Freeze Leader Won't Take Action Against Texas
U S chief enforcer of the wage price rent freeze meets Texas attorney general Crawford Martin and says he will urge the Cost of Living Council not to sue Texas. Gray states he is satisfied that pending salary increases for state workers will not violate the 90 day freeze. Martin plans to seek a council exemption to allow increases. he will not contest an adverse decision.
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Terror Attacks Seen Yellow Alert In Saigon Vietnam War
In Saigon the U S military raised to yellow alert with about 22000 troops on standby to guard posts and restrict travel during South Vietnam's lower house elections. A red alert followed later as a grenade incident and threats mounted. U S embassy and AID staff were told to stay off streets while patrols and buses faced caution.
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Odessa Area Sees Mild Temps With No Rain Expected
Partly cloudy skies keep temperatures mild across the Permian Basin with highs in the upper 80s and little to no rain expected today and Wednesday. Strong storms north of the basin dumped up to five inches near Lubbock causing lightning damage. scattered showers occurred in parts of the region.
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Thieu Opposition Holds to Oct. 3 Voting Plan
The article reports Thieu rejecting Ky’s call to resign for a new election and insisting on an October 3 vote with Thieu as sole active candidate. U.S. aims to keep GIs from protests amid the crisis as Thieu defies Ky, while Viet Cong threats loom. Discussions with Bunker and political maneuvering are noted as the situation develops.
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The Quipster They go to school to get ahead but often there is fun afoot
A light feature on students balancing study with social life at school. It notes the common pull of extracurriculars, clubs, and campus events that cheerfully compete with academics, showcasing youth navigating schedules and friendships.
Anti Nixon Signs Seized in Bangor During Nixon Visit
A Bangor City Manager report concludes the U S Secret Service ordered police to remove anti Nixon signs as President Nixon passed through Bangor International Airport on August 6 en route to a Penobscot Bay island retreat. Secret Service liaison Robert Lilley cites heavy signs and supports the claim that some placards were taken down at agency request.
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Government Provides Housing Market Support Move
Washington AP reports a government move to bolster housing by injecting 300 million into the secondary market for FHA and VA loans and expanding conventional loan activity with an additional 700 million. The actions aim to lower mortgage rates, widen funds for lending, and ease liquidity rules for savings and loan associations. Preston Martin says it signals a steady funds stream to mortgage lenders, reducing upward pressure on rates amid Nixon price controls. The government already infused 2 billion into housing via a HUD-sponsored entity to keep government-backed loan rates near 7 percent.
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Judge Allows Lemon Ride Picket At Sharpstown Dodge
Houston AP A UH student Joel M Selsky won the right to continue picketing Sharpstown Dodge over a 1968 Carvelle he says was not as represented Dist Judge William N Blanton declined to restrain him or his friends and said they were not likely to violate the law or cause harm Sharpstown Dodge president F Waeckerly claimed blocking entrances and exits and disrupting traffic on the road
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Joel M. Slesky
University of Houston
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F. Waeckerly
Some Controls Will Be Kept After Freeze
Washington reports indicate that after the 90 day wage and price freeze expires the government likely will retain some controls. President Nixon’s spokesman says it’s possible not all controls are lifted. Labor groups may challenge the policy in court while mortgage rates face separate actions. Four Catholic University law professors sue in Washington arguing congressional authority under the 1970 act is unconstitutional. See SOME, Page 2-A.
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Abortive San Quentin escape tied to large plan
In today's Odessa American page three A report details a thwarted escape try at San Quentin Prison linked to a broader breakout plan. Officials indicate the incident involved multiple inmates and raised questions about prison security and coordinated efforts.
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Mutscher testimony contradicts Sharp on stock purchases
The Houston Chronicle reports Texas House Speaker Gus Mutscher testified he did not know aides were buying National Bankers Life Insurance stock when he began in 1969 and that investments had no link to banking legislation Sharp sought. The timing, deposits, and deposits depose disputes color the civil suit accusing Sharp of securities law violations.
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