Brownwood Bulletin from Brownwood, Texas • Page 8

Thursday, November 11,1976 BROWNWOOD BULLETIN Cold blast pushing southward from Plains By The Associated Press oeratures around the warn hrinainn By The Associated Press Unseasonably cold air from Canada covered the northern Plains and the upper Mississippi valley today, with tem- peratures around the ten-de- ward, bringing much cooler gree mark through North Da- weather to the central Rockies, kota and northern Minnesota, the central Plains, the middle The cold air mass was ex- Mississippi Valley and the Ohio pected to push slowly south- Valley. In an Energy Efficient it's the things you can't see which can save the most money. Texas Power Light has an important new program of help for home owners, home buyers and home builders. "135-Point Energy Efficient Home Plan" is a complete guide for savings on the cost of electricity in the home. The program is explained in a 16-page booklet which is yours for the asking.

The booklet tells not only how to get the most efficient use of electric appliances and equipment you now have, but things to consider in selecting replacement or additional appliances and equipment. The most valuable part of the booklet is the 135-point rating checklist which you can use to measure the energy efficiency of your present home or one you may be planning to buy or build. You'll learn how it's the things you can't construction and insulation of the home, location and installation of heating and cooling ducts, which can save the most money. For your copy of the "135-Point Energy Efficient Home Plan" booklet, visit, call or write a Texas Power Light Company it's yours without cost or obligation. Snow fell across much of the Great Lakes region and travelers in western upper Michigan and much of western Pennsylvania were warned of hazardous road conditions.

The southward surge of cold air in the north central portion of the nation brought snow from the central Rockies through Kansas and into northern Missouri. A travel and stockmen's advisories were issued for northern Kansas through the day. Widely scattered showers were reported through the lower half of the Mississippi Valley. Rain was moving northward along the Oregon coast. There was fog from the Texas Gulf Coast into the lower Mississippi Valley.

Locally dense fog was reported through southwestern Louisiana, and a travel advisory was issued for that area until mid-morning. Early morning temperatures ranged from seven at International Falls, to 73 at Fort Lauderdale, Fla. Some other reports: Eastern U.S.—Atlanta 49 clear, Boston 37 partly cloudy, Chicago 31 snow, Cincinnati 32 cloudy, Cleveland 33 snow, Detroit 32 cloudy, Indianapolis 28 partly cloudy, Louisville 36 clear, Miami 67 cloudy, Nashville 35 clear, New Orleans 60 haze, New York 41 clear, Philadelphia 37 cloudy, Pittsburgh 35 cloudy, Washington 38 clear. Western U.S.—Anchorage 31 clear, Denver 38 snow, Des Moines 25 clear. Fort Worth 59 clear, Kansas City 41 cloudy, Los Angeles 64 partly cloudy, 17 clear, Phoenix 65 clear, St.

Louis 38 cloudy, Salt Lake City 34 clear, San Diego 66 haze, San Francisco 59 cloudy, Seattle 49 fog. 28 sleet, Toronto 23 clear. Bates says payoff for car, not bribe HOUSTON (AP) Criminal Dlflt. Court Judge Garth Bates says he received $2,900 on July 16 in $100 bills as partial payment for selling a car and not as a bribe. Bates, 61, spent seven hours on the witness stand Wednesday denying charges he accepted a $59,000 bribe to keep a defendant on trial in his court of out prison.

The 10-day old trial was expected to go to the jury today. Testimony from a police officer last week revealed he found 29 $100 bills in Bates' coat pocket when Bates and a friend, Ed Riklin, 46, were arrested July 16. The officer said he found another $30,000 in Riklin's apartment. TEXAS POWER LIGHT COMPANY A tax-paying, investor-owned electric utility William M. Str.ck.rt, District Manager TRAILER HOUSES FOR SALE! Contact I Sons FlikftSrd.

M6-55M Astro- Graph Page TEXAS BRIEFS Osol Riklin is the alleged go-between for Bates and Nukie Fontenot, on trial in Bates' court on robbery charges, Riklin also is charged in the case but will be tried separately. Bates testified Wednesday he accompanied Riklin to a shopping center parking lot where Riklin said he expected to receive payment for a debt and that "the person paying him was the type of person who might pull a hijacking." Bates said after Riklin received the money, Riklin paid him $5,000 for a car and gave another $10,000 to Bates' accountant, James Brown, as a downpayment on a condominium Riklin wanted to buy from Bates. Fontenot, 38, a pawnbroker, testified last week he delivered $59,000 to Riklin on the parking lot and had worked with authorities in making the bribery case against Bates and Riklin. Fontenot was scheduled to go on trial in Bates' court Aug. 18 in a robbery For Friday, Nov.

12, 1976 ARIES (March 21-April 19) Your financial prospects look extremely encouraging today, especially if you'll hold out for your terms when negotiating a commercial matter. TAURUS (April 20-May 20) Others will find you a pleasurable companion today. Your enthusiasm is easily aroused. Don't be surprised if they want to do nice things for you. GEMINI (May 21-June 20) Someone behind the scenes is pulling strings today that could prove profitable for you.

This person has been in your corner for some time. CANCER (June 21-July 22) Make it a point today to hobnob with your more affluent and influential friends. Something beneficial could result. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) Two persons to whom you've been generous will be looking for ways to reciprocate today.

What they have in mind should please you. VIRGO (Aug. 22) Pals put a lot more stock in your words today than you realize. It's because they know your advice is sound and based upon experience. LIBRA (Sept.

23-Oct. 23) Don't fritter your time away today on minor issues. Pick a plum of real importance. Think big. SCORPIO (Oct.

24-Nov. 22) Dealings today with partners or associates should be fortunate for all concerned, especially if you're involved with people you feel are lucky. Joint ventures offer more promise for you today than what you'd do on your own. Concentrate on situations where you share an interest. CAPRICORN (Dec.

22-Jan. 19) Break up your routine a bit at this time. Pursue a fun interest with people you like. The change will do you a world of good. AQUARIUS (Jan.

20-Feb. 19) There is opportunity about you today where work or career is concerned. A good day to approach the boss for a raise if you feel you deserve it. PISCES (Feb. 20-Marcn 20) Through a friend you may learn of something today that's somewhat speculative, yet not all that far out.

Study it carefully. It may be worth a flyer. Your Birthday Six hurt in blast at Houston plant Nov. 12, 1976 HOUSTON (AP) Six men were critically injured with second and third degree burns when an explosion and fire ripped through the Rohn and Hass Texas plant. Listed in critical condition today at two hospitals were Mau- rlllo Baeza Gonzales, Severe Soliz, Jesus Meza, Merced Ortega, Ignasio Rangel and Robert Josev.

All the men except Josey were reported to be employes of Thermo Tech which has had several crews working on insulation projects at the plant. A Thermo Tech spokesman said cause of the explosion has not The explosion occurred near a Rohn and Haas chemical manufacturing plant near the Houston Ship Channel. SLOCUM, Tex. (AP)-Officers in this deep East Texas town today were investigating the shooting death of a young woman who was found in the burning bedroom of her home Wednesday. Police said the body of Mrs.

Debra Joyce Bobbins, dressed in a nightgown, was found near her bed by firemen after a MOSQUITO'S SEX NEW YORK (AP) If you've ever wondered how to tell the sex of a mosquito, just listen. The hum or 'buzz" a mosquito makes as it flies is actually the sound of its wings beating. A female's wings make a higher tone than the male's, according to "World Book Encyclopedia." The higher hum helps males find mates This year you may form some very beneficial alliances. Partners could play a helpful role, so select associates very wisely. (Are you a Scorpio? Bernice Osol has written a special Astro- Graph Letter for you.

For your copy send 50 cents and a selt- addressed, stamped envelope to Astro-Graph, P.O. Box 489, Radio City Station, New York, N.Y. 10019. Be sure to ask lor Scorpio Volume 1.) passerby reported the house on fire. Authorities said Mrs.

Robbins had apparently had been shot once in the head. Mrs. Bobbins' husband, James, told police he had left the house for work at 5:30 In the morning and his wife was still in bed. The couple had been married five months. Today would have been her 20th birthday.

Robbins said the only thing he discovered missing from the house was an automatic .22 caliber rifle. Sheriff Roy Barring said other weapons were in the house. BAYTOWN, Tex. (AP) Vernon Stanley Olney, 35, of Baytown, has been charged with telephone harassment of a possible state witness in a case Involving the slaying of a Baytown couple last July. Olney was charged Wednesday in connection with a telephone call to Norman Lee Brown, 34, operator of a lounge.

Investigators said Mrs. Brown phoned police and said Olney threatened her with bodily harm. Mrs. Brown is a possible witness in the case of Paul and Mary Cantrell, found slain last July. The Cantrells' daughter, Paula Derese, 26, and Vernon McManus, 33, face capital murder charges in the case.

BELLMEAD, Tex. (AP) Five persons died early today when fire swept through a mobile home in the Waco suburb of Bellmead, according to the McLennan County Sheriff's office. A spokesman said the fire took place in a mobile home park at Bellmead. The names of the victims were not immediately released by authorities. Firemen were unable to immediately determine the cause of the fire.

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