Life at Hard Scrabble Routey Karnes County
A rambling reminiscence of country life and building a home at Hard Scrabble in Karnes County. The narrator recalls decades of work on a tiling project, a chimney, shingles, and domestic routines, interlaced with humor and rural touches. Personal names and dated expressions convey a vivid slice of small town life.
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Rowley
Abel
Caralyn
Ida
Jehusophi
Willie Mays
Wille Nelson
Arsonists Blamed In School Fire
Reported school fire blamed on arsonists. Authorities note vandalism and damage to classroom areas and stored equipment. Investigators from local fire marshal and police pursue leads as questions linger about motive and method.
Gravitt Family on Stand in Texas Libel Case
The Gravitt family testified in a libel and slander suit against Bell Telephone Co and its executives. Witnesses described alleged misconduct including soliciting sexual favors and misuse of company funds by a former Texas vice president, with a suspension noted in October 1974.
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Olea Gratll
Gravit
Patrick Gravits
Seihaedcar Bell Telephonc Co Ano
Michael Gravith
Dss
Abe
Ashbey
Pop Yer
Lesen
Alex HarnUl
V.C. Gravity
Gravhe
Bresilene
Texas
Weath
Astley
San Antoni
Vhirees
Inhe Ich Record
Jury Deliberations Resume After Three Week Start
A jury resumed deliberations Monday in a case tied to a conspiracy involving the City Bank of Carrieo, Eagle Pass business and banker Enrique Salinashie, with former bank president Gretchen Lewis Womiy and former executive VICE Chabria among those named. The deliberations began three weeks prior and the jury renewed its talks Tuesday.
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Jury
Delioenilions
U.S
Cuneterigh
Feqir Wetsona
Necikdl al Conspiracy
Deus Ig colteQifinie
Willy
Cileens State Bank
Carrieo Species
Eagle Pass Busitessiin
Enrique Salinashie Wily
Gretchen
Lewis Womiy
Bill
Ron Sanchesty
Chabria
Area Ae
Lola
Wave Hin 1 Coals
Epp
Deliberartos Mvesiday Mle
Stolen artificial leg sparks mystery in town
In a puzzling incident, an artificial leg disappeared from a local area. Greg Grmnelaay reported the loss and described the leg as a tall, worn device. Authorities pursued leads, hoping a father figure named Stiniel Greenway, age 45, can aid the investigation as rumors about custody distractions surface.
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Braunfels
Boston
Stahey Sanday
Gusdahuyx
Greg Grmnelaay
Stiniel Greenway
SMU Coed Winner Of Title
Miss Universe era notes and University pageant results with Barbara Moria Mis Dalkis named Miss Texas Universe 1978. Other contestants from Texas Tech and St Louis rivals listed. event hosted in United States city with Debbie Bowling as Miss Lobbeck runner up.
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EL Paso
Barbara Moria
Mis Dalkis
Bor Avhue
Unies
Let Fuso
Turest Walkers
Mi Bening
Dehe Palmer
Ales
Rion Setters
Fesus
Kannas City
Rey Sothors
Movida
Shesproadtadh
Simajor
Hits Leen
Ste Wate
Ami
Adsnelaed
Kit Dawson Modeling Agency
Otis Partime
Lama
Romene AI Or
Sharma
Cermuy Sppenighie
Cowenils
Fionnies
Janette
Papeant
CAP Vigil at City Hall Draws CAP Plea for Reform
An ABC1d report notes members of Christian Action for Progress protesting at City Hall Monday. They demand reforms to the political system and accuse authorities of misrule while criticizing local leaders and budget plans. The demonstration included signs and chants as CAP urged changes.
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Clifton Byrd
Christians Action
City Hall
CPS Board Poly
Hteramimem
Inek
Polity Seaview
Dad Folumh
Chitra
Elacizie
Inahietcepie
ABC 1d
Cheistian Action For Progress
Anast
Sheen
Commie
Apie Comdi
Rim
Eleetric Aager
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Routey
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Cactus Pryor
Jeff Noel
Charles Nec
Railsplitters
Man Ae
Bie Nfantry
Sar Amonic
BANE
MTS
Rowa Iy
Sree Flemenary
Brady
Rustaineh Damages
Estimut
AL SV
Surbidary
Cyishas
Valicn
Sila West Walibss
Tuayson
Covent Crarer
Moray
Armes Rwer
Arneson Iver
Gravitt
SMU Coed
Abed
Chip Carter
Aml
Saul Sapehey
Aiminal
Sacred Heart Parish
Steif
Jim Blaylock
CAP
Clfton Bera
Te Geomy
Kyrd
CRS
Chrest
Carmela Lacayo
Democratie National Comeitien
San Aube Bpinovretie
Raul Jimenez
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