EPA auto pollution rules face Texas opposition hearings
Federal proposals to curb smog in Texas spark debate in public hearings. Plans include bus lanes, anti-smog devices for pre-1968 cars, downtown parking bans, gasoline quotas, and tighter storage to cut fumes in Austin and Waco. Officials warn costs and constitutional issues. Governor Briscoe and tax officials highlighted land holdings and taxes amid coverage.
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Austin
Texas
Federal Environmental Protection Agency
Houston
San Antonio
Austin-Waco
Texas Good Roads Association
Texas Air Control Board
EPA
Air Control Board
Lot Owners Evidence Request to Prevent Water Pollution
Property holders must submit evidence showing their waste operations will not pollute ground or surface waters. The requirement aims to ensure compliance with environmental safeguards and protect water quality.
Price Increases Rise Across Texas Agriculture
The Texas Department of Agriculture reports sharp price jumps for eggs pork and other commodities. Egg prices rise about ten cents a dozen with grade A large eggs around 85 cents. Potatoes may double to $2 per hundredweight while pork climbs ten cents per pound and lamb prices surge.
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Texas Department of Agriculture
TDA
Agriculture Department
Third Court affirms university ownership of Laredo Archives
The Third Court of Civil Appeals upholds lower court ruling that St Marys University of San Antonio owns the Laredo Archives and related documents in the Lebron S Wilcox collection. The court also dismisses a South Texans suit over hunting rights in Uvalde Dimmit and Zavala counties river beds. The State Supreme Court backs a new trial for a candy flavoring firm over insurance on unsafe ice cream. It affirms a district court verdict that an Austin woman's miscarriage was not caused by an auto accident.
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Third Court of Civil Appeals
St. Mary’s University of San Antonio
Laredo
Lebron S. Wilcox
Uvalde
Dimmit
Zavala
State Supreme Court
Austin
Oil production stays at full tilt as August output hits record near July
For the 17th straight month the Railroad Commission orders 100 percent oil production in August. Crude buyers seek over 3.78 million barrels daily, just below July’s record. Exceptions allowed in East Texas, Kelly Snyder West Texas, and Tom O Connor Field. Atty. Gen. Hill approves a 5 million tuition equalization grant for private colleges with conditions. Hill also rules on a college professor not holding dual state attorney post and minor residence for school attendance. Texas Water Quality Board action cited.
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Railroad Commission
East Texas
Kelly Snyder
West Texas
Tom
John Hill
U. S. Supreme Court
Hill
Texas Water Quality Board
Cities may seek reimbursements for sewerage plants built before dates
Texas Water Quality Board Executive Director Hugh C. Yantis Jr. announced cities that built sewerage treatment plans before July 1, 1966 or July 1, 1972 without full federal construction grants can apply for reimbursements. Applications should be to Environmental Protection by October 17, and cities with plants as far back as July 1, 1956 should also apply in case rules change.
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Texas Water Quality Board
Hugh C. Yantis, Jr
Environmental Protection
Yantis
Cancer research equipment and funding list itemized
An itemized list catalogs laboratory gear and grants for cancer research. Entries include mice, needles, glass flasks, sterilizers, incubators, shields, scanners, meters, and a water phantom. Major allocations cover isotope work, cancer therapy devices, and a grant to study hormones in cancer.
Briscoe Appoints Texans to Key State Posts
Governor Briscoe names Allen E Richardson executive director of the Texas Water Rights Commission and Clinton R Mierzschin acting chief engineer. Don Carroll becomes Seventh District Court judge in Smith County, replacing R P Power. LeRue Dixon named district attorney in Cherokee County. Frank Barron and Robert T Mattox added to Trinity River Authority board. Guy C Jackson III and Amon G Carter Jr retained. Sam Damron and Albert Hopkins named to State Board of Pharmacy, succeeding John Fowler and Eugene Wilson. Mrs Blake Sparenberg chosen for State Board of Canvassers.
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Allen Eugene Richardson
Bailey County
Texas Water Rights Commission
Clinton R. Mierzschin
la Grange
Briscoe
Don Carroll
Tyler
Smith County
R. P. Power
LeRue Dixon
Jacksonville
Cherokee County
Frank Barron
Fort Worth
Robert T. Mattox
Crockett
Trinity
Texas Labor, Elections, and Capitol Changes Report
The State Board of Insurance schedules an August 2 public hearing on Workmen’s Compensation and Employers’ Liability rate changes. Harry Hubbard defeats Roy Evans for State AFL-CIO presidency, while Sherman Fricks beats Lanny Rogers for secretary-treasurer. Deer hunting fees up to $10 daily at Parks and Wildlife game areas. Ronald Earle wins July 17 special election for Austin House vacancy. Angley and Doggett enter runoff for district 14 senate seat. House Speaker Price Daniel Jr. seeks 1974 constitutional convention chairman. Sen. Tom Creighton nominates Sen. Aiken Jr. for the post. A House panel recommends moving the capitol press room and placing reporters in the gallery.
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Harry Hubbard
Roy Evans
Afl-Cio
Sherman Fricks
Big Labor Organization
Lanny Rogers
Parks and Wildlife Department
Ronald Earle
Austin House of Representatives
Maurice Angly
Lloyd Doggett
Austin
Senate
Price Daniel Jr
Tom Creighton
Mineral Wells
A. M. Aiken Jr
Paris
Committee recommends building purchase and TV coverage paid by taxes
The committee urged buying a $7.3 million office building and funding television coverage of House proceedings with tax money. Former Rep. Hudson Moyer of Amarillo received a 10 year probation for stealing $5,000 in postage stamps.
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Hudson Moyer
Amarillo
Legislative lobbyists spend over 107 thousand this year
Lobbyists reported spending more than 107373 to influence legislation outcomes this year. The figure reflects direct spending aimed at shaping legislative results and underscores ongoing lobbying activity at the capitol.
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Dial
Tfe
Western Mattress Service
Tfc
Foxworth - Galbraith Building Materials Center
Roach Electric & Furniture
N. Main
Ford
Balkum Grocery
East Truitt
Foxworth - Galbraith Burding Materials Center
Oliver Wood
Watkins
Dick Bullard
Wingate School
Wingate
Gilbert Smith
Wingate Schoons Board
H. Q. Sharp
W. OR
Balkum
Nath White
Abilene
Tex
Bowen St
Winters
Edd Fisher
North Second
Floyd St
West Pierce
M. L. Dobbins
N. Concho
Christine Waggoner
Itc
East Dale
Coleman
R. M. Allen
Commercial Avenue
Winters Welding Works
Registry Service
Bahiman Jewelers
Dry
Floyd Sims
Wingate Automatic Laundry
T. E. Boyd
Edna Beaty
Fireside
Missy Miller
Tont Hambright
R. N
North Runnels Hospital
Burger Hut
Bobby Mayo
Bahlman Jewelers
South Main
Ayless
Ballinger Salvage Company
Carroll Tatum
Winters Independent School District
Ite
Runnels County
Bob D. Pitchford
Norton
Robert
Jerre) Bailey
Glenda Graham
Byron D. Jobe
Bahlman Cleaners
By and Touran
Dolph Briscoe
South
Jeanne John
AG Opinions
Better Hearing
Bryant Hearing Aid Service
S. Oakes San Angelo, Texas
Luzier
Luzier Dynes
N. Rogers
Webster
American Cancer Society
W. G. Bedford
DR. Z. I. Hale
Jno. W. Norman
Winters, Texas
C. R
Dick) Bellis
State Board of Insurance
House
Capitol
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Enterprise Winters
J. R. Sims & Sons
S. Main St. Winters, Texas
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Friedrich Air Conditioners
J. J. Swatchsue
Jose de la Cruz
T. A. McMillan
Proctor Bookkeeping
West Dale
Riess Radio & TV
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Mansell
Ballinger
John Deere
North Main
Milton
W. Dale
Auto Parts
Dayton Tires
John Sim
Stokely’s
Mission Peas
Maryland Club Coffee
Gandy
E. Truitt
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