Ginners Attack Proposed OSHA Standard At Public Hearing
More than 1,000 South Plains cotton ginners producers and warehousemen along with U S Rep George Mahon and Texas Agriculture Commissioner Reagan Brown attended a seven hour hearing in Lubbock attacking OSHA proposed rules for cotton gins The critics argued the rules would drive costs and energy use up while offering little proven health benefits and warned about bankruptcies and plant closures
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Carter urges NATO to toughen up against Soviet buildup
President Carter told a NATO ministerial at Lancaster House that the alliance must strengthen European forces and speed high priority improvements. He urged a December progress report and a full program to be submitted at a Washington summit next spring.
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Social Security Plan Faces Sharp Criticism in Congress
President Carter's proposal to fund Social Security with general income tax revenues drew strong objections from skeptical congressmen. Some lawmakers called it dangerous and politically motivated while questioning its thoroughness. Republican William M. Ketchum accused the president of lying. Califano defended the plan before the Ways and Means subcommittee, as aides predicted panel approval despite opposition.
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Adair: More Rules Can't Stop Mishaps at Sea
Paul Red Adair told Congress that adding federal regulations will not prevent blowouts. He urged stricter drills and equipment checks, noted the Ekofisk Bravo incident, and supported faster firefighting rigs and insurance incentives for safety upgrades.
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Local Weather Light Showers Possible This Week
The forecast calls for thunderstorms through tomorrow with continued humidity. Tonight's low around the mid 50s, today's high near 70, tomorrow's high near 75, with southerly winds at 10 to 15 mph and about 30 percent rain chances both today and tonight.
Wheat Crop Outlook Improves For 1978 Harvest
The Agriculture Department says the winter wheat crop will total about 1.48 billion bushels, six percent below last year, with improved moisture in March and April. Kansas leads production at 384 million bushels, while the national stockpile nears 1.1 billion bushels by June 1. Prices for wheat and bread show limited impact on consumers despite lower grower returns. The report notes potential spring-planted wheat around 500 million bushels if weather cooperates, and estimates 1.96 billion total year crop if realized.
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