Texas Wins River Bed Oil Dispute at Supreme Court
The Supreme Court ruled 8 to 1 that Texas owns half the oil rich land under the Sabine River bed, a dispute over federal claims and offshore boundaries tied to oil reserves. The decision leaves offshore boundary for future court action, while recognizing Texas middle river boundary as of 1848.
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Rationing Of Fuel Idea Is Advancing
Washington AP reports moves toward federal fuel rationing as the Senate wields amendments on rent controls wage provisions and federal approval for major contracts. Proxmire and Hathaway push measures to broaden authority while other edits seek to curb the Cost of Living Council power over bread prices.
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Kleindienst Shuts Up Gray Shorthand saga in Watergate hearing
Washington AP report on Feb hearings where Kleindienst limits discussing FBI files on the Watergate bugging case. Gray testifies under oral orders and refuses to reveal substance. Bayh seeks witness for Mrs Hoback and questions access changes. Page 2-A.
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Irish Peace Plan Drawn Amid Northern Ireland Tensions
London reports outline a White Paper proposing a Northern Ireland assembly with broad domestic powers while affirming continued UK membership for Protestants. It notes a 58 percent vote to remain in Britain, reports a Belfast hotel bombing, and details a shift from direct rule to a new proportional Representation assembly replacing the old Protestant-dominated Parliament.
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Rollback Urged On Rate Boosts
Washington AP reports calls to roll back prime bank rates to March 16 levels after banks raised them to 6 74 percent this week. Arthur Burns head of the Burn s committee says the hike may not be justified and banks will be asked to defend actions before the Nixon administration watchdog group. Banks must provide up to date costs backing the increase.
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The Quipster on Wealth and Happiness
The quote argues happiness is not tied to wealth. It notes a person with ten million dollars may be no happier than someone with ninety million, illustrating that money alone does not determine joy.
New Canal Pact Ready
The United States told the UN Security Council it is prepared to press a new treaty on the Panama Canal. Washington says it must maintain control of canal operations and defense for a period to be negotiated with Panama.
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Odessa American Legislature Faces Taxed Hunting License Fees
The Odessa American reports on the Texas legislature's session described as unproductive, with discussion turning to boosting hunting and fishing license fees. Aimed at funding wildlife programs, the move signals expected budget adjustments and policy shifts amid legislative debates.
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Permian Basin Welcomes Spring With Mild Afternoon
First day of spring arrived in the Permian Basin at 12 13 p m local time with mild temperatures and a forecast of light showers on Wednesday The national weather service in Midland recorded the seasonal onset The region endured a harsh winter with record cold and heavy ice storms in January and February causing above normal precipitation totals and below average temperatures January averaged 36 degrees and February 43 8 degrees well under normal A Pacific front was expected to bring partly cloudy skies and a 20 percent chance of rain Wednesday as winds shift from easterly to southerly with highs near 72 degrees and overnight lows around 43 degrees.
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Welcome to Spring Parade Delayed by Snow
In Pittsburgh the city’s Welcome to Spring event is postponed after a weekend of nearly five inches of snow and freezing temperatures. A youth symphony concert planned for Market Square by the Parks and Recreation Department was postponed until weather permits.
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White House says food prices could be worse abroad
AP reports the White House cites Council of Economic Advisers data showing U S food prices rose 48 percent last year while Canada Britain France Germany Italy and Japan saw similar or higher gains. The administration claims inflation was lower here than in peer nations with Japan closest to U S increases at 4 9 percent. President Nixon plans a likely Congress message on removing a three cent per pound import meat duty to boost supply and curb prices. Republican leaders say a downward trend may come later but no firm cuts are promised. House members discuss farm level controls and potential Phase 4 actions with Wilbur Mills and H M Committee members.
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