Postponed court hearing on medical malpractice rate freeze
AUSTIN a court hearing on the State Insurance Board’s freeze on medical malpractice insurance rates has been postponed for a week to July 17 at the request of both sides for more case preparation. The notes mention other regional items including a kidnapping threat, a grand ole opry star’s funeral, and various Texas news updates.
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Austin
State Insurance Board
Nashville
Tenn
Lester Flatt
Grand Ole Opry
George Morgan
Morgan
Hill
Blackwell
Conventions face funding limits for free services
The Federal Election Commission ruled that national parties cannot accept free services from private industry beyond typical offers, potentially forcing Democrats and Republicans to reconsider host cities for their 1976 conventions. Public halls may be rented normally, with some free-use possibilities via city or state governments under strict rules. The ruling also treats loans for a July telethon as campaign contributions, limiting individual contributions to 25,000 dollars per year, affecting Democrats fundraising plans.
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Federal Election Commission
Mary Louise Smith
Republicans
Robert S. Strauss
Democrats
Ing
New York City
Los Angeles
Madison Square Garden
New York
Convention
Los
Angeles
Miami Beach
Cleveland
New Orleans
San Francisco
Enquirer trash can raid sparks ethics debate
In West Palm Beach, a local paper sifted through the National Enquirer’s trash, echoing a previous act against Henry Kissinger. Reporter Jay lead the effort as part of a controversial stunt raising questions about ethics and press scrutiny.
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Jay Gourley
National Enquirer
Florida
Henry Kissinger
Washington
Palm Beach
Fla
Enquirer
West Palm Beach
Henry A. Kissinger
The
Lantana
Jay
Gourley
Kissinger
Georgetown
Secret Service
Steve Mitchell
Palm Beach Post
Mitchell
Texas Supreme Court rules for disabled teen in jury trial
The Texas Supreme Court rules Benny Farley, 15, permanently disabled in a ride accident with a horse named Crowbar, can pursue a jury trial against MM Cattle Co. A lower court had found insufficient evidence of negligence. the ruling allows a contributory negligence framework and overturns the no-damages-for-accepted-risk doctrine.
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Austin
Tex
Texas Supreme Court
MM Cattle Co
Stinnett
Benny Farley
Farley
Bunk Farley
MM Ranch
Benny
Texas
Cher divorcing husband after nine day marriage
Los Angeles AP report notes entertainer Cher announced a divorce from rock musician Gregg Allman after a nine day marriage. Cher said they made a mistake and cannot live together, with a spokesman stating they had separated the prior Friday and Cher left for an undisclosed location.
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Los Angeles
Gregg
Cher
Gregg Allman
Sible
Allman
Cherilyn LaPiere Bono Allman
Sonny Bono
Mike Hyland
Capricorn Records
Hyland
Vietnamese sect resisting regime in South Vietnam
U S intelligence reports that Buddhist monk Tri Quang denounced executions by the Communists in Saigon. Hoa Hao and Cao Dai groups reportedly oppose the regime with militant action in the Delta. Some Cao Dai leaders urged noncooperation. some adherents may become guerrillas. VNA claims religious freedom is upheld. Paratroopers and infantrymen hit coastal areas in Phuoc Tuy and near Vung Tau. Authorities see limited long term threat.
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U.S
Tri Quang
Saigon
Hoa Hao
Cao Dai
Tay Ninh
VNA
Hong Kong
National Front For Liberation Committee
Gia Dinh
Phuoc Tuy
Vung Tau
South Vietnam
Comptroller raids resume at Norma's cafe in Dallas
Norma Manis owner of Norma's on Oak Cliff cafe says she faced a $45 668 delinquent sales tax claim as Comptroller Bob Bullock intensified tax collection in North Texas. She describes paying creditors and regaining a steady cash flow while noting the raid shut down 30 local jobs and questions Bullock's motives amid a broader crackdown. Dallas tax officials report rising calls as enforcement continues.
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Normannis
Norma
Manis
Bullock
Austin
Comptroller’s Office
Comptroller
Norma’s
Joel C. Alfie
Ant
Court ruling on Bell rates clears the way
A Texas court blocked Southwestern Bell Telephone Co. from increasing intrastate long distance charges of 45 million dollars. The ruling allows potential future challenges to utility rates and sets a framework for judicial review of reasonableness. Bell may seek a rehearing while a full hearing on the rates proceeds.
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Bell Rates
Southwestern Bell Telephone Co
Bell
Texas
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