House Democrats Back Price Controls on Oil
The House Democratic Caucus approved a nonbinding resolution backing continued price controls on domestically produced oil. The vote followed a 124 to 96 setback on a White House backed compromise and signals party opposition to Carter removing controls.
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Tom Raun
Associated Press
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Fuel urged for farms as idle tractors loom
Midwestern congressmen urged President Carter to boost diesel supplies for farmers while House members fear gasoline and heating oil tradeoffs. Getty Oil said it would halt diesel and heating oil sales in the Midwest for about a week to reorganize distribution.
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Governor signals possible Texas special session
Governor Bill Clements said Texas lawmakers may be called into a special session if key items in his agenda are not approved. He named initiative and referendum, wiretapping in narcotics cases, energy legislation, and budget execution as unfinished business and warned a special session could come next year amid reelection campaigns. His comments followed the Senate quorum problem by the so called Killer Bees and the House’s near miss on the initiative bill.
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Austin
Texas
Bill Clements
Clemments
Senate
Clements
Associated Press
House
Bill on interest rate ceiling heads to Texas governor
The Texas House approved a Senate bill raising the home loan rate ceiling to two percentage points above the 10 year U.S. note average, with a maximum of 12 percent, blocking immediate effect until Aug. 27 and pending future action. The measure removes a prohibition on seller points and allows prepayment penalties aligned with federal rules, while Fannie Mae requirements influence enforcement.
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Austin
Texas
Bill Clements
Savings and Loan
House
Clements
Senate
Jerry
Donaldson
D-Gatesville
U.S. Treasury
Federal National Mortgage Association
Fannie Mae
Henry Allee
Dhouston
Allee
Subscriptions Boost Girl Scouts Fund in Pecos
Pecos residents renew subscriptions to the Pecos Enterprise with a dollar donated per new sub to the local Girl Scouts. The campaign funds will repair the headquarters and support programs. A coupon on page 5 enables mail subscriptions. callers may contact subscribers by phone. Names and addresses of new subscribers are listed.
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Pecos Enterprise
Enterprise
Clements urged to veto split presidential primary
More than a third of Texas House members urge Gov. Bill Clements to veto a split presidential primary so the Legislature can regain momentum. A five day absence by 12 senators opposing a March 1980 presidential primary stalled the 140 day session, with 58 House members urging action as the deadline looms.
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Austin
Texas
House
Bill Clements
Clements
Sesson
Pecos Area Forecast Mostly Fair Through Thursday
Weather in Pecos and vicinity remains mostly fair through Thursday with slightly warmer temperatures. A high of 82 yesterday and a low of 55 this morning. west Texas mostly fair, with warmer conditions south and partly cloudy skies tonight. Scattered showers and thunderstorms possible north, warmer north Thursday. Highs 70s north to 90s southwest, lows mostly 50s to 60s.
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Pecos
West Texas
Big Bend
Jurors Excused For Tomorrow In District Court
District Court Judge Lawrence Fuller announced jurors told to report tomorrow have not been excused. Jurors need not report for further duty until notified by the District Court Clerk.
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Lawrence Fuller
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