Brownwood Bulletin (Brownwood, Tex.), Vol. 76, No. 242, Ed. 1 Friday, July 30, 1976 Page: 1 of 28
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Volume 76 No. 241
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the magic 1,130 mark, is trav- nomination for him.
delegates still are uncom-
DETROIT (AP) — Auto in- the United Auto Workers for a
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demands for improved wages.
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contention for nomination for nomination and that although
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he and President Ford have
“It’s a do-nothing job," Con- discussed campaign strategy.
happy vice president.”
and Trade Show, sponsored by I'm going is back to Houston."
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Auto profits leap
to all-time high
Long parade rolls
" under torrid sun
BALCONY SEATS - Parade spectators
Thursday afternoon found some unusual
places to view the activities. A scaffold on
Center Ave. made excellent seats for many
SPOTTED - Kim Podeweltz, daughter of Mr.
and Mrs. Larry Podewelti of Brownwood,
was spotted looking around Thursday evening
awaiting the grand entry for the Brown
new three-year contracts, said
the companies' profits “leave
no doubt” they can meet union
ingenins parade watchers. The hot summer
sun made it more comfortable for spectators
to view from beneath store awnings and in the
O. Breedlove,
include:
Jimmy Carter, the Democratic
presidential nominee, in the
South.
The annual production tintimisi at 8 P-m
today and Saturday at the Earl Q Wilson
Arena.
vention.
And Connally acknowledged
at a news conference there is a
Stock came out ahead of the
cowboys for the first per-
formance of the Brown County
Rodeo Thursday night
But competition should be
keener today and Saturday as
more out-of-town cowboys are
planning to turn the tables on
the victorious beasts.
It could have been cowboy
jitters but something made the
bulls see red and riders went
sprawling. Even some of the
ropers could not manage to
lasso their steers.
The rodeo was sparked with a
colorful grand entry procession
Some unusual competition
is on tap here Saturday af-
ternoon in connection with
the annual rodeo. See page
1A.
Spitters, tossers to
stage own Olympics'
A champion tobacco spitter, cow chip tosser and arm
wrestler will be named Saturday as rodeo related
competition gets underway at courthouse square.
The events start at 1 p.m. and there is no need for pre-
registration. Spitters and cow chip tossers can just get
into the act and do their thing.
In addition on a more serious note, a dress revue
featuring bicentennial outfits will be a highlight of the
activities.
All contests will be open to the public and winners will
be given box seats for the final performance of the rodeo
Saturday night.
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The Weather
Mostly fair and hot with a
chance of thundershowers
Tie down roping, Randy
White, Ohmrigee, Okla., 10.6
seconds.
Steer roping — Tom and
Wayne Walker, Norman, Okla.,
7.3 seconds.
Steer wrestling — Gary
Baird, El Camp, 5.7 seconds.
Saddle bronc riding - 1. Bob
Wilfong, Stephenville, 53 points.
Barrel racing — Carolyn
Roane, Stephenville, 19,24
seconds.
Bull riding - Clint Creech,
Stanton, 63 points.
RODEO RESUMES TONIGHT
Few easy riders ‘ on opening night
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Ford gained seven delegates
Thursday — four from Pennsyl-
vania and three from Louisiana
— to bring his total in The As-
sociated Press convention pref-
erence tally to 1,104. The survey
shows Reagan remained with
1,023 delegates, and 132
K Mississippi pitch
By HOWARD BENEDICT eling to Mississippi to make a The President was flying to
w^TO^r^ zopnonpenan’aaidggatstnjan Jackson, Mias., today for five
ident Ford, continuing to pick uncommitted group large hours of campaigning. Chal-
up delegate support as he nears enough to clinch the Republican lenger Ronald Reagan plans a
“ ---- ... ..... similiar trip next week.
Bargains galore will be
featured by Brownwood
stores Saturday during their
annual rodeo sidewalk sale.
See page 1A and ad-
vertisements throughout
today’s paper.
as he started toward the fallen
cowboy
Saturday and Sunday’s
performances begin at 3 p.m.
and the Santa Rosa Palomino
Riding Club from Vernon will be
featured attractions both
nights.
The Brown County rodeo
dance will be again a highlight
of the day today and Saturday.
Tiny Lynn is featured and the
dance is from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.
and will be at the youth fair
barns.
Top winners in Thursday's
performance inctadr
DETROIT (AP) — Auto
industry profits rose to a
record $1.5 billion in the
second quarter, as the Big
Three car makers parlayed
a robust market recovery
into record-shattering
financial performances.
He told reporters he does not the Alabama Farm Bureau He declined to guess whether
like to be told what he can or Federation, in his first public his name on the ticket would
cannot say and where he has to address since throwing his sup- help counteract former Gov.
shade of parked cars. ,
nally said Thursday. "It all de- they have not discussed the vice movement to stop him from
pends on what the President presidential nomination, getting the vice presidential
wants him to do. I’ve been in Connally was in Birmingham nomination if Ford is named to
and out of Washington since to speak to the Southern Com- the top spot. “I don’t know
1939 and I’ve never known a modity Porducers Conference why," he said. "The only place
She
BROWNWOOD AREA -
Mostly fair through Satur-
day witn a slight chance for
thundershowers tonight.
Low tonight in the 70s, high
Saturday in the upper 90s.
Maximum temperature
here Thursday 96, overnight
low 72. Sunset today 8:36,
sunrise Saturday 6:48.
CHOWCHILLA, Calif.
(AP) - Three young men
sought in the kidnaping of 26
school children and their bus
driver are in jail.
as riders from Brown County,
and riding groups from
Callahan, Winters, Coleman
and Mullin and others made
their ways into the arena.
Highlight of the first night's
performance was Curly
Bledsoe, the clown, who with his
Buffalo, Buffy, German
Shepherd, and monkey stole
many of the acts.
In fact not only did Curly
enchant the crowd with his
antics, he saved at least one
cowboy from an angry bull by
diverting the critter’s attention
HOUSTON - Penalty and
spur-of-moment play get
credit for 10-8 North victory
in all-star game of Texas
High School Coaches
Association.
WASHINGTON (AP) -
Mississippi Republicans, the
largest bloc of uncommitted
delegates, are the center of
attention today as President
Ford makes a personal plea
for their 30 votes.
Action continues tonight
and Saturday night after the
annual Brown County Rodeo
opened with a flourish here
Thursday night. See page 1A.
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WASHINGTON (AP) -
Officials of the drug and
insurance industries are
meeting with public health
leaders in whet most agree is
a last-ditch attempt to
rescue the government’s
swine-flu vaccination
program.
Nevertheless, he said, “I Gov. Ronald Reagan of Califor-
- could do it if that fell my lot.” nia.
Twenty-Eight Poges Today Three Sections B, awnwood. Tosos
1 A hot summer sun beamed passed in formation. A number mitted.
■ down on parade spectators and of floats were sprinkled in If Ford wins Mississippi’s 30-
1 participants alike Thursday between the riders. City of- vote delegation, he would have
afternoon as the Brown County ficials, rodeo hostesses, and old four more .votes than the 1,130
Rodeo parade attracted hun- fashioned cars were included in needed for the nomination when
Centerg " ferasari
too hot to bring out the usual courthouse, proceeding up Fisk. August 18. dustry profits rose to a record fair share of the profits "which
crowds because in some areas Results of the parade include: In Mississippi, Ford hopes to $1.5 billion in the second quar- are bulging the companies'
I where there were no store Riding chibs — 1. Taylor exploit a mjor defection from ter, as the Big Three car mak- pockets."
awnings up, the crowds were a County Sheriff Posse; 2. the Reagan camp, state GOP ers parlayed a robust market Financial analysts also said
* bit thin. Coleman Rodeo Assn.; 3. Brown chairman Clarke Reed, who de- recovery into record-shattering the makers' high profits will
Events started with a police County 4-H Horse Club. clared that Reagan's vice presi- financial performances, make it difficult for consumers
car heralding the way. The first Intown floats — 1. Brown dential choice caused him to Ford Motor Co. on Thursday to accept expected price hikes
I in the big line of participants County Posse Ettes; 2. Little endorse the President. reported that its net profits in on new cars this fall.
J were two old time cars, in- Dude Ranch Day Care Center. Sen. Richard Schweiker, a the April-June period hit an all- “The industry can justify
■ volved in a fake shootout at Out of town floats — 1. Brown Pennsylvania liberal, was time high of $442 million, more these high earnings in terms of
I Brownwood’s financial in- County Home Demonstration picked by Reagan with the hope than four times its depressed future investment needs and
I stitutions. Plenty of shooting Club. (The group is made up of of gaining support among earnings of a year ago. General point to cost increases for ma-
l and hollering drew smiles from persons from surrounding delegates from populous North- Motors and Chrysler reported terials and labor,” said an
I the spectators, especially the towns.); 2. Brady Jaycees. east states. The move cost Rea- new profit marks earlier in the analyst in Detroit. “But the
I young fry. ,. Waverly Parsons was parade gan the support of Reed and has week. public will have great difficulty
. Riding club after riding club chairman.' failed to trigger a stampede for The industry's return to pros- in understanding the reasons
• Reagan in Schweiker’s home for higher car prices.”
Mic-Teyes shorners Both Ford and Schweiker ad- Grand /UrV oks increases would not have much
1 -FT dressed Pennsylvania delegates impact on the current sales
I _ e _ | • here Thursday, and three dele- 10 indictments boom, which is expected to
are rengt An herocing gates who had said they were I- "d‘"E- grow stronger next year
■ • ■ --- ■ uncommitted now say they are A total of 10 true bills were The companies do not an-
for Ford. returned by a Brown County qovnce new-model prices until
MidTexas shoppers are in Advertisements throughout That done. Ford’s attention grand jury Thursday. There next month, but they have hint-
store for a regular field day today’s Brownwood Bulletin turned to Mississippi. was one no trill. ed prices may go up as much as
Saturday when the annual will spotlight the various Until recently, Reagan was 6 per vent, or about $300 to $350 a
sidewalk sale held in con- merchandise to be featured in thought to have a lock on the The 08363 were presented to car.
junction with the Brown County sidewalk sales. delegation. But Ford backers the grand jury by District The y AW which opened talks
rodeo kicks off. gradually eroded his support, Attorney Gary Price and the with the industry last week on
Those with an eye for The sidewalk sales for many and they now believe the Sch- actions of the grand jury for-
bargains will undoubtedly find years have been a feature of the weiker appointment could turn mally reported to District
just what they are looking for. annual rodeo and homefolk as the majority to Ford, Judge W - - -
Big tables laden with articles well as visitors in town for the The Mississippians are hold- The true M
and crowded clothing racks will three-day event usually spend ing to the unit rule, under which OUen Craig White and Rick fringe benefits and job security’
be set up outside of drygood, at least part of the day Saturday either Ford or Reagan will Alan Couch, possession of "Our members are in large
variety and other stores, shopping for bargains at the likely claim all of the dele- marijuana; Robert David Lee, measure responsible for the
Many merchants promise trig sidewalk sales. gation's 30 votes. It is possible burglary with intent to commit tremendous profits " said UAW
savings in summer mer- Local organizations are the delegation will choose to re- theft; William Clyde Sikes, vice President Ken Bannon
chandise and mothers are planning to set up refreshment mai uncommitted until the burglary with intent to commit who heads the union’s bargain’
bound to find those necessary stands in the shopping areas of convention. See GRAND on Page 2A ing team at Ford.
back to school items. the city.
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By OWEN ULLMANN perity following a two-year
Assoctated PRESS Writer slump provoked demands by
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HEADING HOME - Julie Gribble of
Brownwood rounds a barrel and heads home
Thursday during barrel race action at
opening events of the Brown County Rodeo.
★ But Connally available * ,
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — Connally said he believes he is He said he does not think
T’ve never known a happy vice competent to be vice president Reagan helped himself by tap-
president," says former Gov. or president but added: ping Sen. Richard Schweiker of
John Connally of Texas, whose "Whether I fit anyone else’s Pennsylvania as his running m
endorsement of President Ford bill, I don’t knew ” He said he mate if he is nominated at the ad
has thrown him squarely into has done nothing to seek the upcoming Republican con- d2
HOUSTON - Former
college football coach and
daughter of wealthy
Baytown couple are jailed on
charges of killing her
parents. -
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