James Byrnes at 92 Reflects on Life and Legacy
Former U S statesman James Byrnes, at 92, says he is at peace with the world as his long career spans three branches of government from representative to Supreme Court justice and secretary of state. Columbia honors Byrnes with a James and Mandie Byrnes Day and funds his foundation supporting scholarships for orphans and semi-orphans, with 264 students aided to date.
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Columbia
S.C
Byrnes
James Francis Byrnes
U.S
United Nations General Assembly
U.S. Supreme Court
South Carolina
James and
Mandie Byrnes
Ges
Stalin
James F.beach
Isle of Palms
Byrnes Foundation
Charleston
Dad Byrnes
State Approves Grant for San Angelo Road Study
The Texas Highway Commission tentatively approved a $50,000 state grant to fund an engineering study for a proposed 9.1 mile U.S. 87 route through San Angelo. The plan envisions a $4 million construction cost with further right of way and bridge considerations across the Concho River. Local officials aim to begin project steps, align development, and avoid route conflicts while a bridge across the Concho River is highlighted as a priority.
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Treer
San Angelo
Howard
Concho River
McCulloch County
Love Kimbrough
Brady
San Saba River
Fresonia
Hutchinson County
Norman Coffee
Pre- Washville, Tenn
Sanford Reservoir
Botterial
Natural Gas Growth Shown in FPC Report
Washington AP Natural gas industry shows rapid growth with pipelines expanding from fields to markets. In the year to June 30 the FPC authorized 852.1 million in interstate transmission facilities adding about four billion cubic feet daily capacity. Since 1942 the act’s certificates cover over 100000 miles of pipelines and 6.7 million horsepower in compressors at an overall cost exceeding 8.9 billion. In the last calendar year interstate lines bought 8.1 trillion cubic feet of gas from independents for 1.2 billion dollars at 15.6 cents per thousand cubic feet.
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Washington
Federal Power Commission
Commission
Nevada probes first count of casino winnings take
Carson City state officials review who records the first tally of more than 200 million dollars in winnings from Nevada’s legal casino industry. State Gaming Control Board Chairman Ed Olsen says a new program aims to confirm whether gross gambling revenues are counted accurately and to counter reports that gamblers siphon profits for illegal activities. He expects proof within about a year.
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Carson City
Nev
Nevada
Ed Olsen
State Gaming Control Board
Legislative Finance Committee
Olsen
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Ernest Smith
East Sterling
Dr. W. T. Travis
FPC
PTT
Finance “Corporation
Baytown
West Texas Avenue
Pruett
Plas
Lady Betty
ONCH
Smokador
Ac Te Ea Ea
Hamilton Gas Dryer
Hamilton
Globe
Pole
Pole Mehta
Baytown, Texas
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