Texas Senate battles utility reform and speed limits debate
Senate debate on SB 42 stalls as critics call a three member Utility Commission a monopoly's dream. Speed limit measure dies 10 to 19 after House approval. HB 226 would cut state aid to thirty nine county superintendents. Courts actions include a new trial in a rape case and a reverse in a criminal appeal ruling on deposition questions.
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Austin
Senate
Texas Coalition For Utility Regulation
Bill Hobby
Public Utility Commission
Utilities Commission
Railroad Commission
House
Jasper
Newton
Sabine
Anderson
Atascosa
Bexar
Brazos
Burleson
Camp
Crosby
Delta
Donley
Third Court of Civil Appeals
Secretary of State
Mark White Jr
Travis County
Nueces County
Texas Supreme Court
Dallas County
Court of Criminal Appeals
Texas Officials Highlight Policy Debates and Awards
A roundup of opinions and actions includes Alien children’s right to attend public schools, pardons and citizenship, and Election Code changes. Awards named by the Texas Industrial Commission honor Mooney Aircraft, Amoco Chemical, Timex, G H Casting, Inca Metal, and Mr. Fine with ceremonies in May. fourteen others receive special citations. Selma Wells named to the State Board of Pardons and Paroles as first woman and first Black member. Governor Briscoe calls for federal nuclear electricity plans in salt domes. Senate moves to require alcoholism coverage in health policies and 63 grants totaling 35.2 million approved for Texas criminal-justice improvements. Wisconsin Surety bonds must be renewed as the company enters receivership.
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U.S
Atty
John Hill
Hill
Texas Industrial Commission
Mooney Aircraft Corp
Kerrville
Amoco Chemical Corp
Algin
Timex Corp
Abilene
G&h Casting Corp
Slaton
Inca Metal Products Corp
Lewisville
Mr. Fine
Athens
Selma Wells
Houston
State Board of Pardons and Paroles
Dolph Briscoe
Texas
Louisiana
Mississippi
Gulf of Mexico
Senate
Wisconsin Surety Corporation
Bob Bullock
State finals in Austin for two GHS debaters
Debaters Brian Hudspeth and Linda Sims will compete for the state title in Austin at the University of Texas Friday and Saturday. They earned Regional II top positions on April 18 19 and will be accompanied by coach Mrs Eulalia Hill. Debates begin Friday at 4 30 p m with semi finals and finals Saturday.
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Brian Hudspeth
Linda Sims
Austin
University of Texas
Eulalia Hill
The House Taxpayers Built Yankee Stadium Refurbish Debate
A satirical column traces 350 years of New York and Yankee Stadium history. It contrasts Dutch founding, Indian displacement, and modern city finances with criticism of public schooling cuts and a proposed 54 million stadium refurbishment funded largely by the Yankees. The piece lampoons spending and political priorities while noting notable figures and dates.
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Buffalo
New York
Yankee Stadium
Ruth
Party A
Smething
John Lindsay
Yankee
Yankees
Catfish Hunter
May Month of Catching Up and Domestic Anecdotes
A humorous column mixes personal plans for a self declared May as a catch up month with domestic mishaps a dry sense of resilience. The piece notes rainfall data from Dallas and a South Africa survey praising American lifestyle as seen through an African market research study.
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Johannesburg
South Africa
Bureau of Market Research
The
University of South Africa
Rusk State Hospital to Host Open House Activities
Dr. Robert B. Sheldon invites all citizens to a two day open house at Rusk State Hospital with 9 am to 4 pm tours a barbecue lunch fund for patients and an awards program for outstanding staff. Walking and bus tours offered. hospital serves 31 East Texas counties. CARE launches Mother’s Day Plan to honor women with a gift benefiting destitute mothers and families through donations starting at $2.
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Rusk
Robert B. Sheldon
Rusk State Hospital
Texas Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation
East Texas Gulf Coast Region
Gladewater Publishing Company subscription notice
Published Thursdays and Sundays by The Gladewater Publishing Company at Glade Avenue and Dean Street Gladewater Texas 75647. Second class postage paid at Gladewater Texas 75647. Home Delivery and mail rates listed with annual options. Consolidated with The Gladewater Times-Tribune Nov 28 1949 and The White Oak Texan June 1 1969.
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Gladewater Publishing Company
Glade Avenue
Dean Street
Gladewater
Gregg County
Texas
Gladewater Times-Tribune
White Oak Texan
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