Polls Signal Shifts in Ford Reagan Humphrey Race
Washington AP reports 1976 electoral polling shows Ford trusted by GOP leaders but losing favor with rank and file. Gallup says Humphrey leads Democratic noncandidates with 30 percent of party members. Reagan ahead of Ford among GOP voters in a subsequent poll. Calls for campaign strategy meetings and regional events are noted.
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Bush Signals Possible VP Run During CIA Nomination Hearing
George Bush said he might accept the vice presidency while serving as CIA director and would not rule out CIA involvement in toppling foreign governments. He told the Senate panel he would not seek another office while heading the agency, and rejected concerns he is too political for the role.
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Rites Set For Victim Of Mishap In Snyder
Albert Ramos 25 of Snyder was killed in a one car crash near Las Cruces New Mexico at 4 a m Sunday Funeral set for 10 a m Wednesday at Our Lady of Guadalupe Church burial in Snyder Cemetery under Bell Seale Funeral Home. Surviving Ramos include two daughters Adalenda and Rene Ramos his parents five sisters and four brothers all listed in Snyder.
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War for Beirut seaside hotels continues despite truce pledge
In Beirut fighting persisted after a cease fire agreed by Moslem leftists and Christian rightists. Gunfire and rocket attacks hit the Holiday Inn and surrounding towers as Palestinian and local militias moved to enforce the truce while government control erodes.
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These Historic Dates Mark Declared Milestones
The history highlights include the 1791 Bill of Rights taking effect after Virginia ratified, the 1836 Patent Office fire in Washington, Sitting Bull’s 1890 death, Verdun’s WWI victory in 1916, Prohibition enforcement in 1919, Eichmann’s 1961 death sentence, the 1967 Point Pleasant bridge collapse, and notable events from 1963 to a year ago involving Venus 7 and General Haig.
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Texas Weather Across Regions Averages Cooler Conditions
Weather briefing for Texas regions notes highs in the 60s to 70s, cool nights down to the teens in the mountains, and a mix of fair conditions in Panhandle to the Big Bend. Small craft advisories persist on the coasts with unsettled showers and thunderstorms possible.
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White pupils walk out at South Boston High amid receivership
About half the white students at South Boston High, under federal receivership for racial tension, left classes in a 10:15 AM walkout. Authorities reported 140 participants. a flyer framed the action as a signal system for future incidents.
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South Boston High
Congress Final Week Seeks Energy and Tax Cut Actions
Congress speeds toward year end with votes on an energy bill and extending this year’s tax cuts through June 30 1976. President Ford opposes both proposals but may sign the energy measure. he demands spending reductions to accompany any tax cut. The energy bill includes gasoline and heating oil price controls easing and a 1978 model fuel efficiency rule.
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GM and Ford Post Rising U.S. Auto Sales in December Start
Detroit AP reports General Motors sales for December 1-10 rose 63.3 percent from a year ago with 121,746 cars sold, about 13,527 daily, while Ford sold 55,262 cars at about 6,140 per day. American Motors also up 60 percent from a depressed year.
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Service For Mrs. Crawley
Private funeral rites were set at 3 p m today at Snyder Cemetery for Elaine Crawley 63 found dead at home on Clairemont Road Justice of the Peace T E Shelburne ruled death by personal safety related gunshot wounds The Rev R Virgil Mott and Rev Vester Clanton to officiate Bell Seale Funeral Home in charge A Kent County native and longtime Snyder RN survived by son Tom Crawley foster son Scott Cockrell sister Edith Blair and brothers Ernest and Bert Massingill
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Elaine Crawley
Clairemont Road
Justice of the Peace
T.E. Shelburne
R. Virgil Mott
Vester Clanton
Bell-Seale Funeral Home
Kent County
Crawley
Lubbock
Tom Crawley
Snyder
Scott Cockrell
Edith Blair
Ernest Massingill
Bert Massingill
Noel, Mo
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