Water plan proposal excites West Texas officials in Monahans
A guest editorial argues for the Mississippi River water diversion to solve Texas shortages. Col. Cliff Chamberlain of Water Inc. says a state spanning river could irrigate parched West Texas, but warns political hurdles across states and water-rights holders must be overcome. A national framework may be needed to fully use water resources.
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West Texas
Water, Inc
Col
Cliff Chamberlain
Millenium
Chamberlain
Texas Water Plan
Monahans
West Texans
Texas
Colorado
Grand Canyon
Gulf of Mexico
San Angelo
Rep White on Chicago riots and police help demand
Congressman Richard C White urges federal support to bolster local police after Chicago DNC riots. He cites 11 reform measures from the 89th and 90th Congresses, including grants for state and local forces, juvenile delinquency programs, riot and firearm statutes, burglar alarm standards, rehabilitation, and federal aid to local systems. He warns against a federal police state and calls for Congress to strengthen local enforcement.
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Los Angeles
America
FBI
J. Edgar Hoover
Congress
Stae
Attorney General's Office
Richard C. White
Texas Aeronautics OKs Air Texas Flights Amid Stalled Sentinel Plan
The Texas Aeronautics Commission approved certification for Air Texas services between Fort Worth and Houston San Antonio and Austin while delaying Sentinel Air Lines plans for West and South Texas. Governor Connally seeks federal help to save a 100 year old convent in Brownsville slated for demolition for a housing project. Walt Rostow and his wife will join UT faculty on February 1.
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Texas Aeronautics Commission
Air Texas
Fort Worth
Houston
San Antonio
Austin
Sentinel Airlines
West
South
Texas
Connally
Brownsville
Walt W. Rostow
University of Texas
Yarbrough Urges Nixon Aid For Disabled Americans
Senator Yarbrough urges President elect Nixon to strengthen Social Security during the 91st Congress. He cites 23 million retirees and disabled Americans relying on Social Security, Medicare enrollment, and Texas totals for old age and disability benefits along with Medicare payout figures and hospital access.
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Nixon
Johnson
Congress
Roosevelt
Texas
91St
America
Texas Plans Medical Education Expansion and Water Initiative
The Coordinating Board proposes doubling first year medical enrollments in Galveston Dallas and San Antonio by 1980 and subsidies for Baylor College of Medicine to train more doctors. A new Texas Medical Center Houston medical school may follow with planning for West Texas and possible UT Austin expansion. Also dental schools in San Antonio and Dallas or UT Houston expansion. higher education upgrades in Dallas and Houston. and a long term $3.7 billion water plan to be unveiled December 17. Screw worm cases reach 4,400 in October with large sterile fly drops. no hog cholera outbreaks. Senate park study favors Conquistador highway El Paso to Big Bend and Camp Verde restoration. Lease sale adds 2.2 million to PSF. Atlantic Richfield tops bids in Gulf of Mexico parcels.
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Coordinating Board
Texas
Galveston
Dallas
San Antonio
Baylor University College of Medicine
Houston
Texas Medical Center
Texas Tech
West Texas Medical School
Amarillo Medical Center
Lubbock, Midland and Odessa
University of Texas
Austin
el Paso
Temple
Tyler
Baylor School of Dentistry
Baylor
UT Dental School
Texas Water Development Board
Mills Cox
West Texas
South
Mexico
Arizona
California
New Mexico
Texas Animal Health Commission
U. S. Department of Agriculture
Senate
Big Bend
Camp Verde
Kerr County
Trans - Pecos
Texas Highway Commission
Rio Grande
Big Bend National Park
Fort Davis
School Land Board
Atlantic Richfield
Gulf of Mexico
Jefferson County
Jerry Sadler
New York Fire Deaths Hit Thousands in 1967
The Insurance Information Institute reports that U S fire fatalities average one every 40 minutes. In 1967, 12,200 people died in fires nationwide, highlighting ongoing fire safety concerns.
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New York
U. S
Insurance Information Institute
Life Starts And Never Ends With Belief
A reflective piece on belief guiding life from birth through community involvement. It describes a baby’s first breath shaping trust in family, neighbors, teachers, and God. It urges citizens to support community progress and Americans to value heritage, freedom, and fair pay while seeking spiritual nourishment in worship this week.
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Rep. White
Chicago
Washington
Federal Bureau of Prisons
Sen. Yarborough
Medicare
North Texas
Southwest Center For Advanced Studies
University of Texas Center For Advanced Studies
North Texas State
Texas Woman’s
East Texas State
Midland - Odessa
Corpus Christi
Preston Smith
Ben Barnes
Pecos Ane
Pecos Enterprise, Iic
Orb Rowden
Pecos
C ‘Etar Street
Carrier
Mae
God
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