Limestone Commission approves Point Enterprise water lines
Limestone County commissioners authorize the Point Enterprise Water Supply District to lay water lines on county right of way. They also approve bids for a new backhoe for the road and bridge department with bids to open Jan 23 1978.
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Limestone Commission
Okays Point Enterprise Water Lines
Limestone County
Point Enterprise Water Supply District
Clark Jacobs
Road and Bridge Department
Hickory Hills
Dennis Walker
Central Texas Economic Development District
General Fund
GM agrees to 3.16 million Texas engine settlement
General Motors will pay 200 to 7,872 Texas buyers of Buick Oldsmobile and Pontiac cars with Chevrolet engines, covering 36 months or 36 000 miles and transferring mechanical performance certificates. The deal affects only Texan purchasers. other states rejected terms.
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Associated Press
Houston
General Motors Corp
District Court
Reagan Cartwright
Texas Atty
John Hill
Hensmen
Texas
Cartwright
Hill
Automobile Corporation
GMC
California
Louisiana
Iowa
Kentucky
Tennessee
Joseph Sinek
Chicago
Oldsmobile
Olds Sinek
Chevrolet
Ie Aes
Iran Earthquake Kills 300 Injures 500 in Southeast
An earthquake in a remote southeastern area of Iran killed at least 300 people and injured more than 600, with three villages destroyed. Iran's Red Cross reported the toll as rescuers searched for survivors.
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Tehran
Iran
Red Cross
Funchal, Maderna
Atlantic
Chrismas
Teague announces retirement from U S House
Olin Teague a Democratic veteran of 31 years in the U S House says he will not seek reelection next year due to lingering health issues. He notes his left ankle and foot were amputated after war wounds and lists four challengers including Phil Gramm and Don McNeil in the upcoming primaries.
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Bryan
Texas
Olin Teague
Democratic Party
House of Representives
Cunter
Sean
Teague
Phil Gramm
Texas A&m
Don McNeil
Alwardo
Ted Edwards
Ron Godbex
Fort Worth
Bi Stone gas rates approved for Limestone and Freestone
The Railroad Commission approved higher natural gas rates for residents in unincorporated Limestone and Freestone counties matching Mexia city charges. A minimum bill of 3 dollars applies for consumption under 1 cubic foot monthly. Rates go into effect immediately as ordered by Chairman Mack Wallace and Commissioner Jon Newton.
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Mack Wallace
Jon Newton Suned
Weather forecast notes colder night and cool Wednesday
The forecast calls for fair and cooler conditions tonight with a cool Wednesday. Temperatures include a high near 47 and a low around 2.
Parker Named Head of Texas School Tax Board
State Rep. Walt Parker of Denton was appointed executive director of the new Texas School Tax Assessment Board. He plans to resign from the House and submit his resignation to Governor Briscoe in January.
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Austin
Texas
Walt Parker
Denton
Texas School Tax Assessment Board
Parker
House
Dolph Briscoe
Dow Jones Averages Mixed Across Industrials Transport Utilities
Dow Jones at 1 pm shows mixed trading with the 3 industrials index at 80501294 and the transport and utilities figures fluctuating. The afternoon session moved unevenly as stocks hovered near prior levels with a slight downturn noted in utilities.
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New York
Carter signs law boosting Social Security taxes
President Carter signs a bill raising Social Security taxes for 107 million workers to keep the pension system solvent into the 21st century. The payroll tax hike takes effect in 1979 for all workers.
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Washington
Carter
Verse of Mourning Reflects a grievous wound
A biblical verse from Jeremiah expresses sorrow over a severe wound and the resolve to endure affliction, noting the speaker recognizes the hardship and accepts it as a necessary burden.
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Jeremiah
Mexia Public Schools Holiday Schedule and Local News
Mexia bands impressed at the Christmas concert with multiple grade levels led by Lynn Low and Steve Fleming. Tommy Waller won first place in the Voice of Democracy here and placed second in District at Waco. The Chamber of Commerce Trade Development Committee declares Dec 26 and Jan 2 holidays for local businesses. City offices also close though trash collection continues. A singing revival is planned at the Lord's House on Tehuacana road. National Social Security changes discuss increased taxes and benefits through 1987 and beyond, including higher earnings limits, remarriage rules, and welfare amendments, amid concerns about fund solvency.
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Tommy Waller
Mexia
Tommy
Waco
The
Chamber of Commerce
Congress
Stocks and Callouts From Then Price List
A compact record shows stock figures for major firms with percentages and prices. Companies include Alcoa Bethlehem Steel Chrysler GM Exxon Mobil Ford Motors Goodyear Gulf Oil Texaco and US Steel with varied percentages and recent trading hints.
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Alcoa
Ad Richts
Beth Steel
Chrysler
Coca Cola
Cent Oil
Dow
duPont
Exxon
Ford
Gen Motors
Goodyear
Gulf Oil
Gulf Sta Ut
Mobil
Penney JC
Phillips Pet
Safeway
Sears
Sou Pac
Texaco Inc
US Steel
Limestone County to Launch DWI Enforcement Program
Sheriff Dennis Walker announces a new Selective Traffic Enforcement Program in Limestone County funded by the Texas Office of Traffic Safety. Deputies will work overtime on weekends beginning Jan 1 to target Driving While Intoxicated violations amid rising DWI related crashes. MCC's Office of Traffic Safety assists, with about $10,000 in state funds to support enforcement and safety goals.
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Limestone
DWI
Limestone County
Texas Office of Traffic Safety
OTS
Dennis Walker
McLennan Community College Office of Traffic Safety
MCC
West Palestine Street
Beene
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Santa
Santa Claus
Randy van Winklender
North Pole
Lynn Low
Bob Wright
John R. Barnhill
Criminal Justice Division
Elijah Black
Tehuacana
Floyd Lowry
Coolidge
Guy Durham
Groesbeck
Boyd Tillmon
Kosse
General Motors
By Rob Wood
Houston (Ap
Kudson Robinson Jr
Barbara Jordan
Columbus, Ohio
Larry Flynt
Lubbock. Texas
San Francisco
Che Mexia Daily News
Bi-Stone Natural Gas
Bulletin
Dow Jones
Theodore Roosevelt
MHS
Black Cat
Steve Fleming
Ross
Middle School
Forest Glade
Lord’s House
Tehuacana Road
Kev FA Jordan
Sheriff Walker
McLennan Community College
Charles Harrington
Mary Anne Yarbrough
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