Primary year sparks no holds barred Texas campaign
Democratic gubernatorial hopefuls clash over integrity and policy as the May 6 primary nears. Gov. Preston Smith touts accomplishments while rivals attack, and Lt. Gov. Ben Barnes warns of a likely harsh campaign from Smith.
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Preston Smith
Brenham
Gov
Smith
Barnes
Texas
Frances Farenthold
Corpus Christi
Dolph Briscoe
Brisco
Sen. W.T. Moore
Bryan
Dimmit County
Briscoe
Moore
Connally
Sen
Ralph Hall
Carlsbad dam project seen with protective water rules
Pecos River Pumpers Association backs Brantley Dam but seeks protections for all river water users. Testimony at a field hearing before Representatives Johnson and Lujan urged federal control by the secretary of interior and criteria to safeguard seasonal flows for crops and local communities. City officials and regional groups supported the measure while noting concerns from farmers.
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Carlsbad
N.M
Bill Langenegger
Pecos
Harold Johnson
Dcalif
Manuel Lujan Jr
R-N.m
Langenegger
Pecos River
Secretary of Interior
U.K. Birth Rate Decline Halts After Ten Years
The Registrar General reports that the long declining birth rate in England and Wales has paused with 216000 more births than deaths last year, equating to 16 live births per 1000 people. A separate note quotes Congressman Johnson on the Brantley Dam flood risk urging Pecos River pumpers and Carlsbad Irrigation District to form a joint agreement.
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Wales
Johnson
Brantley Dam
Pecos River
Carlsbad Irrigation District
US tops safe driver list despite seen loose driving trends
The World Health Organization notes the United States has the highest proportion of safe drivers, while death toll per 100 000 vehicles stands at 52 in the US versus 257 in Italy 261 in Finland and 400 in Japan. New Mexico water engineer Steve Reynolds warns Pecos River dams near Carlsbad are unsafe and pose greater flood hazards. Johnson indicates full subcommittee hearings and May meetings will review testimony and written reports.
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Finland
Japan
New Mexico
Steve Reynolds
Pecos
Carlsbad
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