Political split over Texas constitutional proposal emerges in Austin
Leon Jaworski endorsement and Waco pitch by a top Republican split with former Governor Preston Smith opposition to annual sessions. Lt Governor Hobby and Calvert back the measure while Tyler Senator Peyton McKnight leads business opposition. Secretary of State Mark White promotes for November referendum. Governor Briscoe and Preston Smith remain against.
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Leon Jaworski
Texas Magazine
Waco
Preston Smith
Houston
Price Daniel
Tyler
Peyton McKnight
Texas
Bill Hobby
Robert W. Calvert
Texas Supreme Court
Texas Press Association
Texas Daily Newspaper Association
Texas Association of Broadcasters
Austin
House
Bill Clayton
Mark White
Dolph Briscoe
Annual sessions urged to curb overloaded Texas legislature
F M L suggests annual sessions could reduce last minute bills and overrun in Texas. Opponents debate cost. Carillo impeachment inquiry prompts Senate timing. Past sessions produced 3600 to 4300 measures, a 20 percent rise, with the Sharpstown debacle cited as caution.
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California
Minnesota
Texas
Texas Senate
Carillo
Jaworski
Constitutional Commission
Sharpstown
Lampasas Firefighters Redirect Santa Fe Train Fire
Milam-Areans of Lampasas respond to a train fire on the Santa Fe line near the north edge of town. Firefighters delay action, then slow and place the locomotive on a siding, allowing the blaze to be extinguished before entering the city limits.
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Lampasas
Itre
Santa Fe
Belton Eyes Bond Issue For New High School
Belton leaders form Belton Schools Association to back an October 14 bond vote for a new high school. The group says a $5 million school bond is needed, potentially with a 8 to 10 percent tax hike, and about 450 citizens attended the meeting.
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Belton
Better Belton Schools Associ
Multiple Burglaries Cleared Across Counties
Williamson County Sheriff's office reports 27 burglaries in Williamson Travis and Eastland counties cleared. Cedar Park suspects identified with items linked to Williamson and Austin homes. Separate notes mention KNCT-FM salute to Rockdale Day broadcasts and a missing Hearne couple last seen August 9 with ongoing search cooperation from a South Texas congressman.
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Williamson County
Williamson
Travis
Eastland
Cedar Park
Austin
Travis County
Northwestern
Hearne
Jimmy Dick
Alice
South Texas
Mexico
Milam County Farms Qualify for Family Land Heritage
Three Milam County farms qualify for the 1975 Family Land Heritage Program along with 383 other families. The Nisbett Farm in Cameron, the Graham Looney Estate in Buckholts, and the Niley J. Smith Farm in Cameron met the 100 year ownership criterion. Certificates of Honor will be awarded at the State Fair on October 14.
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Austin
Milam County
John C. White
White
Dallas Historical Society
Nisbett
Katie Nisbett
Cameron
Graham Looney
Sarah E. Shelton
Buckholts
M. M. Tabor
San Angelo
Niley J. Smith
Niley Judson Smith
Breath of Life drive set for Cystic Fibrosis
Campaign chairman Mrs. Betty DeWees announces the Breath of Life door to door drive for Cystic Fibrosis Foundation from September 21 to 27 in Cameron and Rockdale. Local residents will seek support for children with CF and other lung diseases and funds aid CF centers and research nationwide.
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Breath of Life
Betty DeWees
Cameron and
Rockdale
Cystic Fibrosis Foundation
Breach of Life
CFF
Liaison Committee forms to aid Alabama Town project
A new citizen committee will meet monthly to discuss the Alabama Town sewer system park and playground project and the removal of substandard housing. Ten members include Beatrice Petty Lois Hill Julius Whiteside Arthur Kelley Ada Jane Wesley Bobby Jean Allison Irene Simmons Lily Hunter Austin Anderson Shirley Kelley. Arthur Kelley is chairman Beatrice Petty vice chair Ada Jane Wesley secretary. A. W. McCullin said the group will liaise between the Agency and residents, share information and collect needs and suggestions. Coca Cola Bottling Co. offered four $35 prizes for improvements in West Cameron.
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Alabama
O. J. Thomas
Beatrice Petty
Lois Hill
Julius Whiteside
Arthur Kelley
Ada Jane Wesley
Bobby Jean Allison
Irene Simmons
Lily Hunter
Austin Anderson
Shirley Kelley
Gene Blake
Coca Cola Bottling Co
West Cameron
House
Yard
McCullin
Joe Tomerlin
Francis Ford
Charlie Bell Stoney
Alcoa Delays Expansion and Cuts Point Comfort Potlines
Alcoa will delay two years the Rockdale Works power plant expansion from 1977 to 1979 and suspend one of two potlines at Point Comfort Operations on October 1 affecting 280 workers. Massena also expands with cheaper power as natural gas costs drive competitiveness.
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Rockdale Aluminum Company of America
Alcoa
Rockdale Works
Point Comfort
Fred P. Bergeron
Texas
Bergeron
Massena
New York
Milam County Reports First Imported Fire Ant Infestation
Milam County confirms its first imported fire ant infestation after Texas Department of Agriculture surveys. Commissioner John C. White notes 72 Texas counties are under quarantine with restrictions on transporting soil, plants, hay, logs, and farm equipment until inspected and certified pest free.
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Austin
Milam County
Texas Department of Agriculture
TDA
John C. White
Texas
White
The Laser Age Comes to Everyday Life
A report on laser technology tracing its move from defense to daily use. It covers laser powered groceries scanning, auto production cutting, high power cutting tools, holographic laser movies and casino credit checks. It notes limits on handheld weapons and cites USC experts.
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Michael Bass
University of Southern California
Center of Laser Studies
Detroit
Las Vegas
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