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Houston prosperity amid growth and contrasts in 1970s
A New York writer notes Houston's rapid growth, job ads, and oil boom boosting construction while unemployment lags behind national rates. He highlights low taxes, free city services, and abundant jobs, yet warns of reckless driving and rising traffic deaths amid a political backdrop of mayoral rate disputes.
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