Senate backs compromise to end some natural gas price controls
The Senate Commerce Committee approved a compromise bill by 16 to 1 to phase out interstate price ceilings on natural gas while keeping some controls. The plan, backed by former opponents like chairman Warren Magnuson and Senator Ernest Hollings, aims to ease the stalemate with the House.
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Environmental groups ask court to overturn Concorde ruling
A coalition of environmental groups urged a federal appeals court to overturn a ruling allowing the Concorde to land at two U.S. airports, arguing the decision was not based on all available information. The jet waited on a runway 15 miles away as the hearing occurred, five days before its first U.S. flights. French President Giscard d Estaing had just flown the Concorde to Andrews Air Force Base for a state visit.
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United States
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Houston
Recall on Sound-Off Bark Collars Over Burns Risk
The FDA announced a nationwide recall of about 3,000 battery powered Sound-Off Bark Restrainer and Training Collars sold through pet stores and by mail order. Collars deliver up to 1,800 volts, causing skin burns on dogs and potential burns to children nearby when activated.
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Ford delays swearing in five election commissioners
The Senate confirmed Ford's five reappointments to the Federal Election Commission and the group planned to release 2.17 million dollars in federal matching funds to 11 presidential candidates. Ford then withheld swearing in the five until a sixth appointee, William Springer, is confirmed, delaying action until next week.
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Twin-engine plane belly lands with marijuana cargo in Oklahoma
A Lockheed Ventura plane carrying nearly two tons of marijuana made a belly landing at Clinton-Sherman Air Base near Cordell Oklahoma. The two-man crew fled on foot. authorities know their identities and expect to capture them. The plane, rented in California and refueled in Midland Texas, prompted a multi-agency search including Washita County Sheriff, Highway Patrol, OBI, and BNDD officers.
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Morning Markets Mixed After Early Rally Fails
In New York the stock market opened mixed as early buying faded. The noon Dow fell 31 to 989.14 with gainers ahead of losers on the NYSE while traders awaited further signals after President Ford's Michigan primary. AT&T slid 1 point amid news of a planned 12 million share offering in mid June. The NYSE composite held at 53.92 and the AMEX market value index rose 0.32 to 104.75.
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Community School Offers Summer Classes At Local Sites
Madison gym hosts mornings 9 30 10 30 Wednesdays and Fridays starting June 16 with Martha Tapley as instructor. Open volleyball comes to Travis Junior High June 23. Ceramics by Mary Watson at Clay Box starting June 21 and June 24 evenings. Thursday nights feature guitar macrame Spanish and woodcarving at Travis. Rodmaking and reel repair July 8 29 at Travis. Golf begins June 22 at Travis field taught by John Clark. Teen sewing at Travis building daily through June 18. Tennis at Seadrift Elementary courts starts June 22 run by Mrs. Bill Maddux. Registration at first class.
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Texas utility panel bans late charges on residential bills
The Texas Public Utility Commission ruled that utilities may not apply late charges to residential past due accounts and adopted rules on billing clarity. The rules limit penalties, set a 15 day due date, require refunds for outages, raise deposit protections for seniors, and outline notice and disconnect timelines with a 20 day post mail window after five days notice.
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May 19 1976 in History Highlights and Birthdays
On May 19, 1588 the Spanish Armada sailed from Lisbon to engage England. Anne Boleyn was beheaded in London in 1536. U S bombers attacked Tokyo in 1945. In 1964 forty microphones were found in Moscow's U S Embassy. In 1974 shelling hit 60 Allied positions in South Vietnam. Theodore Kheel, born today, is 62.
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Sandettes Elect State Sandetttes Captain and Lieutenants
Laurie Heffernan was elected captain of Calhoun High School’s Sandetttes. Rosy Thomas was elected co captain along with lieutenants Joyce Hubbard Linda Mabry Jo Ann Sainz and Anna Gonzales. Twenty seven new members joined tryouts, bringing total membership to 49 in the fourth year.
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Sandetttes
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Jo Ann Sainz
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Baptists Plan Senior Sunday at Port Lavaca Church
Senior Sunday is planned at First Baptist Church of Port Lavaca with a breakfast at Viking Inn for graduates and youth workers hosted by the church youth choir. At 11 a.m. worship, seniors and families will be honored with guest speaker Rev. Victor Nichols of Victoria and coordinator Rev. David Hairel.
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Area Seniors Fair Transportation Plans Progress in Victoria
Port Lavaca arrangements lag as Al Patterson reports incomplete plans for Calhoun County while Point Comfort and Seadrift are set. Aimed at 55 plus attendees, the Victoria Community Center event includes entertainment crafts food and booths. Opening ceremonies Saturday at 9 a.m. and hours 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. per organizers.
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National Broadcasting Co and striking technicians reach pact
National Broadcasting Co and striking technicians and news employees reach a tentative four year contract. The agreement would pay most engineers 500 dollars weekly in the final year.
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