Miss Black Bicentennial Queen Contest Held at Calhoun
Ten Calhoun High School girls have entered the Miss Black Bicentennial Queen contest chaired by Mrs Naomi Chase. The winner will reign at the Emancipation Proclamation celebration at George Adams Park over Friday and Saturday, with the contest Friday at 6 30 p m before the park dedication. Donald Washington of the Progressive Citizens League will be master of ceremonies. Names include Audrey Harriss Patricia Long Emma Faye Roland Billie Marie Williams Carla Jones Sherry Boone Janet Green Brenda Leonard Sherrye Hamilton and Janice Hamilton. The league will award trophies to the queen and runner up.
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Calhoun High School
Naomi Chase
George Adams Park
Donald Washington
The
Progressive Citizens League
Audrey Harriss
Doris Harris
Patricia Long
Kelly Long
Emma Faye Roland
Beulah Roland
Billie Marie
Sherry Boone
Martha Boone
Janet Green
Norma Green
Brenda Leonard
E. C. Leonard
Sherrye Hamilton
Leanthe Hamilton
Janice Hamilton
Elmer Lee Hamilton
Toxic Fumes Force Thousands to Flee
A Pool Brite Manufacturing Co blaze in Van Nuys California sent thick white toxic fumes across the area. More than 5 000 residents were evacuated and 44 people were hospitalized including police officers sheriff's deputies and firefighters. Federal aviation officials halted flights at Van Nuys Airport and a nearby facility was evacuated as investigators prepared to determine the fire’s cause.
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van Nuys
Calif
Fire Department
Ed Arbuckle
Los Angeles
Raymond P. Alaszewski
Pool Brite Manufacturing Co
Pool Brite
Arbuckle
Alaszewski
Federal Aviation
Air National Guard
Siamese Separation Not Likely
A Texas Children’s Hospital medical source said surgical separation to save both 12 day old Siamese twins from Kansas seems virtually impossible. Tests show each twin has an aorta but only one atrium totaling seven heart chambers. Doctors evaluate livers and other organs while the twins remain in satisfactory condition after moving from ICU to a standard infant care center.
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Houston
Texas Children’s Hospital
Kansas
Craig
Greg Bongiorni
Calhoun Calendar Highlighting Tonight and Thursday Events
Today at 7 30 p m Boy Scouts First State Bank Optimists Viking Restaurant. Thursday noon County Realtors Board Shell Fish. 7 30 p m Jaycees First State Bank. 8 p m School board School District office.
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Boy Scouts
First State Bank
Viking Restaurant
County Realtors Board
Shell Fish
Jaycees
School Board
Carter Platform Unites Democrats Behind Campaign
Washington AP reports Jimmy Carter pushes a non controversial platform designed to unite the Democratic Party. The 89 page document supports national health insurance, minimum income guarantees, full employment within three years, and detente with adversaries. Cost estimates run around 30 billion for non health programs, with health insurance funded by payroll taxes and revenues. The platform delays controversial bomber production and includes a partial pardon approach for Vietnam War opponents.
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Washington
Jimmy Carter
Democratic Party
Carter
Stuart Eizenstat
Atlanta
United States
Dallas double murder of Billy Locklear and wife Hazel
In Oak Cliff Dallas police found the bound bodies of Billy Locklear 36 and Hazel Locklear 28 died from stab wounds and blunt force trauma. Their two children aged 3 and 2 were unharmed. An autopsy showed Hazel stabbed 10 times and Billy four times. a bent BB gun indicated beating. No forced entry noted.
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Billy Locklear
Dallas
Mary
W. R. Temple
Billy Jr
A. R. Cox
Oak Cliff
Locklears
Locklear
Hazel
Chess Club Tourney Set for Victoria Public Library
The Victoria Chess Club invites area players to compete in a monthly tournament. The event starts at 9 a.m. Saturday at the Victoria Public Library with a $1 entry fee. Beginners are welcome to compete for prizes.
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Chess Club
The
Victoria Chess Club
Victoria Public Library
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Audrey Harris
Carla Jones
Billie Williams
Blasingim
Bargain Center
Bonorden
Fredonia
Kan
Calhoun
House
Sgt
Gus Rose
Rose
Rendon
Port Lavace Funeral Home
Port Lavaca
American Cancer Society
Bessie Shearer
P.O
the Pharmacy
Virginia
Bill L. McGee
Farm Bureau Insurance
Minnie
Joe
Mowen
Virginia Place
Elimys
Greens Appliances
W. Austin
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