress may not renew the federal revenue-sharing program praised by mayors as essential. At the National League of Cities convention, James Falk of the White House Domestic Council said he is not optimistic about the program’s fate. League president Mayor Carlos Romero Barcelo urged firm support to prevent critics from defeating revenue sharing.
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San Juan
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Bond Set in Florence Sniping Case Sees Two Jailed
A second man, Richard White of Wichita Falls Texas, is held on five counts of assault and battery with intent to kill with a bond set at 50000 dollars. He is brother in law to Jerry Muldrow who shares identical charges and bond. Police say a rifle used in the shooting was found at Muldrow's sister’s home. The gunman wounded four people as shots shattered car windows. None were shot. The incident follows the Florence fatal shooting of Marvin Muldrow by a white officer last month. The case has no trial date yet.
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Israel Raids Kill At Least 75 In Lebanon Bombings
Israeli jets bombed Lebanon today killing at least 75 people and wounding 120 in attacks on Camp Nabatiya and surrounding areas near Tripoli and Nabaiya. Palestinian sources said 57 dead and 110 wounded in an incomplete tally. The raids targeted bases and armories of Palestinian groups, with casualties including women and children, and marked the largest strike of the year against Lebanon. The United Nations debated Arab-Israeli tensions as Israel vowed to confront guerrillas on the battlefield.
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Election Slated By County Fair Association
Calhoun County Fair Association members will elect officers and eleven directors for the coming year at the annual meeting Monday. The gathering is set for the Town Hall of the First State Bank and Trust Co.
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First State Bank & Trust Co
Dutch Police Given Ultimatum Hijackers Seize Train
Five hijackers seized a local train in Beilen Netherlands. Two people were killed and a third body later removed. Police sealed the area as navy helicopters airlifted a commando detachment. Officials said the gunmen shot at anything that moves. Authorities believe the hijackers are South Moluccan extremists demanding independence for the Maluku Islands from Indonesia.
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Sleep Aid Recalled By Order of FDA
The FDA orders a recall of Seminex 2 sleep aid sold as diphenhydramine, citing significant health hazards due to lack of child resistant packaging and missing warnings. Sominex remains on the market. it contains methapyrilene.
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Dozen Sentenced In County Court
Twelve people were sentenced after guilty pleas on misdemeanor charges in County Court. Linda Mae Roberts received 250 dollars fine and 90 days in jail probated one year for possession of marijuana and 100 dollars for possession of a controlled substance. Aurora G Castaneda 250 dollar fine and 90 days jail probated one year for one juana. Marion Weed Fletcher 200 dollar fine for fleeing a peace officer and 200 dollars and 30 days in jail probated one year for illegal possession of a pistol. Simon C Perez Jr Royce A Stagge and Cyd Thrower each 100 dollar fines and 30 days in jail probated six months for driving while intoxicated. Larry G Cortez 100 dollar fine and 30 days jail probated one year for theft. Tony G Galvan 50 dollar fine for theft by check.
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Morning Markets Slip Amid Recovery Doubts
New York market trends show a cautious downturn as the Dow Jones average drops 4.64 to 51.70, continuing Monday's 4.33 decline. The NYSE composite slips to 47.69 while the American market index falls 55 to 5480, with Sony leading activity at about 10 percent down and a large 106,500 share block traded.
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Officer Death Suspect Held in Fort Worth Slaying
Fort Worth homicide detectives questioned a San Antonio man in connection with the killing of a Fort Worth officer. Porter was arrested in northwest San Antonio and charged with aggravated robbery in a Fort Worth holdup. bond set at $100,000 after a night magistrate stopped a car matching the description.
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San Antonio
Henry Martinez Porter
Manuel Lopez
Jury Trial Resumes in Civil Case in Victoria Court
The civil suit by Johnny and Mrs. Gonzales against David Swenson in 135th District Court resumed at 9:90 am. Judge Frank Crain presiding. The plaintiffs seek damages for injuries from an automobile crash on Sept. 24, 1974, at George and Colorado Streets in Port Lavaca. Jurors named Monday include Betty Fitzpatrick and J. B Gisler among others.
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Nomination Proceeding Smoothly for Stevens to Supreme Court
Washington AP reports John Paul Stevens faces mainly timing questions as Ford’s pick for the Supreme Court draws broad favorable reaction. Senate Judiciary Committee hearings set to begin December. Eastland and Hruska met Stevens after courtesy talks with White House aides Buden and Marsh.
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BenJack Cage’s Texas Empire and Brazil Exile
In a sprawling saga, BenJack Cage, once a Texas business titan controlling 74 companies, fled amid embezzlement charges and built a Brazilian life, becoming a Brazilian citizen. Arrested in Sao Paulo on irregular land deals, he remains largely severed from his U S family, who fear he may be dead or lost in the Amazon after five years without contact.
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