Texas Senate stalls loan bill as supporters regroup
In Austin a political replay unfolded as Sen. Bill Moore sought to raise interest rates on loans up to 5,000 while rival Sen. Bill Patman pushed his Little Hoover Commission bill to streamline government. Moore failed to secure the needed 21 votes, getting 19 with Lt. Gov. Hobby noting 20 at one point, and Patman claimed a temporary win in blocking the measure. The chamber approved energy policy moves by Sen. Max Sherman and a tax exemption for youth-group fundraisers, while House bills on armored car guards, highway right of way costs, and boat title certificates faced defeats or new efforts.
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Austin
Tex
Bill Moore
Moore
D-Bryan
Bill Patman
Danada
Patman
Senate
Bill Hobby
Max Sherman
Amarillo
House
Fort Worth
Betty Andujar
Little League
Boy Scouts
Campfire Girls
Bob Bullock
Joe Spurlock
D-Fort Worth
Texas Highway Department
John Wilson
D— LaGrange
Wilson
Texas Good Roads Association
TGRA
Highway Trust Fund
Ben Munson
D—Denison
Supreme Court rules widower Social Security benefits constitutional
The Supreme Court ruled without dissent that a federal law denying Social Security benefits to widowers is unconstitutional. Justices Brennon Powell and Rehnquist noted the need to support a child by the surviving parent, regardless of gender, with Douglas not participating due to a stroke. The government estimated 1974 costs to extend benefits to widowers and children at $20 million.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Supreme Court
William J. Brennon Jr
Two drilling permit requests in Gulf area waters
Galveston District Corps of Engineers reports two blanket permit applications by Shell Oil Company to erect and maintain structures install flowlines and drill wells for oil and gas in the Gulf of Mexico Matagorda Island area about 44 miles southeast and 53 miles south of Port Lavaca The plans are at the Corpus Christi Area Office and comments on navigation are due by April 2 The decision will consider navigation and national security impacts with an Environmental Impact Statement by the Bureau of Land Management already on file
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Galveston
Corps of Engineers
Department of the Army
Gulf of Mexico
Matagorda Island
Port Lavaca
Shell Oil Company of
New Orleans
Corpus Christi
Bureau of Land Management
U.S. Department of the Interior
Port Lavaca Chamber Board Reviews Projects and Plans
Port Lavaca-Calhoun Chamber of Commerce board discussed several task force reports including curb painting delays and the Depot Task Force. The group heard optimistic depictions of Palmetto Bend Dam progress, debated leasing the Southern Pacific Depot for a chamber meeting hall, and noted support from the Port Lavaca Jaycees.
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Port Lavaca-Calhoun County
Joe Wyatt
Bloomington
Austin
Legislative Council
Texas Research League
W.R
Bill) Farghar
avaca-Navidad
Palmetto Bend
Farghar
Gardenland Nursery
Chamber
Park and Campground
Ward
W.S. Duke, Jr
Port Lavaca Park and Recreation
David Roberts
D.R. Kirk
Southern Pacific Transportation Company
Southern Pacific
Port Lavaca
Roberts
Hondo
Lance Newman
Alma Suggs
Polly Taylor
Frankie Tup
Ed Wagner
George Dunca
Marvin Kirkman
Jim Wilson
Weather update for today through Thursday
Fair this afternoon and tonight, becoming partly cloudy on Thursday. Highs near 80, tonight's low in the mid-50s. Winds 5-10 mph today and tonight, turning SE 8-16 mph Thursday. Marine: E-SE 8-12 kt, 10-15 kt Thu. Seas 2-4 ft. Tides: no tides this afternoon or tonight until 1:13 am Thu. high at 1:25 pm Thu. Pressure 30.11 in.
Legislators Clash Over School Emergency Funds Use
In Austin AP report lawmakers fault how districts spent an $80 million emergency school fund. Some used money for teacher bonuses, buying sites, or CDs while TEA orders pursue accounting. Rep. Massey says such uses pervert the intent and erode credibility. Rep. Head discusses repealing $18 million aid to junior colleges.
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Austin
Texas
Tom Massey
Massey
Texas Education Agency
Fred Head
House Higher Education Committee
Region XIIII UIL Choir Concert draws 37 choirs today
Calhoun High School hosts 37 choirs from 25 schools in Region XIIII UIL Choir Concert and Sight Reading Contest with 1658 students over two days. Judges include Rosemary Heffley, Leonard Gilbert, and David Scarcella. sight reading judges are Bob Irby, John Magee, and R.B. Doyle. John Williams chairs the event with Tim Holder and Mrs. Jerry Greeson assisting. County schools Calhoun, Travis, Fannin, Rockett plus Bay City, Industrial, West Columbia and others compete.
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Calhoun High School
Rosemary Heffley
Dallas
Leonard Gilbert
Galveston
David Scarcella
Houston
Bob Irby
Harlingen
John Magee
Lake Jackson
R.B
Victoria
Columbia
Sweeny
Cuero and
Stroman
Local teachers vote against unification with NEA at dinner
At a Calhoun County TSTA dinner the unit voted 110 to 74 to instruct its three delegates to oppose unification with the NEA. An amendment allowed a yes or no vote to guide the delegates. NEA seeks unification by Sept 1 1975, while TSTA contends against a state-wide split and weighs impacts on funding and legislation.
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Calhoun County
Texas State Teachers Association
National Education Association
Woody Guidry
NEA
Classroom Teachers Association
TSTA
NEAA
Texas
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Sherman
Woodrow Bean
el Paso
State Board of Education
Lewis F. Powell Jr
William H. Rehnquist
William C. Douglas
C of C
Bill Pack Wave
Calhoun
Ronnie Young
Marilyn
Eldred Sanders
Keith Ueckert
Ronald Claborne
Harrel McKenzie
Ray Seale
Shiner
Marjorie Green
Roosevelt Elementary
Kirkman
Jim Ward
Jan Hunt
Milton Hausmann
Marilyn Parsons
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