Ecology and water storage near Gabriel and Laneport dams
Environmentalists question the long planned dams amid 25 to 30 years of debate. The piece argues the projects will boost city, industrial, and irrigation water, plus recreation at Somerville Reservoir, while noting downstream growth and regional demand from Houston to Bryan. The author supports continued construction for Central Texas water storage.
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Erik Johnsson Named Nixon Campaign Director
Erik Johnsson former three term Dallas mayor will direct Nixon re election campaign in Texas announced in Washington by John Mitchell national campaign director of the Committee for the Re election of the President Mitchell notes Johnsson will unite Texans of all parties behind a second Nixon term and cites his independence and leadership Johnsson serves as a Texas Instrument director and honorary chairman and has held multiple civic roles including mayor of Dallas and positions with the Urban Transportation Advisory Council and the National Academy of Engineering
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Dallas
Nixon
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John N. Mitchell
Committee For
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Richard Nixon
United States
America
Amer
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Mitchell
Texas Instrument, Inc
Urban Transportation Advisory Council
U. S. Department of Transportation
National Academy of Engineering
Austin Legislature Advances Budget Work Ahead of July 4 Target
In Austin lawmakers push toward completing a $3.8 billion 1973 state budget while aiming for a before July 4 adjournment. Gov. Preston Smith sticks to no new business until the appropriations act is agreed, and a House bid to open the call falters on a 62-55 vote. The Senate adopts new procedures to shorten committees and allow open floor debate on appointments.
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Senate
Texas Cities Set Up Water Pollution Controls
Texas cities with 5000 or more population have fully cooperated with the Texas Water Quality Board to establish local water pollution control and abatement programs under SB 835. In addition five smaller communities voluntarily submitted programs, with 24 councils of government participating in meetings and follow ups planned through July and August.
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Texas Water Quality Board
Sam Slaughter
TW QB
Slaughter
Veterans Complete High School
Veterans and Viet Nam Era veterans are enrolling in high school through the GI Bill. In April about 21 000 completed high school or took refresher courses below college level, using VA aid that does not charge against eligibility. VA also pays for tutoring if needed, preserving full entitlement for future higher education.
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