Gas shortage edges toward crisis urges policy action
Herbert D. Clay of the National Fuel Gas Co. testifies to the House Interior Committee on the 1968 69 natural gas shortage. He cites 40 percent less reserves than produced, plant shutdowns during a January cold spell, and public interest for higher exploration incentives while noting price pressures on consumers from wellhead increases.
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Frank T. Bow
Ohio
Herbert D. Clay
National Fuel Gas Co
House Committee On Interior and Insular Affairs
National Fuel Gas Company
American Gas Association
A.G.A
Aac
Paar
W. Morton
Midwest
North Central
Federal Power Commission
Clay Mthere
Texas Voters Face Seven Constitutional Amendments On Ballot
Austin reports campaigns build around seven proposed amendments for the November General Election with focus on liquor by the drink and other changes. Additional items cover judicial discipline, tax assessment methods, the State Building Commission, road bonds, homestead exemptions, and intergovernmental consolidation.
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Austin
Judicial Qualifications Commission
State Building Commission
Texas
Old Philosopher Gas Price Rise Urged at Hearings
Federal Power Commission hearings on Permian Basin gas prices heard calls to end price controls or raise rates, halt the pre 1961 two price system, and reassess the 1965 ceiling regime. Witnesses included producers and politicians. Att Gen Crawford C. Martin pledged resistance to interstate regulation.
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Federal Power Commission
Permian
Commission
Permian Basin
Crawford C. Martin
Texas
FPC
Boastful Sales Talk Not Binding When Opinion To Mislead
A court rejects Fred’s breach of contract suit over a suit that allegedly wore like iron. Statements of opinion have limited binding effect unless there is a special reliance or confidential relationship. In a house sale case, a promise that the home was in perfect condition was treated as a false fact. The promoter of oil stocks was also ruled to have misrepresented value. This public service piece discusses limits on boasts and opinions in sales.
Better Library More Books The Cameron Public Library
The Cameron Public Library now holds about 8 000 volumes, up from 3 000 when it opened in May 1966. The newer building near completion of basic foundation repairs has nearly tripled its collection in four years, with over forty percent annual growth. A story hour runs weekly, a small file of records is available, and reference works grow while the library serves as a cultural center for boosters and related events.
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Cameron Public Library
Milam Trade
Industry Power Shifts as South Overtakes Northeast by 1975
McGraw-Hill economists project 47 percent of U.S. industrial output to come from the southern states by 1975, up from 34 percent in 1953. The shift strains Northeast cities and tax bases and may reduce congressional representation as population cores grow elsewhere. The change signals a grave national challenge with broad political and social implications.
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Economics Department
McGraw-Hill
Northeast
Upper
Middle West
America
Reserve Law Seminar Set in Austin August 8 9
Highlight of a two day Reserve Law Seminar in Austin August 8 9 will be an address by Lt Gov Ben Barnes. The seminar is held with the annual convention of the Auxiliary Police and Reserve Law Officers Association of Texas and will include a panel of Texans with direct dealings with auxiliary and reserve police.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Ben Barnes
Auxiliary Police and Reserve Law Officers Association of Texas
Auxiliary
Reserve Police
Texas Economy Sees Early 1970 Recession Signals
Joe H. Jones of the UT Bureau of Business Research notes clear recession signs in Texas during the first half of 1970. Prospects for a strong recovery within six months appear unlikely, underscoring persistent economic weakness.
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Joe H. Jones
UT Bureau of Business Research
Texas
Lone Star Gas Reports Record Gain of 40.6 Percent
Lone Star Gas reports record earnings for the six months ended June 30 1970 led by per share of 1.94 up from 1.38 a year earlier. Net income for the year rose 8.21 million to 28.46 million as revenues reached about 252 million up 10.4 percent with tight expense control noted.
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Lone Star Gas
L. T. Potter
Potter
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