Independent retailers seek triple damages in unfair pricing push
Survey results show about half of independent retailers and wholesalers say unfair pricing harms them. They back Senator Sparkman’s amendment to restore triple damages under the Robinson Patman Act. Concerns note big manufacturers cutting discounts to small firms while inflation controls remain contested. Clyde Wilson named vice president of West Texas Funeral Directors Association at El Paso meeting.
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National Federation of Independent Usiness
John Sparkman
Alabama
Robinson Patman
U.S. Supreme Court
Justice Department
Georgia
Wisconsin
Federation
Clyde Wilson
Wilson - Miller Funeral Home
West Texas Funeral Director’s Association
el Paso
Wilson
West Texas
Ranger
Ozona
Brownfield
Jurors Called For Wednesday Court
One hundred Ward County residents have been named as prospective jurors for Criminal Court 143rd District for May 24. Venicemen should report at 9 a.m. Wednesday at the courthouse.
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W.M. Harris
B.B. Reed
Lathan Walker
W.D. Law
R.G. Davis
Jimmie R. Snelson
James M. Mack
Juan F. Dominguez
William E. Lewis
Hal Brown
Walter Lee Tucker
Vernon D. George
Heriberto Escobar
Allan C. Williams
Charlie E. Bradshaw
Bill Raglin
Johnnie C. King
Charlie Nunn
Christina Vasquez
Helen B. Stevens
A.J. Trull
William A. Garrard
W.C. Wood
James A. Harkey
Richard Edward Keefer
Billy M. Harris
Juanita P. Muniz
Harmon M. Williams
Vonnie L. Coursey
C.T. McGill
C.C. Harding
Barbara Koskie
G.C. Brunson
Louise Calaway
Cleatus Williams
Wini Lou Moore
Julian Subin
Gretchen Pardue
Je L. Butler
C.co. Williams
Gertrude M
State Officials and Lawyers Honor Retiring Chief Justice Calvert
State officials and Austin lawyers paid tribute to retiring State Supreme Court Chief Justice Robert W. Calvert in special ceremonies. Texas business recovery remains steady despite trouble spots per UT Bureau of Business Research. The new State Textbook Committee was designated by the State Board of Education. Send a contribution to American Cancer Society to wipe out cancer in your lifetime.
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Austin
State Supreme Court
Robert W. Calvert
Texas Business Recovery
University of Texas Bureau of Business Research
State Board of Education
Billion Dollar Victory in Sabine Boundary Dispute
Texas Attorney General Martin hails a billion dollar victory as a special master rules Texas owns the western half of Sabine River Sabine Lake and Sabine Pass denying Louisiana's claim to the entire stream. Louisiana may object in court. Also Travis County grand jury probes hiring by two state legislators Ratliff and Allen who hired each other's children and Ratliff resigns after scrutiny.
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Martin
Texas
Louisiana
Orange
Port Arthur
U.S. Supreme Court
Sabine River
Sabine Lake
Sabine Pass
Travis
Common law marriage in American history and pitfalls
A public service feature explains how common law marriage began in colonial times and how it is recognized if valid where formed. It contrasts permanent status with mere arrangements and notes legal complications for alimony social security rights and inheritance. Will Bernard summarizes ABA and Texas Bar views from 1972.
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Europe
The
American Bar Association
State Bar of Texas
Will Bernard
State plans pilot food stamp program for state and counties
The governor requests a pilot food stamp program by the State Department of Public Welfare to prep a statewide plan. A state funded program will be proposed in the Legislature's special session next month. Federal courts order counties to run a food stamp or commodity program for the needy. The program is expected to generate 285 million dollars in economic activity.
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State Department of Public Welfare
New Medical Welfare Guidelines Adopted
The State Board of Public Welfare adopted new guidelines to curb abuse of medical assistance. They limit prescriptions to three per month and cap cost per prescription at 15 dollars, with a 35 dollar monthly maximum. Chronic illness drugs face a separate rule, and doctor visits are limited to five per month per recipient, not more than ten per year, with some exceptions.
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State Board of Public Welfare
Texas runoffs signal major leadership shift in 1968 primaries
Texans faced a push for new state leadership as Dolph Briscoe and Frances Farenthold won strong Democratic gubernatorial runoff showings. Farenthold upset Lt. Gov. Barnes while Gov. Smith trailed. Runoffs loom for comptroller and other top offices as Republicans gain ground and a reshaped legislature appears likely.
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Nustin
Pex
Dolph Briscoe
Uvalde
Frances (Sissy) Farenthold
Corpus Christi
Farenthold
Ben Barnes
Preston Smith
Henry Grover
Albert B. Fay
Houston
Bill Hobby
Wayne Connally
Floresville
John Hill
Crawford Martin
Bill Pate
Fl Paso
Robert Calvert
Jim Wallace
Austin
U. S
Ralph Yarborough
Barefoot Sanders
John G Tower
Texas
Senate
Texas trade mission eyes $60 million oil firms bid
A 10 member Texas team tours Moscow and Bucharest to tap a $22 billion Eastern European market. The mission promotes oilfield equipment refinery and chemical production gear and related services, aiming to boost Texas sales behind the iron curtain.
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Texas
Moscow
Bucharest
Texas Industrial Commission
Europe
Petrochemical
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James T
Happy) Shahan
Brackettville
Discover Texas Association
State Department
American Cancer Society
Alamo
Davy
Crockett Motor Inn
Bonham Street
Attorney General
Paitatcl
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Zenith
2Nd & S. Allen
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