The Optimist (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 61, No. 24, Ed. 1, Friday, April 19, 1974 Page: 5 of 16
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The Optimist (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 61, No. 24, Ed. 1, Friday, April 19, 1974, newspaper, April 19, 1974; Abilene, Texas. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth91833/m1/5/?rotate=180: accessed July 17, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu.; crediting Abilene Christian University Library.