01 Aug 1975
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Newspaper
Plano Daily Star Courier
Location
Plano, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1975
Page
1
Firefighters reported two false alarms as smoke tests began in Dallas North Addition sewer mains west of US 75. Smoke entered homes via faulty drainage, guiding repairs and marking the start of a city authorized Sewer System Evaluation Survey.
Ignacio Acuna, 21, returned home after celebrating a daughter's birth and argued with a relative. A warning shot was fired to quiet the quarrel, and the bullet struck Acuna in the chest, killing him.
President Ford said he will veto the six month extension of oil price controls as Congress prepares for a recess. Nessen in Helsinki blamed Congress for potential fall price hikes and urged steps to ease an orderly transition away from controls while noting possible impact on gasoline and heating costs.
The Collin County Democratic Committee announces a permanent headquarters at 926 E. 15th Street Plano. Open to register voters provide meeting space support candidates and coordinate party activities under Chair Early B Milstead. The opening at 730 p m on Monday Aug 4 precedes a rally at Haggard Park with U S Senator Lloyd Bentsen officiating and the public invited.
Trevor Anthony Hayles of 53 Beechwood sustained minor injuries in a one car crash when his 1971 Chevrolet struck a utility pole in the 1100 block of Avenue F. Damage to the pole was estimated at 100 by Texas Power and Light. Police also logged five thefts and two burglaries and recovered a stolen vehicle.
Plane Mayor Pro-Tem Bob Ellis protests the 2 p.m. August 25 hearing time for the Shiloh Airport expansion to Secretary Coleman, urging a 7 p.m. session and longer testimony to ensure affected citizens and opponents can participate per FAA guidelines and public law.
Unemployed Minneapolis printer opposes a $5375 raise for Vice President Rockefeller and other leaders as Congress approves the increases to align with private sector pay. Public sentiment expressed by several Americans is critical, citing hardship and perceived greed amid wage stagnation.
Grayson County College with Plano Independent School District offers college credit extension courses in Plano this fall. Dr H Wayne Hendrick and Gene Foster announce fifth year of courses in Plano with two weekly evening sessions at Williams High School registration Aug 20 21. Veterans may use GI Bill benefits by attending two nights weekly.
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