Experts view no quick fix for energy crisis pressure fades
Texas officials warn oil and gas use outpaces discovery with Langdon saying nine million barrels a month are added to supply while 105 million are consumed. Nixon emergency call and national actions urged as 3.8 million barrels daily demand looms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House
John McKetta
National Energy Policy Committee
Nixon
Langdon
Texas
Atty
John Hill
Court of Criminal Appeals reverses Dallas flag desecration conviction
The Court of Criminal Appeals reversed a Dallas County conviction for flag desecration citing improper prosecution arguments and inflammatory wording. The Supreme Court upheld lower court rulings that a Carrizo Springs store clerk was not entitled to punitive damages after being slapped by retired Texas Ranger Captain A. Y. Allee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court of Criminal Appeals
Dallas
Supreme Court
Carrizo Springs
Texas
A. Y. Allee
Nine amendments pose for November ballot
Nine proposed constitutional amendments will appear on the November 6 general election ballot ahead of a constitutional convention. The measures include SIR 8 to raise legislators’ salary to $15,000 and require annual sessions, and SJR 13 to extend the $3,000 property tax exemption to unmarried adults’ homesteads.
Governor seeks disaster designation for eight Texas flood counties
Governor Briscoe asked President Nixon to declare eight Southeast Texas counties Harris Galveston Brazoria Jasper Hardin Liberty Montgomery and San Jacinto as disaster areas. The move is backed by U S Senator John Tower and would allow flood victims to access long term Small Business Administration loans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Briscoe
Harris
Galveston
Brazoria
Jasper
Hardin
Liberty
Montgomery
San Jacinto
Nixon
U. S
John Tower
The
Small Business Administration
Texas Officials Announce Temporary Senate and House Appointments
House Speaker Price Daniel Jr. named Rep. Carl Parker to preside in his absence during a Caribbean vacation. Lt. Gov. Hobby appointed Sen. Nelson W. Wolff to chair the Senate planning committee for the 1974 constitutional convention. Governor Briscoe named Sam Callan as judge of the new 210th district court effective September 1, with Dallas court appointments for Oswin Chrisman Thomas Thorpe and Richard D. Mays. Mays and Thorpe joined district benches. Roy Mays Jr. becomes special assistant to the Texas Criminal Justice Council executive director for public affairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House
Price Daniel, Jr
Carl Parker
Port Arthur
Bill Hobby
Nelson W. Wolff
San Antonio
Senate
Briscoe
Sam Callan
el Paso
Richard D. Mays
Chrisman
Mays
Thorpe
Roy Mays Jr
Texas Criminal Justice Council
Hill issues on student fees and local court powers
The Attorney General states that university student service fees must benefit students and notes opinions on local law. He finds a water district conflicts law likely unconstitutional but partially valid. He says tax exemption conditions may require federal tax exemption status. He also deems Parker County 43rd district court supervision over district court dockets unconstitutional.
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Hill
43Rd District Court of
Parker County
Courts Speak: Land Annexation Into Abilene District
The State Supreme Court upheld lower courts that 73.7 acres in the Wylie school district be annexed to the Abilene district. The high court also ruled a Lubbock metal shop owner is entitled to a jury trial to determine the amount of insurance he should collect for repairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Supreme Court
Wylie
Abilene
High Court
Lubbock
Texans 18 20 gain full adult rights under new law
Governor Briscoe signed a package allowing 18 to 20 year olds to enjoy adult privileges including purchase and consumption of alcohol. The measure takes effect August 27, part of 659 bills signed this year with 29 vetoes along with other laws on family code, kindergarten, elections financing, and bail bond reform.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Briscoe
Dale Moore Circle Sees Language A Life Study Program
The Dale Moore Circle of the First Baptist Church met Tuesday in the Fellowship Hall with Mrs. Dorsett presiding. Mrs. Wood gave the call to prayer and Mrs. Roberson led the opening prayer. A Language A Life Study program was presented with each member taking part. Mrs. Dorsett hosted the social. Present were Mesdames Ray Laughan Wayne Sims Oliver.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dale Moore
First Baptist Church
Fellowship Hall
Dorsett
Wood
Roberson
Winters Enterprise News Highlights Names and Page Listing
The Winters enterprise page names include Nadeen Wood Nancy Smith Barker Ruby Baker Loyd Rob erson Joe Irvin and Earl Dodsett. The fragment notes a Friday page from 1973 and references local residents in an incomplete roster listing.
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Winters Enterprise
Brenda Lou Gray Visits Gerhardt Home in Houston
Brenda Lou Gray of Houston visits the home of her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Paul C. Gerhardt, during a Houston stay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gerhardt
Brenda Lou Gray
Houston
Paul C. Gerhardt
Texas wins 1.4 million job program grant and more aid funds
The U S Department of Labor awards Texas a 1.4 million 18 month workforce program grant under the Criminal Justice Council. Texas gains 3 562143 in additional emergency aid grants for 16 districts to prevent minority isolation. Former Lubbock Mayor Jim Granberry runs early as Republican governor candidate while Hank Grover plans to run. Bob Bullock enters 1974 Democratic primaries for state comptroller with Joe Allen seeking an opinion on Capitol press space.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S. Department of Labor
Texas
Criminal Justice Council
House Education Committee
Lubbock
Jim Granberry
Houston
Hank Grover
Bob Bullock
Open government advocacy by Texas official at TPA meeting
Attorney General John Hill urged openness in government speaking to 250 Texas publishers at the Texas Press Association convention in Houston. He acknowledged it may be hard for officials and not always efficient but highlighted it as the law he will support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Langdon
John Hill
Texas Press Association
Houston
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A. D. Lee
Winters Flower Shop
Dial
Western Mattress Service
Tfc
Foxworth - Galbraith Building Materials Center
Tfe
Ralph Burnshome
Wingate Highway
Ite
Roach Electric & Furniture
N. Main
Main Drug Co
Oliver Wood
Johnston Truck & Supply
Cross Plains
Frisco and
Commerce
Ford
Balkum Grocery
East Truitt
Winters Sporting Goods
West Dale
H. A. Bredemeyer
Chevrolet
Bath
Nath White
Tex
Bowen St
Winters
Edd Fisher
North Second
Senter
Realtors
Mack Baggett
Registry Service
Bahiman Jewelers
Wingate, Texas
Mercury
R&h
Air
Sharp
Bahlman Cleaners
Comanche Shores
Coleman Lake
Leon Springer
Byron D. Jobe Hone
Austin
Railroad Commission
Jim Langdon
North Main
Joe Murff
Stamford
Floyd St
H. Q. Sharp
W. R. Balkum
Paloma
W. T. Howard
San Angelo
West Pierce
M. L. Dobbins
Roy D. Chapin Jr
American Motors Corporation
Texas Good Roads Association
Texas Highway Users Conference
United States
Department of Transportation
Chapin
National Highway Users Federation
HUD
Veterans Land Program
Wesley Vogler
Alderman-Cave Milling & Grain Co
Watkins Products
Tuscola Exchange
Win-Tex Cattle Feeders Inc
Itc
Ballinger Salvage Company
Robert
Jerre) Bailey
Glenda Graham
Champion Roofing Co
Luzier
Luzier Dynes
Noleta
N. Regers
Bahlman Jewelers
South Main
W. G. Bedford
DR. Z. I. Hale
Jno. W. Norman
Winters, Texas
AG Opinions
Joe Allen
Baytown
Capitol
T. A. McMillan
S. Main St
Swatchsue Electric CO
Friedrich Air Conditioners
J.J. Swatchsue
Jose de la Cruz
Lonnie Fowler
Proctor Bookkeeping
Sparkle Lite Sign Company
Iyfiction
Riess Radio & TV
Mansell
J. R. Sims & Sons
John Sims
Stokely
Gandy
Balkum
E. Truitt
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