Manufacturers Oppose Proposed Texas Constitution
Texas Manufacturers Association directors oppose the proposed constitution arguing the current charter has been updated regularly and remains strong. Other leaders meanwhile stress voters can select individual propositions, not a blanket choice, while debate continues about the overall document and its impact on state government and the judiciary.
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Suit Filed Against Evangelist Garner Ted Armstrong
A five million dollar lawsuit was filed in Nashville by William B. Hinson against evangelist Garner Ted Armstrong. Hinson alleges Armstrong made statements that extorted funds and other things of value. Stewart, representing Armstrong, seeks transfer to federal court since Armstrong resides in Pasadena California. The state court action was originally filed before the petition to move to federal court.
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Morning Markets Stir as Dow Recovers in Mixed Trading
New York markets showed a mixed session with the Dow Jones average recovering from a Wednesday decline amid fears of a possible New York City default. Polaroid led activity with a notable rise as a 121,700 share block traded at 36, while analysts noted a rate cut by the First National Bank of St Louis as a stabilizing factor. The American and Big Board indices edged higher, with Syntex leading Amex volume as trading continued.
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Ex-Convict Taken in Cleveland
A six year convict who held six hostages for more than 20 hours was captured by police in Cleveland. Two hostages were removed on stretchers around 11:30 a.m. and the remaining four walked out later unharmed. Edward Watkins, the ex convict, surrendered under police escort amid questions about a potential bomb and prior discussions with officials. The hostages were reported in good condition.
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San Antonio fights drug crime with new privacy law
DEA chief Bill Kline and San Antonio police say the Privacy Act of 1974 hampers a joint narcotics Task Force. The act restricts sharing DEA records with other agencies, risking higher heroin and cocaine flow from Mexico. Officials lament loss of interagency cooperation and vow to adapt despite fines for divulging information.
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Senate Banking Panel Backs 4 Billion NYC Loan Backed by Veto Threat
The Senate Banking Committee approved a bill with 4 billion in loan guarantees for New York City to keep the city on a tight fiscal path and prevent default. The 8 to 5 vote split along party lines, with Modest amendments, and a contested substitute considered by Sen Edward Brooke. President Ford signaled a veto amid debates over bailout size.
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DNC
Robert Packwood
Oregon
Oldest known hominid remains found in Tanzania
Archaelogists led by Dr. Mary Leakey report fossils dated between 3.35 and 3.75 million years old from a dry river bed at Laetoli in Tanzania. Eleven individuals’ jaws and teeth were discovered late December and authenticated by radiometric dating conducted with Berkeley minerals. The National Geographic Society supports the Leakey research project since 1960.
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East Africa
Tanzania
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Ouis
University of California At Berkeley
Berkeley
Webb Pierce Returns To Country Music After Business Boom
Nashville AP Webb Pierce plans a country music comeback after selling his radio businesses for about 4 million dollars. The 51 year old singer finished a new album and wrote What the Good Lord Giveth Uncle Sam Taketh Away. He compares himself to John Denver and notes the recent Bus parking dispute over his home.
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Uncle Sam
22 Cases Slated For Grand Jury
A murder charge from the April shooting of off-duty deputy Lawrence Fairfield at Leonard's Bar along with 21 other cases will be presented to Calhoun County Grand Jury for the fall winter term meeting November 10. A 12 member grand jury will be chosen from a panel of 20 citizens. Other cases include one rape, six burglary charges, four felony theft, two marijuana possession, two illegal weapons on licensed premises, one second offense DWI, one repeated non-support, and four forgery and hot checks.
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White House puppies fed less after vet check
Dr Gary Knipling of Alexandria Virginia examined President Ford's nine golden retriever puppies in the White House. He reported all were doing well but overweight and ordered their feeding reduced to prevent excess weight gain.
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Dean sworn as U S ambassador to Denmark
Washington AP John Gunther Dean 49, career foreign service officer, was sworn in as American ambassador to Denmark, the first to serve there. He said the appointment honors diplomats who served in China and Indochina, noting prior losses to Communists and rewarding service now. Dean has held posts in Togo Mali and at the UN delegation and within State Department bureaus in Africa and Europe.
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Elisberg accuses CIA of systematic abuse of citizens
Daniel Ellsberg charged that the CIA has been used against American citizens and the political process for a generation. He spoke at a Missoula news conference after a University of Montana appearance, saying the agency acts beyond the law and has used covert methods including neutralization or assassination.
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Mont
Pentagon
Central Intelligence Agency
Daniel Elisberg
University of Montana
Indians May Lose Grounds
Grandfather David Monogue, Hopi elder and spiritual leader, warned that a federal land reclamation law passed last December could strip 1.8 million acres of coal and uranium rich Arizona land from Hopi and Navajo tribes. He said the move would displace about 8,600 Navajos and deprive Hopis of ceremonial grounds, risking harm to Mother Earth.
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United Nations
N.yap
David Monogue
Arizona
Death notices for Zaragoza Adame in Port Lavaca
Funeral services were held for Zaragoza Adame 73 who died on arrival at the local hospital Tuesday. The 10 am service took place at Port Lavaca Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Arturo Hernandez officiating. Prayer services were Wednesday night at the same chapel. Adame, born October 12 1902 in Reynosa Mexico, lived in Port Lavaca 50 years. He was a retired farmer and Baptist Mission Church member. Survivors include wife Josephina Adame seven sons and two brothers.
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Port Lavaca
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Mexico
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Port Javaca
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Nicanor
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McAllen
Panel OKs Rice Price Plan Increase Ag Limits
The House Agriculture Committee approved a bill to raise the national minimum rice acreage allotment from 16 million to 1.8 million acres and set a 1976 target price at $8 per 100 pounds with a $6 production loan. The measure, 32 to 8, moves to the full House. For 1975, 1.8 million acres were allotted with a loan average of $8.52 per 100 pounds.
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