Hobby Seeks Expanded Governor Powers In Cabinet Plan
Texas Lt. Gov. Bill Hobby urged a cabinet form of government with four year terms and no term limits. He argued the governor should appoint and remove top officials and veto individual appropriations, while the attorney general might be elected. Fiscal officers should be appointed and serve at the governor's pleasure, Hobby testified before the Constitutional Revision Commission.
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John Hill
Hill
Charles Purnell
Dolph Briscoe
Briscoe
Severe Weather Moves Into Odessa With Showers And Thunder
Thunder and lightning accompanied light to heavy showers moving into Odessa at 12 30 am with more rain expected this afternoon and evening. Rain amounts were small in Odessa with Station 61 reporting .10 inch and others none while Midland saw only a trace as storms skirted the region. Friday night storms brought gusts to 43 mph and power outages. Saturday may see isolated thunderstorms and a 20 percent rain chance with highs near 90 and lows in the 60s.
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Nixon See-Saw Summit With Pompidou Declared A Success
President Nixon and aides called the Iceland Pompidou talks a success, saying they achieved expected aims and set procedures for future negotiations to reshape and modernize the Atlantic alliance. No substantive trade or monetary accords were sought, officials said.
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Dollar Dips to Record Lows Amid Market Hurdles
The dollar sank to new record lows against major European currencies for a third time this week as gold prices rose to highs. Dealers cited fresh unsettled factors, including gold demand from Japan and Europe, speculation on the deutschen mark, and continued Watergate concerns weakening US economic confidence. News from Iceland referenced ongoing talks and potential multilateral meetings, while a Texas governor’s aide discussed a cabinet form governance approach and a constitutional convention timeline set for 1974.
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Independent Gas Dealers Back Its Own Affinity Measure
The Senate approved a Moss amendment 44 to 12 to require major oil firms to charge independents the same price and share of supply as their own outlets. The move, tied to a broader fuel distribution bill, aims to ensure equality of supply for independents amid shortages and rising concerns over fuel allocation.
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The Quipster on Marriage and Fractions
A witty remark mocks the idea of marriage as a simple ratio while noting the speaker’s confusion about fractions and women, delivering a sharp, humorous take on relationships.
Man with $100 bills buys boats in Lauderdale marina
A six foot six man in a bathrobe allegedly bought three speed boats for cash at Everglades Marina paying $49.99 per boat and tossing $100 bills into the water while three bikini-clad companions distributed more money. Witnesses say the man, who arrived with three women in a 1973 Cadillac, left with the boats after signing blank title and registration papers. Local officials and witnesses described the scene as unbelievable as money vanished from the dock and boats departed into the Bahamas area.
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Air Piracy Drama Continues Over Mendoza Flight
A Colombian airliner hijacked Wednesday by two masked youths in Colombia faced engine trouble and low oil pressure on its third day under siege as it flew toward Buenos Aires. With 89 aboard originally, seven men, five crew, and hijackers remained aboard, while others were released at Aruba.
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Scandal Hearings Slowed by Delays and Talks
Washington AP reports top investigators plan quick talks to resolve issues from the Senate Watergate probe. A Wednesday meeting between Archibald Cox and Samuel Dash followed reports Cox pressured delay. Dash said the committee met to discuss concerns over potential harm to prosecutions and witness immunity.
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Pilot Captured By Pathet Lao
A Pathet Lao report claims a single engine aircraft vanished in northern Laos on May 7 and a pilot identified as Emmet Ihavian was believed captured. Continental Air Services linked spokesman suggested the pilot may be among five captured special forces men.
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Blackmail threats target Latin American workers, firm notes
A Pascdtity Ford Moter Co case is cited amid reports of guerrilla threats to kidnap and kill employees in Latin America. The article frames the risk within a broader era of turmoil and notes related coverage on Vietnam fire threats and Red Tank appearances alongside pages on amusements, church calendars, comics, and horoscopes.
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