Washington Roundup on Vietnam prisoners fate debate
Washington lawmakers probe whether to disengage from Vietnam with prisoners of war unreturned. French Embassy cites 6900 missing in action, 3400 French nationals among them, while other sources push higher totals. Estimates show broad gaps in who was released, with 10,754 to 16,000 freed and claims of 10,000 South Vietnamese who disappeared.
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Fall
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Two New Parties Certified In Texas Ballot Race
La Raza Unida led by Ramsey Muniz of San Antonio and the Social Workers Party win ballot access for November 7 after submitting over 22 365 signatures. The American Party and the New Party fail to qualify but challenge via federal court. Both groups field candidates for governor and other statewide offices.
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Texas
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San Antonio
U. S
Senator Presses Texas Postal Service for Fast Action
Texas senator voices alarm over declining mail service and post office closures amid workforce cuts. He cites longer delivery times from Leakey to Uvalde, rural office losses, and slower first class mail. He calls reductions false economy and vows a thorough inquiry into the Postal Service.
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Uvalde
Judge Sansom
Texas
United States Postal Service
Governor Smith Leave Open September Insurance Session
Governor Preston Smith signals flexibility on a September special session for insurance reform. He would convene lawmakers if evidence shows a session could lower rates and justify the $33,000 daily cost. He may not seek to abolish the insurance regulatory board unless a majority finds it beneficial.
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Smith
Insurance Regulatory Board
Daniel poised to become Texas House speaker after rivals drop out
Price Daniel Jr. of Liberty appears set to win the Texas House speakership in January with Rep. Frank Calhoun of Abilene withdrawing. James E. Nugent of Kerrville endorsed Daniel, who claimed over 100 commitments. Daniel stresses one-term goals and reform while avoiding liberal labels.
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Troup
DDT Ban Announced for Texas Households
Agriculture Commissioner John C. White announced a ban on DDT registrations for household use in Texas effective August 31 with limited exceptions. The action follows Pesticide Advisory Committee recommendations and aims to reduce risk from household DDT products.
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Agriculture
John C. White
White
Pesticide Advisory Committee
Easier To Build Super Hiway In Austin Site Dispute
The Highway Department seeks legal light from the attorney general over proceeding with a $20 million state headquarters near the capitol in Austin. After bids were ready, the Legislature required a site re evaluation and then funded a park project on the site, which Gov Smith vetoed. The department faces a stalemate over next steps and payment.
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Austin
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Jor Smith
Texas Rehabilitation Commission Service Figures Report
The Texas Rehabilitation Commission says 2,998 Texans with mental health issues and 2,668 with mental retardation received rehabilitation services in the last year. House and Senate members used over 1.9 million dollars in expense funds during the last fiscal year per a state auditor’s report.
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