Poage urges Texas readers to heed numbers in politics
In a conservative Texas tone, the piece cites Cong. W. R. Poage arguing that farmers and energy producers in Central Texas face national policy biases. He notes Texas growth, the shift of population, and how national politics favor populous regions, urging local readers to listen to the numbers shaping policy and long term opportunities.
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Central Texas
Washington
Texas
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Milam County
Cong. Poage
Central
Harris County
Cong
Controversy over Air Bags Gains Fresh Critics
Crump's Grassroots Comment cites NHTSA data showing airbags riskier than belts with 5.5 times higher death rate and 2.5 times higher injury rate. Insurers offer minimal premium cuts, averaging under $4 on $281-$312 policies, making air bags uneconomical for many. Protests urge Congress to oppose mandatory bags before 1982 models.
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Bud Shuster
NHTSA
Pennsylvania
Maryland
Virginia
Washington D. C
Ing Allstate
GEICO
Allstate
Congress
Old Philosopher Critics Metric System In Congress Letter
Dear editor: three things I have no intention of learning Russian Chinese and the metric system. Congress decreed the metric system over a year ago yet few can name kilometers from home. Costs to rename highway signs run into millions this letter argues against the change and questions public support.
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Congress
Washington
Texas Fiscal 77 Revenue Sets New All Time High
Texas fiscal year 1977 ends with $4.194 billion in revenue led by sales and oil taxes. Comptroller Bob Bullock cites a 15 percent rise in state sales tax and 14.9 percent jump in city sales taxes, with August breaking monthly records. Also notes $91.5 million in tax deficiencies and ongoing political moves toward attorney general and other state offices.
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Texas
Bob Bullock
Bullock
Texans urge energy bill scrutiny to protect Texas energy future
Letter to the editor warns that Carter energy act as passed by the House may diminish state control, cripple utilities, raise taxes, and threaten Texas jobs and reliability. It applauds Texas lawmakers opposing the plan and urges input as the Senate weighs a similar version to safeguard energy supplies and costs.
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Luecke
Carter
U. S. House of Representatives
Texas
House
Senate
Saving energy with air conditioning in Texas homes
A TP and L consumer guidance piece explains how to cut summer electric bills by using central and window air conditioning efficiently. It covers thermostat settings, maintenance, filters, insulation, shading, airflow, sealing, and vent placement, concluding with TP&L contact for more information.
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Tp&l
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