Bond Vote On Trinity Plan Set March 13
Voters in 17 counties will decide March 13 on a 150 million bond to fund the Trinity River canal project from Fort Worth to the Gulf. The Trinity River Authority sets the election dates across its territory with a new tax up to 15 cents per 100 dollars and phased increases through 1980.
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Arlington, Tex
Trinity River Authority
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T He
Fort Worth
Gulf of Mexico
Tarrant
Dallas
Ellis
Navarry
Chambers
Freestone
Leon
Madison
Waller
San Jacinto
Liberty
Polk
Trinity
Houston
Anderson
Henderson
Kaufman
Floating Units Help Base Energy Shortage
Don Edison Co. tests floating barge mounted gas turbine generators to boost New York City power. Six barges serve NYC peak needs, facing ocean weather. Exxon Chemical coatings are used for Rustian protection. A seventh barge is under construction amid growing global demand for floating power stations.
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Houston
Don Edison Co
New York City
General Electric
Exxon Chemical USA
Brazil
J. F. Koehler
Exxon Chemical USA Marine Coatings Division
Exxon Chemical Co
Exxon Corp
Seagate
Optimist Scores First American and Local Teams in Net
In a morning lineup, Optimist posted a 19 to 10 win over Noon while Peoples State trailed 19 to 14 to Culpepper. Waddell led with 11 points, West Main Cafe scored 9, Holiday Inn 23, Star Mobile Homes 2, Citizens 23, City Tire 17, Bill's Barber Shop 29, and Jay Wark's 17 in this compact local standings update.
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First American
Noon! Optimist
Peoples State
Culpepper’s
Waddell’s
West Main Cafe
Holiday Inn
Star Mobile Homes
Citizen's
City Tire
Bill's Barber Shop
Jay Wark’s
Beach City Plans Council Called Meeting For Election
Beach City council members will meet at 6 p.m. Thursday at the Community Building to pass an ordinance for the upcoming election. The election for three council positions is set for April 7 with a filing deadline of March 7. Terms expire for Mrs. Georgia Mackrell Mrs. Betty Enderli and Travis Reed.
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Beach City
Georgia Mackrell
Betty Enderli
Travis Reed
Move Afoot To Get Abortion Case Reheard
Citizens urged to write to U S Supreme Court justices and Texas officials asking a rehearing of the Texas abortion case. Mrs Phillips of Baytown said 25 days from Jan 22 remain for action, calling for letters to Gov Hill and to the justices in Washington D C.
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Warren Burger
Assec
U.S. Supreme Court
Harry A
Phillips
Tha Sin
Me Quyeu
Supreme Court
Texas
John Hill
Hill
Capitol Building
Austin
U. S. Supreme Court
Washington, D. C
Texas Folklife Festival Scheduled by Texan Cultures Institute
The Institute of Texan Cultures in San Antonio will host the Texas Folklife Festival from September 6 to 9. Executive Director R. Henderson Shuffler announced a four day celebration of Texan foods, music, dance, arts, crafts, games and contests. UNICEF assists about 200 children in a Kenyan feeding center following a famine.
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San Antonio
Institute of Texan Cultures
R. Henderson Shuffler
Baytown Police Chief Recalls Managua Aftermath Scene
Baytown Police Chief John Wilkinson toured Managua after a devastating earthquake. He described barbed wire debris cleared slowly, martial law, and scarce food with some looting allegations. He noted refugees swelling towns, orderly conduct, and vows of stricter rebuilding codes for the new capital downtown.
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Barbara Cleland
National Guard
Managua
Nicar
Agua
Tory
Baytown
John
Wilkinson
Women Still Object Of Job Prejudice
A federal study notes women remain segregated in low paying jobs and face discrimination. The report from Nixon's Council of Economic Advisers highlights limited advancement and persistent inequality in the labor market.
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Washington
Nixon
Council of Economic
Managua
Baytonian
Council Calls for More Fact-Finding on Government Aid to Women
The council urged additional inquiry into how government programs can better help women improve their circumstances. They emphasized research and discussion to shape effective policy while avoiding broad declarations.
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Strad
Israel Jerusalem
Henryk Szeryng
Mexico
Zubin Mehta
Israel Philharmonic
LEE College
Jim Sturgeon
A. Boatright
Board of Regents
Jerry Don Smith
Texas Culture Group
Hormel
del Monte
Rusty
Usda Choice
Ace Campbell
Chichken Noodle
Johnnsons Pledge
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