High Court Narrows Fair Labor Standards Act Reach
The Supreme Court in a 5 to 4 decision struck down a two year extension of the Fair Labor Standards Act to about 3.4 million state and local workers. Justices held Congress cannot force states to follow federal wage rules for essential government functions. The ruling also overturns parts of 1968 and 1966 extensions affecting hospital and school workers. A second 5 to 4 ruling upheld a Detroit zoning ordinance restricting adult theaters and bookstores within 1,000 feet of each other, allowing cities to use content to classify materials differently.
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House Democrats approve sweeping payroll and expense reforms
In the wake of the Capitol Hill sex scandal, House Democrats push a reform package. It tightens employee duties and pay disclosures, consolidates expense accounts, ends unused stationery allowances, reduces mileage rates, and requires quarterly public expense vouchers. Rep. Lloyd Meeds defends speed, while opponents warn reforms could hurt reelection chances.
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Ford Proposes Five Year Limit On Busing Plan
President Ford sent Congress a bill to cap busing remedies at five years and limit court orders to desegregate to cases of official government actions. The measure distinguishes segregation from housing patterns and would create a federal community and education panel to assist communities voluntary in addressing segregation. Ford said busing should be a last resort and targeted to remedy constitutional violations.
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Weather sketchy skies with scattered thundershowers forecast
Considerable daytime cloudiness with a 20 percent chance of rain Friday and highs near 90. South winds 12 to 18 mph, gusty in the afternoon, easing at night. Boating advisory in effect with 15 to 25 knot south to southeast winds and seas 5 to 7 feet. Tides and times noted and barometer at 29.88.
Court Decision Hailed in Austin
Austin AP report quotes Texas officials after the U S Supreme Court voided the federal overtime pay mandate for state workers. State employees now receive compensatory time off in lieu of overtime. Legislative Budget Board Director Tom Keel notes no direct appropriations for overtime and highlights time savings from no overtime scheduling.
Westerholm Named Texas Restaurateur of the Year in San Antonio
Herluf A. Westerholm owner of Shell Fish Restaurant Port Lavaca named Texas Restaurateur of the Year at the Texas Restaurant Association Awards banquet in San Antonio. He is a TRA charter member and past leader in Kiwanis Rotary and the Port Lavaca City Council, with long service in church and community groups.
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Texas
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Kerrville
del Norte
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Rotary International
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Montoya Theft Trial Slated for New Start
A special jury panel is called for Tuesday to restart the theft trial of Rep. Greg Montoya charged with putting personal employees on his House payroll. A 10-12 juror panel failed to reach a verdict after 10 hours of deliberation, yielding a mistrial. Dist. Atty. Smith presented witnesses who said they received state paychecks for work for Montoya and his Elsa auto parts business.
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Montoya
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Elsa
Port Lavaca Chamber Seeks July Fourth Holiday Closures
The Port Lavaca Chamber of Commerce asks local businesses to report if they will close on July 5 noting July 4 is the official holiday. Respond by calling 552-2950 and informing the chamber secretary with your business' intended closing.
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Crabbing a Favorite Family Sport Here
Marjorie Simmons describes crabbing as a low cost family activity around Calhoun County coastal areas. The piece covers locations like Indianola and Magnolia Beach, crabbing methods using lines nets and traps, gear costs, and notes on keeping few female crabs to protect populations. It highlights times morning tides and all day fishing as common, with blue crab as the preferred catch and local eating habits.
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