Global inflation eases while varied economic signals shift
Across the United States and world, prices show slower rises with gasoline cheaper than in August and beef softening, yet overall costs remain higher than a year ago. Auto sales rise mid January on rebates, while employment lags. A Saudi bid for a San Jose bank sparks a freedom battle over investment rights, and other global items include armor fashion hopes in Jacksonville and a missing child case near Seattle.
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Beef cattle reproduction meeting urged for Calhoun County
Calhoun County livestock producers are reminded of a beef cattle reproduction meeting Monday night led by John R. Beverly Texas A M University Animal Reproduction Specialist. Preston Storer president of the Calhoun County Cattlemen's Association urges attendance noting calving intervals calf crop percentage and cost pressures as key topics co sponsored by the county Cattlemen's Association and Extension Office.
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Deaths and Funerals Hennessey S. Thomas
Funeral services for Hennessey S. Thomas a retired rancher were held at Grace Episcopal Church with Rev. George Dettman officiating. Burial at Evergreen Cemetery Victoria. He died after an extended illness at 77. Survivors include son H F Thomas Jr four sisters eight grandchildren one great grandchild. Pallbearers named Thomas family members and local pallbearers.
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Corpus Christi
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Houston
Ford on Watergate books and energy plan in interview
Ford said young Americans may be bothered by Watergate book profits and he would not buy the books. He noted CIA admissions but will wait for Rockefeller report. He criticized energy inaction, questioned gas rationing, and warned drastic action if plans fail. Senate moves on tariffs and a mandatory rationing bill were noted alongside rising but moderating prices.
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Boeing to Sell Jets to Egypt in Broad Pact
Egyptian President Anwar Sadat plans to conclude a major deal in Paris for jets tanks missiles helicopters and radar systems with Saudi Arabia covering a large share of the cost. The talks follow earlier war fears and Israel talks. A separate report says Moscow offered Lebanon three SAM networks to bolster defenses.
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Whooping cranes increase at Aransas refuge
Charles Ward reports one new young whooping crane added to the Aransas National Wildlife Refuge flock, now 49 birds total with 47 adults and two young. Birds remain mainly in the coastal refuge area with some sightings on Matagorda and St Joseph islands. Special boat trips let visitors view the cranes from Rockport or Port Aransas. refuge hours are daylight with the visitor center 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily and now features an automated slide presentation.
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Tivoli Lions Club to sponsor Fisher Brothers Circus
The Austwell Tivoli Lions Club voted to sponsor the Fisher Brothers Circus at a date to be announced with tickets set at $1. A civil defense program was presented by Rev. William Koons and Dr. Dale Snyder. The club plans a fish fry for members and families at Rustwell Community Center on February 20 at 7 p.m.
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Fisher Brothers Circus
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Rustwell
Daryl Koliba in Fair Condition After Car Motorcycle Crash
Daryl Koliba, 12, is listed in fair condition at Champ Traylor Memorial Hospital after his motorcycle struck the rear of a car driven by Peggy Vermillion in the 100 block of Oak Glen. He was transported by Port Lavaca ambulance. Police also investigate thefts including a car battery in the 700 block of Guadalupe and two small-change thefts in the 200 block of Jennings St and the 1500 block of Johnny St. A diamond ring theft from an apartment on S Benavides St is under sheriff investigation with a suspect sought.
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