West Texas Chamber Opposes Rio Grande Wild and Scenic Designation
The West Texas Chamber of Commerce opposes designating a 191.2 mile segment of the Rio Grande within Big Bend as Wild and Scenic. The WTCC argues the act could restrict public access and future development, threatening landowners and local decision making. Corkins notes widespread regional opposition to the proposal.
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West Texas Chamber of Commerce
Rio Grande
House
Subcommittee On
National Parks and Recreation
Mariscal Canyon
Big Bend National Park
Terrell-Val- Verde
United States
West Texas
Subcommittee On National Parks and Recreation
WTCC
Chambers of Commerce
Big Bend
Midland donor gives $150000 for hospital therapy department
Mrs. James N. Allison, widow of the Midland Reporter-Telegram publisher, donated 150000 dollars for a new inhalation therapy department at Midland Memorial Hospital. The gift was accepted by Mickey Cappadonna, president of the hospital board. Her husband helped found the hospital foundation in 1945 and served on the original board of trustees.
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Midland, Texas
James N. Allison
The
Midland Reporter-Telegram
Midland
Midland Memorial
Hospital
Urban policy sparks clash over revenue sharing plan
At the National Governors Association winter meeting the Carter administration faced stiff pushback from governors across the country as it threatened to cut revenue sharing funds. Mayors then attacked the new urban funds intended to induce them to cooperate with city programs. Mayor Lee Alexander of Syracuse, N.Y., led the city leaders in voicing concerns directly to the White House.
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White House
Carter
Georgia
California
President Carter
Gover
Lee Alexander
Syracuse
N.Y
U.S. Center
Ence
Stuart Kizenstat
Alexander
Congressional Budget Committees
Farmers block Texas Mexico bridge in beef protest
About 300 farmers briefly formed a human wall on the International Bridge at Hidalgo Texas halting traffic for five minutes as they demanded access for Mexican beef and vegetables to the United States. Sheriff Marmolejo coordinated with the Mexican side to perhaps cross one produce truck while promising no forced removal.
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Hidalgo
Texas
Mexico
United States
Rio Grande
McAllen
Othal Brand
Mexi
Hidalgo County
Marmolejo
Joe Flannigan
Corsicana
Texas Supreme Court to review telephone rate setting Power
The Texas Supreme Court agreed to review the Public Utility Commission's method for setting telephone rates and will hear Southwestern Bell Telephone Co. on April 5. Bell argues the commission relied on original cost minus depreciation instead of including current replacement cost, a move that could raise rates. The appeal also contests whether Bell is entitled to a full hearing on whether rates are confiscatory.
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Texas Supreme Court
Austin
Texas
State Public Utility Commission
Southwestern Bell Telephone Co
Commission
Bell
Public Utility Commission
38Rd Court of Civil Appeals
Southwestern Bell
Coal miners weigh pact amid field rallies and opposition
Thousands of UMWA members hear details of a proposed contract at mass rallies and on media as districts voice resistance. The pact covers 160,000 miners with a 37 percent wage boost over three years and new health provisions. Central WV and OH districts prepare explainers and plan voting this week, while some leaders urge ratification amid dissent. Weather notes for Pecos and Panhandle follow with temperatures and precipitation forecasts.
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Associated Press
United Mine Workers
Virginia
District 28
Ray Marshall
District 6
West Virginia
Ohio
Texas Public Schools Week Observed March 6–10 in TX
The Texas State Teachers Association and partners urge teachers students and the public to join the 28th annual Texas Public Schools Week March 6 to 10 to tour schools view student work and learn about challenges and achievements. Governor Briscoe proclaimed the week and state education boards support observances across about 1100 districts.
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Austin
Texas State Teachers Association
Texas Public
TSTA
Carolyn Harrell
Gonzales
Texas
Dolph Briscoe
Texas Public Schools
State Board of Education
Harrell
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West Texas Chamber
National Park Service
Bob Corkins
Wtcc Tourist and Travel Development Committee
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Pecos’ Community Center
Flannigan
States
State House
Vernon Massey
UMW International
Cecil Roberts
Arnold Miller
Miller
Weatherwatch
Pecos
Panhandle
Mountains
Teachers Association
Farnum Sa Pecos
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