Belief In National Self And Memorial Day Reflections
A reflective piece contrasts Memorial Day observances with long wars and national self faith. It links Viet Nam era protests and draft opposition to ongoing nationalism, notes the Mayaguez incident as a spark, and warns that without a free press a nationalist victory could curtail independent thought.
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Air Force
Navy
Vietnam
Saigon
South
Mayaguez
U. S
Thailand
Texas House Senate conference to decide utility and education bills
Conference committees will push two bills for a Texas utilities commission and public school finance. A Senate voice vote rejected a stronger consumer oriented utilities bill, while a compromise public school finance plan seeks Governor Briscoe approval with a $1400 teacher raise. A utility bill amendment to curb advertising faces legal questions.
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Texas House-Senate
Utility Commission
Senate
House
Texas Utilities Commission
Briscoe
Texas
Utilities Commission
Ques
Television ads and the call for honest government
A reader criticizes government regulation of TV commercials arguing it would ruin programming. The letter questions rules requiring disclosures about actors and endorsements and jokes about banning new laws. The writer mocks regulatory meddling and asks lawmakers to pause lawmaking.
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Marshal Dillon
Washington
Big 3 Assignments Drive Final Week of Texas Legislature
The 64th Texas Legislature enters a final week with conference committees reconciling House and Senate versions of three major measures. A $12 billion 1976 77 appropriations bill moves toward adjournment while public school finance remains contentious. Governor Briscoe signals veto risk on overspending as utility regulation clashes between chambers. The Texas Railroad Commission notes oil production holding at 100 percent statewide, with East Texas field capped at 86 percent. Briscoe names new appointees to health and water boards. new industries forecast $137 million annual impact and nearly 4,000 jobs. The courts reject challenges to long distance rate hikes and textbook distribution to non public schools. Health maintenance organizations begin December 1.
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Senate
Dolph Briscoe
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Big East
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Harlingen
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Fort Worth
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Snyder
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London
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