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Regional 8A Abilene Reporter-News Thursday March 3 1988 Experience issue in race Around the Big Country Edited by Kim Hope Gephardt Bush reps stumping Brownwood BROWNWOOD Two representatives of presidential candidates will be stumping for their men in Brownwood the next two days US Congressman Marvin Leath will be at the Brownwood Municipal Airport at 2 pm Thursday to raise a cheer for Dick Gephardt a Democratic candidate On the other side of the fence prominent Republican Tom Crowley of San Angelo will be the stand-in for vice president George Bush on Friday at a candidates reception at the Adams Street Community Center at 7 pm Crowley is part of a statewide network of speakers representing the vice president Also on Saturday the Golden Key Rebekah Lodge No 26 is sponsoring a candidates rally at 6:30 pm on the corner of Avenue and 12th St Martin correspondent says the number of criminals in the district has decreased because convinced them that they don't want to come here to commit Thornton says supporters have been trying to spread the word that the judge is not strong on crime and that he may not be clearing the docket as fast as it could be cleared However Eden says he made negative comments about Thornton not trying to attack Judge Thornton in any Eden says tried many cases with him and never had a strong disagreement with him As far as my dealings with him I've had the best of Eden did say heard that Thornton may be too tough in Borne cases and too soft in others The challenger also said he feels justice should be tempered in the name of fairness if necessary Eden says he will follow through on all cases to make sure punishments fit the crimes Each candidate has more than 25 years experience as a lawyer By MICHELLE MORRIS Staff Writer Seven years ago lawyer CJ Eden turned down the opportunity to run for judge of the 90th District and recommended RE Thornton for the spot even though Thornton had no experience as a judge Now Eden has decided he wants the job and is challenging Thornton for the bench and now Thornton is saying Eden get the job because he has no experience as a judge experience of making rulings may be an advantage or may not Eden admits been reversed a few times by the appeals court not always right but I always be right Thornton 59 says his experience on the bench is a mqjor advantage takeB at least two years time to be an effective sitting he says use his first two years in office learning about the job I already have that behind But Eden 67 says his advantage is that in touch with many aspects of the community He is involved with various civic religious and youth projects 'Jack' Eden R-E Thornton the challenger the incumbent in contact with all the people in the he says not running against Judge Thornton's record running on my own merits" Thornton also has been involved with many civic organizations in Olney his hometown In one of his ads Thornton stresses that there are no trial delays in his court and that his court is known as "Tough He Runnels candidate field full Brown County Eugene Swinson Baird artist will give a demonstration Thursday dub: The Thursday Afternoon Club will meet at 3 pm Thursday at the Women's Club House Dorothy Perkins of Midland will review the book Train to Maybeile Trout correspondent Garage sale: The Lake Brownwood Volunteer Fire Department will have a garage sale Saturday and Sunday at the fire department A barbecue will be held from 2-6 pm in front of the Get-Away Cafe 11 miles north on Highway 279 Cost is $4 for adults and $3 for children All proceeds go to the fire department to pay for the truck and building Donations for the garage sale will be taken at the Lake Shore Lodge or will be picked up For more information or to arrange for a pick-up call 784-5096 or 784-7036 Martin correspondent tain a dignified and professional department DJ Goetz Jr of Winters a longtime member of the Alcoholic Beverage Commission said he has 900 hours of classroom instruction in law enforcement to his credit want to be sheriff of Runnels County because I believe with my wide area Of experience I can make it a safer place to live and rear a Goetz said The fourth candidate for sheriff is WH Nord a native of Miles He is a former Department of Public Safety trooper He said he would work to save taxpayers money and maintain a top law enforcement office Upkeep of county roads low salaries and spending tax monies wisely have been the main issues raised in candidate forums for county commissioner races For Precinct 1 incumbent Robert Virden faces four challengers Skipper Wheeless Tommy New Gordon Casbeer and Jack Farmer For Precinct 3 incumbent Gilbert Smith faces three challengers Jeffrey Scotty Belew and James Thurman Self Goldthwaite McM spring lecturer is an expert in education Dr Ernest Boyer one of the top authorities in education and a leading advocate of educational improvement is McMurry scheduled-Bennett-Willson lecturer this spring Boyer now president of the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching and former US commissioner of education will speak March 17 at the college The author of two widely-acclaimed books and The Undergraduate Experience in America" Boyer was in the forefront of the school reform movement of the '80s He will speak at the Bennett-Willson Lectures at 9:30 am and at 8:30 pm March 17 and at a forum on public school education at 4 pm the same day Boyer was rated one of the top five educators in the nation for five consecutive years by US News World Report Concert: The Blackwood Brothers will be in concert at 7 pm Saturday in the Mills County Civic Center All seats are free but a love offering will be accepted Brownwood Jim Ned PTO meeting: The Jim Ned PTO meets at 7 pm Saturday at the Tuscola campus Peggy Carpenter a reporter with KTAB-TV will speak about the feature Kids Singles' alternative: Singles Alternative II a night where single adults come together to meet and mingle will be from 7-11 pm Friday at the First Baptist activity center Sharon Hale a former Heart of Texas Junior Miss is scheduled to attend The night also will feature games food and music Child care will be provided Ranger 1920 Club: The 1920 Club will By JO READ Conwpondsnt BALLINGER Races in the Democratic Primary for Runnels County have generated more interest and candidates than in the last few elections The three major races in the county sheriff and Precinct 1 and 3 county commissioners have each drawn at least four candidates County Democratic chairman Cecil Darby Jr said he is expecting a record turnout of voters For sheriff no one specific issue has emerged Incumbent Sheriff Bill Baird said the main issue Bee ms to be doinp my job as I Baird was appointed sheriff in 1983 and was elected to the job in 1984 He served as deputy prior to his appointment He is running on his record as sheriff the past five years Odell Denton a longtime deputy also is seeking the sheriff's office He has been with the Ballinger Volunteer Fire Department for 25 years and was fire chief for 10 years If elected Denton said he would create and main- Breast screening service available in Abilene soon By MICHELLE MORRIS Staff Writer About one in 10 women will develop breast cancer in her lifetime and the risk increases with age the American Cancer Society says why there's so much excitement about the 1988 Texas Breast Screening Project which for the second year will provide low-cost mammograms to symptom-free women for a limited period Physicians recommend women have a breast-screening mammogram when they turn 35 to provide an X-ray record for comparison in later screenings important to diagnose problems as early as possible in order to cure said Dr Dale Brannom radiologist at Radiology Associates Fortunately he said no problems are found in the majority of women who receive mammograms Women age 35 and up may qualify to receive a mammogram for about half the normal cost through the statewide ACS program Mammography is a low-dose X-ray of the breast that can detect early breast cancer about two years before it can be felt Brannom said the procedure shows lesions or suspect areas that are not detectable with the other two important screening procedures: breast self-examination and yearly examination by a physician Although some questions were raised in the mid-1970s about the possibility of radiation exposure itself causing breast cancer no case of breast cancer has ever been traced to the use of a screening mammography officials say Mammograms are about 90 percent accurate in detecting breast tumors program is an effort to attract women to develop the habit of breast health" Brannom said Breast cancer is a leading killer of women in the United States second only to lung cancer For more information about the local breast meet at 3 pm Thursday at the Community Club House Trout correspondent Snyder Maternity health fain Expectant parents are invited to attend a free Maternity Healthfair from 1-5 pm Saturday in the fifth floor classrooms at Brownwood Regional Hospital Topics including care of the newborn breast-feeding delivery and emergency and safety care of the newborn will be discussed For women who might have a Caesarean section a tour of the operating and recovery rooms also will be available People attending the health fair will be given gift packs and will be eligible for a drawing for two $25 gift certificates For information call 646-8541 Martin correspondent Circus: The Gatti Circus has scheduled two performances in the Scurry County Coliseum Thursday Show times are 4:30 and 8 pm The circus is sponsored by the Scurry County Sheriff's Posse Tickets may be purchased at the box office an hour before the circus begins AHne Parks correspondent Abilene man shot burned in Odessa ODESSA Law enforcement officials say a 59-year-old Abilene man whose burned body was discovered by firefighters here Saturday night was shot once in the back Lt Jeff Schwende of the Ector County Department said James Neal Jennings of Abilene was reported missing in Odessa Saturday His body was found by firefighters battling a trash fire just north of Odessa he said Jennings was shut from behind Lt Schwende said Noftirther information wase available Jennings owned a recreational vehicle business in Abilene and was on business in Odessa Sweetwater Cisco Don BiaklsyRsportar-Nsws Dr Dale Brannom radiologist at Radiology Associates looks at a mammogram X-ray of a woman's breast to detect tumors or lesions screening program women should call phone bank volunteers at 695-1520 between 6 and 11 pm March 7-11 A volunteer will ask each caller a series of questions Women who qualify will receive a package of information including a coupon to receive a mammogram for only $50 The person must make an appointment for the service Locally mammograms are given at Humana Hospital and at Radiology Associates 1818 Pine Even women who do not receive the discount coupon for $50 screenings will receive a package of information about prevention of breast cancer For additional information before Monday contact the American Cancer Society at 673-4295 Belle auditions: Auditions for the Cisco Junior College Wrangler Belles begin at 2 pm Monday in the gymnasium Students accepted into the performing dance team are recipients of an activity scholarship issued each semester For information call 442-2567 Meet the candidates: A the Candidates Night" begins at 7 Thursday in the Sweetwater igh School cafeteria About 25 candidates are expected for the political forum sponsored by the Sweetwater chapter of the American Association of University Women The association urges the public to attend Among the candidates expected are Temple Dickson a Democrat running for state Senate and Steve Carriker and Rod Waller respectively the uncontested Democratic and Republican candidates for- state representative from District 78 Also expected is a representative from Pat campaign staff and possibly other presidential candidate Topless Clyde Seniors' meeting: The Clyde chapter of the American Association of Retired Persons will meet at 6:30 pm Thursday at the senior citizens center Freelance writer and pilot Nancy Robinson will speak about the fear of flying the Contras the aid but no way to get it to them he said While the United States has spent about $100 million in aid for Nicaragua in the last five years Loeffler said the Soviet Union has infused $1 billion in the last year got to wake up and sober he said In the Super Tuesday political Loeffler Continued from Page 7A humanitarian aid package but there is no provision for transportation The United States can give realm he said Bush is showing 65 to 75 percent support in Texas in the latest polls The Rev Pat Robertson has the second strongest force in the state but Loeffler predicted Bush has a chance of winning in both Texas and the other Super Tuesday states Eastland Murder If you have an item of interest for Art meeting: The Eastland is column contact your local County Art Association will meet correspondent or write Around the at 7 pm Thursday in the Texas Big Country PO Box 30 Abilene Utility Reddy Room 79604 the link between topless dancing and crime not telling me mayor that you feel the exposure of 8 to 10 inches of female flesh has anything to do with murder?" he asked sure Ferguson answered "I think personally thut certain exposures arouse instincts in people not conducive to a good neighborhood clement" But Ferguson said there was only one reason he voted to turn down the requests for more time as topless bars: He couldn't tell from the financial papers submitted by Dcja Vu and Reflections what investments the clubs hud made in their current sites Ferguson said he couldn't make sense of the two businesses' finances even though he spent most of his life running department stores He called the pupers "mumbo and he questioned some expenses cluimed by the clubs think you got enough carpel in there to carpet the world" Ferguson told Britt Thurman attorney for Dcja Vu Without knowing the amount of the clubs' investments Ferguson said he couldn't determine whether the clubs had recovered their investments The clulis therefore failed the ordinance's test for an extension he said Perez received a 10-year probated sentence on Sept 18 1986 for the burglary of a meat locker ust outside of Stamford city imits In the other murder case Munoz 45 allegedly shot Lopez several times with a rifle Simmons said The shooting took place in a Stamford street in front of a house where Lopez was visiting The two men had argued prior to the shooting he said An autopsy report showed Lopez was wounded in the head arm chest pelvis and shoulder Simmons said Munoz has been jailed since the shooting Continued from Page 7A he said and the money was believed to be taken from Moore A recent break in the investigation resulted in enough evidence to take the case before the grand jury and get the indictment he said Perez was arrested several weeks ago on a probation violation and has been held without bond Since then in the Jones County Jail Pay Continued from Page 7A them and ensuring they apply to a local program Better working conditions providing better public service to the citizens of Abilene thus creating a safer city to live Garrett quoted City Councilman Gary McCalub who is opposed to the collective bargaining issue oh saying think there is a better approach which is just people working together and seeing what's the best thing that can be worked us" Garrett said "that statement is a good definition of collective bargaining" The associations hope to count and verify the signatures on their petitions Thursday night and submit them to the city secretary Friday morning by the fire was relatively dry the dispatcher said No one was injured and no buildings were burned Collins said The land burned was part of the Brook Early Bentley and Frazier ranches he said Haskell County residents were the only ones to Bee the fire could see the orange from hilltops just south of Throckmorton said Throckmorton County Sheriff Greg Dunlap Three fires touched off by lightning also destroyed several acres of land in Throckmorton County Tuesday evening Dunlap said However the fires never became as big as the Haskell County fire didn't lose many acres" Dunlap said Fires Continued from Page 7A bringingfood and water to other volunteers he said Firemen from Haskell Stamford Lueders Throckmorton and Rule responded to the blaze Firefighters were hampered by the threat of tornadoes as well as the lay of the land real bad Collins said "It's rough with a lot of hills canyons and creeks pretty well impossible to get to" While heavy rains doused many parts of the county the land seized Check out the bargains Call 676-SELL Abilene Reporter-News I A I.