Brownwood Bulletin (Brownwood, Tex.), Vol. 75, No. 160, Ed. 1 Tuesday, April 22, 1975 Page: 1 of 14
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D
4 die in Abilene crash
Brownwood Bulletin
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Twelve Pages Today
Brownwood, Texas
Tuesday, April 22, 1975
Vol. 7S. No. 160
Ton Cents Doily Sunday Twenty-five Cents
Inflation rate
continues skid
sill
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Polls to close
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Bennett Co. is contractor.
(Bulletin Photo)
Senior citizens to
display works
nesday, the National Weather showers and thunderstorms, maries, which are paid by the
followed by fair and mild state.
Service said this morning.
northward from the coast set off
said.
Wednesday morning.
Forecasts called for the mug-
was 77 degrees.
Extended forecasts for this warming also was in prospect.
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Short ballot draws poor
voter turnout in Texas
struction continues. In the background, the Douglas MacArthur
Academy of Freedom overlooks the new structure. The Herman
OLD AND NEW — The new building on the Daniel Baker
Campus of Howard Payne University, the Guy D. Newman Hall
of American Ideals, changes appearance almost daily as con-
Highs on Wednesday are gy weather to spread with
expected to be in the 80s behind showers or thunderstorms dot-
a slight warming trend. The ting most areas of the state
Monday afternoon high here tonight and some continuing
a
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of
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of
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GOOD
AFTERNOON
The FAA spokesman said the
aircraft departed the airport at
11:07 a m and vanished from
radar and radio contact six
minutes later while seven miles
west of the field.
The spokesman said a field
agent for the. National Trans-
portation Safety Board was en
route to the crash scene to take
charge of the investigation.
By The Associated Press In two of the largest precincts p m.
Small numbers of voters in Tarrant County (Fort
overcast and a light mist fell at
takeoff
The pilot, a M issotri resident,
had filed a flight plan for Big
Spring, the FAA said.
Names of those aboard the
plane were not learned at once.
Police said a woman called
them around 11:15a.m. and re-
ported seeing the wing or wings
of an airplane fall off just before
the plane slammed into the
ground.
"Pieces of the airplane were
scattered over an area of a
couple of blocks Just how much
was damaged we don't know,
the FAA spokesman said
Police said the plane exploded
f
a
and burned on impact,
damaging a house, although one
witness said the craft crashed in
an alley behind a row of homes
Officers said spectators at the
scene were causing traffic and
other policing problems.
ABILENE, Tex. (AP) - A
private plane carrying four per-
sons from here to Big Spring
crashed and burned in a fash-
ionable residential area today
after one of its wings fell off, a
Federal Aviation Agency
spokesman said.
A police spokeswoman said
all four aboard the Beech Bo-
nanza were killed. However, the
FAA spokesman said he could
not confirm that information at
once.
The FAA said the single-en-
gine aircraft had left Abilene
Municipal Airport under in-
strument flight rules because of
poor visibility. The weather was
at 7 p.m. today. g
Polls in Brown County will
remain open until 7 p.m. today
for Mid-Texans who wish to vote
in the statewide constitutional
amendment election today.
Two proposals are on the brief
ballot. One would increase
salaries for state legislators and
the other would increase
retirement benefits for teachers
and state employes.
Polling may be completed at
regular voting boxes.
into Wednesday. Further
Consumer prices were report- months, department said, prices — the major portion of
ed up three-tenths of a per cent 11881 earnings — take-home pay the food index — dropped nine-
in March, half the increases in after adjustments for taxes and tenths of a per cent in March,
both January and February as inflation — were listed as down following a decline of one-tenth
the nation’s inflation rate con- four-tenths of a per cent over in February.
tinued a declining trend which the month and down 4.8 per cent Beef, poultry, fish and fresh
began last fall. over the past year, vegetables declined last month
Food prices dropped for the Retail prices in March were instead of rising as they usually
_ first time in eight months with listed as 103 per cent higher do this time of year. Milk, flour,
5 beef, eggs and sugar leading the than a year ago with the Con- bread, eggs and sugar also
M way, the Labor Department’s sumer Price Index at 157.8. dropped in price, while pork.
Consumer Price Index said. That meant it cost $157.80 to buy fresh fruits and bakery
PLANS UNKNOWN
Thieu passing reins to successor
. SAIGON, South Vietnam kong Delta, and Route 22, the the country soon, perhaps for ber of countries and is trying to
v? Former President Ngu- road to Tay Ninh, to the north- Taiwan, where his brother is the get a ceasefire to permit the
yen an Thieu met with his su- west South Vietnamese ambassador orderly evacuation of American
cessor tooay to begin handing The American evacuation Thieu’s successor, ailing, 71- civilians and South Vietnamese
over the reins of the South Viet- continued at a fast pace. About year-old President Tran Van However, Ford said a cease-
nameae government while his 2,000 Americans and an un- Huong, arrived at the presiden- fire does not appear possible at
wifexcalled the packers to Inde- known number of Vietnamese tial palace at midmorning with the moment, and he is not cer-
Pendence Palace to crate her dependents were reported still a cluster of generals and began tain whether Hanoi wants to
“Snlection of rare porcelain jars in the city, but U S Air Force a marathon meeting with Thieu negotiate an end to the war.
and. vases. Planes were taking them to the The actual transition of power The Viet Cong said the entire
On the battiefronts, South Philippines at the rate of about may take some time because "Thieu clique" must be re-
Mietnamese troops completed 1,500 a day. Thieu built up an intricate pow- moved to pave the way for po-
their retreat from Xuan Loc, 40 There was no official word on er structure that will presum- litical talks. A Viet Cong
miles east of Saigon on Highway Thieu’s plans. Sources close to ably have to be dismantled, spokesman said Thieu’s depar-
1, military sources said. Heavy the presidential palace said a President Ford in an inter- tore “cannot change the situ-
fighting was reported on the villa near Tan Son Nhut Air view with CBS-TV said the U. S. ation ... if the U.S obstinately
other two major highways Base was being prepared for government is exploring the pursues a policy of military in-
leading to the capital, Highway him. But there was speculation possibility of a negotiated set- volvment and intervention in
4, the rice road from the Me- that he and his wife would leave tlement of the war with a num- South Vietnam."
Most of the activity tonight weather on the weekend.
will probably be to the east of Clouds covered all of Texas
this area, however, forecasters today and a warm front edging
Prices rose for many nonfood a variety of goods and services products increased.
items and services but at a that cost $100 in 018 1967 base Nonfood commodities rose
slower rate than in previous period. six-tenths of a per cent, about
months: Food was up 7.7 per cent over the same as the average in-
Shhe:
BROWNWOOD AREA -
Cloudy with scattered
showers and a few thun-
dershowers through Wed-
nesday. A little warmer
Wednesday. Low tonight in
the 60s, high Wednesday in
the 80s.
Maximum temperature
here Monday 77, overnight
low 81. Sunset today 8:11,
sunrise Wednesday 6:59.
Revived highway bill falls again
“• sanate sus “
AUSTIN (AP) — The House bute toward right-of-way costs. —Put on the back of driver the inspection station certifi- for state highways was
today revived, then defeated House members passed a bill licenses a form for donating cate of garages that require un- necessary because counties no
again, a previously rejected bill making voting easier for many parts of one's body in the event necessary repairs before ap- longer can afford their present
relieving counties of the burden Mexican-Americans by requir- of death. Family consent would proving a vehicle. 56 per cent share.
of buying right-of-way for new ing bilingual election materials, be required at the time, how- House members expected to Ren Ren Munson n nonien
state highways. K k, ,u including registration forms ever. vote during the day on a bill said however that Wilson's on
A 71-85 vote brought the and voter instructions, in coun- -Label as a deceptive trade appropriating $2.8 million to eventually wouldcostTmuch
measure back to life but it was ties with five per cent Spanish- practice advertisements for cover overspending on text-
later defeated, 66-72. speaking populations. It returns "specials” that do not disclose books. that there would be enough
The sponsor said his next ef- to the Senate for action on prominently any limitations or money in the highway fund only
fort would be to attach a rider to amendments. , restrictions, such as purchase Rep. John Wilson, D-La for maintaining existing roads,
the general appropriation bill to The House also passed and limits or ties to other purchases. Grange, said his bill requiring not building new ones.
A heavy overcast blanketed scattered showers or drizzle
the area this morning and mixed with fog in the south
helped keep overnight lows at a central and southeast sections,
mild level. It was 61 here this In some localities the wide-
morning and the forecast said spread fog dropped visibility
about the same is probable for below one-eighth mile.
Here is a summary of
some of today's leading news
stories:
A handfull of routine
items, headed by closing of
Durham St. through Coggin
Park as a safety measure,
drew approval from the
Brownwood city council
during a meeting here this
morning.
*** •
SAIGON, South Vietnam
(AP) — Former President
Nguyen Van Thieu met today
with his successor, President
Tran Van Huong, to begin
handing over the reins of
power while his wife called
the packers to Independence
Palace to crate her collec-
tion of rare porcelain jars
and vases.
WASHINGTON (AP) -
President Ford says the
United States is seeking a
Vietnam cease-fire that
would permit evacuation of
Americans and large
numbers of friendly South
Vietnamese.
...Food prices down
WASHINGTON (AP) — The increase recorded in all of 1974. per cent.
I cost of living last month regis- Despite the moderating in- In detailing its March price
I tered its smallest increase in flation rate, the purchasing report, the Labor Department
E nearly two years mainly be- power of the average worker's said food prices, including res-
t cause of declines in food prices, paycheck fell in March for the taurant meals, declined five-
2 the government said today. eighth time in the last nine tenths of a per cent. Grocery
aid ’ a
gta. '
i
s
sed
The March increase in retail the past 12 months while non- crease for the past five months
prices was the smallest since a food commodities rose 11.4 per but well below monthly in-
two-tenths of a per cent in- 88111 and services increased 11 creases earlier in 1974.
crease in July 1973, when wage-
price controls were in effect.
Wholesale prices have fallen #unmc2I uaI.a a.
for four consecutive months, UOUIICII VOTGS
and thus the slowdown at the
retail level had been antici- _ _ aa
turnaround in the na close pork trafflC
tion’s inflationary rate from " T5""7 ""5"" "7
last year's peak levels provided Durham St. through Coggin The property is near the in-
further evidence of the reces- Park was closed to vehicular tersection of Good Shepherd
sion’s impact on the economy, traffic by action of the and Fourth St.
Over the past three months, re- Brownwood city council this THREE Turned over to the
tail prices were reported rising morning. airport board a request by
at a seasonally adjusted rate of Council members passed on Gerald James for a permit to
Exhibit hours for the Awards will be given in each 6.6 per cent compared with a both second and third readings operate air taxi, charter and
______ _________ . The Texas Election Bureau, bicentennial senior citizens category. Blue ribbons will go to 101 per cent rate in the previous the ordinance closing Durham aircraft rental services at
turned out today for the shortest Worth), fewer than 30 persons which gathered the unofficial craft and hobby fair will be first places; red ribbons, three-month period and a 14.2 between Roselawn and Park- Brownwood Municipal Airport,
ballot on Texas Constitution had voted by midmorning. returns, estimated a turnout of from 1 to 5 p.m. Thursday. The second; yellow, third, and white per cent rate in the quarter way. FOUR - Approved the ap-
changes laid before them since At stake were two general about 500,000 of the state’s esti- event will be held at the ribbons for honorable mention, ended last September. Action on the matter was pointment of Bill Shaw as
1923. propositions: mated 5million possible voters. Brownwood Coliseum. A grand prize ribbon and cash The Ford administration has recommended because of chairman of the city planning
A poor voter turnout had been —Should state legislators' The Secretary of State’s elec- The fair is to be sponsored by prizes will be awarded to three forecast an inflation rate of growing safety problems along and zoning commission to
predicted by poll-watchers who salaries be raised $206 to $660 a tions division said that sounded the Women’s Auxiliary to the outstanding exhibitors. about 6 or 7 per cent this year, the narrow passage through the replace new city council
said only about 10 per cent of the month about right, pointing out that a Brown, Mills, San Saba County Exhibitors may enter no more or about half the 12.2 per cent park. The problem is increasing member Bert Massey.
state’s eligible voters would —Should the state’s contribu- reasonably long ballot of nine Medical Society, than two items in each of the as usage of the park climbs FIVE — Accepted a bid of
cast ballots. tion to public school teachers proposed constitution changes Exhibitors must be residents eight categories, because of completion of new $1,136.56 by L4A Machinery for
Only 25 persons had voted by and state employes retirement attracted only 605,000 in 1973. o Brown, Mills or San Saba Perishable items such as Absentee Voting in facilities — especially by a power spray rig for the parks
midmorning in San Benito in funds be increased from 6 to 10 Counties and they must be 65 flowers or any type of food children. department; $1,040 by L4A
South Texas while at Houston percent. No matter how many appear years age or over. cannot be accepted. Each entry citv runoff to open New parking areas are Machinery for two rotary
fog and drizzle discouraged the Most polling places opened at to vote, the election will cost Entries should be delivered to must contain a card or paper I . planned for the park to replace cutters for parks; $1,179.16 by
turnout. 7am and all must close at 7 Texas counties about $1.5 mil- the coliseum between 9 and securely attached showing the Absentee voting in the May 13 use formerly made of the street. Mood-Day Inc of Dallas for a
lion, the Secretary of State said. 10:36 a.m. Thursday. exhibitor’s name, address and runoff election for Ward 2 city In other matters this morning tamping rammer for the street
, , , . However, there was some late Judging will be from 11 a.m. telephone number. councilman in Brownwood the council . department; and $3,868.39 by
cL...c AA..Iel MI. relief for counties which to 12:36 p.m. There are to be opens Wednesday at city hall, ONE - Authorized borrowing HoUey Chevrolet for a car for
>howers COUlU dOt I normauy must bear the tih three divisions, women’s, men’s I ems entered m toe over 80 city secretary VirgU Gray said $40,000 by the city for 90 days to the administrative assistant,
cost general elections and over 80 division must have been started this morning, serve as operating capital. SIX - Adopted a resolution
f IA/ f f 8 Each division includes eight after the exhibitor reached 80 Absentee voting in the runoff, TWO — Called for a public designating April 20-26 as
or GO DV WVeonesdov Gov. Dolph Briscoe submitted categories. These are years of age and exhibitor’s which pairs incumbent city hearing on the proposed National Volunteer Week in
J J an emergency bill to the legis- needlework, painting, drawing, name should be shown with the councilman Mack McCarty with rezoning of Lots 1-2, Block II, Brownwood at the request of
Scattered showers and a few area issued this morning look lature asking them to re-appro- creative crafts, hobby display, name, address and telephone David Harper, will continue Parkcrest South, from R-3 Brownwood State Home and
thundershowers are possible for a cooling trend on Thursday priate unused general revenue knitting, crochet, quilts. number of the exhibitor. through May 9. residential to C-1 local business. School.
over Mid-Texas into Wed- with improved changes for funds from the 1974 party pri-
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