Telethon raises funds for West Texas State athletics
A 18 hour telethon raised 116404 dollars for West Texas State University athletic programs with about 307000 needed by February 7. Donations include pledges and auction items to reach the goal. Celebrities Chill Wills Morgan Fairchild Candace Early Randall Carver and sports figures Don Meredith Barbara Hunter Duane Thomas aided the effort aired on Channel 10.
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Carter Urges 4 Day Week To Save Resources
President Carter told an emergency Cabinet session that government and private industry should switch to a four day work week of ten hours per day where possible to cut consumption as winter tightens its grip.
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Tax tips and energy crisis dominate federal briefings
The article notes tax law changes and a two-part tips series on preparing returns. It also covers energy policy moves as Carter discusses four day work weeks to conserve fuel, disaster area declarations for Pennsylvania New York and Florida, and potential overtime suspensions to aid emergency energy legislation.
Wartime restrictions tighten as cold grips Northeast
New Jersey Governor Brendan Byrne invoked wartime powers ordering homeowners to keep thermostats at 65 by day and 60 at night or face fines and possible prison. The emergency measures extend to commercial venues with a 40 hour work week and heat limits, amid wind chills 40 to 60 below zero across the Midwest and East. President Carter declared federal disaster areas for Pennsylvania and New York and eyed a four day workweek to curb gas use. New York Governor Hugh Carey suspended warmth laws and closed gas heated schools for a week. The crisis worsens as multiple states face extreme cold and fuel shortages.
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Freddie Prinze dies of gunshot in Los Angeles
TV comedian Freddie Prinze star of Chico and the Man died after shooting himself in the brain. He had argued with his wife Katherine Prinze who filed for divorce last month and his death followed an all night vigil with relatives and friends.
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Americans Too Warm Says Psychologist Advocates 65 Degree Homes
Dr. Jay Shurley of the VA Hospital argues Americans live in overheated homes and should lower thermostats to 65 degrees. He says cold is healthier, noting people adapt up to 100 degrees and that 65 is a modest stimulus requiring lighter clothing.
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Parole Board Plans Major Policy Shifts in Texas
New chairman Paul Cromwell outlines sweeping changes at the Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles including doubling records staff, mandating face to face interviews for all parole eligible inmates, expanding nonviolent parole releases, and tightening oversight of parolees. The reforms follow a 10 part Globe-News investigation that spurred statewide debate and influenced a legislative response. Cromwell notes improvements aim to smooth operations and satisfy public expectations.
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