MGM President James Aubrey resigns amid upheaval
Los Angeles AP reports James T Aubrey resigns as MGM president claiming to have saved the studio from financial ruin. The move comes as MGM faces upheaval and eyes a shift from its former dominance in Hollywood. In Texas, Timothy Campbell sues Mathis ISD for 150000 over sideburn length. In New Orleans, a white elementary school closing in Caddo Parish is upheld by the eighth circuit, with students reassigned to other capacity schools.
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Texas panels unveil draft constitution to legislature
Texas Constitutional Revision Commission presented its proposed draft of a new state constitution to the legislature in the House chamber at 2 30 p.m. followed by speeches and a formal ceremony marking the rollout amid legislative attention.
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Dairy co op lawyer alleges campaign cash links
A fired lawyer for the nation’s largest dairy cooperative swears illegal corporate campaign contributions were disguised as legal fees. Investigators seek how much of a $384,000 legal bill went to contributions, who received them, and if funds funded other uses. Rose testified about funneling through Oklahoma City lawyer Stuart Russell to political staffer Robert Lilly.
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Fire Rips 2550 Acre Strip of Scenic Canyons Northwest of LA
Dense smoke hung over Southern California as firefighters fought a 2550 acre brush blaze in Topanga and Tuna canyons. Containment reached 90 percent with hopes for full control today. One structure damaged, 700 Fernwood homes evacuated but later allowed to return. Arson ruled as cause. a recluse’s temple-like building was destroyed.
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Midland Hotel Demolished After Prolonged Effort
The six story south wing of the Hotel Scharbauer in Midland Texas finally collapsed after four days of demolition attempts. Jack Brown led crews using four bulldozers a power shovel and a loaded tug on 14 inch cables to pull the structure down. The 48 year old hotel added in 1951 is being razed to make way for a 14 story Hilton Inn set to begin construction in early 1974 with 150 rooms.
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Odessa Cafeteria Cleared in Abilene Band Poisoning
An Odessa cafeteria was absolved of blame in the food poisoning of 47 Abilene High School band members after Texas Regional Health lab tests showed fish and tartar sauce from the Odessa eatery were not the source. Only one Abilene student ate at the school cafeteria and fell ill.
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Needham urges actions to restore faith in capital markets
Houston AP James J Needham chair NYSE says Congress and securities industry must restore individual investor confidence as 800000 fewer private holders last year. He urges tax incentives and industry reforms, reports on Southwest board meeting, and outlines twofold plan: fix internal issues and attract investors. The NYSE seeks doubled $100 dividend exclusion and testimony for Senate securities reform hearing.
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Settlement reached in ecology suit
A long running pollution case in Harris County ends with French Ltd. of Houston agreeing to go out of business and donate its 22 acre waste dump site to the state for use as a park. The firm pays a 5000 dollar fine and the site will be filled and turned into a nature area.
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Texas Atty
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Harris County
Joe Resweber
Walker
Jack Smith
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San Jacinto River
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Donald Allee
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Assty. County Atty
Charles Wilson
Peanut Butter Prices Lead October Grocery Shakeup
An Associated Press survey shows peanut butter prices rose in October, lifting overall grocery costs in most cities. Across 13 cities, 15 items tracked from Oct 1 to Nov 1 fell in 9 markets but rose in 10 of 13 for October. The broad market basket remained higher than March levels, with fluctuations tied to livestock and commodity demand.
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