El Paso Natural sells stock in Westcoast deal
An unidentified Canadian securities firm bought 1 157 125 shares of Westcoast Transmission Co. Ltd. from El Paso Natural Gas Co. of Texas, about 13.5 per cent of outstanding shares, at an undisclosed price. The closing price was 21.75 a share. Premier Barrett would not comment on speculation the buyer was the province.
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Vancouver
B.C
Westcoast Transmission Co. Ltd
el Paso Natural Gas Co
Texas
British Columbia
Dave Barrett
Judges split on court merger in Texas judiciary
In Austin Texas five judges of the criminal appeals court vote split 2 2 1 on merging with the Texas Supreme Court Presiding Judge John F Onion Jr and Judge W A Morrison oppose the merger Judge Truman Roberts supports it while Judge Wendell Odom could not attend the Constitutional Convention Judiciary Committee hearing Wednesday
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Texas Court of Criminal Appeals
Texas Supreme Court
John F. Onion Jr
W.A
Morrison
Constitutional Convention
Judiciary Committee
Truman Roberts
Wendell Odom
Leon Douglas
Constitutional Revision Commission
Criminal Court
Onion
United States
Roberts
Robert
Texas
District Courts
Open records ruling shields police reports in Texas
A Texas attorney general opinion says the 1973 Open Records Act makes police crime reports confidential and off limits to the press and public. Houston officials warn that restricting access could spark controversy, while airport security records remain closed to public review.
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Austin
Tex
John Hill
Hill
Houston
Carrol M. Lynn
Lynn
Asst
Edward Cazares
Fred Hofheinz
Newsmen Attack Hill Policy On Police Records
Houston police policy denying reporters access to department records drew sharp criticism from local media. KHOU TV and Chronicle editors argued it undermines public right to know, while Houston Post and TV officials warned it distorts legislative intent and blocks transparency. TV outlets pledge to pursue another interpretation.
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Houston
Carrol M. Lynn
Houston News
John Davenport
Khou-Tv
Herman Chief Short
Don Pickels
The
Houston Chronicle
Texas
Ment
Kprc-Tv
Walt Hawver
Ktrktv
Baloney
Egypt Israel pact near completion as talks continue
In Jerusalem a pact to separate Israeli and Egyptian forces along the Suez Canal is about 90 percent complete with no gut issues, as Kissinger returns from talks. Abba Eban says progress was made but substantial points need clarification. Egyptian papers also signal a near disengagement, detailing phased pullbacks and precise troop and equipment provisions.
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Jerusalem
Israel
Suez Canal
U.S
Henry A. Kissinger
Abba Eban
Kissinger
Anwar Sadat
al Gomhouriya
Nixon lawyer underdog in battle of the budget
Washington AP report details White House Watergate defense costs and staffing. White House cites defense spending at about 290 thousand dollars since July with total 1974 year likely 600 thousand. In contrast, prosecutor budget stands at 2.8 million, Senate committee 1.5 million, House panel one million. Defense team includes 14 fulltime lawyers and 7 secretaries. prosecutors and committees employ 60 lawyers plus 113 support staff.
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Washington
White House
Nixon
Senate Watergate Committee
House Judiciary Committee
Boston
James D. St. Clair
J. Fred Buzhardt
Leonard Garment
Cecil Emerson
Jaworski
Richard Ben- Veniste
Jill Vollner
Oil imports fall as gasoline stocks decline amid embargo debates
The American Petroleum Institute reported a 12.2 percent drop in imports last week, while U.S. gasoline stocks fell by 3.6 million barrels. House subcommittee hearings heard critics claim the crisis is overstated by oil interests, though Exxon officials defended data practices and reserve estimates.
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Washington
American Petroleum Institute
U.S
Silvio O. Conte
R-Mass
Conte
House Subcommittee
Middle East
Christopher T. Rand
Petroleum Institute
Rand
API
House
Subcommittee On Regulatory Agencies
Martin Lobel
Lobel
Oilwell drilling boom ranks with 1950s in Texas area
Texas Railroad Commission extended 100 percent oil allowable to February amid signs of a drilling upswing. Odessa Midland area speeds up, drilling compared to boom times of the 1950s. Production limits kept in East Texas, Kelly-Snyder at 86 percent and Tom O’Connor at 70 percent. Major buyers sought 4.11 million barrels daily next month, down from January.
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Texas Railroad Commission
Jim Langdon
Texas
Langdon
West Texas
Odessa-Midland
United States
Commission
East Texas
Kelly-Snyder
Tom O'Connor
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