Dusty Eye on Energy Policy Under Carter Era Shifts
Discussion of President Carter's energy challenges, urging a shift from cheap domestic oil to coal as a transitional step. Notes Texas evolving into an industrial state, environmental concerns, and the risk of overreliance on Middle East resources. Highlights the president's push for coal and rationing if consumption remains high.
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Carter
Mideast
Texas
Mandated inspection bill targets domesticated rabbit meat
The discussion outlines H.R. 2521 to require USDA inspection of domesticated rabbit slaughter for human food and other uses. It argues rabbit meat contrasts with other red meats in protein and fat, notes potential import sources like China, and cites the Poultry Inspection Act as a model. The bill passed and takes effect October 1, 1977.
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James Weaver
USDA
People Republic of China
Crump’s Firehouse Recipe Wins National Attention
Captain Steve Dickerson of Engine Co. 59 and Rescue Co. 50 of Jacksonville Arkansas is honored by Firehouse magazine for his southern fried rabbit recipe. The Fire Department invites residents to visit for a real Southern treat.
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Steve Dickerson
Engine Co
Re- 5Ue Co
Jacksonville
Arkansas Fire Department
Firehouse Magazine
Equal Rights, Horse Racing Dominate Texas Debates
Debates before two Texas legislative committees focused on horse race wagering and the Equal Rights Amendment. ERA supporters packed a 65th legislature hearing while a sub committee delayed a House bid to legalize track betting. Rate rehearing sought as Insurance Board lowers property rates 2.8 percent effective July 1.
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House Intergovernmental Affairs Committee
Texas
House
Texas Insurance Advisory Association
Association
Old Philosopher Riffs On Foreign Policy
A reader lampoons foreign policy with a humorous tirade about Vance in Moscow, suggesting most international agreements are broken and comparing policy trends to car tail fins and fashion. He muses on abolishing all foreign policies to stop the costly cycles.
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Detroit
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Vance
Moscow
Russia
Southwestern Bell Business
Southwestern Bell
Texas Public Utility Commission
American Telephone and Telegraph Company
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