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u-cii HH.T.MI ntumtMLB, Hfff. acMif a. Del Rio News-Herald A Harte-llMk. CommmlottoM Tl RK XKK? GON2ALES IMA JO FLEETWOOD AeaKlata Editor 1 w'ords. ur Views Respecting the law Masterpieces of art are stolen Horn museums from time to time, apparently because of the demand for such works and the high prices they can bring.

Almost every museum that exhibits special collections of noted artists has had something stolen or received threats of such thefts. Often the thieves take one masterpiece, usually cutting it from its frame and rolling it up to get away quickly. now a brazen daytime cbrime has been committed in Hiris, France: nine pictures were stolen from a museum at 10 o'clock in the morning. Nine pictures is a lot of art. The paintings were stolen by "a gang of armed men." Displaying revolvers, they entered the Mar- irfljtton Museum in Paris, and ordered the guards employed by the museum and the visitors who were there at the time to lie on the floor while they took the paintings from the walls and left.

One of the nine paintings stolen was a 113-year-old canvas by Claude Monet; it is the picture called "Impressions, Rising Sun," painted in 1872. The importance attached to that particular painting stems from the fact that Monet was one of a group of artists who chose a new technique in their work. It came to be known as the Impressionist style, deriving its name from the title of Monet's Rising Sun. Four other paintings by Monet were stolen as well as two works by another impressionist: Pierre August Renoir. The loss of the nine pictures was called "the theft of the century" by the curator of the museum, Yves Brayer, who estimated the loss at 100 million francs, $12.5 million.

And that did not include the Rising Sun, he said, since because of its historic value, there is "no price" set on the canvas. The awesome theft seems a part of the times. Terrorists have skyjacked planes, taken hostages, attempted to assassinate the pope and seized a large cruise ship, murdering one of the passengers, among other acts of violence. The terrorism seems to be invading many sectors of our lives. And the miscreants seem to grow bolder and bolder.

A crime in Paris, France, may seem to be too far away from Del Rio to have any bearing on life here. But as an indication of the growing number of crimes of international importance it affects us all. While we have no ready solution for the problem posed by crime we should think seriously of the crimes being committed and the direction of criminal behavior. Somewhere we may have missed a chance to instill respect for the law and for human life in the youth, a missed opportunity that may result in the sad situation today. Maybe if we search hard enough we can find the beginnings of an answer to the problem.

Vets raUy for MIAs WASHINGTON (AP) A march from the Vietnam Veterans Memorial ko the White House to honor U.S. ser- iukemen unaccounted for in Southeast drew hundreds who have fought fetppst wars. K'The veterans, including many from War II, wore American Legion uniforms, camouflage fatigues and 'Army dress uniforms on Sunday for what organizers said was the 12th annual MIA rally organized by the New York chapter of the American Legion. Hundreds of tourists and onlookers watched as the parade, with two marching bands, carried flags and banners past the Washington Monument. Rally leaders expected to meet with White House officials concerning recent breakthroughs.

Speak your mind! Do you support a new international bridge between Del Rio and Ciudad Acuna? (Circle either yes or no) YES NO Do you believe the city should hold an election on whether to Issue bonds for building such a bridge? YES. NO. Additional comments (you may attach a separate sheet if you wish): Please sign your name: (Your name will not be used; your signature Is needed to avoid duplication.) i Please to-tail tfcli 8, NatoSt, or niaU it to SPEAK YOUR MIND! P.O. BftB 4IM, DfJ Rio. Texas ,71141.

PlttM MMt thlf form by p.m. Ntf II inions Writers say: Let the public decide Editor: You would do great MTvice to the city of Del Rio If you were to conduct a poll through your piper to learn if the people here want a public referendum on constructing tht propoted new international bridge, to let them vote on whether we should build the bridge. (EDITOR'S NOTE: We received this letter after we paUlshed iach a form In Sunday'! newspaper). Several people have phoned me to say that they are very much against the bridge, that we already have assumed too much city debt into the future. Also, the people are questioning attorney Arturo Gonsales'a statement reported in your paper Oct.

23,1985, that he already has disbursed 172,873.99 to a Mexico City attorney who top of those people (in Mexico City) Mr. Gonsalez said McAllen has been trying to gat a new international bridge since 1882 and Presidio for 30 years. However, he said, "They didn't understand Mexican thinking. I've been doing business in Mexico for 40 years. These people go to Mexico City and do nothing except talk about it." This reminds me of a Wall Street Journal in-depth series concerning mordlda (bribery) which has destroyed Mexico's economy.

One installment of the series Oct. 11, 1985, detailed the all engulfing Mexican and said a Mexico City toy manufacturer closed his doors putting 1,000 employees out of work and moved to Texas when he had to begin paying a bribe Just to maintain garbage collection. So, I and many other people here wonder if "staying on top of the people in Mexico have involved mor- and we all resent the thought that we might be saddled with huge debts far into the future because of bribes in order to get the proposed bridge built. I believe we deserve an honest answer about where every penny has been spent on the bridge negotiations to date and whatever is proposed is spent In the future including any possible mordlda. Above all, we should be permitted to decide by public vote on whether the bridge should be built and we have a legal and moral right to know if our money has been, is or will be used for mordlda which we believe is illegal.

RUTH E. HILL 8f4 W. 5th St. Editor: In regard to your column, "Our dated Oct. 24 concerning a new bridge, you stated that the city council should hope that the taxpayers, who are spectators in the matter of spending, understand the city council's way of thinking.

It is difficult for the taxpayers to understand if they are even thinking about anything other than spending our hard earned money. I love Del Rio and I am for progress as much as anyone but it sounds like a small fortune is being spent before we even get started on a new bridge. Mr. Gonzalez and the council admit that they have no idea how much money will be spent in the next six months. This would indicate that we, the taxpayers, need to do some serious thinking next April when election time comes around.

I would be the first to admit that we need a new bridge to Mexico. We have used the present one for many years and we can continue to use it a few more until some financial arrangement can be worked out so that it will not put a burden on our citizens. Why can't the citizens be allowed to vote on a referendum as San Antonio has done for the improvement of their city? It is gratifying that the Del Rio News-Herald has put a form in the paper which allows us to give our opinion. Let's all take advantage of this opportunity. ANNETTE ALLEN 104 Lilac Lane Appreciates help Editor: I would like to express my thanks to all the participants of the Fiesta Amistad Parade.

It is your efforts, time and expense that insure the success of the parade each year and for this, you deserve a hearty congratulations on a job well done again. Thanks to the Del Rio News-Herald for Your Views the excellent coverage and tht'chamber of commerce for their annual help and a speclTl thanks to Del Rlo's city police department for all their assistanrp To those who helped marshal and assemble the parade: Jack and Rusty Stark, Art De Luna, Ed Surovey and Gerri. Thanks again! ALLAN MacGlLLIVRAY Star Route Box 59V Del Rio 'Scrap Editor: The Amistad TRIM Committee asks In its just-released Fall 1985 Bulletin, "Should the Constitution be scrapped?" It states, "We are referring not to Old Ironsides, but to the document that has governed our ship of state so well for nearly 200 years. We do not want to scrap our Constitution, but there are powerful people in high places who do." The TRIM Bulletin Includes a cartoon depicting the ship, The Constitution, being carted off by a junk truck. Bill Burk, the committee chairman, admitted "all this may seem fantastic to those who have not studied the evidence but the danger is real." As an example of the threat, he pointed to the call for a constitutional convention to balance the budget and said that it could be used for a purpose far different from what balanced budget supporters intend.

"The original Convention of 1787 was held for the specific purpose of amending the Articles of Confederation," Burk said, "but they wrote a new Constitution instead. This was a blessing but I do not believe the people who attend a new convention would have the same degree if wisdom and character as our founding fathers." CLAYTON DAVENPORT P.O. Box 927 Del Rio 78840 Today In History By The Associated Press Today is Monday, Oct. 28, the 301st day of There are 64 days left in the year, Today's highlight in history: On Oct. 28, 1886, the Statue of Liberty, a gift from the people of France, was dedicated In New York Harbor by President Grover Cleveland in the presence of its sculptor, Frederic Auguste Bartholdi.

On this date: In 1898, Harvard College was founded in Massachusetts. In 1778, the Battle of WhitrPlains was fought during the Revoiu- Uonary War. In 1818, Congress enacted the Volstead Act over President Woodrow Wilion's veto. The measure provided for enforcement of Prohibition. In 1822, Fascism came to Italy as Benlto Mussolini took control of the in IMS, the Roman Catholic patriarch of VeftUt, Anftlo RooesUi, was tltetfd PopT toot Uw Mint In 1965, Pope Paul VI issued a decree absolving Jews of collective guilt for the crucifixion of Christ.

Ten years ago: Spain's ailing leader, General Francisco Franco, was reported in "extraordinarily grave" condition after taking a turn for the worse. Five years ago: A week before Election Day, President Jimmy Carter and Republican challenger Ronald Reagan clashed in a 90-minute debate in Cleveland. Carter charged that Reagan's attitude toward military might was "belligerent." Reagan contended Carter had led the country into hard economic times. One year ago: Democratic presidential candidate Walter F. Mondale, returning to a theme he had abandoned tarller in his cam- p.ign, said a tax increase was inevitable after Election Day, Today's birthdays: ActrtssJBsa Unchtsur is 89.

Medical JbVr Dr ll baseball eommisslontr Bowlt Kuhn M. Actress Dody Goodman Mutlciaii-saagwritor Charlie DaaUls is 41. Actrtss Jaw uSZ 46. Olympic gold medalist Bruct Jtaofr is 86 Thought for today: "You cannot buildt reputation oo what you art to Ford, industrialist Speak up! We Invite readers to express their views by writing to the editor. Letters must not exceed 400 words.

We reserve the right to edit for length, style, taste, and legal reasons. Letters from political office holders will not accepted. Letters should be signed, and must Include mailing address. Let- tors will be verified via telephone calls to the letter writer. Signing a name other than your own to a let- tor constitutes forgery.

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