Nudists offer comfort to dying girl in Arizona colony
Nine year old Terry Bruhn, suffering leukemia, finds acceptance among residents of a nudist colony in New River Arizona. Her mother says nude people accept her as she loses hair, hearing and sight, and expects to die before her birthday in June. Separately in San Diego AP reports C Arnholt Smith convicted of two counts of conspiring illegal campaign contributions to Senator George Murphy. The offenses are misdemeanors, with possible $5000 fine on each. Jury did not reach verdict on two other counts involving alleged corporate contributions to President Nixon's campaign.
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New Border Patrol device detects smuggling inside vehicles
Washington reports a new electronic detector for border agents to spot people smuggled in cars or trucks. The system uses air wave vibrations from bodily movements such as heartbeats and involuntary digestive motions, similar to earthquake monitoring mechanisms.
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Loud rock music linked to health risk at clubs
California based safety expert Randall Davidson of the International Safety Institute says bands at hundreds of nightclubs exceed the federal limit of 115 decibels for 15 minutes, describing loud rock venues as a potential health hazard and possible illegal condition.
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Senate dairy bill hopes face slight House election risk
Senate Agriculture Committee expected to approve a House passed farm bill soon, dairy prices potentially rising by 495 million dollars within a year. Full Senate may delay until after Easter. House subcommittee to release testimony about CIA monitoring of international mail at New York airport in the 1950s and 60s.
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Plans set for Texas Animal Ag conference
Producers facing rising costs and slim profits are urged to enroll in the second annual Texas Animal Agriculture Conference at Texas A&M University April 10 and 11. The program includes general sessions on price outlooks, credit, and world economy factors, plus specialized short courses in Beef Cattle Dairy Horses Swine and Forages.
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House bill could cut mortgage costs for middle class buyers
Washington AP reports a House Banking Committee chair says emergency housing act could let middle class homeowners obtain cheap federally subsidized mortgage money before summer if quickly passed. The measure would provide 1.3 billion in subsidies, lowering rates to 6 or 7 percent for 30 years with phased reductions.
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Ninth District Texas Fine Arts show plans and rules
Gulf Crescent Art League and Metropolitan Art League announce the ninth annual District 10 TFAA regional membership citation exhibition to be held April 13 19 at Viking Mall Port Lavaca and Victoria. Artists may submit up to three original works 50 by 50 inches including frames with labels and prices. A 20 percent sales commission applies. Local entries accepted April 12 3 to 7 pm for a 12 noon to 5 pm public show April 13 with pickup April 19. Contact Mrs. Sidney Burkett at 552-9330 for details.
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Senate moves toward passage of $30 billion tax cut bill
The Senate nears approval of a $30 billion tax cut to stimulate the economy and offer immediate and long term tax relief to most American families. After removing parliamentary obstacles, lawmakers expect a vote today following higher taxes on major oil companies.
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Monday court session for 12 non jury cases set
Judge Frank H Crain of the 135th District will hold court Monday to hear 12 non jury cases. He is expected to begin hearings at 9 a.m.
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Hospital marks anniversary with silver tribute at church
Champ Traylor Memorial Hospital Auxiliary plans its silver anniversary at the First Presbyterian Church next Wednesday. Noon luncheon will honor charter members, diamond-pin holders, auxiliary presidents, junior-auxiliary Candy-Stripers, and Rotary Club reps. Mrs. J E Ezzell of Point Comfort to receive special recognition for 500 plus hours. 38 service awards and two scholarships to be awarded. silver tray to a top Nursing School student. Ted Clapp, hospital administrator, to speak. Mrs Sid Ward program chair.
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Welfare reform legislation backed by 62 House members
U S Rep Jim Collins of Texas notes a reform bill co sponsored by 62 lawmakers would save at least 1.5 billion dollars annually and redirect funds to those who really need them. The group includes 55 Republicans and seven Democrats, with several Ways and Means Committee members among supporters. Bill Archer, also a Texas Republican, is a co sponsor on the committee.
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R-Tex
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Local airman visits Africa on USS Enterprise cruise
Navy Airman Apprentice Plutarco Castellanos Jr. son of Plutarco Castellanos of Port Lavaca visited Mombasa Kenya as a crew member of the nuclear powered attack carrier USS Enterprise. He also crossed the equator during a cruise in the Indian Ocean aboard the Enterprise deployed with the U S Seventh Fleet from Alameda California.
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Bowman Real Estate Licensed Contractor Ad
Contractor painting remodeling additional rooms built or new homes built. Licensed bonded contractor with work guaranteed in writing. Contact Bowman Real Estate at 2-3751 or 552-6542.
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