Marathon Oil to drill offshore Turkey in 1975
Marathon Oil Company announced plans to drill offshore Turkey in the Sea of Marmara. Marathon, with a 50 percent stake, will operate a five company group on a 988000 acre block. The first well in 300 feet of water is about 15 miles from the Turkish coast, using a drillship to reach 8500 feet, with drilling set to begin in early 1975.
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Marathon Oil Company
Republic of Turkey
Sea of Marmara
2 Marathon
Turkey
Connie Stevens to Open Houston Music Theatre Season
Connie Stevens plus Jack Carter will headline a six show run January 16 19 at Houston Music Theatre with multiple showtimes. Ticket prices range from 4 50 to 7 50 across performances. Also notes a Bay Area nature hike and an Arbus exhibition opening at The Museum of Fine Arts Houston.
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Connie Stevens
Houston Music Theatre
Jack Carter
Connie
Foleys
Museum of Fine Arts
Houston
Diane Arbus
New York
Museum ‘of Modern Art
Galveston County Park project announced by governor
Governor Dolph Briscoe announces a 207600 project to acquire and develop Galveston County Park at League City. Donated land will form half of the county share with the remaining half from the Bureau of Outdoor Recreation fund. Plan includes restrooms courts trails boardwalks boat landing and scenic facilities.
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Galveston County Park
League City
Dolph Briscoe
Bureau of Outdoor
Recreation
Land and Water Conservation Fund
Library courses offered locally at Sam Houston State
Sam Houston State University in Galveston offers two library science courses this spring. Both carry campus credit and may apply toward a Master of Library Science. S. 464 Reference and Bibliography taught alternate Saturdays by Dr Bonnie Thorne at Rosenberg Public Library. L. S. 467 School Media Center Organization and Administration and L. S. 577 Advanced Administration taught alternate Saturdays. Registration in Galveston 8:30 January 18, first class day. Classes meet 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. seven Saturdays. Contact Dr Lesta N Burt for more information.
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Sam Houston State University
Galveston
Bonnie Thorne
Rosenberg Public Library
L. S
L .S
Lesta N. Burt
Huntsville
Texas
UAY
New Bicycle Safety Rules Issued by CPSC
The Consumer Product Safety Commission lists new mandatory standards for bicycles to reduce injuries. Requirements cover frames wheels steering and brakes with tests and visible reflectors fenders pedals and bolt edge protections. The rules apply to bikes built after Jan 1 1975 with safe bikes labeled meet U S Consumer Product Safety Commission. La Marque residents must register new bikes with the police department.
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National
Consumer Product Safety Commission
Commission
U. S
la Marque
GI Bill benefits boosted for veterans at CO Mainland
The Veterans Affairs Office at College of the Mainland announces retroactive GI Bill increases of 22.7 percent from Sept. 1. New monthly amounts reach 366 dollars for two dependents at 12 hours, 182 at six hours. singles get 270 at 12 hours and 135 at six hours. The office is counseling veterans for spring and arranging paperwork to ensure benefits before classes begin. For more information call 938-1211 ext. 264.
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Veterans Affairs Office of
College of the Mainland
Dwight Fullingim
Fullingim
Change beneficiary on GI life insurance, VA urges vigilance
VA reminds five million veterans to confirm or change beneficiaries on National Service Life Insurance policies to avoid unintentional gains by unintended recipients. Regional Director A A Hunter says laws require insurers to pay to the beneficiary of record, urging veterans to contact the VA insurance center in Philadelphia or St Paul with policy numbers and full names and addresses for help.
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Veterans Administration
A. A. Hunter
Hunter
Philadelphia
St. Paul
Fight inflation with inflation and tire care tips
Tire Industry Safety Council urges motorists to combat inflation by proper tire inflation this winter. A Federal Energy Administration report links underinflated tires to higher fuel use and costs per mile. Recommendations include checking pressure monthly and inflating 3 to 4 psi above recommended, not exceeding 32 psi, plus advice on temperature effects, tread depth, hydroplaning risks, rear placement of new tires, and ensuring balance and alignment for safer steering.
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Tire Industry Safety Council
Federal Energy Administration
FEA
Council
Malcolm R. Lovell, Jr
Lovell
Kissing bug bites Texas faces danger from nocturnal pest
By JOE W. DOBY County Extension Agent the kissing bug or conenose feeds at night on warm skin around the eyes ears and lips. It thrives in dark nests such as old boards and firewood and large areas of Texas report specimens. The insect can trigger severe allergic reactions and swelling at the bite site with outcomes varying by individual.
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Joe W. Doby
Texas
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