Speaking Medieval By Comparison East Germany Living Standards
A U S News & World Report editor describes East Germany as having the highest living standard in the Communist world, but facts reveal widespread privation. Only 2.5 million of 6 million homes have private toilets, under 600,000 have central heating, about 40 percent lack private baths, and a million lack running water. New construction is scarce outside central cities, and housing is limited.
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East Germany
U.S. News & World Report
Rugged end to blooms draws visitors despite island trash
The stormy finish to the bloom display ends the show abruptly while visitors praise the attraction. Islands collect trash but draw out-of-town comments. City and county will bear future maintenance costs, yet the project remains an unusual draw.
Agencies seek United Way status contact deadline
Not presently in the United Way, agencies wishing to join must contact campaign coordinator Art Roberts at 872-2181 by Thursday, July 5. California Governor Ronald Reagan notes ecologists have focused on conserving existing resources, urging development of new ones through logic and timing.
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The
United Way
Art Roberts
California
Ronald Reagan
Energy crisis grim warning from officials in Texas
Capital Highlights reports experts see little chance of easing the energy crisis soon. Railroad Commission Chairman Jim Langdon warns oil and gas usage exceeds findings as a House committee hears a grim national assessment. Dr. John McKetta urges a national emergency. Langdon says national solutions are needed and Texas producers still fall short of oil demand by about 400,000 barrels a day. Attorney General John Hill calls the situation extremely critical and prioritizes action. The commission maintains a 100 percent July oil allowable despite demand pressures.
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Railroad Commission
Jim Langdon
Langdon
Texas
Texas oil stocks shrink as demand outpaces supply
Langdon warns the Texas oil industry risks self liquidation as monthly additions lag demand. June crude stocks stand at 94.7 million barrels, down 7.2 million from 1972, while buyers pursue a record 3.8 million barrels per day. Separate notes mention a Winsten family vacation at Possum Kingdom Lake, a birthday dinner for Mrs Barron, and Joel Foster being named Young Texan of the month by the Optimist Club.
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Langdon
Texas
Joel Foster
Optimist
Long-ago Texas notes cover awards, transit, and disaster relief
The item recalls 20 years ago Douglas Lee Allen earned a music degree with honors as his parents attended the graduation. It notes G K McDonald writing Mail Call for Dawson Countians in the armed services since 1951 and Carol Campbell aiding. It also mentions 30 and 40 year recaps on labor, concerts, Basil Hill at Tech, and a hospital operation.
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Douglas Lee Allen
E.L. (Eck) Allen
St. Louis Institute of Music
G.K. McDonald
McDonald
Carol Campbell
Basil Hill
Lamesa High School
Texas Tech
Carterville
Goodyear Tire Co
Basil
Tech
Psi National Textile Fraternity
Timeout For Logic on Ecology and Public Health
A provocative opinion argues against environmental concerns and regulatory overreach claiming historical pollution, disease, and social ills were worse in the past. It warns that current activism and agency protections threaten energy and public services while praising supposed past resilience.
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Paul Harvey
Bill Bove
Texas Press Association
House
John McKetta
National
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Atty
John Hill
Sid Winsten
Possum Kingdom Lake
Billy Ellyson
E.L Barron
Joel
Mrs
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Lamesa
Dawson County News
Dawson County Courier
Lamesa Reporter
Dawson County Free Press
North First Street
Dawson County
Dawson
Lamesa Press-Reporter
Walter Buckel
Stephen Henry Lynn Brisendine
Hank Myers
ADV
MGR
One Tae
Free Press
A Fey
WHA
Wilkes Cleaners
A.C. Woodward
Lubbock Hospital
Berry's
July Commission
Roy D. Chapin Jr
American Motors Corporation
Texas Good Roads Association
Texas Highway Users Conference
Austin
United States
Department of Transportation
Chapin
National Highway Users Federation
HUD
Briscoe
U.S
John Tower
Small Business Administration
Price Daniel Jr
Rep
Carl Parker
Port Arthur
Bill Hobby
Nelson W Wolff
San Antonio
Senate
Sam Callan
el Paso
210Th District Court
Veterans Land Program
Harris, Galveston
Brazoria
Jasper
Hardin, Liberty
Montgomery
San Jacinto
New Dallas
Oswin Chrisman
Thomas B Thorpe
Richard D. Mays
Chrisman
Mays
Thorpe
Roy Mays Jr
Texas Criminal Justice Council
AG Opinions
Hill
43Rd District Court of
Parker County
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Nader
London
New York
New York City
Smithsonian Institution
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Federal Trade Commission and Food and Drug Administration
American Eagle
Opinon
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