Watergate links widen as Hunt testifies Gemstone plan
Ervin committee hearings hear that Charles Colson knew of Gemstone, an intelligence scheme that led to the Watergate bugging. Warnings from White House lawyer Liddy ascribed to plan conceived by John Mitchell and approved by Magruder and John Dean III. An Agnew defense lawyer signals possible impeachment path before indictment. Other items cover Boyle hospitalization, postmaster fee hikes, a royal funeral in Stockholm, Lucky Eagle’s Italy claim, Skylab 2 splashdown, Ford-UAW talks, Argentina bans guerrilla group, Syria-Palestine ties, Belfast IRA, and Texas weather outlook.
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Garland Wins GenTel Battle
The City of Garland won the right to regulate metropolitan telephone rates in an appeal to the Texas Supreme Court. The decision may set a precedent for Plano and 12 other suburbs asked to approve a 51 percent rate increase, which they have refused without city by city cost of service data. GenTel indicated it might challenge other cities’ regulatory rights despite the ruling.
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County Mulls Outreach Clinic for Mental Patients
Collin County weighs an outreach psychiatric clinic to serve 121 patients currently treated at Wichita Falls State Hospital. Estimated county cost is $2,000 with state funds and potential $35,000 in local prescription revenue. A report back is planned for Oct 8.
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City Okays FM 544 Road Work Resolution
Plano City Council unanimously adopts provisions of Highway Commission Minute Order No 67822 for FM 544 improvements from Westwood Drive West to State Highway 289. City will acquire right of way, adjust utilities, build curb and gutter, storm sewers and sidewalks, and maintain its share while awaiting future funding.
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Stations reopen October 1 under gas sales cap system
A local gas station network resumes operations on October 1 after applying a distribution rule that mirrors the month last year’s sales volume. The policy limits how much gasoline can be sold, and the system remains in effect across the company’s outlets.
Shortage Forces Narrower Page Width at Plano Star Courier
The Plano Star-Courier prints on 29 inch paper due to a nationwide newsprint shortage. Editors warn the narrower rolls will remain in use until wider stock becomes available.
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Developer Named Show Chairman at Pan American Expo
Joe Marchman, local developer, named chairman of the Santa Gertrudis Show and Sale at the Pan American Livestock Exposition. John B. Connally accepts honor guest invitation and has a Santa Gertrudis herd near Floresville. About 160 pen cattle will be offered. a screening committee will inspect sale cattle. Events include a Oct 7 dinner dance in Dallas and Oct 8 sale prep dinner at Show Barn. Marchman, owner of Joe Marchman Ranches, has cattle entered. his entrant Joe’s Lady is a ten time Grand Champion Santa Gertrudis.
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