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Newspaper
Port Lavaca Wave
Location
Port Lavaca, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1975
Page
6
A compact crossword style clue list with across and down hints for a Dooley themed grid. Includes character names like Tin Man por trayer and Dorothy, plus various wordplay entries and geographic or thematic references across a wide range of positions.
An Oklahoma City artist and Bible class teacher assembled a 2 by 3 foot, multi colored genealogical chart tracing descent from Adam and Eve to Jesus. The 1100 names show how minor and major figures connect through thousands of years to clarify the Bible’s overall story.
Sealed proposals due 2 p.m. August 28, 1975 for one 1961 Chevrolet 30 passenger bus one 1957 Chevrolet half ton pickup and one 1955 International half ton truck. Bids after opening time will be returned unopened. Inspect vehicles at Bus Garage 611 North Colorado Port Lavaca Texas. Board may reject any or all bids and waive formalities. 30 day bid withdrawal requires consent.
NEW DELHI India AP President Mujibur Rahman of Bangladesh was killed in a military coup. Radio Bangladesh said Sheikh Mujib 55 was replaced by Khondakar Mushtaque Ahmed and a 24 hour curfew was imposed. An army officer urged calm and staying at home. Reports said Prime Minister Mansoor Ali and two nephews also were killed.
Rep. Joshua Eilberg says Saigon rejects the United Nations as an intermediary, delaying negotiations for about 2,000 refugees wanting to return to South Vietnam. He disclosed the point after an inspection trip to Guam this week.
Lisbon resumes control over Angola and disbands the transitional government after factional feuds yet a high official says independence remains set for November. Heavy fighting in southern Angola involves all three factions and many deaths are reported. In the U.S., Ford pledges to veto price controls on oil and to drop a tariff if Congress supports the move, while Edgar Bronfman begs kidnappers to contact him about his son Samuel Bronfman 2nd’s status.
The trial of Joan Little, a 21 year old black woman, heads to a six black six white jury in Raleigh North Carolina. Deliberations follow judge Hamilton Hobgood instructions as to whether Little killed jailer Clarence Alligood 62 in self defense during an alleged sexual assault or as part of an escape plan from Beaufort County jail.
Mrs. Hearst, mother of Patricia Hearst, will testify before a federal grand jury in Harrisburg Pennsylvania. She says she does not know what questions will be asked and wonders why she is summoned. Randolph Hearst denies allegations by an FBI custody suspect that the Hearst family may be aiding their fugitive daughter.
Cambodian deputy premiers Khieu Samphan and Ieng Sary led a government delegation to Beijing on a special flight from Phnom Penh. Hsinhua reported a grand welcoming ceremony and described the visit as officially friendly at China's invitation.
London reports the postponement of Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip's planned October trip to Nigeria. The decision follows the military coup that toppled Gen. Yakubu Gowon and was made by agreement with Nigerian authorities.
William Middendorf II, first secretary of the Navy, performed in public as a large brown bear in a Navy band Lollipop concert near the Jefferson Memorial. About 7,000 children and parents attended, while some admirals frowned at the act.
Washington AP reports a proposed HEW regulation signed by Caspar Weinberger would bar Aid to Families with Dependent Children for families of workers excluded from unemployment compensation by state law. The rule targets striking workers with limited current states offering jobless benefits to strikers, notably New York and Rhode Island.
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