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The~Ma!akoff News, Thursday: Feb. !9,19.81-'-1~
By BOB GUILIANO
Communications Cam-
Robert E. Lee said in
that the FCC seeks to
American Telephone and
(AT&T) "to be in the
Led) business,
them a monopoly."
FCC begins to deregulate the
businesses that have
¢ been known as "telephone
into fields such
of news and in-
Businesses already in those
Such as newspapers, contend
have ready ac-
ough telephone lines
were installed while the
company was still a
was interviewed at a reception
him and his wife Saturday
role as guest speaker
Creek Lake Chamber of
The reception was held at Gibbs'
Ranchito del Lago and the banquet was
at the Cedar Creek Country Club.
The FCC's recent "Computer lI
Inquiry" decision, under appeal by the
American Newspapers Publishers
Association (ANPA), permits AT&T to
go into additional communications-
related business activities through a
separate subsidiary.
AT&T and Southwestern Bell will test
this decision with a home-information
experiment they plan to launch this
June in Austin. The telephone company
will install video units in selected
homes in Austin and then provide ad-
vertising information to those homes.
The information will travel over
telephone lines to the video display unit.
The experiment is designed in part to
determine consumer and advertiser
attitudes towards such a video.tex
system.
The Texas Daily Newspaper
Association (TDNA) has filed a formal
complaint with the Public Utilities
Commission about the experiment.
Lee said that the FCC's decision
"asserted jurisdiction over com-
puterized data communications...Any
new service that AT&T goes into, it
must file a tariff with us - a tariff means
what they're going to charge for the
service. The tariff goes into effect
unless the FCC sets it for a hearing. In
effect, we do have jurisdiction over
anything they go into."
Lee also commented on why the
decision is ambiguous: "Any order as
complex as Computer II Inquiry almost
necessarily is ambiguous, and in some
cases may be deliberately so. It
becomes a process of appealing to the
courts. Over a period of years, after
deliberations, the courts clarify what
those provisions mean."
Lee explained why AT&T would have
to establish a separate subsidiary:
"They have to set up another company,
which they may own. But that is so they
cannot subsidize a new service through
the telephone user and have the
tele.phone user pay for it and thereby
block competition.
"AT&T would own all the stock in the
subsidiary, keep separate records, and
have a separate beard of directors. It
would be a complete division, except
the profits, if there are any, ultimately
go to AT&T."
Lee delved into how a Supreme Court
decision, in a case started locally by
Tom Carter, opened the door to the
concept of attaching electronic
gadgetry, including computers, to
telephones. This has been described as
a multi-billion dollar industry, ac-
cording to Lee.
"That was forbidden before that
court decision, " Lee said. "AT&T had
a complete monopoly and could say
who could go on that line because of
claims of possible interference or
electrical harm to people.
"That has proved not to be the case.
We have certain standards of the type
of equipment that may be used. Anyone
with a new invention who goes into
business has to file the electronic
specifications with us. These must meet
certain guidelines to protect people
from harm."
About proposed telecommunications
deregulation on the federal level, Lee
said "there's a mood in Washington,
particularly with the Reagan ad-
ministration, to get the government out
of business as much as possible.
"As far as the FCC is concerned, I
think we detected the mood of the
country before the new adnlinistration.
We've been going down that line. You
can look for more and more withdrawal
from business practices of the federal
government."
Lee added that withdrawals will be
expedited by budget limitations that the
new administration puts on. "They will
cut our budget so we can do less things;
that will help further deregulation," he
said.
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Robert E. Lee
By BOB GUILIANO
Brown was named Citizen of
at the Cedar Creek Lake
of Commerce's Annual
y night.
was presented with a
Elton Bomer, State
14th district, who
as an "outstanding con-
said that Mrs. Brown has a
of activity and dedicated
the lake community .... She
a director for six years -
three-year terms - and
volunteered her time and
i Projects.
has been active in the
foundation, city
business associations,
to Bomer. She is also serving
ualization Board in the
School District.
the Miss Cedar
right away, it will be available to the
public in two years," Lee said. "My
guess is it'll take us a year or more -
we'll have a lot of discussion on this
before we make a decision. I'm saying
it'll be about 3 to 3~/2 years before this
new technology will appear."
A question was asked about the FCC's
stand on protecting radio and TV
stations so they won't disappear. In
respbnse, Lee remarked that "under
current law, we are forbidden to cen-
sor. We have taken the position of
hoping the market place will take care
of this. We alI want entertainment;
whether or not it will take another
form, I don't know.
"I do not see us protecting stations to
the extent that we take government
action to keep them on the air. If people
support them, they will stay on the air."
In' another speech, new Chamber
Pageant and has
with Tarrant County
on obtaining land and
Chdmber Isle," the
said.
at the banquet
Reagan giving a gift
Henderson County
r
giving a check for
of women representing
Creek Bflsiness and
Women's Club, on behalf
County Memorial
Carter a cer-
from the House
a plaque to Robert E.
of the Federal Cam-
Commission, who was the
banquet.
on the concept of
directly into
within 3 ½ years from
prospect as far as
-~ concerned," Lee said. "It
feasible, but there are
eros. This will find itself in
service. Broadcasting
a satellite doesn't need
land lines across the
will buy ad-
on the satellite; local
that the FCC has an ap-
bus ness to engage in this
t pay basis. Programming
roadcasted directly into
and they would pay a
President Tom Finley emphasized that
chamber members participate in ac-
tivities planned by the chamber. "Some•
of them are of a social nature," he said.
"But they serve a purpose - providing a
forum for people to get together and
discuss the purposes of this
organization. And this also serves as
the all-important fund-raising func-
tion."
Finley added that this year the
chamber will "take initiative in
working with cities in the chamber
service area and with the chambers of
commerce in surrounding com-
munities. We'll establish common goals
for the betterment of the Cedar Creek
Lake community and work to ac-
complish those goals.
"I urge you to be with use and support
us in 1981. I promise the chamber will
work for you."
approves this concept
,iG Coureee
of continuing education
County Junior College
changes in
1981:
that have been cancelled
inating World of
and Advanced Cake
in Palestine; PreNatal
Supply Attendant,
and Workshop for Co-
Skills for L.V.N. 's
not be offered on Feb. 16
but persons interested
continuing education
information about a
of the registration
two classes has been an-
art: Pre-registration
until Monday,
noon. If minimum
registrations for
be accepted the
Tuesday, Feb. 17 at 7
) of the fine arts
campus.
deeorat/~ (Athens)
class in beginning
course has been
Feb. 17, at 7 p.m.
is recommended by
). 16 in order for class
supply list before
will meet from 7-
Center on Park
!Znay be accomplished at
education,
F, from 8 a.m. to
675-6212
MILLIE BROWN was named Citizen of the Year by the Cedar Creek Lake
Chamber of Commerce Saturday night. Making the presentation is State
Representative EIton Bomer. The featured speaker at the banquet was FCC
chairman Robert E. Lee. (Staff Photo by Bob Guiliano)
TOM FINLEY'gave a speech as he took over the reins of leadership of the Cedar
Creek Lake Chamber of Commerce. Finley, the new president succeeding Tom
Carter, addressed the members of the chamber in attendance at their Annual
Banquet held last Saturday night at the Cedar Creek Country Club. (Staff photo)
Call 489,0531
Notices and personal 1
LOOK! Offering: Man!cure (hot oil) -
$4.S0; Pedicure- $15; Sculptured naih
• $25. Nancy - 489-0~69. (Lespa's) -
675-1577,
Real Estate For Sale 4
3 BEDROOM
BRICK, Hillcrest Circle, Malakoff,
$49,500.
STAR HARBOR
2-2 BRICK, Jenair, Microwave,
]acuzzi, WBFP.
MOBILE HOMES & LOTS
16' wide 2-2 dble garageS20,500
3-1% very nice ....... $22,000
For Sale Miscellaneous 9
WE BUY and sell new and used
saddles and tack. Custom leather
work by order. Oonnie Hustead.
Custom Leather Work g Saddle
Repair, Hwy. 31 east, Malakoff, 489-
18'24.
COMPLETELY customized Cushman
golf cart. Must see to appreciate. Call
Dan Royall, Jr. at 489-0520 and after
5:~0 4~k1163.
USED7.PI~eLIVINGROOM
SU~E, sofa. choir. 3tables.
21amps-$299.~
" WEFINANCE
FURNITURE CENTER
220 EAST HWY, 31
M~I,~KOFF 489-0510
Services 15
Available
Dora Peebles
Trinidad
KAY
Pets and Kennels 18
OLD ENGLISH Sheepdag puppies f~
sale. Full blood, no papers, $35. P'o~
Gray, 778-2126. Had both~rents,
Livestock 19 '
HEREFORD BULL
SALE
Sat., Feb. 28, 1981, 12:00 Noon
WlNONA, TEXAS
Branch Valley Ranch Invitational S~Ia
Selling 42 teGistorad Hereford bulls, in-
cluding 14 herd bull prospects conmtin|
of ¢3 yL aids, 7-Z yr. aids, 3-1one
yearlinD; 28 ranle bulls of exr~lhln!
2-1 GOOD DEAL ...... $10,000 Help Wanted 12 dis....
HOUSI gO~ [itj ' __ the Summers Ranch of 2, re,stured"
= Available catalog and mfmmation contact Gatlll
Ingrain, sate manaGar/auctionteor, or
Billie Taaffe Ray Ranch, owner, Branch Vail. Ranch,
............ 2430 Woodhaven Drive. Tyler, Tx. 75701.
489-1858 489-1238 e elralneR'i [linl:a 1 to =uololiQO ~"~070 3324.Home: 214/566"0060' Ranch: 214/$77"
Gbrden.tanefora 1 .,., ...... ,
B-- I1--_~e ~ HELP WANTED - Experienced cJeoner
Ji Itealzors | g presser, Holiday Cl~necs, 416-A S,
I ~ont: VIRG~ L ORR ~1-2~5 I Palestine. 675-7022. ....... ......
m~|||i""i'|il||'||ll~ NE-[DA }O'i"N~ an employee9
First Employment Agency, 106 South flllllllllllllllllllllll[
3 HOUSES IN STAR HARBOR Pinkerton, Athens, 675-9269.
3,R..lbathframe. ................................................ Enlow': Mid-City Salva '
3 SR..i bath. CH&A, Work Wanted " 13 l
3 BR.-2 bath, all the extras
Trinidad.
HAVE LARGE ACREAGE for sale
some with minerals.
Geo. Quinn
240 LB. ROOFING, SECONDS .............................. $17,99 & UP
240 LB. METRIC ROOFING, SECONDS ........................... $19.95
ROLL ROOFING ........................................... $10,00
Will mow yards. ,ELT, 3O LB. OR IS LO ....................................... $,00 I
YARD TRIMMING WORK ,ARoeoRRo SIDING, 4'X 8' PRIMERED .......................... $93§
ALUMINUM ROOf COATING, 5 GALS ............................. $28.00
AgO 1.'107
PLYWOOD ......... 3/8"....$6.50; 1/2"....$7,50; 5/8".,,.$10.00; 3/4",,.,$12.00
• "~,'. "qr ~,. II 1% MILES EAST 0F SEVEN 1
Realty , ,0,,,s0.,,0.w.. 4: I
OFFICE SASYSmlNG done in my home, ave,
NIGH
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one year old, Monday-Friday, 489- e MON.-FRI. 8-5:30; SUN. 9.1; SAT. 8-4. II
489.1820
489-1154|
o335
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Ken Ferris-489-1699 I ~~m~-~'-~e/3c~ ~ut-h
Terry St. Fq'~:)ne 489-0144, Virginia
Dukes.
Real Estate For Rent 5 Business Opportunities 14
FOR LEASE: Clean, carpeted, three- OWN your own Jean Shop: Go direct
room office building on N. Terry. Call - no middleman, no salesman's fee.
489-0502afferSp.m, Offering all the natiormlly known
.................................................... brands such as Jordache, Vanderbilt,
NOW LEASING = Calvin Klein. S~l~ieid, Levfs and
over 70 other brands, $15,500 in-
cludes beginning inventory, aidare
T0wnview
~OtS. for one to our national warehouse,
Malakoff Ann Bailey," m~Y, Promotions.training' fixtures and GrandLoughlinOpening
Ca, Mr o, COURIER
Call day or night Mademoiselle Fashions, 612-835-
1304.
489-0048 Unfurnished .....................................................
----" OWN YOUR OWN highly profitable
Mobile Homes 6 and beoutifuJ infant to pre-teen shop.
Mademoiselle Fashions offers this
3 BEDROOM, 1% bath mobiJe home unique opportunity. Brand names
for rent, 489-0512. such as Health Tax, BiJty the Kid,
Sassoon, Calvin Klein and many other
Automotive 7 major brands. $16.500.00 includes 1979
beginning inventory, fixtures and MUSTANG
training. Call Mr, Laughlin any time at
FOR SALE: 1967 Chevrolet truck, 612-835-1204Ext. 7.
green with black wide steel body side
moldings, body in good condition, Classified Ads Sell
Good tires, standard transmission,
$,500. Call 489-0531 Molokoff or 675- CALL 489-053 l
~ ni~.~thens Lake.
For Sale Miscellaneous 9 Services 16
ROOF COATING and Building
FOR SALE: Dresser, bicycle, odds and Maintenance Products line. South-
ends. Friday and Saturday, 214 S. western Petroleum Corp., P.O. Box
Te. r_r~ St. Plaza, Maiakoff. 188, Trinidad, 75163. Tom Chadwick,
CUSTOM MADE quilts and quilting, sales representative,___489-__0873_2_. ........
489.1686, 489-0827. YOUR TELEPHONE SECRETARY! 8:00
to S:O0, Monday through Friday,
Professional Answering Service. Call
675-9269.
i:I
YOUR FRIGIDAIRE-Zenith ckmier now
premiering the 1981 models. '80
.,. A,. ARRIVING DALLY
used trac~-in rdrit~rotors, deep
freezers, gas ranges, and dwer~.
Phillips Appliance and Hardware, 20g
E, Hwy. 31, Malakofl,
GUN SALES and Repair, Block
Powder guns and kits, Gunsmith on
duty. Blue Mallard Gun Shop, 489.
00,IS.
DIv. Lou's Bags& Things
47 Gun
