Fuel shortage begins to trigger large layoffs nationwide
Washington reports the energy crisis cutting jobs across auto, chemical, construction and textile sectors as Frontier Airlines furloughs 1500 and United Airlines contemplates 950 more layoffs. Economists warn unemployment may rise to 5 to 8 percent next year, with Meany urging worker protection.
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Afl-Cio
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Senate
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Ohio
Petrochemicals
Society of the Plastics Industry
STEEL
Aflcio
Water for desert costs too much
A proposed 20.5 billion plan to move Mississippi River water to West Texas and eastern New Mexico was deemed economically unfeasible by the federal government. The Interior Department Bureau of Reclamation Mississippi River Commission and Corps of Engineers reported the project not justifiable nationally. The plan would divert water 715 miles to Twin Lakes near Dallas Fort Worth and then through a 700 mile canal to nine reservoirs for Mexico delivery.
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Texas
New Mexico
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Dallas-Fort Worth
West Texas
Drug bust nets stool pigeon
SAN ANTONIO, Tex. AP A narcotics roundup Tuesday night captured an informant who had accused two San Antonio policemen of killing two underworld figures. He was held without charge while trying to sell seven pounds of heroin to federal agents. Five other men were booked on suspicion of selling or conspiring to sell heroin at motels on the east and northeast sides. The informant, 26, had alleged police involvement in the April slayings of Roy Castano and Agapito Bluiz, associates of Fred Gomez Carrasco. The officers deny the accusation. one reportedly passed a lie detector test, the other was to be tested.
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Austin
Harris sworn in as Texas governor after surprise win
Crowds pack Austin for Harris ceremony as Senate confirms oath while luncheon moves to Municipal Auditorium. Harris, 41, longtime Dallas Republican and SMU alumnus, becomes the first Texas Republican governor since Reconstruction. Mentions Marengo, Napoleon’s horse, in historical note.
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SMU
Catalina color TV prize at White Store opening
Catalina color television promoted as one of $1400 in free prizes during the White Store relocation grand opening. Shown as a high quality set with space age circuitry, UHF VHF tuning, and advanced components for stable picture and sound across climates, with registration to win.
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