28 Aug 1975
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Newspaper
Plano Daily Star Courier
Location
Plano, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1975
Page
1
President Ford expressed regret at the death of Ethiopian Emperor Haile Selassie calling him a towering leader and an inspiration for national independence and peace. He lauded Selassie as a major figure for Africa and the world over his five decades of leadership.
President Ford asked 16 governors to discuss winter natural gas supply shortfalls, with advisers warning demand may exceed supply by about 15 percent. Proposals include deregulation, federal allocation, and sharing strains across regions as talks on extending crude oil price controls continue.
State narcotics agents seized 35 ounces of heroin and arrested two men in Weslaco Texas in what officials call one of the largest drug seizures in the Lower Rio Grande Valley history.
Justice of the Peace Frank Pena was arrested on charges of exceeding his official power in a bail bond matter. He appeared before Justice of the Peace Tommy Thompson and was released on a $5,000 personal recognizance bond.
About 25 students and several professors will travel to Japan Micronesia Taiwan Malaysia Singapore Bali Lombok Australia and Maui for a fall semester study program. Departing September 1 they expect to return mid December earning up to 20 credits with Chinese language offered.
U S officials warn inflation could rebound and undermine growth as personal savings patterns shift. Commerce Secretary Morton cites progress but notes a long road ahead while Undersecretary Yeo cautions a sudden surge in discretionary spending could re ignite inflation despite improving economic signals. Net savings at federal banks soared 340 percent year to date, signaling potential volatility in spending and prices.
Police arrested one for no license and investigated four thefts. Five vehicle crashes are noted with drivers named from Dallas Irving Garland Little Elm and Renner. The day included 52 calls for assistance and three missing items a bicycle and a dog and a residential burglary.
Plano ranked third in Dallas area growth from 1970 to 1973 as Cedar Hill led with 69.1 percent and Carrollton followed at 48.5 percent. Plano’s population rose about 44 percent, while Dallas and Park Cities declined. Other gains included Duncanville 43 percent and DeSoto 42.1 percent.
The Federal Energy Administration awards a contract to Fenix Scisson to locate salt dome storage sites in Texas and Louisiana for 1.3 billion barrels of strategic petroleum reserves. Site selection hinges on proximity to ports refineries and pipelines, with domes up to five miles wide and deep caverns created by leaching with injected water.
The Commerce and Agriculture departments race to curb a nationwide lid shortage for reusable canning jars. Goodwill’s lid program failed to meet demand, with 238000 customers receiving refunds. Ball Corp and Kerr Glass report maxed capacity while distributors scramble and warnings urge against improvised lids.
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