Consumer agency bills spark veto threats and conference
In congressional debate a consumer protection bill, H.R. 7575, and a Senate version S.2000 prompt criticism from Sen. Sam Ervin. He says the measures are dangerous and out of touch, risking pressuring broadcasters and labor, with the President likely to veto. The House and Senate move to conference to resolve differences.
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Paul J. Fannin
Aziz
House
Senate
Agency For
Sam Ervin
Congress
Consumer Agency
Ervin
Jack Brooks
Washington, D.C
Ralph Nader
Organized Labor
Sam J. Ervin Jr
Senator's Pro Tests Target Dangerous Legislation
Sam Ervin brands a new bureau bill the most dangerous ever presented to Congress. He warns it needs a presidential veto to halt. The measure would require instant hiring of 400 lawyers with full staff and offices.
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Ford
Sam Ervin
Congress
Life expectancy climbs. Hardin County seniors top 9.6 percent
New York December 24 the Hardin County aging trend shows 3,120 residents aged 65 plus, 9.6 percent of the population. National life expectancy reached 71.9 years, with 13 extra years for men and 18 for women at age 65, reflecting gains in medicine and public health.
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New York
United States
National Center For Health Statistics
Institute of Life Insurance
Hardin County
English Visitors Thank Silsbee Hosts In Gratitude Letter
A visitor from England writes to The Silsbee Bee thanking Silsbee residents for warm hospitality during an October stay. He names hosts and many local families, praises O’Neil High School teachers, and thanks Barbara Paret for a son Richard article. He asks for reminder of printing costs and promises remittance.
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Silsbee
Joan
Harry Holt
Chriss
Bill Chase
Christine
Bill
Joanne
Russ
Katy
Perlitz
Neyland
Albritton
Jonte
Nick Hill
Simmonds
the O'Neil High School
Barbara Paret
Richard
Texas officials clash over Voting Rights Act reach
Controversy rages over VRA impact on Texas local governments as Harris County stores 800000 voter registration forms awaiting court clearance. Secretary White questions deadlines. Hill doubts VRA applies to cities and districts while officials brief lawmakers.
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Austin
Texas
Harris County
Secretary of State
Mark White Jr
Tax Assessor
Justice Department
White
Atty
John Hill
House Elections Committee
VRA
U.S. Justice Department
Hill
January clearance sales offer big shopping savings
Consumer specialist Claudia Mitzel from the Texas A&M Extension Service advises January sales save 10 to 50 percent with best deals at sale end. She notes big savings on Christmas cards wrapping paper and decorations, and suggests checking linen closets and delaying fashion purchases for spring while buying durable furniture only as needed.
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College Station
Claudia Mitzel
Miss Mitzel
Texas Agricultural Extension Service
Texas A&m University System
Inherited High Cholesterol Focus of MOD Grants
About one in 500 Americans about 440000 people have a hereditary tendency to very high cholesterol. The National Foundation March of Dimes notes this condition raises risk of heart attacks and strokes and MOD grantees seek a cure.
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National Foundation
March of Dimes
MOD
Minimum wage rises January first under FLSA changes
A Dallas Labor Department official notes the federal minimum wage increases on January 1 1976 from $2.10 to $2.30 for most workers while non covered workers rise to $2.20 and farm workers move to $2.00. Agricultural workers reach $2.30 by 1978. Retail chains new coverage begins with $200 000 annual volume.
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U.S. Labor Department
Dallas
Phillip F. Arrien
Department
Arkansas
Louisiana
New Mexico
Oklahoma
Texas
Congress
Arrien
FLSA
Gospel Song Watch at Midway Baptist Church New Year
The Midway Baptist Church on Farm Road 1943 ten miles east of Warren and six miles west of Fred hosts a Gospel Song Watch on New Year’s Eve starting at 9 p.m. Families and friends are invited to sing out the old year and sing in the new. refreshments will be served.
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Midway Baptist Church
Farm Road
Warren
Fred
Christmas Tree Stealing Rumors Hit Silsbee Resident
Sherman L. Warner of Silsbee Texas reports repeated thefts from his plots at 770 S Fourth St including a Christmas tree and azalea plants over two years. He cites unpermitted road-adjacent fencing and worries about safety as crime dominates local pages.
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Sils‘bee
S. Fourth St
Sherman L. Warner
Mammoth Meals Reveal Ice Preserved Stomach Content
Remains of ancient mammoths found in Alaska show nearly perfect ice preservation. Scientists identify summer plants in the animals’ stomachs, revealing last meals and feeding habits thousands of years ago.
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Alaska
Gore's Smokehouse Pork Prices and Sauage Supplies
Gore's Smokehouse lists pork shoulder 1.25 per lb pork chops 1.39 center cuts 1.66 pan sausage 1.19 pure lard 5.00 per gal pork ribs 1.49 cracklins hog head pork bones sausage seasoning 89 cents per lb smoked sausage 2.00 per lb No 1 bacon 1.49 per lb honey 2.75 per qt phone 385 5095 plenty of sausage casings and sausage seasoning available
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