Why the Big Show in Washington on Panama Canal?
Opinion piece argues President Carter staged a grand signing to pressure the Senate over the Panama Canal Treaty. It notes invited Latin leaders, bipartisan attendance, and questions Senate ratification, canal operation, and Canal Zone residents' fate, predicting a rough political battle ahead.
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Washington, D.C
United States
Carter
Congress of the
Omar Torrijos
Panama
Cuba
Fidel Castro
Gerald Ford
Henry Kissinger
William Rogers
Torrijos
Jimmy Carter
U.S
United States Senate
Panama Canal
Tnhorn
Canal
Rhodesia
South Africa
Taiwan
Senate
Western Hemisphere
Gingerbread Pre-School Opens October 4 At Methodist Church
The Gingerbread Pre-School will start Oct. 4 at the Methodist church with sessions Tuesday through Thursday from 9 to 11 a.m. Mrs. Linda Sullivan announces new teachers Mrs. Bobby Clark and Peggy Neal. Enroll by calling Sullivan at 364-2782 or Clark at 364-2528. Fruit cake storage tips note extended shelf life and proper wrapping for best flavor.
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Linda Sullivan
Bobby Clark
Peggy Neal
Sullivan
Clark
Whitewright School Board to Meet Tuesday Evening
The Whitewright school board will hold its monthly meeting Tuesday at 8 pm in the high school library. Officials expect routine business and a review of enrollment figures showing about 15 fewer students than last year, with current enrollment around 490 from 503 previously. The drop may pull average daily attendance below 489. A note on mature trees recommends deep-root fertilization every three years.
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Whitewright
Larry Threadgill
Yule Drawings Discussed At Chamber Meeting
The Chamber of Commerce met at noon to decide on Christmas drawings and gauge merchant opinions. Milton Simpson reported merchants largely favor continuation. letters will request input and funds of 443.85 for final payment on downtown Christmas lights. Patsy Smith and Farline Rice to lead the parade program. Darla Hovell resigned as vice president with a replacement to be chosen at the November meeting. Larry Threadgill attended as a guest. list of present members included Peggy Partridge and others.
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Chamber of Commerce
Milton Simpson
Patsy Smith
Farline Rice
Darla Hovell
Hovell
Iowa
Larry Threadgill
Peggy Partridge
Chuck Wilson
Ann Faison
Felton Allen
Earline Rice
Darla Howell
Herman Philley
Bill Dyer
Anne Logan
Beatrice Hunter
Whitewright News Highlights From 1940 March 14
Fire damages the Harvey residence on Maple Street in east Whitewright. School board terms include C J Meador and Grover Stateville. Holdovers listed as R A Gillett B W Newman Clay Horton John Reeves and Gom er May. Whitewright WPA project scores 83 in a stunt at Sherman Washington school the hot dog factory. Cast includes Marvin Smith Carlton Alexander Bertha Ford Ima Sue Garner Jim Lou McCarstin and Toby the dog. Local ads list groceries and Maxwell House coffee. James Bryant injured after a horse ran into a parked car. Reflector notes Dorotha Darwin elected with competitors Patty Everheart Helen Maddux Ruby Holcomb Martha Jo Conner Mary Dale King Cathleen Blackerby Marilyn Smith.
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C.D. Harvey
Maple St
East Whitewright
C.J. Meador
Grover
George New
Whitewright Group
Marvin Smith
Carlton Alexander
Bertha Ford
Ima Sue Garner
Jim Lou McCarstin
Toby
Terry Max Miller
Smile
Dorotha Darwin
Patty Everheart
Helen Maddux
Ruby Holcomb
Martha Jo Conner
Mary Dale King
Cathleen Blackerby
Marilyn Smith
Daniel Announces For Atty Gen Price Daniel Jr Seeks Texas Top Law Job
Former Texas House Speaker Price Daniel Jr launches his bid for Attorney General at a Liberty barbecue after news conferences in Austin Dallas and Houston. He vows to uphold constitutional duties and ethics while pushing open records and campaign finance reforms tied to his reform agenda.
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Price Daniel, Jr
Texas House of Representatives
Texas
Liberty
Austin
Dallas
Houston
Daniel
Sharpstown
South Texas College of Law
Texas Southern University
University of Houston School of Law
Price Daniel
Whitewright Rotary Tops District Attendance in 1976-77
Whitewright's Rotary Club led District 581 in attendance for 1976-77, posting 100 percent in June and ranking third in average attendance behind Dallas Redbird and Plano. District Governor Jack Curtis praised Whitewright and neighboring clubs Mesquite, Terrell, and Whitewright for a strong year, with a visit planned this Thursday and Friday.
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Whitewright
Rotary Club
Dallas Redbird
Plano
Whitewright’s
Bonham
Sherman
Denison
Mesquite
Terrell
Dist
Jack Curtis
Constitutional amendments on bail and courts in Texas vote
Public notice outlines proposed constitutional amendments for the November 8 1977 general election. SJR 18 seeks to expand the Court of Criminal Appeals to nine judges and allow panels of three. SJR 13 adds 200 million in Veterans Land Fund bonds and widows eligibility. SJR 3 proposes temporary bail denial for certain felonies with prior convictions. SJR 5 grants ad valorem tax relief for cultural and historical resources. SJR 19 creates refundable-assessment associations for agricultural and marine products and validates 1967 law. SJR 49 authorizes banks to use electronic banking devices and sharing arrangements. SJR 30 renames the State Judicial Qualifications Commission and expands its powers and procedures to suspend indicted judges and related officials.
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Court of Criminal Appeals
State of Texas
Veterans’ Land Fund
Texas
State Judicial Qualifications Commission
State Commission On Judicial Conduct
Commission
Supreme Court
Court of Civil Appeals
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Dora J. Howell
Aubrey McAlister
Congress
Greysen
Unties
Belor
Texas Press
Aarhus
Denmark
First National Bank
Farley and Hill Grocery
Maxwell House
James Bryant
Atty. Gen
Antarctic
Hubert Wilkins
Britain
Tom Graves
Ely
Dan Gillett
W.T. Beazley
Jim Mullens
Lee Wilson
Jack Brown
Binkley
Tom Booker
Mr. Bailey
Near Leonard
Dr. Hoard
Jack Barbee
Commerce
Frank Armstrong
Dick Barbee
W.J. Barbee
Whitewright Home Demonstration Club
Ralph Wallace
Lola Scott
Ted Sprinks
Otto Russell
Robert Sears
Lucille Starr
Phillip Earnheart
Grace Harris
Hickman
Presbyterian Church
W.A. Kirkpatrick
Viva Phillips
Buddy Stephens
Joe Thomas May
Merriwell Vineyard
Kansas City
Canada
Austin College
Price Daniel Jr
Local
Rotary
Samuel Johnson
S.J.R
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