Skylab Officials Scramble Over Heat Bolts
Skylab overheating after loss of a third aluminum shield raises new launch delays for the three astronauts Charles Conrad Joseph Kerwin and Paul Weitz. Flight planners in Houston scrabble to salvage the mission as engineers rush cooling tests at Marshall and Huntsville. If launch resumes Sunday the duration hinges on rapid fixes and test results.
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Consumer Protection Act Anticipated to Strengthen Texas Law
Action Line readers discuss consumer issues and a new law aimed at protecting consumers and merchants alike. The proposed act empowers the attorney general and district attorneys to enforce protections, with Governor Briscoe awaiting signature.
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Dean Is Crucial Witness in Watergate Immunity Bid
Washington reports the Senate Watergate committee unanimously plans to seek partial immunity for ousted counsel John Dean to testify before the panel. The panel also moves to obtain an immunity order for a mystery witness Roy Sheppard, whose role remains unnamed, as Ervin and Baker withhold specific details.
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Skylab Visible Over Los Angeles Area Tonight
The Skylab space station will be visible in the sky over the Los Angeles area tonight. Astronomers urge viewers to look up as the orbiting lab passes overhead in clear conditions.
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Federal Judge Tyler Declines Watergate Prosecutor Post
Washington reports Federal Judge Harold R. Tyler Jin has refused the selection as special Watergate prosecutor. He told Attorney General designate faltiott Richardson in New York that it would be inappropriate for a sitting judge to take the role, even though Richardson said he was his No. 1 choice.
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Quake Shakes Hollywood. No Injuries Reported
A mild earthquake rattled sections of Hollywood on Monday night. No injuries or damage were reported, and no further danger was indicated by officials or UPI.
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Briscoe Names Board Member Ned Price to Reappointed Seat
Gov Dolph Briscoe IIslay appointed Ned Price of Austin to another term on the State Board of Insurance. Price will continue in oversight of insurers and related regulatory duties, reinforcing Briscoe administration's commitment to industry supervision and consumer protection.
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Ruling Awaited on San Antonio North Freeway Amendment
The article reports on awaiting House action over a compromise federal highway bill that may shield San Antonio's North Freeway from federal jurisdiction via a Senate amendment. Conferees argued to include the provision. Rep. Bella Abzug opposed local projects in a national highway bill. Senate leaders pressed for inclusion amid broader Highway Act debates and mass transit funding pressures.
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Nixon Pushes Six Year Term And Shorter House Terms
President Nixon urged Congress to amend the Constitution to allow a single six year presidency and a four year House term with half the House up for reelection every two years. He floated creating a seven member federal elections commission with enforcement powers and stricter campaign controls to prevent future Watergate style scandals. Senate and House leaders from both parties attended the White House meeting to discuss a broad reform package.
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