29 Jul 1976
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Newspaper
Amarillo Daily News
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 1976
Page
1
State Insurance Board actuaries propose about a 20 percent auto insurance increase in Texas, lower than the industry’s 27.9 percent request. The staff will present formal recommendations August 4 as hearings resume, with new rates likely taking effect October 1 for a year.
GAO summary questions ERDA security and material accountability for special nuclear materials. It notes tens of tons missing across facilities and asserts potential gaps to detect or prevent theft of enriched uranium and plutonium. ERDA calls the report inaccurate while noting material could be stuck in piping.
Memories recount a deadly tank farm explosion at the Shamrock Oil and Gas McKee plant 12 miles northeast of Dumas. A fire reported about 6 a.m. on Sunday July 29, 1956 drew volunteer departments from Dumas and Sunray, with more than half of the 19 victims being volunteers.
The US Court of Appeals blocked a 1.5 billion dollar annual natural gas rate hike issued by the Federal Power Commission. A coalition of 16 petitioners including consumer, labor, farm groups, state officials and mayors sought to halt higher charges during review. The stay lasts "until further order" to allow full consideration, with expected delays about 60 days or more.
Clarke Reed, Mississippi GOP chairman, endorsed President Ford after Ronald Reagan chose a running mate with a philosophy to the left of the mainstream. Reed will lead Mississippi's 30 uncommitted delegates in Kansas City, the largest undecided bloc.
Chinese news agency Hsinhua said two powerful earthquakes struck northeast China causing great losses to life and property. Witnesses reported widespread destruction in Tianjin and Tangshan, with frightening scenes in Peking. experts warned the death toll could exceed 10,000 if uncounted casualties rise.
Britain severed diplomatic relations with Idi Amin's Uganda in a historic move. Foreign Secretary Anthony Crosland announced the break in Parliament amid ongoing tensions since Amin ordered Asians expelled in 1972 and amid the Entebbe raid aftermath. France will represent British interests. two British officials remain in Uganda at the French embassy.
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