Washington Roundup 92nd Congress Ends First Session
An end of the first session notes many bills pending in committees. Highlights include passage of the 26th Amendment and a broad run of Civil Rights, Education, Defense, and Health measures. Personal record credits 470 roll calls with 97.4 percent attendance. The note signals continued action in the 92nd Congress’s second session.
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DDT Household Ban Sought by Texas Pesticide Advisory
The PACT recommends suspending registration of DDT for Texas household use after August 31 1972 pending final decision by Agriculture Commissioner John C White. DDT use in agriculture and public health remains unchanged. About half of Texas DDT sales are for household use and general use has declined over the last decade.
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State Board to Enforce Tough Texas Insurance Rules
The State Board of Insurance vows the nation’s strongest enforcement for the Texas holding company systems act. Governor offers full support for flood relief in Northeast Texas. Fort Fisher Fort Worth hosts first meeting of the Texas Ranger Commemorative Commission on December 16 to plan the 150th anniversary in 1973. A new public health region will cover El Paso Hudspeth Culberson Jeff Davis Presidio and Brewster. Texas advances hog cholera eradication with expanded out-of-state markets and forty one criminal justice developments.
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Referrals Swindle Warns Off Informed Consumers
A consumer protection notice explains referral selling as a scheme to push overpriced goods such as home alarms and siding. It warns buyers to beware exaggerated earning claims, false perception of free merchandise, and rapid market saturation that can leave them paying to a finance company.
Park Reopens After Floods as Grants Hit 2.2 Million
Grants totaling more than 2.2 million dollars received final approval and the Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley Park southwest of Mission reopened to the public. Trailer and restroom facilities damaged by floods remain out of service.
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