Bentsen 76 campaign reshapes Texas politics and power
Texas politics roils as Senator Lloyd Bentsen eyes national ascent. The Schieffer bill, party factions, and lobby pressure fuel rumors of a Bentsen dominated convention role or VP slot. Backers push for a winner take all primary while critics warn of Johnsonian manipulation and energy-industry influence.
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Tom Schieffer
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Costs fall on many items despite inflation and recession
An RCA study notes that despite rising prices and shrinking incomes Americans still see lower costs for some goods due to better tech, competition, and new materials. 15-inch RCA color TVs drop from 1000 in 1954 to under 400 today, a 14 cubic inch Westinghouse refrigerator from 349 in 1964 to 299 now, and Texas Instruments pocket calculators from 150 in 1972 to 59.95. Electric drills, circular saws, and jigsaws also dropped. Some drugs like ampicillin and tetracycline benefited from patent expirations and competition. Direct dialing and microwave relays cut coast-to-coast calls from 2.25 in 1964 to 1.45 now.
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Consumer insight says public leaders outthink themselves
AP analysis notes Albert Sindlinger, who has run four million interviews in 18 years, argues consumers possess a strong common sense that outpaces leadership. He says the consumer base, about 90 percent of the public, can perceive truth while leaders often fail to understand it, especially amid economic adversity.
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This Day In History March seventh highlights
On March seven 1867 Alexander Graham Bell received a patent for the first telephone. Other noted events include the Peace of Constantinople ending Turkey Venetian war in 1573, Pope Innocent III dying in 1724, and the first trans Atlantic radio telephone link in 1926. The Rhineland was seized by Hitler in 1936, and Allied actions in 1945 and 1971 are noted. Past and present reflections from Lord Chesterfield and Sindlinger conclude the piece.
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Texas primary bill limps through House amid protests
Texas House passes HB 679 a winner take all presidential primary measure drawing sharp clash between supporters of Lloyd Bentsen and opponents claiming it abandons proportional representation. Bill sets May votes on delegate slates by district with 75 percent direct election and 25 percent at state conventions. Governor Briscoe and Bentsen back the measure. many Republicans oppose.
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Texas State Teachers Association
Dan Kubiak
Rockdale
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