Federal rules eyed in Texas public records access
Texas reporters monitor federal crime record regulations as LEAA proposes new privacy protections. Although officials expect limited impact on the Open Records Act, Houston appeals court rulings in a police records case may shape enforcement. The Houston Chronicle suit questions openness and statutory vagueness while the state awaits five national hearings before finalizing its plan.
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Austin
Texas
Houston Civil Appeals Court
Houston
Bill Reid
Willis Whatley
Governor
Criminal Justice Division
Federal Law Enforcement Assistance Administration
LEAA
Federal Omnibus Crime Control
FBI
Law Enforcement Assistance Administration
Whatley
Washington
Fenses
The
Houston Chronicle
Houston Police Department
This Day In History September 19 1975 Highlights
On this date in history, events include Garfield’s death in 1881 and the first Saratoga battle in 1777. Other notes cover Elizabeth Barrett Browning’s elopement in 1846, the 1870 Versailles surrender, Steamboat Willie in 1928, Hauptmann’s 1934 arrest, Peron’s ouster in 1955, and Nixon’s subpoena in 1970. Birthdays include Joe Pasternak and Rosemary Harris. a Thought for Today attributes a quote to Sincair Lewis.
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Associated Press
James Garfield
Saratoga
New York
Elizabeth Barrett
London
Paris
Robert Browning
Versailles
Mickey Mouse
Bruno Richard Hauptmann
Charles Lindberg
Juan Peron
Argentina
Ludwig Erhard
Jordan
Richard Nixon
Leon Jaworski
Countess Open Marriage Sparks Life-Style Debate
New York AP reports Christina Paolozzi Bellin, 35, heiress daughter and former model, says sex is only 1% of her life while her unconventional polyamorous marriage to Howard Bellin and partner Claude Dolgher dominates public attention. She supports hospitals, orphanages, and fosters 18 children, argues the lifestyle prevents tension, and notes broader acceptance of cross religious marriages.
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New York
Christina Paolozzi Bellin
Cambodia
Gabon
Afghanistan
Christina
Howard T. Bellin
Claude Dolgher
United Fruit
Richard Avedon
Harper's Bazaar
Lady Godiva
Insect Borne Diseases Rise Across the Nation
A sweeping overview notes mosquitos flies fleas and other insects spread diseases. The CDC reports 600+ encephalitis cases across 16 states with Mississippi and Illinois bearing 75 percent, plus 672 Rocky Mountain fever cases mainly in the Southeast. Malaria, plague and yellow fever are cited amid global arbovirus threats.
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Center For Disease Control
CDC
Atlanta
Mississippi
Illinois
Southeast
North Carolina
Rocky Mountains
United Nations Educational Scientific and Cultural Organization
Unesco
Europe
North America
Africa
United States
Brazil
Archangel
Russia
Cordoba
Argentina
Cryptoquote and puzzle snippet from 1975 newspaper page
A jumble of cryptogram puzzles with hints and a quote by David Grayson, plus a list of crosswords clues and a brief note about letter substitutions used in the daily cryptoquote. The page includes a famous quote about happiness and the standard puzzle instructions.
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David Grayson
King Features Syndicate, Inc
Road signs removed in Calhoun County Texas
Calhoun County has removed 64 advertising signs on controlled highways under the Texas Highway Beautification Act. District engineer Carl V. Ramert said signs on State Highway 35 and US routes are targeted with more removals expected by year end. Compensations are paid to owners for loss of future revenue, with funds now available to buy non conforming signs.
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Calhoun County
Carl V. Ramert
State Department of Highways and Public Transportation
Ramert
Hints From Heloise Readers Share Time Saving Tips
Readers describe practical hacks from everyday life. A pillow filling method uses pantyhose over a trash can to measure fullness, while others share tips for threading a sewing machine, opening ketchup bottles, keeping hot dogs in buns, and making quicker pie crusts. These letters illustrate simple domestic ingenuity and humor.
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Heloise
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