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Newspaper
La Marque Times
Location
La Marque, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 13, 1977
Page
2
A jumbled notice discusses military pensions and a proposal to outlaw double on home hail. It mentions HR 7553, an appropriations bill, and an amendment by McIntyre to delete seven water projects while opposing others. The text references experts, dates, and various officials in a chaotic plea for progress.
In La Marque Texas residents ask about Coca Cola plant strike details and hazardous white dust used in street repairs. Public Works Director Will Lambert explains Veronica Street craters have no current repair plans while Chemline warns eye and respiratory risks. A March of Dimes Walkathon issue prompts a caller to seek guidance on missing funds and participant registration.
A reader urges Governor Briscoe to add money management legislation in the July Special Session to stop $400 million in Texas funds from earning no interest. Rep. Hartung notes HB 1984 would have saved $42.6 million per biennium but died in the Senate. Publicity chair Sylvia Thompson thanks for prior help with a bazaar.
A personal field journal describes setting up at a forest perch with cameras and camouflage as screech owls respond to taped calls. Barred owls arrive, light flashes illuminate the woods, and multiple sightings mark a memorable, if partially successful, night of birding at La Marque.
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