Toward A Stable 1975 Pattern For The Economy
A 1975 trend shows inflation easing and retail prices reading downward while bank rates and mortgage money dip. The oil and energy problems influence the auto industry and trade deficit, with Western and Arab oil talks shaping price discussions. The Detroit complex seeks market confidence as exports rise and the USSR boosts oil output to press negotiation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
Kissinger
Ford
Wall Street
Soviet Union
Russia
Slower Texas Highways Boost Safer Driving Trends
In 1974 Texas saw about 650 fewer highway deaths as slower speeds cut annual fatalities. Milam County recorded 225 accidents versus 273 in 1973, a roughly 20 percent drop. Drivers now edge speeds up again as fuel talk rises and rationing fears mount.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Milam County
Crump urges tapping Elk Hills oil reserve now
In a congressional row, Rep. John Melcher argues Naval Petroleum Reserve Elk Hills California holds over one billion barrels of oil. He says migration depletes the reserve and calls for unitization and immediate development to reduce imports and balance the budget.
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John Melcher
Mont
Naval Petroleum Reserve
Elk Hills
Calif
Public Lands
Sam Leoses
Standard Oil of
California
Congress
United States
Alaska
U. S
Alphanzo Bel
Lockheed
Amercan
Naval Petroleum Reserve No. 4
Alakke Crump
Briscoe outlines 10 part plan for Texas education reform
Gov. Dolph Briscoe unveils a 10 point package emphasizing public school finance overhaul and a privacy oriented framework. He rejects a tax bill and calls for a weighted pupil approach, while expanding the Coordinating Board’s authority over higher education construction and new departments. Committees named in the House set the stage for rapid action. Welfare spending and recent attorney opinions are also reviewed in the Austin briefing.
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Dolph Briscoe
Briscoe
Public Utilities Commission
Coordinating Board
Texas College and University System
College Boards of Regents
House of Representatives
Bill Clayton
Clayton
Bill Presnal
Bryan
Presnal
Tom Massey
San Angelo
Fred Head
Athens
Tom Uher
Bay City
Workhorse
Ben Grant
Marshall
Pay Hutchison
Eddie Bernice Johnson
Dallas
Tom Craddick
Midland
Craig Washington
Houston
Luther Jones
el Paso
Bill Sullivant
Gainesville
Joe Hubenak
Rosenberg
Chris Semos
Jo: Donaldson
Gatesville
Pete Laney
Hale Center
House
Lane Denton
Rebate proposals spark rebus of recession relief
A letter argues for broader rebates to spur a recovery, questioning why gas, tires, and groceries do not offer similar paybacks. It compares US policy to Soviet debt actions, noting a 1972 agreement and alleged collapse, and suggests prepurchase rebates could boost car sales.
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Congress
Cameron
Detroit
Soviet Union
U. S
Russia
J. A
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Atexas
East First Street
Frank M. Luecke
Welbon & Wees
Congressional
By Joe Crump
Dateline Austin
Waco
Lynn Nabers
Brownwood Health and Welfare
Ben Bynum
Amarillo
E. L. Short
Tohoka
Tim von Dohlen
Goliad
Bennie Bock
New Braunfels
Felix McDonald
Edinburg
Tom Schieffer
Fort Worth
State Welfare Department
Atty
John Hill
Hill
Commissioners Court
Department of Pub
Lic Safety
Justice of the Peace
Jefferson County Commissioners Court
Jefferson County
Herald
East First St
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