Dividing line outlines Lavaca County congressional districts
A partial Lavaca County map shows the split between Rep. Pickle's district in the northern part and Rep. Young's in the majority southern area. The route follows Highway 77 to Mixon Creek, moves northwest, passes Mule Spring and Witting Roads, then to Wied Whit Road and Highway 90A, then Old Sweet Home and 77A. It continues via North Fork Mustang and Mount Olive Road, crossing FM 531 and Route 95 before ending near Midway, with the southern and eastern sections fully in Young's district.
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Patman Urges Public Protection Clause in Constitution
Senator Bill Patman urged the Constitutional Convention to add language to keep legislative power over maximum interest rates from being delegated to government boards or agencies. He cited past examples in other states where agencies set rates, harming borrowing publics due to special interests.
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Fuel Shortage Warning and Preparation Plan
A Washington column warns that the energy shortage is worse than believed, driven by Arab production cuts and global supply constraints. It urges drastic conservation, prioritizing essential industry, housing insulation, lower thermostats, fewer car trips, and potential price or tax measures to curb demand.
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Legislature Faces Public Accountability Over Interest Rates
The speaker notes ongoing pressure from loan companies for higher interest rates and argues that the Legislature must remain solely responsible for approving any increases, promising the public gains from such accountability.
Osterloh visit and tribute for local obituary
Mr. and Mrs. Fred Osterloh of New Braunfels visited here Monday and Tuesday and paid final respects to Mrs. Herman Koranek of Yoakum who passed away Sunday.
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New Braunfels
Herman Koranek
Yoakum
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