Texas Supreme Court asked to suspend Bell rate rise
The Texas Supreme Court was asked to issue a writ of mandamus directing Judge Jim Meyer of Austin to suspend a Public Utilities Commission rate increase, with Southwestern Bell alleging the judge erred in denying the suspension. The move follows Bell’s filing on Thursday.
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Mauzy backs new district courts fight in Texas
Gov. Briscoe seeks emergency action to create 23 district courts linked to crime control. Sen. Mauzy, who blocked a similar push in 1975, says he will support the measure if courts are placed where litigants and lawsuits exist. The day also saw confirmations and other senate actions including flag rules and tuition provisions.
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Energy emergency grips Northeast states as layoffs loom
Ohio New York and New Jersey faced energy emergencies as officials conserve dwindling gas supplies. The fuel crisis could add over 250 000 layoffs to about 400 000 already unemployed energy workers. Florida Pennsylvania and Tennessee governors urged Carter to declare disaster areas. An Arctic cold front was expected to drive temperatures below zero and may further cut residential gas supplies.
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Violence erupts in Madrid as police and guards are killed
Gunmen and bombers kill four police and wound 11 across Madrid, injuring guards at a postal station and suburban bank as attackers flee. The blasts follow a government crackdown while U.S. lawmakers consider Carter energy proposals amid a severe cold snap causing widespread plant closures and layoffs.
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Roots poised to surpass Gone With the Wind in ratings
AP writer notes Roots drawing massive national attention as ABC estimates 75 million viewers for its Sunday premiere. The series faces scrutiny over nudity and language but school districts consider it a teaching tool. Ratings rise nightly with Nielsen scores reaching 40.5 to 44.8 as Roots challenges the 1967 Gone With the Wind peak.
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Tug to be raised in search for crew
A sunken tug named Nathan B. is to be raised today as rescue crews continue searching for three missing crew members presumed drowned after explosions ripped Exxon docks in Baytown Texas. One Exxon employee suffered burns but was in satisfactory condition.
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