Polk Street name sparks Texas history protest in Amarillo
Amarillo resident Clarence H. Annett a Texas A&M senior challenges proposals to rename Polk Street arguing Polk helped Texas gain statehood. He notes Polk is underrecognized for Texas statehood efforts and warns renaming would insult Texas and Texans in the 130th year of statehood.
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John Tyler
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A&m
Why Slapout Oklahoma Got Its Name Explored
Amarillo resident quotes Slapout Oklahoma origin tale from Harold Hudson of Perryton Herald. A crossroads store handler allegedly replied I am slap out of that right now causing locals to nickname the community Slapout, with Slapout located northeast of Carro Uzet on Highway 270 near 600 Slapout.
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Amarillo
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Carrouzett, Tex
Harold Hudson
Perryton Herald
Harold
Coomer
This and That by Olsen Park Pete
A terse hometown quote by Olsen Park Pete arguing the Interstate system eliminates distant relatives and calling for more whittlers and fewer chiselers. The note ends with Wesley Izard attribution.
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Olsen Park Pete
Reuss wins Banking chair as caucus reshapes House
In a 152 to 117 vote Democratic caucus grants Henry Reuss the Banking Committee chair. Hays defeats Thompson 161 to 111 for the position on the appropriations panel. Poage and Hebert are ousted as Agriculture and Armed Services heads with Foley named to Poage's spot.
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Ohio
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Thomas Foley
Washington
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90 Day Delay Sought in Oil Tariff Fight
Chairman Al Ullman of the House Ways and Means Committee said Congress will likely vote to block President Ford's oil import tariffs, arguing they would hardship the American people. He plans hearings on a 90 day delay to develop a congressional energy program and expects a full House vote next week.
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Wheatheart Inc Files for Chapter Eleven Bankruptcy
Wheatheart Inc of Perryton, billed as a leading cattle feeding firm, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in federal court to reorganize and meet creditors. Receiver Lee D. Bowen was named, with March 15 set to complete the reorganization stay. assets listed at 17.3 million and debts at 6.01 million over nine months ending Dec 31 1974, largest notes from John Hancock Insurance and First National Bank of Oklahoma City.
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Oregon
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First National Bank of Oklahoma
Oklahoma City
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Ellis
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Railroads reach tentative pact averting metal workers strike
The Sheet Metal Workers Union forgave a threatened Friday strike after a tentative five railroad agreement. The wider industry had already reached deals with UTU BMWE and SR and the National Railway Labor Conference, shaping the wage pattern for 17 unions and 560000 workers. Penn Central warned it may suspend operations next month without federal aid.
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Ecological Prayer Sparks AP Plenary Support
Indiana Senator Gene Sease of Indiana Central College delivered a one sentence invocation in the Senate. He called it an ecological prayer that saves energy and time, surprising lawmakers who applauded as they heard the brief blessing.
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Indiana Senate
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Senate
Treasury to Borrow 28 Billion to Fight Recession
The Treasury plans about 28 billion dollars in borrowing over six months to fund anti-recession programs. Officials warn this requires a higher debt ceiling and likely congressional approval, signaling the heaviest financing effort since World War II and possible upward pressure on interest rates.
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Treasury
Jack F. Bennett
Bennett
Ford to sign tariff decree to press Congress on energy plan
President Ford told business leaders he will sign a proclamation tomorrow to force Congress to act on his energy and recession programs. He warned that Congress could block an import oil tax and pledged to use executive authority to gain action in the months ahead. He blasted the Democratic Congress as nitpicking and said he would press the issue despite resistance.
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Ford
Congress
United States
Farmers seek smaller corn plantings but big potential crop
In 35 key states the Agriculture Department finds farmers plan to reduce corn planting by 0.4 percent this year, yet total area could yield a crop well above last year if weather improves. Last year weather trimmed a hoped for record despite 77.7 million acres planted.
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UPI
Agriculture Department
Fair and warmer today with 50s high
The forecast calls for partly cloudy skies and a gradual warming trend. Tonight and Friday will be a touch warmer with highs in the upper 50s and lows around the mid 20s as winds shift from light and variable to west at 12 to 24 mph.
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