Tropical Storm Alicia strengthens in Gulf near Texas coast
Storm's winds rise to 60 mph as it nears the north central Gulf. Forecasters warn of possible hurricane as gale warnings and a hurricane watch are issued for Texas and Louisiana coasts. Centered about 300 miles east of Corpus Christi and 200 miles south of Lake Charles, Alicia could bring rain to droughty West Texas if it moves inland.
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Drought loan OK'd for 20 Texas counties
U S Senator John Tower announced that the Farmers Home Administration approved an emergency loan program for farmers and ranchers in 20 drought-stricken West Texas counties including Ector and Midland. Loan applicants may cover part of actual losses as officials await further USDA relief word.
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Jeff Davis
Martin
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Nolan
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Terrell
Upton
Ward
Winkler
Tower Raises PAC Funds in 1984 Campaign Push
Senator John Tower of Texas, facing a tough 1984 re election, raised more than 220000 from PACs between January and June, outpacing 30 fellow up for re election. Critics say he caters to special interests while his campaign attributes his overall fundraising strength to individuals. Defense contractor PACs were among the top contributors as Tower leads the Armed Services panel and advocates higher defense spending.
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Senate Armed Services Committee
Auto sales surge as rebates shrink amid model year shift
U.S. new car sales rose 40.8 percent in early August from last year as automakers trim incentives. Dealers cleared inventories, with GM, Ford, Chrysler posting gains while VW declined. Through Aug 1-10, total deliveries reached 178,686 autos, the strongest period since 1979, driven by AMC Renault Alliance lift and GM luxury demand.
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Data Resources Inc
Lexington
Mass
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United States
Alpine doctor recalls hospital battle and ER rules
In Alpine 74 year old Dr. William Lockhart confronts new BBMH rules banning doctors over 65 from ER rotation and demanding a consulting physician for critical cases. BBMH administrator says rules honor veterans. Lockhart calls it a targeted attack while investigations by the Texas State Board of Medical Examiners unfold.
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Lockhart
Alpine Hospital
Odessa
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Tom Santry
Kenneth Clouse
Santry
Mark Pate
Texas State Board of Medical Examiners
Pate
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