Oil debate flares over pipelines and shale reserves in U S
The discussion centers on the Alaska pipeline and California offshore drilling 1969 cuts. Phillips argues for more productive oil shale and smaller fields with right pricing while criticizing the Petroleum Allocation Act. Sen. Bentsen pushes higher royalty payments and ending foreign depletion allowances. In San Francisco Gould Inc president Ylvisaker hails technology.
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Arctic North Slope
California
Santa Barbara
Phillips
Colorado
Rocky Mountain
U. S
Lloyd Bentsen
Federal Energy Administration
Sen. Bentsen
Washington
San Francisco
U.S
William T. Ylvisaker
Gould Inc
Yivisaker
Red Rock Residents Oppose Landfill Site Choice
Rev Irvin leads community opposition to a densely wooded Red Rock landfill planned to serve the city for about 17 years. Lockett and Johnston offer alternatives and city services context while officials seek state guidance and a site survey by a three-person committee.
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Irvin
Red Rock
Lockett
Johnston
Marshall
Sparks
Jenkins
Upshur
Mayger Johnston
Medro Barnes
I. G. Lockett
Texas unitization debate returns to Texas capital
Texas lawmakers consider a renewed unitization bill as House Speaker Price Daniel Jr. presses for a special session on energy. Independent oil operator Peyton McKnight warns the crisis is a vehicle for a long‑standing fight, while supporters push for compulsory consent and critics warn against forced formation. A House Natural Resources Committee hearing is set in Austin to discuss a new bill amid a chorus of endorsements and cautions about timelines and impact on production.
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Kilgore
Texas
Price Daniel Jr
Peyton McKnight
Senate
McKnight
Bill Hobby
Tyler
House Natural Resources Committee
Austin
Gib Lewis
Fort Worth
Unitization Safeguard Assn
Permian Basin Petroleum Assn
Midland
Fred Young
Texas Railroad Commission
Association
Thompson
Court approves minor plan changes for courthouse repairs
Building Commission advised one ramp at east basement entrance and one handicapped booth in each basement restroom to meet requirements. Morris said final plans can include this minor change. Commissioners filed with the Labor Department a labor price schedule for bidders under the Bacon Davis Act to ensure wage standards. Revenue sharing funds were set aside earlier this year to renovate the courthouse, which needs major repairs.
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Building Commission
Morris
U. S. Department of Labor
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Winston Gardner
East Texas
Hobby
Ben Barnes
Harry Loftis
Dolph Briscoe
Frank Calhoun
Abilene
Middle East
Ed Thompson
Permian Basin Assn
Santa
Gladewater
Holcombe’s Man Shop
West Upshur
America
Kimball, Chickering
Yamaha
Chickering
Kimball
Kohler & Campbell
Winter
Kimball Crest
Kimball, Kohler & Campbell
Mundt
E. Methvin Longview
Penneys
Orion
Sale
S-M-L
Jcpenney
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