Agnew Says Housing Industry Serves As Catalyst
Vice President Spiro T. Agnew told the 28th convention of the National Association of Home Builders that the housing sector’s strength spurs growth and prosperity. He praised Romney’s leadership and noted optimism for continued housing gains amid allied industries. Picket lines outside the Astrohall formed as Agnew spoke, but most demonstrations did not interrupt his address before his departure for Ellington AFB.
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George Romney
Romney
Alee Romney
Texas flood and navigation project funding requests
The report lists Texas proposed construction funds across multiple river and coastal flood control and navigation schemes. Notable items include Trinity River design funds totaling 3 million and numerous flood control projects such as Buffalo Bayou 2.4 million and Freeport hurricane protection 3 million, with additional line items for lake and channel work and park infrastructure.
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Local Auditions Open For Tech Lab Theater Production
Family and friends in Texas attend auditions as the Tech Laboratory Theater rehearses Once Upon a Mattress opening February 3. Student cast hopefuls endure a May 1 deadline to learn if they make the 1972 team. About 1,500 students are hired as show staff with $500 scholarships for the top 20 hosts totaling $30,000, plus wages. David Blackburn, first manager of the Lubbock Municipal Auditorium, oversaw tryouts and now produces live shows for Six Flags locations.
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Six Flags
Nixon proposes workfare plan amid 1973 welfare bill push
The president pitches a workfare program starting in 1974 with 250 million in 1973 funding. Total federal spending on welfare Social Security railroad retirement unemployment rises to 69.9 billion, up 1.4 billion from 1972. Medicare 9.9 and Medicaid 2.1 drive health costs. interest on debt climbs to 22.1 billion. defense and law enforcement rise. no new taxes are proposed.
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FDA Plans Recall of Soup Bowls
The FDA says 2,000,000 decorated soup bowls from a Campbell’s promotion exceed safety limits for lead and cadmium. Manufactured by American Art China Co of Sebring Ohio, the bowls prompted Americana to issue 5 cent refunds and recall the product. Chicago Board of Health found no imminent hazard.
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Deficit Made Up by Borrowing in Nixon Budget
Washington AP reports President Nixon’s budget outlines 1973 spending with the deficit funded by borrowing. Tables compare receipts and outlays for 1973, 1972, and 1971, listing taxes and sources including unemployment, excise duties, estate taxes, and customs. International affairs, space, agriculture, and health are among major outlay areas. Paris taxi drivers expect a 10 percent tip.
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Education chief laments social emotional hangover in U S
Sidney P Marland Jr says 1960s optimism left a naive impression and that Nixon and Johnson education programs differed in impact. He notes deficits in funding use and the need to protect funds from dilution while acknowledging emotional investments in social programs. Marland spoke during a Washington event opening papers on Johnson era education.
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Venice Bans Picnics In St Mark's Square
Venice authorities outlaw picnics card games and other uncivilized acts in St Mark's Square with fines up to 34 dollars and potential three month imprisonment for violators.
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