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Page 4-Palacios Beacon, Wed., June 24, 1992
5 YEARS AGO-1987
Lake Charles, Louisiana was the site of the I Ith Annual Junior
Santa Gcrtrudis Heifer Show. Attending from Palacios were Lcn
Tucker, Kristi Kubeeka, Jason Miller,’Wade Kubecka and Mark
Kubccka.
The Palacios Chapter of Office Education Association of Texas
held a Skatc-A-Thon to benefit the Texan’s War on Drugs Com-
mittee in Palacios. Approximately 47 students participated and
raised $1,051.51. The money was to be used by the local com-
mittee to provide speakers, supplies, and other items used by the
committee throughout the year.
Ada Beth Owings, four-year-old daughter of Jack and Peggy
Owings of Trcs Palacios Oaks, was a state finalist in the Blue
Bonnet Pageant held in Houston. She later competed in the Blue
Bonnet National Pageant in July.
25 YEARS AGO-1967
R.C. "Sharky” Shelton was recuperating from an emergency
appendectomy performed Sunday.
Ray Markowsky was hired as Chief of Police.
50 YEARS AGO-1962
The Board of Directors of the City State Bank was increased to
six when F. Stanley Tcggc was elected to the board.
Doc Eubanks, slate champion of 1960, had notified the Lions
Club that he would be here to participate in the July 4th boat races.
35 YEARS A (JO-1957
The fiftieth anniversary of the First Presbyterian Church was
observed June 30.
Members of the city council gave the delegation from die Pala-
cios Chamber of Commerce the right to seek a U.S. Corps of En-
gineer permit to rebuild East Bay pier.
40 YEARS AGO-1952
Four aspirants had filed for City Marshall to fill the unexpired
term of the late Lester Bashaw. They were Vernon Wright, John
Taylor, John Pena and R.L. "Bob" Hayes.
The J.R. Phillips Co. and La Masters & Co. were given a con-
tract by Mayor Luther and the aldermen to formulate and present to
the voters a bond issue in the amount of $100,000 for street and
drainage improvement.
45 YEARS AGO-1947
Mrs. C.W. Ncstcr retired after 42 years in association with the
drug store business.
Rev. Daniel A. Baker was installed as pastor of the First
Presbyterian Church Sunday night.
Spencer Johnson stuck out 17 Alvin batters but the local team
still lost the game 8-7.
50 YEARS AGO-1942
Miss Thelma Batchcldcr and Ralph Newsome were installed as
Worthy Matron and Worthy Patron of the Eastern Star.
Rev. E.B. Kolosizc, pastor of St. Anthony’s Catholic Church,
was transfered to Bocmc.
55 YEARS AGO-1937
Col. Clark W. Thompson and nine other officers in charge of
the three companies at Camp Hulcn, were guests of Carlton
Crawford at the Rotary Luncheon.
60 YEARS AGO-1932
Local businessmen took over the pavilion, which was being
remodeled and made ready for re-opening on Saturday, June 25.
65 VPARS AG0.1927
The Bay Chevrolet Co. moved to its new quarters on 4th Street
in the J.F. Huitt building constructed on Main Street just cast of
the building occupied by the post office.
70 YEARS AGO-1922
Capt. and Mrs. Tandy, Mrs. Nina Gardner, Uncle Wylie and
E.S. Billings left for Richmond, Va, to attend the convention of
ex-Confedcratc soldiers.
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Keeping an eye on Texas
Marriage licenses issued for June brides
Most newlyweds In 1991 were in their 20s—almost 91,000 men and
89.000 women. June was the favorite month to wed, with more than
20.000 marriage licenses issued.
Marriages,
in thousands
95
19 or 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 60-64 65 or
younger
Age
older
SOURCES: Texas Department ol Health
and John Sharp, Texas Comptroller ol Public Accounts.
Hoi
ARIES (March 21-April 19) You take a leadership role all
week long, until you fall into exhaustion. The boss just loves what
you're doing. A parent is going “Yeah,” and you gel your laurels
by the weekend. Just wish upon a star. Friendship and romance are
also highlighted this mad and wonderful week.
TAURUS (April 20-May 20) Your creativity and willingness
to walk on the wild side make this a banner week. You finally find
the solution to the madness and insanity at work. You resolve a
domestic problem and make a friend very happy. No wonder this
weekend is about celebrating and more celebrating.
GEMINI (May 2i-June 20) Refuse to be intimidated and
pushed by a partnership. Mellow out and gather up some daydream
material. Consider a trip or a very unique opportunity that could
have an impact on your work. Applause surrounds you by the
weekend. Certainly you are doing something right.
CANCER (June 21-July 22) The cards arc stacked in a
partner’s favor. Be smart and don’t create flak where none is
needed, because you’ll end up the loser. One-to-one talks about
feelings and all the "gooey” things in life prevail all week long.
Accept an offer of a runaway weekend to relax and enjoy.
LEO (July 23-August 22) Work while you can, because play
you will this week. Distraction hits an all time high, and boy do you
love it! Selection and liming arc critical, as you make lime to be
with that special person this weekend. Ask for what you want, and
be prepared to maybe just get it.
VIRGO (August 23-September 22) Creativity and romance
arc the big headlines this week — how and where you play them
out is up to you. Certainly your work could benefit. The trick to
making this magic work is to concentrate on one thing at a time.
The weekend is exclusively for pleasure (yours).
LIBRA (September 23-October 22) You need to handle a
critical domestic matter sooner, rather than later. You can no
longer hedge or push or demand. However, you CAN stop playing
the game and sec what comes down. Romance punctuates this
week and weekend, but do make time to get some work done, too.
SCORPIO (October 23-November 21) Realize what is really
being asked of you, and “gel real” about this one. You may need
to do some heavy-duty soul-searching to come up with the an-
swers. Whatever you decide, il seems to work, as you sensually
celebrate the weekend with a loved one. No complaints allowed.
SAGITTARIUS (November 22-December 21) Expenses
may be truly out of whack, and this may not be your own doing.
Maintain a perspective when discussing alternatives — the “how
comes" and the “ whats." At any cost, slay on top of your work. You
may need some time to “veg out” this weekend. Keep plans low
keyed.
CAPRICORN (December 22-January 19) You’re in the
spotlight this full moon week, and don’t kid yourself—someone
is watching closely. Caution with assets, both material and emo-
tional, pays off big time. Spend the weekend being the friend you
arc. Catch up on neighborhood gossip and a friend’s recent
adventures.
AQUARIUS (January 20-Februury 18) Lie back and watch
what m ust “go down. ” Maintain perspective and rethink your plan
of attack. You gain major respect and attention for your decisions
and leadership later in the week. Spend the weekend trying not to
spend. Rather, get into the simple pleasures of life.
PISCES (February 19-March 20) Surprises pop up this
week, and, in an effort to deal with all the changes, you may need
to withdraw for a while. Don’t feel bad about decisions —just
know what you must do, and what you arc capable of. The
weekend, by the way, more than makes up for the rough uphill
battle.
Gender-balanced Presidential ticket...
AUSTIN - With two Texans
running for president, the reaction
time between Austin and Washing-
ton appears to be quicker than ever.
In a stunning setback for Texas,
the U.S. House last week voted to
strip supercollider funds from the
budget and Texas senators fought
to retain Texas’ right to regulate oil
and natural gas.
President Bush visited Dallas
to address Texas Republicans at
their state convention, while GOP
strategists mapped out a home-state
battle plan aimed at apparent top
challenger Ross Perot.
With Democratic candidate Bill
Clinton’s campaign in debt, at least
for the moment, Texas Republi-
cans are more concerned with Dal-
las billionnaire Perot and plan to
attack his opposition to a balanced
budget amendment, the free-trade
agreement with Mexico, the Desert
Storm war, and his support for a
state income tax.
Richards for Veep?
Acutely aware of their disadvan-
tage, national Democrats are seek-
ing a strategy for Gov. Clinton to
take the Lone State from the two
Texans, Bush and Perot.
Resurrected again is the idea
of Gov. Ann Richards as the
Democratic vice presidential run-
ning mate of Clinton.
Despite the fact that Richards
continues to push away the laurel
wreath, and the obvious risk of
an all-South ticket, the urgings
continue.
Clinton needs someone to attack
the big boys, and Richards is highly
effective when bashing the male
establishment.
Guerrero in Wings
Besides, as women continue to
build power within the party, many
Democrats feel a gender-balanced
ticket is more important than a
geographic-balanced one.
national convention?
Guerrero is one of Richards top
supporters and her appointment
was Richards’ first major award.
There, she has proven adept at
raising political funds; that skill,
State Capital
HIGHLIGHTS
By Lyndell Williams • Texas Press Association
Since no Democrat has ever won
the White House without carrying
Texas, Richards — who has led
waves of women into power roles
in state government — would be
expected to beat Bush and Perot in
Texas.
coupled with lifetime dues she paid
as a youth in the Texas feminist
movement and president of the
Young Democrats, gives her a good
deal of clout.
Perot Ixtads in Lubbock
President Bush once said he
If it s true that the Texas Demo- judge his performance by
cratic Party in the 1990s will be- how he played in Lubbock, not
Peoria.
The news in West Texas is not
good: The latest Pulse of America
poll, funded by Bush's supporters,
shows Ross Perot ahead in the
presidential race.
The June 8-9 poll of 400 Lub-
bock residents shows Perot with
35 percent, Bush with 34 percent,
Democrat Bill Clinton with 16 per-
cent and 15 percent undecided. In
the April 21-22 poll, Bush had 43
percent, Perot 26 percent, Clinton
19 percent and 12 percent were un-
decided.
Other Highlights
■ State Comptroller John Sharp,
who performed a review ot Texas
come dominated by women and
Hispanics, as many think it will,
waiting in the wings is Texas Rail-
road Commissioner Lena Guer-
rero.
Guerrero will probably be a
spotlighted speaker at the Demo-
cratic national convention. Strate-
gists believe that a firebrand ora-
tion from her will spark Hispanics
into electoral action, particularly in
her home state.
Our Next Governor?
If the trend in the party is
feminist and Hispanic, who is
best positioned to become governor
after Richards?
Didn’t Richards, then state trea-
surer, ride to the Governor’s Man-
sion on a wave of party faithful ap-
proval of her fiery keynote speech
attacking George Bush at the 1988
government operations and recom-
mended billions of dollars in cuts
last year, testified last week before
the California State Assembly. Cal-
ifornia faces a huge budget deficit.
■ The State Board of Insurance
has approved simpler language for
farm and ranch owners’ insurance
policies. The easier-to-read poli-
cies will be mandatory on policies
that come up for renewal starting
Oct. 1.
■ Customers of Southwest Texas
Telephone Co. will see a nearly
30 percent reduction in one-party
residential rates, the Public Utility
Commission announced. The P(JC
is requiring the small Central Texas
utility to lower its annual revenue
by 26 percent from its test-year
earnings of $3.3 million.
■ Gov. Richards received a polit-
ical plug when Bill Cosby, on a na-
tional TV talk show, said he could
become excited if she would run for
president.
■ The governor set up a youth
jobs hotline, 1-800-JOBS-YES, for
employers to call to notify the staje
of job openings for teen-agers. ;F
■ A 24-year-old bingo parlor
employee from Abilene became
the first million-dollar winner of
the Texas Lottery. Annabel Huerta
threw her cowboy hat in the air
and said, “Now I can make all nty
family dreams come true.”
■ Only one Texan, Rep. Craig
Washington, D-Houston, voted in
favor of killing the funding for the
supercollider.
This Week In History
On June 28, 1776, Colonel Moultrie's batteries repulsed a
British sea attack at Charleston, S.C. ... June 25, 1876, Colonel
George A. Custer and 264 soldiers of the 7th Cavalry were killed in
the "last stand" Battle of the Little Big Horn, Mont., in the Sioux
Indian War ... June 26, 1917, the first U.S. troops arrived in
Europe ... June 22-23,1922, violence during a coal-mine strike at
Herrin, 111., cost 36 lives, 21 of them non-union miners ... June
22, 1937, Joe Louis was knocked out by James J. Braddock who
became world heavyweight champion ... June 25,1938, a national
minimum wage was enacted ... June 22, 1944, the G.I. Bill of
Rights was signed providing veterans benefits ... June 25, 1950,
the United Nations asked for troops to restore peace in Korea ...
June 27, 1950, President Truman ordered the Air Force and the
Navy to go to Korea after North Korea invaded South Korea ... June
27, 1950, the U.S. sent 35 military advisers to South Vietnam and
agreed to provide military and economic aid to the anti-Communist
government ... June 26-27, 1952, the last racial and ethnic
barriers to naturalization were removed with the passage of the
Immigration and Naturalization Act of 1952 ... June 23-25, 1967,
President Johnson and Soviet Premier Aleksei Kosygin met at
Glassboro State College in N.J. and agreed not to let any crisis push
them into war ... June 25, 1973, John Dean, former Nixon
counsel, told Senate hearings that Richard Nixon, his staff and
campaign aides, and the Justice Department all had conspired to cover
up Watergate facts ... June 28, 1978, the U.S. Supreme Court
voted 5-4 not to allow a firm quota system in affirmative action plans;
the court did uphold programs that were more "flexible" in nature ...
June 26,1990, a proposed Constitutional amendment to permit the
federal government or the states to prosecute those who desecrate the
American flag failed to win approval in the Senate.
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