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Port Lavaca Wave

Location

Port Lavaca, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 07, 1975

Page

6

Sharks and Surfers Face Post Jaws Sentiment

After Jaws, beaches see mixed reactions from swimmers and surfers. Cabrillo lifeguards report curiosity remains, with a few seeking caution as shark reports rise, though Florida researchers see no population spike. Southampton closes beaches briefly on a fin sighting as crowds rush ashore.

George Whitehead Cabrillo Beach Calif Whitehead Dennis McCartery Los Angeles County Department of Parks and Recreation David Baldridge Mote Marine Laboratory Sarasota Fla Ed Joyce Division of Marine Resources Florida Department of Natural Resources Janice Ransom Miami Beach Jeffrey Hanrahan Daytona Beach Southampton N.Y

Burglary charges after guards linked to thefts

In Dallas police recovered $43,000 in goods stolen from homes guards were assigned to protect. James Jenkins, 29, of McKinney, and Anthony Steliga, 32, of Arlington, faced burglary charges after detectives learned one suspect attempted to pawn a stolen camera. Guns and jewelry were among items recovered.

Dallas James Jenkins McKinney Anthony Steliga Arlington

Tower asks appointment for Higginbotham as federal judge

Sen. John Tower confirms he is seeking the appointment of Patrick E. Higginbotham, a Dallas lawyer, to the Northern District of Texas. Higginbotham, 37, would succeed Judge Sarah T. Hughes if Ford accepts Tower's recommendation and the Senate confirms. Tower sent a letter to the President proposing the step, contingent on FBI security clearance.

Washington (Ap John Tower R-Tex Patrick E. Higginbotham Dallas Northern District of Texas Higginbotham U.S. District Court Sarah T. Hughes Ford Tower Senate White House FBI

Crossword by THOMAS JOSEPH ACROSS 1 Kind of helmet

Crossword clues list with multiple entries and a quoted cryptoquote from 1975 King Features Syndicate. Includes definitions, wordplay hints, and an example note about substitution codes and one letter stands for another.

New U S S Texas cruiser to be commissioned Saturday

Newport News Va AP The 11 000 ton nuclear guided missile cruiser U S S Texas will be launched Saturday in christening ceremonies with Texas Gov Dolph Briscoe and Mrs Briscoe in attendance The ship 585 feet long over 30 knots powered by two nuclear reactors carries 497 crew and will protect aircraft carriers from submarines and aircraft Cmdr Peter Fiedler will command the vessel The keel was laid in August 1973 and it joins a historical line of ships named Texas including the World War II battleship now a state monument at San Jacinto Battle Ground

Newport News U.S.S. Texas Texas Dolph Briscoe Janie Briscoe Lone Star State LaPorte Tex George Mahon D-Tex House Appropriations Committee Navy Brass Peter Fiedler San Diego Calif

Grapevine's early lawman Lloyd Tillery recalls rough lake era

Lloyd Tillery once patrolled Precinct 3 as Grapevine Lake rose to fame in the 1950s and early 60s. He recalls a rough town with murders and a tiny jail, later moved to Heritage Park. Now 78, he still helps locals, sharing produce from his garden.

Grapevine Tex Lloyd Tillery Matt Dillon Tarrant County Tillery Precinct 3 Grapevine Lake Heritage Park

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