Court declines Watergate appeal on news report impact
The Supreme Court refused to accept a supplemental memorandum from John Mitchell H R Halderman and John Ehrlichman after a NPR report about the court in secret discussions. Justice Rehnquist took no part in the denial.
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John Mitchell
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H.R. Halde
Man
John D. Ehrlichman
National Public Radio
Richard M. Nixon
Nixon tapes reveal his early involvement
Transcripts of unpublished tapes show Nixon’s involvement in Watergate and hush money payments earlier than known. The reports, in two major papers and two weeklies, add small pebbles to theWatergate rockslide and renew interest in his first post resignation TV interview.
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Harry F. Rosenthal
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NEW York
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Time Magazine
Frost
Watergate
Democratic Party
Carter defers welfare reform to study and September
White House aides say President Carter will delay his welfare reform plan until after August to allow further study and rethinking. He aims for fiscal relief for states and simplified programs, with a full package likely not before September due to Congress recess and other priorities.
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White House
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Eagles Band Triumph at Amarillo Music Festival
Pecos Eagle Band returned home as Outstanding Concert Band winner at the Amarillo Music Festival. Symphonic Band led by Bill Carrico earned first division from all three judges. Pecos also won first division in marching. Co-drum majors Mary Claire Samuel and Cynthia Slack led the marching unit. Concert Band earned excellent division two under Doug Garman. Carrico praised all local musicians. next performance is the Sweetheart Concert in May.
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Bill Carrico
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Doug Garman
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Eagle Bands
Texas power grid reconnect plan sparks agency hearing
The Public Utility Commission proposed an interim order to fully reconnect the Texas electric power grid after an impasse in talks among LCRA Austin and San Antonio and utilities CPL WTU West Texas Utilities and Houston Lighting and Power. Officials said hearings would follow as the interstate link remains disputed.
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Texas Interconnected
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PUC
Garrett Morris
WTA
Oklahoma
HLP
Federal Power Commission
al Erwin
FPC
Tech
Retired teachers gain hikes in two bills
The House Public Education Committee unanimously approved two bills to raise benefits for current and future retirees at a cost of $213 million for 1978-79. The measures include larger increases for long retired teachers and a 14.5 percent rise for those retiring this year and later, with higher state and active-teacher contributions to the retirement system.
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Austin, Tex
House Public Education Committee
Jim Nugent
D-Kerrville
Freezing bone marrow to protect patients during chemotherapy
National Cancer Institute doctors report a marrow preservation technique that harvests bone marrow before chemotherapy, freezes it in liquid nitrogen, and reimplants later. The method enables higher drug doses, aims to lessen side effects, and may boost long term survival, tested in 19 children with malignant lymphoma.
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National Cancer Institute
American Society of Clinical Investigation
NCI
Levine
Albert B. Deisseroth
Pecos High School Hosts Summer Classes for PHS Students
Pecos Barstow Toyah Public Schools plan a summer program for grades 9-12 at Pecos High School. Final registration May 26, classes May 31 to July 15, meeting 38 days with morning four hour sessions. Tuition is 50 dollars per credit, no refunds after classes start.
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Pecos High School
Senate bill curbs power of state insurance board
Senators approved a bill 20 to 9 stripping the State Insurance Board of authority to set minimum standards for health and accident policies. Critics called it a tilt to special interests while supporters said it helps low income buyers. The debate touched broader measures including teacher contract terms and a large general appropriation bill amid ongoing House debate.
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Tex
State Insurance Board
Carlos Truan
Carl Parker
Port Arthur
Truan
Corpus Christi
Joe Christie
Senate
House
Weather Watch Clears for Warm, Sunny Days Ahead
Forecast calls for clear to partly cloudy skies with continued warm temperatures through Tuesday. Gentle breezes and minimal rain chances expected, helping outdoor plans stay on track across the region.
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