Insurance Board Debate Shapes Texas Policy Changes
The article notes Teaver urging board control amid speculation on replacing him. It describes potential appointees like Bob Bullock and stormy prospects for consumer protection, insurance rates, and regulatory reforms led by Gov. Preston Smith. A July 24 hearing on car insurance is mentioned as a pivotal event.
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Erate Rane Policie
Preston Smith
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Tomita
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Missioner
Smith
FAA official predicts air extortion may become rare
Aviation chief John H. Shaffer says that after a failed extortion on a Seattle to Reno flight an air hijack attempt in 1971 may become uncommon. He cites improved airport security and reduced hostagetaking as factors driving down such crimes.
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Renoeral
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A& Buackinns
Falls
Mont
Houlihe
Shaffer
Stew
Fan Jung
Lubbock Nurse Aids Danville Flood Victims Amid Devastation
A nurse from Lubbock assists Pennsylvania flood survivors in Danville as residents cope with 3 feet of water and mud. She describes ruined homes, discarded furniture, and scarce supplies while volunteers distribute aid and discuss recovery efforts. Local police escort and community solidarity are noted.
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Agnes
Harrisburg
Danville
Tech registration beats prior years with 6543 students
Last year total reached 6543 students, over 700 more than first day registrants. Registration remains open through Friday at the registrar in West Hall. No class or demographic breakdown yet. midsemester figures usually compile. Monday’s process ran briskly due to improved computer programs reducing workload and errors.
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West Hall
Congress Aide Testifies on Kickbacks in Campaign Funds
Testimony recounts kickbacks from travel pay and federal funds used for campaign work and office projects. Witnesses describe reimbursements, altered pay, and a car payment from kickback checks while a congressman pleads for noninvolvement.
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Raymond Ferner
Bates
Collins
Haag
Aa Laine
Es Shea
Washington
Lynne
O'Shea
Regan Omaha
Congress
George
Scherr
Mary Sue McMahon Scott
Dallas
Linda ParTee) Stevenson
Scott
Sam Parker
Struggs Junior High
Newma Carnes
Slaton
Verna Hawand
Te Ties
Conference invites sent for Avalanche-Journal plant tour
Diamond the Avalanche Journal circulation promotion manager says about 300 invitations have been issued to Lubbock and area schools for the conference with 105 reservations already returned. A chartered bus will provide transportation to the Ava lanche-Journal plant after the conference. Applications are available from the Lubbock Avalanche-Journal Educational Services Circulation Department Box 491 Lubbock 79401 or by phone.
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Avalanche-Journal
Lubbock Avalanche-Journal
Educational Services
Lubbock
Diamond
Avalanche Journal
Silverton Plans Face Lifting
Silverton's city park is undergoing face lifting through efforts of local groups. Silverton Young Farmers Amelia and the local Fire Department contributed permanent picnic tables. Several other groups have plans for more improvements within a few weeks.
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Silverton
Wilson Names New Principal
James K. Kearne, a former Australian Public Schools teacher, is named high school principal for Wilson Independent School District by Supt. Gary M. Garnder. A North Texas State University graduate living in Midland, he belongs to several professional groups including the Texas State Teachers Association.
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James K. Kearne
Wilson Independent
Gary M. Garnder
Kearne
North Texas State University
Texas State Teachers Association
Midland
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