Wettest month in history boosts Lake Thomas and region
The article notes record rainfall this month, with Lake J. B. Thomas yielding its best month on record and potentially doubling previous monthly acre feet. It recalls past drought years and expresses hope the next five years won’t repeat that pattern. Shelby Coker visits town amid chatter about Campbell’s soup market withdrawal. Dr. Robert Clinton invites local adults to enroll at Western Texas College to strengthen the college’s first-year base.
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US Tightens Stance on World Air Route Deals
Washington reports a hard nosed shift in U S airline negotiations reflecting Nixon's policy. Ireland faces loss of a New York stop unless U S carriers gain better terms. Belgium and other nations seek expanded routes but U S criteria remain firm.
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Today In History Aug 27 1971 Highlights
On this date in 1945 American troops began landing in Japan marking the first foreign occupation in modern history. Other notes include Caesar in Britain 55 B.C. and the Kellogg Briand Pact of 1923.
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Weather snapshot for Texas regions and Snyder forecast
Snyder reports a 7 am reading of 70 degrees with a high of 86 and a low of 65. Northwest Texas and several regions stay partly cloudy and warm through Saturday with scattered thunderstorms. highs range from 85 to 98 and overnight lows from 55 to 80. Winds shift from east to northeast along Brownsville to Port Arthur coastal areas through Saturday.
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Barnes Visits SEC Office
Houston Lt Gov Ben Barnes made an unannounced visit to top SEC officials in Washington DC as reported by the Houston Post. He alleges investigators tried to drag his name into the Frank W Sharp stock control probe and accused them of leaking information to harm him politically.
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Borden Tax Hearing Nearing End
The hearing on a request to restrain Borden County from levying taxes on valuations approved by the commissioners court was nearing its end in 132nd District Court. Texaco Inc and five other oil firms protest the valuations claiming oil properties are taxed at 25 percent of value while other property is taxed at 1 to 7 percent. Judge Ralph Caton presides for Judge Wayland G. Holt who disqualified himself after previously serving as county attorney.
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Teachers Split In Pay Classes
The Nixon wage-price freeze creates two pay classes for 2.1 million teachers with some receiving scheduled raises while others miss them.government spokesmen and the National Education Association dispute figures on eligibility and impact amid contract complexities and the Aug 15 freeze date.
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Nixon plan wins in foreign markets as yen floats
Washington AP Nixon victory in foreign exchange market boosts push for labor support amid domestic 90 day wage price freeze. Japan announces yen will float starting Saturday, easing parity struggle after July trade deficit. Meany Hodgson talks signal labor input on next steps, with officials wary of wage price controls.
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Herbert Stein
Lakes Still Make Gains on River District Reservoirs
The Lakes of the Colorado River Municipal Water District report continued inflow from rainfall yet to arrive, with Lake J. B. Thomas near completion of runoff and Lake E. V. Spence starting to gain significantly. Thomas at 2232.44 feet elev, 62,525 acre feet stored. Spence at 1849.75 feet, 81,985 acre feet stored and rising.
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WTC enrolls 405 first day as fall term opens
Western Texas College reports 405 students enrolled on the first day of registration to Dr. Duane Hood. Lines stretched from Trinity Methodist Church as service-area students arrived. Late registration runs to Sept 1 with a fee after that date. Classes start Monday across multiple sites as the campus moves toward full operation.
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Credits At WTC Good Anywhere
Letters of credit acceptance pour in from Texas colleges for Western Texas College. Dr. Robert Clinton notes that credits earned at WTC will be accepted by all accredited institutions inside and outside the state. Dr. Hood has letters on file from colleges guaranteeing acceptance to reassure students. WTC is accredited by the Texas Education Agency and the Coordinating Board and is a corresponding member of the Southern Association.
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