18 Mar 1976
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Newspaper
Plano Daily Star Courier
Location
Plano, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 18, 1976
Page
1
A UPI report by Ed Rogers quotes a research study labeling assault gang warfare robbery and other violence in U.S. schools as a serious costly national issue. While exact figures are not available the study notes increasing assaults on teachers and students gang activity intimidation fear and vandalism driving a high toll.
A Philadelphia based report funded by a 117000 grant from Law Enforcement Assistance Administration argues serious disruption in schools demands a national effort. It cites one quarter of 595 Black students feeling unsafe and mothers fearing child assault as violence rises 1970 to 1973.
Plano Independent School District candidates for Places 6 and 7 invite parents and citizens to a 7:30 p.m. town hall meeting March 23 at Holy Nativity Church 2200 E. 18th St off Jupiter Rd. Moderator Frank G. Tucker will pose questions and residents may submit written queries. Balloting for the two three year terms happens April 3.
Congress weighs trimming tax expenditures as a major budget issue. Sen Edward Kennedy seeks a $2 billion reduction while Democrats Conyers Ottinger propose using subsidies to fund an $11 billion four year jobs program. Tax subsidies total 106 billion next year and rise to 148 billion in 1981 with corporations receiving 28.7 billion and individuals 77.3 billion.
The Plano building outlook strengthens as single family permits rise, signaling a brighter housing market. Strong demand and rising approvals point to sustained construction activity and confidence in growth.
Plano officers found several sticks of dynamite in the 1700 block of Lakehill and report no explosives thefts by local companies. Investigation continues alongside probes of one residence burglary, two motor vehicle burglaries, a theft and two criminal mischief cases. Police answered 37 calls and made four arrests. An accident occurred at 8 23 a m at 18th Street and Jupiter Road involving a 1970 Chevrolet and a 1969 Ford. Building permits surged in February with 217 issued totaling 5 432 240 in value, plus increases from January and 1974 figures.
Campaign spokesman Ray Barnhart of Texas Citizens for Reagan says Ronald Reagan will win the Texas presidential primary and other Southern and Western delegations. He cites a two thirds delegate target of 100 Texas delegates and asserts Reagan can secure at least 66 delegates to clinch the nomination in Kansas City. Barnhart brushes aside talk of recent losses, calls Texas a key state, and notes Florida is not a typical Southern state due to retiring Yankees.
Daily Star Courier introduces a weekly TV Log on pages 7 and 8 with daily listings for six area stations and program highlights. The pull out and save feature allows planning ahead for next week’s viewing Thursday through Wednesday, with a two page, foldable schedule in every Thursday edition.
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