Briscoe Gaining Momentum From Early McLaughlin Praise
Jim Cornish recalls meeting Dolph Briscoe at a reception hosted by C. T. McLaughlin and predicts Briscoe will be Texas governor. The piece also notes South Texas school governance struggles, including Robstown School Board delays, funding depository issues, and unpaid bills as openings loom.
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The
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Today In History highlights for August first, 1975
This date marks Germany declaring war on Russia in 1914 starting World War I. It notes Columbus landing in Honduras in 1502 and the 1790 U S census beginning. It lists the Whisky Rebellion of 1794 and Colorado’s 1876 statehood.
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Weather snapshot for Texas six zones and seas
Snyder area reports 7 am reading 72 degrees with highs near 95 Thursday and mid 80s to 100 in various regions. Forecast calls for partly cloudy skies in most areas through Saturday with scattered afternoon and night thunderstorms north and mountains, and seas 3 to 5 feet offshore with winds 10 to 20 knots.
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Snyder
Texas
Fair West
Ford urges pledges kept at European security meeting
President Ford warned at the 35 nation European Security Conference that the charter must be more than empty words. He signed the final document after leaders of West and East Germany, urging meaningful action and saying the world is tired of unfulfilled pledges. Romanian leader Ceausescu called for dismantling foreign bases and withdrawal of troops, and urged removal of opposing blocs from Europe. Ford pressed for arms reductions in central Europe and a new Soviet accord to curb offensive nuclear weapons.
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Charter On Rights And Conduct In Europe Peace Pact
Delegates from 35 nations sign a 100 page charter guiding conduct and civil rights in Europe. The nonbinding document accepts the postwar map and vows to promote civil liberties and freer information flow across the divide, with signatures led by Ford after West and East German leaders.
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Associated Press
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Jobless Rate Drops in July Indicating Recovery
The Labor Department reports the U S unemployment rate fell to 8.4 percent in July from 8.6 percent in June. Total employment rose by 630 000 to 85.1 million, with declines in unemployment totaling 7.8 million workers as more Americans sought work.
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On Hoffa whereabouts quiz to feature crime figure
Jonathan Wolman reports from Bloomfield Hills Michigan that a crime figure tied to the Hoffa case will be questioned. The event aims to shed light on decades old disappearances and potential leading clues.
Crowder Is Given 10 Years For Murder
A 132nd District Court jury found Elton Crowder guilty of murder with malice and sentenced him to 10 years in prison for the December 16 1973 killing of Charles Allen Grice at the Dunn cotton gin. The trial, which began Monday, included testimony on Crowder’s mental health. probation was denied. The defense plans an appeal.
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Ft. Polk Exchange Robbery Shocks Base in Leesville
Two armed robbers held up the Ft. Polk post exchange early today and fled with more than 100000 dollars in cash and checks. A wide search was launched but no escape route or direction was identified. The base is open with no guard gates or perimeter fences attracting traffic through the area.
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Scurry County Bicentennial Flag Ceremony Aug 21
State Senator Ray Farabee will be the guest speaker August 21 at 6 30 p m for the Scurry County Bicentennial flag presentation on the courthouse square east side. A Texas Bicentennial Commission official will present the flag designating a Bicentennial Community Delbert Downing states State Rep Mike Ezzell will introduce Farabee Ezzell and Farabee are Scurry County legislators with Farabee in the 30th District and Ezzell in the 63rd House district A program of entertainment will precede the flag presentation
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Scurry County
Texas Bicentennial Commission
Delbert Downing
Mike Ezzell
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Ezzell
Scurry
Judge Rejects Carrillo Appeal In Texas House Impeachment
U S District Judge Jack Roberts dismissed with prejudice Carrillo's bid to block Monday's Texas House convening over impeachment articles. Carrillo's counsel sought a nonsuit after a Fifth Circuit denial. Texas Attorney General John Hill criticized the move as judicial gamesmanship and said the state would respond to the petition.
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New Orleans
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Texas
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Duval County
Senate Rejects 31.2B Military Bill in 48–42 Vote
The Senate rejected a 31.2 billion weapons authorization measure for 15 months by a 48 to 42 vote and called for a new House Senate conference to craft a compromise. Chairman John C. Stennis questioned immediate House agreement and suggested outside conferees might be named. The bill caps procurement and research and civilian manpower for the Defense Department. Rabies vaccination clinics were announced for Hermleigh and Ira on Saturday from 2 to 4 pm at school facilities, with veterinarians Dr. Robert Taylor and Dr. Robert Kidd and local volunteers coordinating efforts. Citizens are urged to bring dogs and cats for vaccination.
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Dmaine
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Congress Starts Vacation With Veto Looming Oil Bill
Congress adjourns for a month amid a promised presidential veto of a bill to extend oil price controls and a Senate House split over renewing U S arms shipments to Turkey. The weapons authorization faces budget warnings and includes a Navy cruiser component.
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D-Ind
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