Congress Advances War Powers Limit With Veto Threat Allowing 60 Day Troop Withdrawals
Senate House conferees approved a war powers compromise limiting presidential use of troops without congressional authorization. The measure requires withdrawal within 60 days unless Congress declares war or grants authority, with a 30 day automatic extension under national military necessity. Nixon pledged a veto, citing the plan as too restrictive.
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Lamb Liquor Vote Petition Snagged
Officials cite duplicate registrations and misapplied permanent registration rules as the cause of errors on the Lamb precinct voter list. Elderly and minority groups are most affected, with several petitioners sharing registration numbers of others. The county auditor expressed uncertainty about certifying due to an out of date voter roll.
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Willey
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Roloff appeals state rules for Corpus Christi schools
Evangelist Lester L. Roloff seeks a waiver from Texas welfare licensing rules for his Rebekah Home for Girls and Anchor Home for Boys. The Welfare Board will hear the appeal Friday as Roloff disputes 36 of 59 requirements, including sex education and disclosure of religious training content. He predicts closing the facilities if compliance proves impossible and faces a Sept. 15 deadline to obtain licenses or shut down under court order.
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Prices Drop Sharp After Record August Farm Gain
Government notes a 25 year low in prices with a 23.1 percent August rise prior. Declines driven by livestock corn vegetables milk and eggs while overall farm prices remain 55.8 percent higher than a year ago. Processed foods also fall as consumer credit growth slows per Federal Reserve data.
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Reese Drops Oust Attempt Over Nurse Kennedy Waiver
Lt Kennedy faced discharge over pregnancy waiver disputes with the Air Force. The waiver allowed world service and civilian husband care for the baby, with leave from own funds. Attorney Willis Taylor said pregnant women stayed in service in past cases, and the waiver was approved at Randolph AFB before challenges arose.
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ACLU Calls for Nixon Impeachment Across Nation
In simultaneous news conferences the American Civil Liberties Union urged the House to begin impeachment against President Nixon. A resolution accuses him of repeatedly violating oath by approving domestic spying and expanding war powers. Neier said five chapters also held events and would lobby Congress.
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Firkusny Dazzles Audience in Lubbock Concert
Pianist Rudolf Firkusny returned to Lubbock for a Community Concerts program drawing a large audience. The program featured extended encores and critics noted his mastery as he performed selections with clarity and warmth.
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Texas Colleges See Record Enrollments Nationwide Increase
Texas enrollments show a record rise with most state universities and many private colleges up two to four percent. East Texas State reports strong graduate programs and a five percent overall increase, while UT Austin surpasses 40,000 students with modest growth. UT El Paso rebounded three percent after a prior drop amid a $50 per semester fee rise. West Texas State and North Texas state trends vary as Texas Christian and Southern Methodist experience slight declines.
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Firkusny’s Chopin and Lisztic Virtuoso Evening
The pianist earns praise for Chopin Scherzo No. 2 in B flat minor and Liszt B minor Sonata with a mature, dignified approach. He opens with Mozart Variations and delivers a refined La Puerta del Vino and General Lavine, ending with a vivid Barcarolle.
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Memorial Civic Center bids and concessions plan
Boston officials discussed beer sales at civic events to boost revenue, estimate $12,000 annual beer profit, and reduce concession costs by contracting a professional firm. They also reviewed bid responses from seven general and seven mechanical contractors for the Memorial Civic Center and potential rental booths to cut furnishing expenses.
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Texas Tech
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Senate approves $33.4 billion domestic funding package
The Senate approved a $33.4 billion domestic budget measure for fiscal 1974 with a 79 to 9 vote, surpassing Nixon’s request by 1.8 billion. The bill funds education and health programs and requires reconciliation with a House bill. Senators Magnuson and Cotton warned a larger package risks a presidential veto.
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Office of Economic Opportunity
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Miss Minnelli Join Sparks With Film Burlesque Quip
Suinness sat in as Miss Minnelli praised a mysterious singer saying she joined in because he is perfect. Cowper then offered a can that released a toy snake, creating a comic interruption during the moment.
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Chinese spoken language counts and global rankings
The text states Mandarin Chinese is the most spoken language with 892 million speakers, followed by English as the second with 326 million.
Clouds With Prospect Of Moisture Forecast
The forecast indicates unsettled weather across the region with showers and possible thunderstorms from the Atlantic coast into the Ohio and Mississippi valleys. Highs mid 60s to mid 70s, lows in the 50s, as a cool moist air mass lingers over the central plains and western states.
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