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The Marshall News Messenger from Marshall, Texas • 4

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4t-MARSHALL NEWS MESSENGER, Friday, October 24, 1975 Medical Board Meets Secretly New TRC Safety Rules Opposed AUSTIN-Oil. gas' and cheuiical companies want Texas Railroad Commission safety resolution calling tor the Railroad Commission to study the need far rev on of the existing rule. A suit has been filed against Atlantic' Richfield for allowing the Denver City disaster to occur, the first case -filed for a violation of Rule 35. That case is pending in district court in Travis County. v.

v- 1 1 r-" ici; iiii reguiauons kxrcu uujiuc 1 gates of their plants. adequately protected by the safety measures taken by the industry within fenced areas," Texas Chemical Council R. M. Love said, "and by existing governmenaj regulations." incontinent Oil Gas Association and the Chemical Council have asked the Railroad Commission to declare that its recently revised Rule 36 does not apply to operations within fenced areas "which are con- tinuously manned-'' or they Ruling 36 deals with the handling of hydrogen sulfide, a poisonous gas used in sane iwtlary recovery systems ami i is only made in per cent of the cases. But in those 21 per cent of the cases, according to Department of Public Safety spokesman Jim Robinson, it is a 'tare instance" if the license isn't taken away from the driver.

In addition to reviewing the medical records of persons who want drivers licenses, the Board is working under a traffic safety grant to make a study of the relationship between various illnesses and traffic accidents. lippman said the study was being conducted with the DPS and Texas AIM University, and the most surprising thing so far is that they have found an unusually high number of accidents involving diabetics. He said more study would be made of the reason for that high relationship. Of the 15,000 cases processed each year, lippman said a large portion simply checked the-incorrect blank on their application for a driver license or for renewal of a driver license. The most frequent mistake is persons checking that they have had blackouts, when they merely faint, he said.

County Officers Hews Metaar AUSTIN Eighty-tour Austin and San Antonio doctors, who lit to meet secretly and remain anonymous, decide whether or not Texans each year may possess a drivers license. They are known as the Medical Advisory Board, and their little meetings of three members each are in apparent violation of the Texas Open Meetings Act The Board is appointed by the State Board of Health Resources, and Dr. Otto Lippman, an Austin ophthalmologist, identified himself as chairman of the advisory group. He said the groups of three members meet at least "three or four times a week." yet the secretary of state's office has no record of any notice of any meeting ever being posted for public record, as required by law. Boy Hyatt, attorney for the Board of Health Resources, said, "I think you got us.

I've told all these advisory boards that they have to post notice. If they haven't, they're wrong, and I'D make sure they post notice from now on." Violation of the open meetings law is punishable by a fine of and gasoline and chemical Ratliff argued that existing manufacturing plants. regulation by the Federal Oc-Rule 36 was revised after a cupational Health Safety ABOVE: Some 500 invited guests and officials were on hand to honor AM General and officials of the State Department of Highways and Public Transportation Thursday at a barbecue luncheoa LEFT: Harrison County Commissioner, Z.T. Craver, points out to State Highway Department and Public Transportation officials. D.C.

Greer, seated right, and B.L. DeBerry. seated left, various im provements included on the Harrison County 20-year Transportation Plan, presented prior to the barbecue. BELOW: Am General executives guide I i i 1 i 1 1 Harrison County Com-j missioners and State $100 to $500 and one to six months Biecounry jail, for each Dr. lippman appeared before the Board of Health Resources to give the glimpse into the operation of the advisory board, which he said has members whose names are not public.

Hyatt, however, said the names would be made available if demanded under the open records act Hyatt said that he had been able to talk people out of looking at the names, or, at least, out of publishing them. "We wouldn't be able to get anyone to serve" on the board "if the names were published," he said. The reason is that the Board makes decisions to deny persons "is highly emotional" with some who can't get a license. Dr. Lippman said that in 47 per cent of the cases handled, the board recommends that a driver's license be issued.

In 21 per cent of the cases, he said, the recommendation is for ad- ditional restrictions on the Ir because of medical j. A number of cases result in a request for more information and the recommendation for denial of licenses If tar -r Vf i A 1 I 1 I I A The primer 'contention of ft al tn miu-wjiuviau ana tie cnemicai Council is that the law doesn't allow the Railroad Commissim to regulate safety within plants and refineries, according to Shannon RatLfi- attorney for MiiContinent. narut sa inat-the statutes are "silenfr-at to any regulatory authority ovtrrefjieVy safety by 'the Railroad Commission. And. he said it is a well settled matter of law that where the laws are silent, authority doesnt exist for retion Administration and by the Texas Air Control Board on hydrogen sulfide emissions is sufficient, and that further regulation was nul needed.

There has never been a death that can fwcted to in-plant actidenU dealfnc with hydrogen sulfide, H. Curt Ball, longtime Exxon Co. employe, said. Revenue Service rrODCS AllCffatttllS WASHINGTON AP) The Internal Revenue Service is probing allegations that IRS Commissioner Donald C. Alexander blocked tax audits and investigations of Sen.

Joseph M. Montoya, an IRS official said Thursday. A written report of the investigation will be given to Treasury Secretary William E. Simon, said Warren A. Bates, assistant commissioner for inspection vl the IRS.

He said It could take up to a couple of months to complete the investigation. "In no way do we pull any punches We will turn over. every stone," Bates said. "My; people are dedicated and we're! nnt rt it not in tVt a KrH nrrs rJ I this." Montoya heads the subcom-s mittee that oversees the IRS budget. He has not had his tax' returns audited for the past 25 years even though he became a millionaire during that time' and 'twice, was.

recommended; for prosecution for failing to file returns in 1945 and 1946, ac-' cording to a Washington Post' story Oct. 18. The story said there was no; evidence that Montoya sought; special treatment. Alexander' has declined comment on the; story. Montoya has said, "I'm; clean." Bates said investigators have; been assigned to the case in Washington and in the South-! west regional office in Dallas.

He said the investigation also will attempt to determine who; provided information to the. Post and whether Montoya actually received favorable treat-, ment on his tax affairs. mXrOR XftSSEKGERl iuc' Marshall publishing COMPANY 1 Mar shall, BOX 730, MAK SMLU. i caj, Pi.hiith(iOail6cp Saturday Entered Second Citi Matter me Post OHice MarhaM, Texat under Art ot Conflreii. March, 117? Marjnall Evening MMtenger, i June I.

1877. MarnH Mornmo New ntediyied Sectmtr 1, i PATRICK E. BOLGER Publisher iv W'kiv, Advertising Director Jerry Arnold. Managing Editor (harifi Boyd. Circulation Director Any erroneous reflection upon the' character, standing or reputation any individual, firm or corporation wtiich may occur in tn columns of the Marshall News Messenger will be" corrected upon being brought to thej attention ot the Puboshen.

The editH rwesent the views and op nion o'thsKvs Messenger The S'gj'W cc'umns, anicies andj letters sa me ioe; severe on thist paper represert the personal views ot-the au'hors. They are presented in art; etfort lo a vaf ed yiewpcnt on, the issues ot the oay. Theputiissen reserve the right to, refuse any' fd lit advertising deemed to be detrimental to the paper od the community. the Marshall News Messenger is) not wwu- return o' ZVZZ! respns-e tor copy' eren or nyf vr. error t'.

OCtJT Ihj. i Independent Cattlemen's Head Schedules Testimony Probe Burglary Harrison County Sheriff's deputies investigated a residence burglary Thursday afternoon. Huey Nichols of Rt. 6 reported to deputies that someone entered his house and took a stereo tape deck and AM-FM radio component system, a .22 caliber pistol, a Remington automatic rifle with a telescope, a 20-gauge automatic shotgun and a new 30-30 caliber Marlin deer rifle between 7 am. and 3:45 pjn.

Thursday. Charles R. Smith UllSheS IraiTUIlff SAN ANTONIO-Staff Sergeant Charles R. Smith, son of Mr. and Mrs.

Ray Smith of Rt 5, Gilmer, has graduated from the Air Training Command Noncommissioned Officer Leadership School at Lackland AFB, Tex. The sergeant, who was trained in military management and supervision, is an instructor at Lackland AFB, Tex. Sgt. Smith attended New Di-via High School. most controversial of those proposed regulations would require an to be branded on the jaw of cattle in all herds in which a brucellosis reactor was found.

Cunningham said Texas ranchers were being advised by veterinarians not to brand any of their cattle because of the hundreds of cases of screwworms that have been developing in the state each week. Branding for brucellosis, in contrast to not branding for screwworm prevention, seemed ironical to, Cunningham. Some cattle producing associations have argued that the federal government needed to spend more money developing an effective vaccine to brucellosis, rather than spending its time enf arcing tougher control standards. Cunningham said the same vaccine had been used for the past 20 years without being improved. The official policy of the Animal Health Commission has been "wait and see" what action the federal government decides towards embargo before it makes any further decision on adopting or rejecting the standards.

frra page 1 iiiTiyj viuviau till UU1I the bus fabrication plant at Wood lawn. company's problems, when the association took over care of the cemetery and restoration. Mrs. Brown added that the book also includes many prominent Marshallites buried in the cemetery, among them, teachers, merchants, doctors, newspaper editors, Confederate veterans, sheriffs, and lawyers The book is also a penealriral reference, as Lale has indexed all names used in the book. Some 500 books were r.

jj rtAA tvc. tk ai.u cemetery Association ana were printed by Bradley Printing Co An autographing party is scheduled for a laterr dale, Mrs. Brown added. Distributed To Cemetery Group number of incidents of leakages from pipelines and valves resulted in deaths. After leakage of the gas near Denver City, which resulted in nine deaths, the Legislature passed a 1 P-1 11 Sot limV For Saturday The Hike-Bike to aid retarded citizens of yarrison County will get underway at 8:30 a in.

Saturday at Marshall High School and cover a nine-mile route Proceeds from the pledge money earned by participants will help local retarded citizens attend the "Special Olympic Games" in Austin. Sponsored by the Marshall Chapter of Young Homemakers, the Hike-Bike route will be Interspersed with rest stops provided by members of Ellen Richards, A. L. Barrett, Amidon and Pennybacker FHA Chapters. A Schwinn motocross bicycle, three J25 savings bonds and numerous other prizes are to be awaraea.

Pledge forms are available at the Drug Shop, 304 University Ave. Carthage Board Sets Committee HENDERSON Steps have been taken here by the school board to ensure no sexual discrimination will exist in the education system. A committee was appointed by the board to examine school activity and to report on any discrimination evidence. A committee composed of a community cross-section will then decide on correction methods for any such practice. In other action, the board heard from a group asking that tai Mtpmntinn nr the clrfprlv he a i i im i.

nnn Replying that the board has "decided to be guided by the county on the matter" Sunt Newel Udell notea inai me mailer naa Deen Drougni oeiore themnnfv an Wt and vat voted down. The board also authorized advertisment for bids to furnish a proposed kindergarten at Ubby Elementary School. Bids for construction of the building will be taken at the next board meeting, set for 5 November. Trustees agreed to initiate i collection of delinquent taxes. Ricky RayQiarged With Murder LONGYIEW-Held in Gregg Cour.ty Jail Thursday in Leu of 110,000 bond was Ricky Lee Ray, 20, of Rt.

2. KCgore, after beine 4 charged with murder in con- nection with the Monday JoottegrfCrcBirayne Bridges, Of Kugore. Th.e bond was set for the bond was set for the 1 muraer cnaree, by Justice of the Peace Cr.anes CasheH, alor.g iwithanoUier bond of $300 for a burglary charge. A crjrrpl2rt was filed against Ray Thursday by the Kilgore Police Department. Justice if tv.

tVs Vi v. uiv: i tan rv iuCil Zxl iU li? issued a murder arrar.t against him. Bridges was discovered in a vacant lot off Gladew ater Street here Tuesday with three bullet holes in Lale Book The history of the 125-year-old Marshall Cemetery, located on West Grand Avenue, has been recounted in a 77-page volume written by Max Lale of Marshall. Lale's Text, which traces the history of the Marshall Cemetery from its birth in 1849, was distributed Thursday at the Marshall Cemetery Association's Fall meetine at the tws Mtutngcr Austin Burttv AUS'liN One of the cattle producers scheduled to testify at a hearing of the Texas Animal Health Commission Friday is T.A. Cunningham of Goliad, president of the Independent Cattlemen's Association.

Cunningham said in a telephone interview from ICA headquarters at Goliad Wed nesday that his organization 'supports only changes in federal brucellosis laws "that will prove, to be effective." The Animal Health Commission IS faced with adopting new tougher federal brucellosis control regulations, or the U.S. Department of Agriculture may embargo the shipment of live beef from Texas by Jan.l. Cunningham and other ICA members were among a crowd of 500 angry ranchers that protested the federal brucellosis standards at an Animal Health Commission hearing last month. "What the federal government has to realize Is that Texas is not like other states that have been free of brucellosis for decades," Cunningham said. "Well never erradicate it in Texas, just control it" The USDA is pressing state officials to adopt 12 tougher testing standards.

One of the PLUN CoetoHif Lubbock Man Arrested Charged With Assault PANHANDLE, Tex. (AP) were sent out on a search for A Lubbock man has been ar- the sniper after a driver called raigned here on charges of ag- them using a citizens band radio, gravaied assault with a deadly weapon and aggravated assault with a motor vehide following his arrest in connection with a The sale of the books will be a major fund-raising project of the association. Mrs. Joe S. Brown, membership chairman of the Marshall Cemetery Association who worked with Mrs.

Solon G. Hughes, Museum curator, in collecting records, said I-ale first became interested in writine the book when the idea was presented by the Cemetery Assocition at a Historical Survey Committee meeting. I olo uVin ae nut nf fntm Frirtav mnrn no snH wat nnt available for vmumc.u, mN work on the book in February of 1974, Mrs. Brown said. The four chapters include the early days, the cemetery Book eT.

First National Bank. The first volume of "Marshall Cemetery, Marshall, was presented to Lale, with the second book donated to the Harrison County Historical Society. Approximately 95 books were distributed to descendants of those buried at the Marshall Cemetery and who had contributed funds for its upkeep. Autographing shooting spree-by a sniper Wednesday night on Interstate 40. One man was wounded, shot in the leg, and a woman was injured when her car war-pushed off the road by the car of the man doing the shooting.

Robert Carlton, 4, was arraigned Thursday before Justice of the Peace C. H. Bell who set bond at $25,000 on each of the charges. The shooting began late Wednesday near a rest stop five miles west of Conway in West Texas and continued to the edge of Groom, a community near here. Carson County Sheriff's Office spokesmen said Martn Britton.

53. of Groom was treated and released at a Groom hospital for a gunshot wound in the leg. Susann Warner, 15, tf Butler, Pa, received sight irjunes when her car overturned. She told police she was forced o3 the highway by a man who caught up to her after he had fired several shots at other cars Four cars wtre lit. Authorities said deputies Eliminate parking on South Garrett Street from Pinecrest Drive north to East Travis Street Widen to a four -lane urban section on South Washington Street from Pinecrest Drive to Sunset Drive.

Widen to a modem two4ane urban section and replace underpass at TIP Railroad on North Grove Street from Bruckmuller Street north to Johns Street. Eliminate parking on East and West Houston Street from the TIP Railroad tracks east to East End Boulevard. Construct a fcut-lane urban section on Five Notch from VS. Hwy. 59 to FM 31.

-Widen to two-lane a rural section on Dysian Fields Road from East End Boulevard to Five Notch Road. Modern two-lane roads are suggested on the 19 residential streets, which include Johnson Street. Norwood Street, Bishop Street, Sanford Street North Frarklin Street, West Fmnry Street, Van Zandt Street (2). Harper Drive, Strett. Eysian Fields Avenue, Sunset Drive, South Garrett Street, Warren Dnve, South Cour.ty Road, South Carolanne Boulevard, Fitzgerald Street like Street and Harkton Road.

Construction of the projects wi2 begin as rigM-of-way and environmental requirements art cleared, plan preparation is complete and merles IvailabJe, the report concluded. ROSANNE KOSTUS nj nsve iiousi me 2 W3C p'9 ioc newi tt3 paper rv o-Mtche. m- 3ma. lyt 5 other mv torrec in erCarrer 7J By Cl Pid dvanc I7H 13)11 his "7-page volume for Mrs. Joe S.

Brown at the Marshall Cemetery Association's meeting Thursday. Max Lale. author of "Marshall Cemetery, Marshall, autographs one of the first copies of By m-ti pa advance 100 IX 15 -UU, Srf cocy CaJy, Mc; Sjnaar, JSC i.

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