Standby Tax Authority Urges Delay in Pollution Controls
Washington AP reports the Carter administration urged delaying tougher auto pollution rules by at least one year and sought standby authority to tax 1983 model cars failing NOx standards. EPA head Castle said the tax could be up to 120 dollars and would apply only until compliance. decision on stricter NOx later.
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Clear Skies Lift South Plains Temperatures
Drying rains retreat after weekend storm left mud puddles across the South Plains. Forecasters expect clear skies and warm air into Wednesday with highs near 70s and a low in the upper 40s tonight. A Pacific cool front may bring light showers later in the week.
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Four charged in incidents across area this week
Guillermo Rangel, 51, faces aggravated assault charges from a Saturday knifing at a U S 87 club, with a $1500 bond recommended. Jose Najera was cut in the back and arm but treated and released. Also charged: Jim Vaugh Weatherford for forgery, Roy Dean Williams for burglary, and Kenneth Walker for unauthorized vehicle use. Pan American Day observed on April 14 marks origins of the Pan American Union. Thunderstorms bring tornado sightings in parts of the five state area. measurable rain reported only in South Texas.
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Weather forecast for Lubbock area speaks to moderating warmth
Partly cloudy through Wednesday with highs in the upper 70s and nights in the upper 40s. Southerly winds 10 to 15 mph.
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Yo Yo Origins Traced to Ancient Greek Diskos Toy
The article notes that ancient Greeks played with a diskos and a 500 B.C. vase painting depicts a youth spinning what is now known as the yo yo, linking the toy’s origins to classical Greece.
Doctors Score Victories In Texas Malpractice Bill Action
In Austin the Senate adopted two amendments to a malpractice insurance bill, including one calling damages for pain and suffering to 100000. Sen. Schwartz blasted a later amendment as the worst he had seen. The House set an afternoon session on a 708 million school finance bill as a conference likely shapes the final malpractice measure. Also, the Senate sent to the governor a bill capping accumulated sick leave pay for San Antonio police and firefighters at 90 days.
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