Education Ruling in New Mexico Faces Senate Vote
A bill to let students quit school after ninth grade passes the House 40 to 23 and goes to the Senate. It argues compulsory attendance law is weak while supporters say teens should pace their education. opponents warn high school completion remains essential for future success. The column cites Jim Ling and notes regional figures and local anecdotes as context.
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Texas Senate backs out of state gas sale controls
Texas senators approve a 30 to 0 bill prohibiting gas from state lands being sold out of state without Railroad Commission approval. The measure aims to ensure Texas hospitals schools and food producers have gas first. The chamber also advances a 2 million dollar prisoner utility relief plan and a 15 member Status of Women commission with a sunset clause.
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Right wing revolt seizes Lisbon airport in coup bid
In Lisbon a clash between right wing rebels and leftist forces erupted with bombed barracks and paratroops seizing Lisbon Airport. Government says revolt crushed. Spinola fled to Spain. U S ambassador Carlucci urged to leave for safety as streets fill with angry mobs and security tightens around key sites.
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Rock Island Line Could Be Dissolved Amid Freight Shifts
Transportation officials told a House panel that the Rock Island railroad may lose its separate status as other Midwest lines cover similar routes. Rock Island seeks a $100 million loan, with a $9.1 million already approved. bankruptcy is possible as cash remains scarce. The size and duplicative routes distinguish it from Penn Central.
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Weather forecast for today and Thursday
Cloudy today with a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Windy today. Clearing and colder tonight and Thursday. Highs in the upper 40s today, middle 40s Thursday. Lows around 20 tonight. Wind becoming southwest 20 to 10 mph and gusty today. Precipitation chance 20 percent. Wind warnings in effect for the area late today.
Senate Subcommittee Approves Cambodia Military Aid
A Senate Foreign Relations subcommittee voted 4 to 3 to provide 125 million dollars in additional military aid to Cambodia. The measure, a compromise between 222 million requested by President Ford and a lower admin suggested figure, aims to sustain the Lon Nol government through the dry season.
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SBA May Widen Feedlot Loan Size to 10 Million
Washington reports SBA considers raising the small business feedlot size standard from 2 million to 10 million in annual receipts. Rep. Jack Hightower praised the move as benefiting Golden Spread custom feeders. Texas Cattle Feeders Association backs the change, noting current receipts exclude most TCFA members. SBA data claim under 10 million in receipts covers the majority of feedlots.
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Pan Am seeks 40 million tax relief via past losses rule change
Pan American World Airways asks Congress for a 40 million tax relief by amending the 21.3 billion tax cut bill. Pan Am would file past ten years to obtain an immediate refund, dropping the future-loss carryforward. San Quentin to allow conjugal visits for select inmates starting March 26.
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