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I The World INDEPENDENCE DAY Thousands of Africans lined the streets of Luanda Tuesday to welcome Angolan independence and their new chief of state, Agostinho Neto, who was inaugurated president. Neto declared the new nation independent at midnight under the rule of his Soviet-backed MPLA, the Popular Movement for the Liberation of Angola. Two rival nationalist movements did likewise in parts of the former Portuguese territory that they control, and their armies were reported advancing on the capital from north and south. LABOR PROTESTS Strikes hit Australia's waterfronts Tuesday in protest against Governor- General Sir John Kerr's unprecedented dismissal of Prime Minister Gough Whitlam and his Labor government. The president of the Australian Council of Trade Unions, said violence in the streets was a "real possibility." SHIP SINKS--An oil slick, two empty lifeboats and debris were spotted Tuesday on Lake Superior near where the ore carrier Edmund Fitzgerald was believed sunk in a storm with 29 crewmen aboard, the Coast Guard said.

Oglebay-Norton owner of the of 17-year-old freighter, identified the Fitzgerald's captain as E. R. McSorley of Toledo, Ohio, and said 28 others, including a cadet sailor, were aboard. JUDGE ENTERS PLEA A federal judge, rejecting contentions by a defense attorney that Patricia Hearst is mentally unfit for immediate trial. Monday entered a plea of innocent for her to bank- robbery charges.

U.S. District Judge Oliver J. Carter also set Dec. 15 for the start of Miss Hearst's trial. DEATH SENTENCE Convicted murderer Edward Eldon Corley, a 31-year-old Tyler construction worker, has been sentenced to die in the electric chair for the slaying of Vicki Lynn Morris.

A state district court jury in Wace deliberated for one hour and 15 minutes Monday before deciding the sentence in the punishment phase of Corley's capital murder trial The Weather It A SttvlCt I I to 7 i (51 n- 75 A COtD THE FORECAST Tuesday night will find showers in the Pacific Northwest, with snow likely in western Montana. Showers and thundershowers" will be indicated from the south Atlantic states, northward through the mid Atlantic area, the Ohio-Tennessee valley and into the Great Lakes. Mostly fair elsewhere. MINIMUM READINGS Atlanta 56. Boston 43, Chicago 35, Cleveland 40.

Dallas 37, Denver 17. Duluth 23, Houston 48 Jacksonville 63, Kansas City 31. Little Rock 40, Los Angeles 51, Miami 74, Minneapolis 28. New Orleans 59. New York 48.

Phoenix 42. San Francisco 45, Seattle 43, St. Louis 33 and Washington 49. 5 NEWYORK STOCK EXCHANGE Selected tabulation of stock prices as of 10:00 a.m. New York time today as quoted by Paine, Webber, Jackson and Curtis.

Figures include last sale and change from previous day's close. Alcon Labs 21 dn Amerace Esna 16 unch American Motors 5V ynch Aztec Oil Gas 15 5 unch Amer. Tel Tel 50' a up 'e Braniff 6 3 i unch Brown Sharpe 5 3 up 'a Or Pepper IIH up Is Ennfs Bus. Forms S'j dn 1st IntM Eancshares39Vj unch General Miils 28 3 4 dn General Motors 56Vi up 3 General Tel. 2-1 1 up '4 Gulf Oil 21 unch Int'l Harv.

2J'i dn 8 Josten's 2 2 unch Kroger 16? 8 unch LTV 9' unch Lone Star Gas up J. C. Penney 5-" a unch Pepsi up 'i Rockwell Int'l 22'k up Safeway up Soars 73'i up 7 a Texaco a unch Texas Industries 12 3 unch Texas Instruments 97 7 up Texas Utilities unch Union Oil of Calif -J3 dn Vi Zales Jewelry 23-6 unch OVER-THE- COUNTER STOCKS Quotations from the National Association of Securities Dealers are representative interdealer prices as of 10:00 a.m. New York time. Interdealer market change throughout retail markup, markdown and commissions.

First City State 21 22'a Justin Industries 10' Merc. Nat'l Bank 1 9 5 20'i Moore Corp. Ltd. 47 Vj Morrison Inc. 191 N.

Western Nat'l Life 13'? Pacific Lumber 23'u "jJ 1 Republic Nat'i Corp 26 3 i 27' Republic Nat'l Life Southland Paper 19 191 Southwest Bancshares 13'i 3 Southwestern Life 26'j 26 3 Steak and Ale 22.j Dow Jones Average 10:00 a.m. New York time 30 industries 837.69 up 2 2 1 20Tran- 169.70 UP ,08 15 Utilities 62.60 UD .03 Today's Volume to 10:00 a.m. shares. 23 With Zoning Manipulation A Lake Dallas businessman has filed suit against the City of Lake Dallas, seeking $266,000 in damages, because, he claims, the city refused to allow him to open a retail liquor store. The suit, filed in Judge Bob Scofield's 158th Dist.

Court, alleges the Lake Dallas city council and planning arid zoning board conspired to deny the plaintiff the right to open a liquor store by illegally manipulating the city's zoning ordinance. Plaintiff in the A. Singleton of the Lake Dallas Industrial Foundation. also claims of the city council "control a substantial percentage of retail liquor sales" in the city. The suit names a total of 17 defendants, including current and former city council and planning commission members and a city employe.

Wise County Delays Paying Indigent's Bill DECATUR Wise County i i a Monday at paying a hospital bill for an indigent county resident when County Auditor Gerald Gibbens said the county "can't stand it financially." Th9 bill, totaling $3,529.45. was for care given an indigent a during September and October and included a stay at Bridgeport hospital. "If we started doing this, 1 i we'd be hounded to "We (Die county) have had no tax- increase and consequently u-e can't stand it financially to pay that much on bills like (his. "If we- set a precedent, we've had it." Judge Charles Wilhite countered with the argument that the bill is i i a a "indigent care is the responsibility of (he county." He suggested the county make a "token payment" of 10-20 per this time. Free.

2 Commissioner W. H. Grjssom recommended the county "cut i( 'down to 10 per cent and see what the Social Security people do." Free. 1 Commissioner G. H- Lips.ey went one step: further by suggesting they postpone a decision on payment of the bill until they can find out how much will be taken care of by Social Security.

In action, commissioners agreed to continue deducting 5 per cent from each county employe's check for retirement. Wise County joined Hie Texas County and District Retirement System in 1972. it was decided 5 per cent of each employe's salary would be deducted for retirement, with the county a i a a Wilhile noted. In other matters, com missioners voted to advertise for bids for two standard-size automobiles tor the sheriff's department to replace 1973 and 1974 models i more a 100,000 mlies'on them. They also: --Approved contractual agreements for S20.300 with Natural Gas Pipeline Co.

of American and for S35.988.04 with Central Telephone Co. for relocation of gas and telephone lines along the U.S. 81-287 construction route. --Agreed to ask the Decatur Garden Club to supervise landscaping at the new county jail site. --Agreed to send the county judge to Washington.

D.C.. for the revenue sharing rally Nov. 17-18. Estimated cost of the trip is S225. Agent To Discuss Microwave Ovens i a i a Thursday demonstration by County Extension Agent Betty Duncan will get a look at the features of four i ferent models of microwave ovens and receive pointers on purchasing and maintaining microwave ovens.

Mrs. Duncan also will give a i a cooking demonstration from 10 a.m. p.m. in the Community Room of Western National Bank, in addition to other tips concerning the ovens. Persons wishing to attend lliC' a i should make reservations with Mrs.

Duncan at 387-0315 or 387- K1TCHEII SINK STOPf EUPt CAU YOUR LOCAL MW-RWttX SEWER SERVICE 387-7909 7 DAYS A WEEK Tuesday, 11,1975 Marine Celebration UPlTelephoto Former President Richard Nixon, looking healthy and appearing to have gained weight, attended ceremonies at Camp Pendleton commemorating the 200th anniversary of the founding of the U.S. Marine Corps. Nixon, with his wife Pat shook hands with Marines and their families before and after the two-hour ceremony area Emma Thompson Funeral services for Mrs. John a Thompson. 74.

of Rt. l. Argyie. were.to be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Jack i and Son Chapel.

The Rev. Millard Fairchild and the Rev. 0. D. Carpenter were to officiate.

Burial was to be at Prairie Mound Cemetery near Argyie. Mrs. Thompson died Monday morning at Flow Memorial' Hospital. She was born Jan. 25.

1901. in Argyie. She married John Thompson in 1927. She was a member of Argyie Methodist Church and the Methodist Woman's Club. Survivors include her husband.

John Thompson of Argyie: one daughter Tommie Santerre of Fort Worth: sons; Herman Fincher of Fort Worth and Joe Fincher of Grand Prairie: three sisters. Clara Harris of Fort Worth. Vera Plumb of Shreveport. La. and A i Vaughn of Ranger: two brothers Charlie Wood of Oklahoma City and Jack Wood of Fort seven grand children: and three great grandchildren.

Woodard Gil ley BRIDGEPORT Funeral services for Woodard Gilley 57. of i a former resident of Bridgeport and Decatur. were held Saturday at Hawkins Funeral Chapel. The Rev. Hubert Ray and the Rev.

James Will'fant officiated. Burial was at East Bridgeport Cemetery: Mr. Gilley died Friday at Garland Memorial Hospital. He was born June 4. 1918.

in Parker County: He was'a Bridgeport city policeman and a Wise County deputy sheriff. Survivors include his wife. Mildred Gilley of Wylie: one son. Larry Gilley of a a three sisters. Baha'is Joining In Celebration a a i of Demon are joining Baha'i communities Tuesday in celebrating the 158th anniversary of the i of a a a of the Baha'i faith.

The local observance will include a potluck supper al 7 a i i Ministry of Texas Woman's University. Oakland. Featured on the program be music by June Smith, composition at North Texas State University. The event is open to the public. HAVE YOU SEEN "PITNERAOOmON" 365-2169 DR.

GAYLEN FICKEY, D.D.S. 1213 Locust Suite A 382-0918 announces he is assuming the patient files of Dr.Ben McCrary, D.D.S. who has discontinued his practice AS OF NOV. 1, 1975 Audrey Coffee of Springtown. Ima Coker of Paradise and Eula Mae Key of Fort Worth: one brother.

Tommy Gilley of Bridgeport: and two grandsons. Pallbearers were L. M. Key, Grady Williams. Bob Bouchillon.

Jerry Pewitt. John Kolc and Charles Key. Callie S. Poor BRIDGEPORT-Funeral services for Callie Sherwood Poor. 80.

of Bridgeport, were held Monday at Hawkins Funeral Chapel. The Rev. Ernest a officiated Burial was a East Bridgeport Cemetery Mrs. Poor died Saturday at a bridgeport hospital She was born May 1895. in Yashti married B.

Poor and for many years they ran the Poor Drug Store. Mrs Poor was a 50- year member of Bridgeport chapter of Order of the Eastern Star. i include two a a Cleo Boulware of Bridgeport and Laura Beth Byrnes of Corsicana Pallbearers were Howard Myers. Johnny Vincent. H.

Jenkins. Rook Ramsey. Fred Moore and Lonnie Denton Benjamin W. HSU A Funeral services for a i Wallace Hill. 6.5.

of Alvord. will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Christian Funeral Chapel The Rev. Howell Farnsworth will officiate. Graveside services will be held Friday at Pawhuska Okla Mr.

Hill died Sunday at Bowie Memorial Hospital. He was born March 3.1910. He was a retired Cities Service employe. Mr. Hill was married to Gladys Page who preceded him in death in December 1959.

He married Lucille Hill March 17.1960 in Kansas. Survivors include his wife. Lucille of Alvord: one daughter, Marilyn Sue Daniel of Redondo Beach. two sons, Bennie Lee Hill of Euless and John Bill Hill of Axtell. two stepsons.

Gene Rogers of Galva. and Jimmy Rogers of Breckinridge. Calif i grandchildren; and four great Services Held MRS. A.T A I NELSON. 89.

of 909 Loop 288. services were held Monday at Cindy Nichols Chapel of First Baptist Church. The Rev. H.G. Davenport and the Rev George ThrelkeJd officiated.

Burial was at IOOF Cemetery. Pallbearers were Elton Clardy. Keith Shearer Ray a a a Dwane Kingery. R.B. Neale and Harvey Sizemore.

Goen Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. I A I LANGSTON 33. of 414 W. Prairie services were held Monday at Schmitz- a a Rowe Meador officiated. Burial was at Roselawn Memorial Park Board, Road Work Get County Okay Denton County commissioners have put their names on a contract to establish a child welfare board and on a resolution supporting extension of FM 2499 With a child welfare board, the state will reimburse the county for medical bills for children placed in foster care.

Several month's ago the contract was introduced, and commissioners asked for changes that would give them final say on bill payments. With the approved changes, reimbursement will be made by the state to the board, which in turn will endorse payments over to the county. Commissioners Monday asked the child welfare department to submit 14 to 16 names for consideration as board members. Commissioners will select seven persons to serve on the board. Commissioners also signed I heir support for extension of FM 249!) two miles to connect with Texas 121.

The request came from Flower Mound councilmen Otto Consolvd and Ernes! Milliard Milliard said 1974 records trom the state' highway department show 2.280 cars travelled the road each day. Milliard puts the present per day rate at 2.800 to 3,000. Also Monday County Tax Assessor-Collector George Lasater reported to commissioners that an upcoming change in lax benefits for disabled veterans may take "at least $3 million off the tax rolls" for the county. Lasater will attend a meeting in Austin next month to discuss the changes. On another matter, commissioners said they will consider purchasing a police radio for Johnny Guest, investigator for County-Dist.

Atty. John Lawhoh. Guest rents a radio for $60 a month, paid with a Criminal Justice Council grant. Asst. County Auditor Jim Taylor said the grant expires next month and commissioners may see financial savings in buying a unit rather than renting one.

Also Monday, commissioners approved promoting a parttimo clerk to fulltime in Lewisville Peace Justice Robert Sparks' office. The promotion gives Sparks two clerks. Soviet Economist Plans Discussions At NT Sergey i i Kambalov economist with the Soviet embassy in a i discuss "The Political Economy of Communism-Socialism" at 9 a Wednesday on the North Texas State University campus The talk will be held in Room 322 of Wooten Hall. Kambalov also will discuss "Soviet-American Trade: Who Benefits More?" at noon Wednesday in Room 115 of.Wooten Hall. Both speeches are sponsored by the Forum Comm i of the Student "BLUE WATER, WHITE DEATH' I The Most Frtgtitentng snd ascmating Sea Adventure Ever Activities Union and are open to the public at no charge.

Kambalov will attend an informal coffee from 10:30 to a.m. in the Faculty Lounge at Wooten Hall. The coffee also is open to the public. Edmundson Piano Pionb Tuning 4 Repair P.T.G. CroHsman 387-9393-- SHAG $095 Sq.

Yd Mulft-Color Nylon Reg. $11.95 cor roll coilins 382-1133 216 W. Univ. Or. 1 RAMEY, KING N1NNIS INSURAMCE Borman Elementary School Fifth Grader Tim Massey Tim is the annuo! winner in the Bicycle Safety Poster Contest.

MARVIN A TERRELL KING IK RANDALL I MINNIS 707 FIRST A BANK BLOG DENTQN A 76201 Police are investigating an auto burglary which netted thieves three rifles valued at $700, a.citizen band radio, a portable television set. a tape player and other items. Burglarized was a van parked in the 2000 block of Bowling Green, police reports said. A 23-year-old man was in county jail Tuesday morning after police arrested him for allegedly possessing a small quantity of marijuana and other illegal drugs. Police stopped the man in the 800 block of Fort Worth Drive, and while searching his car allegedly found the drug cache, police reports said.

In other police activity a Denton resident living in the 1100 block of Sierra reported that someone broke into his home Monday, committed several acts of vandalism and left the house with 15 cans of beer stolen from the refrigerator. A seven-man five-woman was scheduled to continue hearing testimony Tuesday morning in the robbery trial of Calvin Scott. 27. of Denton Seott is accused of being one of two persons who robbed the Holiday Inn in Denton of S23B Aug. 17 During testimony in Judge Bob Scofield's 158lh Dist Court Monday, a witness who was employed as a security guard at the time of the robbery identified Scott as one of the men he saw leaving the motel after the robbery Other witnesses who testified in the trial Monday included the Holiday Inn clerk who was on duty the morning of the robbery and three Denton policemen.

Scott's defense attorney is Phillip Vick. Asst. County A Fred Marsh is prosecuting the case. PUND YOUR IRA-KEOGH WITH MONY John Mutual.of York 383-3996 F.OR DESIGN KNOW-HOW 317-3221 Locust Hove You Shopped BUDDIES BAKERY OR DELICATESSEN SIS W. UNIVIBftlTY sooner you call, the sooner you save.

Larry Rosolowski, Agent Allan Todd Rosolowski Agency 204 N. Elm 382-SS39 Cosmetics Cosmetic That's Than A Up." For a complimentary facial or'reorders call: Virginia Coffey Denton 382-3851 Argyie 464-3125 In the Beauty for over 8 years. DENTON ECORD-C HROMCLE MAILING ADDR1SS Box Dentofl, Second class postage paid at Denton, Texas Telephone 317-Mli, AC 117 AUSTIN BUREAU Drawer Capitol Station Austin, Texas 71711 Telephone: Area 5I2-47I-5M3 Member Audit Bureau Of Circulations Associated Press United Press Infer national Telephotos Subscription: 32.75 Month, S33.00 Year. NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC Any erroneous reflection Published every evening except Salurday and on Sunday morning by DENTON PUBLISHING CO 314 E. Hickory St.

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