News blackout considered in computerized vote projections
Senate hearings on bills to curb network projections on election night concluded with doubts any measure will pass. Senator Pastore warned against curbing broadcasts while noting voter sophistication, and networks pressed for simultaneous closing times and clear labeling of projections as nonofficial.
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Georgia
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Model laws on body part donation and other codes
Lawyers push a model state law to allow donation of body parts after death with individual ownership rights, aided by the National Conference of Commissioners on Uniform State Laws during its 76th meeting. Provisions cover skin, bone, corneas, kidneys and arteries with future liver and lungs considered. The codes also address consumer credit wills and probate reform, with state adoption expected next year.
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Philadelphia
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House of Delegates
MOMS LEARN TOO Head Start ends in eight weeks in Lubbock
Lubbock Head Start for 905 children in a dozen elementary schools nears completion. The program ends Friday and all participants will enter school in the fall. This week focuses on grooming for parents and a clothing exchange. Mothers bring clothes their children outgrew and sewing lessons are taught by Mrs. Lila Dickerson, retired sewing demonstration agent of Wolfforth.
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Lila Dickerson
Wolfforth
Texas Highway Engineer D C Greer resigns after 40 years
State Highway Engineer D C Greer resigns effective July 31 after 40 years with the department. J C Dingwall named as his successor with duties to start January 1. Greer, 65, helped develop Texas 65,000 mile system. Dingwall, with the department since 1928, becomes assistant state highway engineer.
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Highway Commission
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Texas
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Odessa Youth Killed In One Car Mishap
James W. Cook, 18, of Odessa Texas, died in a one car crash south of Las Cruces New Mexico. The vehicle overturned four times after leaving the highway. Richard A Laney also of Odessa was the driver and was injured and transported to a hospital in El Paso.
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Crosby Day Skydivers Highlight Crosbyton Lake Celebration
Crosbyton Day at White River Lake features 30 and 60 second free falls by expert skydivers along with jet flyovers, antique car display, sailboat races, water skiing and skin diving. White River Sportsman Club aids the Chamber of Commerce in running events and safety gear.
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