Justice Department to Sue If States Fail 18-Year-Old Vote Assurances
Attorney General Mitchell announced the department will sue to enforce the Voting Rights Act if states do not submit written assurances of compliance by Aug. 3. He also said reports from governors on other provisions will be requested, and that noncompliant states face federal lawsuits.
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Disruption feared at Borger Boys' State program on UT Austin campus
Borger High School official E B Hanna says radical campus groups disrupted the 1970 Boys' State week at the University of Texas. He reports lean on staff and safety concerns as groups passed out lewd literature and attempted to infiltrate counselor groups. leaders claim most aggressors were not enrolled. The program, held in Austin, draws top high school students for a week of civic actiions and ends with a governor's ball and simulated government.
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Post Office Cuts Window Service in Shallowater
Shallowater Post Office will discontinue Saturday window service effective July 18. Post master M H Elliott said the change aims to serve community needs more efficiently and economically. Office hours will be 8 a m to 5 p m Monday through Friday with noon hour window service. Box delivery and rural route dispatch remain unchanged.
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LTV Names New Chief Executive
Paul Thayer resigned as president of LTV Aerospace and became chair man of Ling-Temco-Vought Inc. He was elected to the parent company officers on July 8 and replaced James Ling as president. The move follows a prior shakeup amid debt and a Justice Department antitrust suit.
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Renoir Paysage Stolen From Private Gallery in London
A Renoir oil landscape titled Paysage valued at 40 800 dollars was stolen from the O'Hana Gallery in London. The 12 by 16 inch canvas with frame was taken at noon by a walk in walk out thief during the hunch hour.
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Bush urges expulsion for lawless campus disrupters
U S Rep. Bush says students who disrupt campuses violate civil rights and should be expelled immediately. He argues taxpayers should not fund individuals aiding revolutionaries and urges swift action in a five minute radio series aired in 26 cities.
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Eggers Says Administrators Must Enforce Rules at Schools
In a speech, Eggers urges college and high school leaders to enforce regulations to protect order and says permissive faculties allow freedom to be harmed. He argues expelled action against violent minorities trying to impose views on the majority. The comment frames a broader call for discipline in education. Martinez Replaced Bowell as Mets recall infielder from Tidewater farm club to cover for two weeks of military reserve duty.
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Eggers Seeks Texas Growth Lead in Per Capita Income
Republican governor hopeful Paul Eggers told regional leaders Texas should rank first in per capita income growth. He criticized Gov. Preston Smith for counting new plants that were expansions and said only proactive industrial outreach will attract business to Texas. Eggers warned Texas must outrun 28 states to lead national income gains and pledged active state support to lure industry.
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Hickel Threatens Action Against Mercury Polluters
Secretary of the Interior Walter J Hickel warned that mercury discharging firms into U S waterways pose an imminent health hazard. He said administration is compiling hard evidence for court action and is identifying high risk areas while urging governors in 17 states to take immediate steps to curb pollution.
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Five In City Face Varied Charges
Five people named on Tuesday face multiple charges. George P. Wallace is held on forgery and burglary counts tied to a $20 Citizens State Bank check and the Piggy Wiggly burglary in Slaton. Louis Vernon Wilson faced a $2,000 bond for a Sunday burglary at the Mi Casita Small Business Association office. Florentino Sanchez, 27, of 802 Lam, was prepared to pursue federal action over a Tuesday burglary charge and a traffic violation led to new charges. Mercury pollution inquiries expand as officials seek abatement actions and studies by the Geological Survey evaluate mercury levels in air and waterways.
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Bond set for Sanchez and Wilson in county jail
J LeCroy set bond at 1000 dollars for Sanchez and Wilson who remained in the county jail on Tuesday as charges of carrying a prohibited weapon were filed. Modest Welch, 36, of Weber Drive, faced arrest on a traffic stop at Vanda Avenue where a pistol was found. Welch has a felony conviction. Justice of the Peace Charles Smith set Welch’s bond at 1000 dollars. Fo OW Bolen set Carmen Garza, 2, bond at 100 dollars after a forged instrument charge. Garza posted bond Tuesday afternoon.
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