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About The Battalion. (College Station, Tex.) 1893-current | View Entire Issue (May 9, 1973)
TO iol They {«! s of nielli, o close aid o be taltei saving bil. atrols aaj orts wit good prod, fair profil be true, it is alai Newspapermen Investigate ‘Crisis’ THE Wednesday, May 9, 1973 BATTALION College Station, Texas Page 5 AUSTIN — Gulf Coast and rath Texas newspaper publish- s kicked off an investigation to the “newsprint crisis” last ■ek that could become a nation- de issue. Last week in San Antonio a obe was launched into the uses of the current newsprint ortage in the United States. A resolution requesting a “Con- essional investigation” of the rrent newsprint crisis was opted at the joint board meet- j of the Texas Gulf Coast Press Association and the South Texas Press Association. Publishers speaking for the res olution asked the Texas Press As sociation and National Newspaper Association to “investigate the problem at all levels” including “price fixing” and the “reported nationwide newsprint shortage.” The resolution asked the press associations to report their find ings to their memberships so that “publisher^ can make necessary plans and adjustments for the future months and years." Several weekly newspapers re cently have converted to daily publication because of the growth of their cities, and are having problems getting more newsprint for their publications. The regional press associations also asked that the Texas Con gressional delegation be alerted to the problem and requested “as sistance in working toward solu tions for an adequate supply of this resource which is so vital to our industry.” Other state press associations in the southwest and midwest have received copies of the reso lution, and have received requests for action by their officers at fu ture board of directors meetings. The newsprint manufacturers in the United States have told publishers that shortages have been caused by paper mill closings in some states because of “en vironmental problems.” Wet weather has kept timber in the forests and away from the mills, newsprint officials have said. Canadian mills — another big source of newsprint in this coun try — have not been contacted by the publishers, but will be asked to report the reasons for current shortages, the press association officials said. Some publishers have inquired about newsprint supplies in other countries, and “pool purchases” of newsprint from overseas mar kets. Recent price increases by the newsprint companies have spark ed part of the controversy also. Briscoe Supports School Aid Bill AUSTIN — Gov. Dolph Briscoe threw his support behind a stop gap school finance aid measure to provide $39.7 million in enrich ment grants to the state’s 113 poorest districts. He spelled out his recommenda tions at a rally arranged here by San Antonio and Crystal City a skaggs^SHOPPER stoppers Albertsons) monday^h^murday ^ DRUGS & FOODS : R0UM> STEAK^iH C/htfck Roast U.S.D.A. 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WEST PAC SQUASH YELLOW BAKERY BUTTER FLAKE DINNER ROLLS DOZ. ^ A ^ sl(AGGS-ALBERTSON'S FRENCH BREAD P !S2' OO* ioVve's 6»« 49* APPLE FILLED COFFEE CAKES T 59* CHOCOLATE ECLAIRS LARGE FOR residents to dramatize the case for overhaul of inequities in edu cational funding. Briscoe pledged additional leg islation will “set into action a process of altering our entire funding system so that state funds will be allocated to all school districts . . . based on the financial resources of each.” While the governor didn’t say exactly what he meant by the latter, aides said a “complete re view” of tax capabilities of dis tricts across the state will be ordered. Briscoe, committed to avoiding a tax bill this year, found it dif ficult to accept far-reaching over hauls of the school finance sys tem which will cost $500 million to $800 million for implementa tion. The legislation he backs, with Lt. Gov. Bill Hobby’s and House Speaker Price Daniel Jr.’s sup port, would require each district to report its taxable assets to the state comptroller on specified forms by January 1, 1975. The governor’s office would also be made responsible for co ordinating work of legislative committees and other official agencies in working out a plan for overhauling the school finance system by 1975. Henry Grover To Speak At YR Barbeque Henry C. Grover, Republican gubernatorial candidate in 1972, will be featured at a barbeque June 9. The “Future of the Republican Party” will be the topic of Grov er’s discussion. The A&M Young Republicans and the Precinct 9 Republican Club will sponsor the barbeque and are selling tickets at $5 a plate or $2.50 for Young Republi cans and A&M students. A booth will be set up during the June 4 summer registration for those interested in joining the YRs or purchasing tickets for the barbeque. 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