Corporations May Contribute To Campaigns In Texas
AUSTIN AP The attorney general ruled corporations may fund campaigns for municipal bonds and statewide referenda aligning with Supreme Court precedent on free speech. Also Rep Barbara Jordan will join UT Lyndon B Johnson School as professor funded by Richardson Foundation at 38000 dollars yearly for five years. Wayne Hayes, resigning due to sex scandal, eyes return to office after winning Democratic nomination for a state legislative seat amid questions about his past.
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Flash Flooding Drains South and Southeast Texas
Heavy thunderstorms roared across South and Southeast Texas early today causing flash floods. Associated Press reports torrential rainfall inundating streets and low-lying areas with dangerous water levels.
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Associated Press
Texas
Texas Musical Texas season posts strong attendance despite floods
The SDN Column notes Pioneer Amphitheatre in Palo Duro Canyon remained undamaged after heavy rains. Texas, now in its 13th season opening June 14 and running through August 26, aims to surpass one million in attendance this year, following 968,442 in 1977. Lake Thomas weather patterns and watershed conservation are discussed, with optimism the lake will refill if rains hit the right spots.
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Carter Offers Russia Choice Between Confrontation and Cooperation
President Carter, in a Naval Academy speech, urged the Soviet Union to choose either confrontation or cooperation as tensions rise. He argued detente must be reciprocal, urged restraint in Africa, and praised prospects for a new strategic arms pact while noting Soviet efforts to expand influence. The address drew applause from midshipmen and attendees.
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Associated Press
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Higher Beef Prices Seen
Washington report from the Agriculture Department notes beef prices are expected to rise through spring and fall then ease. It forecasts consumer beef prices up about 20 percent above 1977 levels and producer prices up as much as 33 percent, signaling further inflation pressure for shoppers next year.
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Agriculture Department
World Food and Agricultural Outlook and Situation Board
May Begin Tax Revolt Across States
California edges toward a 1 percent cap on property taxes as activists push measures to limit levies nationwide. Ada County leaders and supporters say a successful California plan could boost ballot drives in Idaho and other states, with public polling showing broad concern over high taxes and a desire to curb government services. The article notes proposed changes in Ohio Pennsylvania Oregon and Nebraska, including constitutional amendments and education funding shifts tied to tax reform.
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Cal Williams
Ada County Property Owners Association
Idaho
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Why locals use mishap in accident headlines
Readers pose why the term mishap appears in local crash stories. The respondent notes shorter spelling aids headlines and cautions that not all mishaps are accidents, but the term persists for brevity and neutrality.
Motor Coach Rally Set For Lone Star Chapter Visit
First arrivals for a motor coach association rally at the coliseum grounds highlight a weekend event sponsored by Snyder Chamber of Commerce. About 60 family motor coaches are expected by Friday with tours of local industries and museums, a Saturday business meeting, and a concluding coffee and doughnut session Sunday morning at Scurry County Coliseum.
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WTC Phones Knocked Out After Thunderstorm
Western Texas College endured a campus telephone outage since Monday night after a damaging thunderstorm. Repair crews worked through Tuesday, with hopes to restore service today. only one emergency line remained available on campus this morning per Vice President Dr. Ben Brock.
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Western Texas College
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Lake Thomas water gains from rains boost supply hopes
Lake J B Thomas gained 2000 acre feet from Monday and Tuesday rains while the Colorado River flowed moderately west of the lake. The lake level rose 1.2 feet as CRMWD officials expect about 2500 acre feet from the week’s rains, the largest catch in months. Weather outlook calls for scattered showers east today and tonight with highs in the 80s to near 102 in Big Bend and partly cloudy skies west Texas through Thursday.
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Colorado River
Colorado River Municipal Water District
Lake Thomas
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Big Bend
Texas
Old Story Wins Contest At Western Texas College Senior Center
Mrs C Robinson won first in a Tall Tales contest at Western Texas College Senior Center. She recalled hearing the 50 year old tale as a girl in East Texas about three on a porch debating great men like Washington and Columbus. Judges were Preston Wilson and Jerry Baird.
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Western Texas College
George Washington
Columbus
Ole Levi Garrett
Virginia Whitson
Blanche Murry
Lizzie Freeman
Dean Cochran
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Mildred Lewis
Myrtle May Gibbons
Howard Gibbons
Preston Wilson
Jerry Baird
Texas
WTC
Preston Nilson
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