The First Distinction in Texas Crime 1976 Report
Texas DPS figures show violent incidents down six percent in 1976 while property crimes rose four percent from reporting agencies covering 93 percent of the population. Murder and burglary fell, while a debate on the death penalty and social factors frame the shift in crime values and behavior.
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Texas Department of Public Safety
Texas
Guessing Game Continues on Soviet Disarmament
The article argues that Soviet rejection of Carter era disarmament proposals signals a dead détente. It notes Cyrus Vance hints new options may come from the SALT stalemate and questions how human rights rhetoric affects peace. It warns of a grain trade with Russia while Moscow holds power in nuclear talks.
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Low Down on 5 Day Postal Delivery Debate
Rep Charles H Wilson discusses USPS finances and potential 5 day delivery. He cites reports of delayed mail from western regions and notes proposed subsidy alternatives while urging careful evaluation of service impact and job loss. He criticizes public sentiment toward the Postal Service and calls for further study before any policy move.
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Calif
U. S. Postal Service
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Texas Faces Property Rate Cut and Expanded Government News
State Board of Insurance orders a 2.8 percent statewide property coverage rate reduction effective July 1, saving homeowners about 18.9 million dollars while commercial and apartment policies see larger drops. The move comes despite a requested 44.5 million dollar rate increase by insurers, with board chair Joe Christie arguing no hike is justified.
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State Board of Insurance
Joe Christie
North Northwest
Old Philosopher Lines Coffee Price as World Fix
A letter to the editor argues that high coffee prices boost Brazil and suggests nations should likewise obtain scarce goods to spur their economies. The writer imagines food or other commodities as future monopolies, critiques CIA hints, and proposes three countries for a proposed scheme.
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United States
France
CIA
Russia
England
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