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Newspaper
Port Lavaca Wave
Location
Port Lavaca, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1975
Page
1
W H Krome George chairman of the Aluminum Company of America says demand and shipments will lift 1976 to the third highest shipping year in the domestic aluminum industry. With lower customer inventories and improved markets, he forecasts shipments rising about 30 to 50 percent next year.
Calhoun County Commissioners Court will hold a public hearing on amendments to the 1975 budget at 10 a.m. Monday at the courthouse. County Auditor James Houlihan noted minor revenue transfers and bids for oil gas and mineral leases on 20 acres at Mott 7 Block 173 Alamo Beach Track and Farm Lands. Also, Palm Harbour Subdivision plat dedication and Vernon M Damstrom tax assessor bonding were among matters. George forecast cost-price relief in 1976 with slower inflation and moderated price increases in power, raw materials, and transportation impacting Alcoa.
Port Lavaca schools win board approval to reshuffle grade 912 at Calhoun High School, 6 8 at junior highs, and K onward at elementary schools. Target for the changeover is first day of fall 1977 classes with planning to March 4 1976 and full implementation by April 30 1977. Also approved were lunch price increases to balance cafeteria operations and delays on Teacher Credit Union services and 1975 tax roll approval due to valuation adjustments.
Seven South Moluccan gunmen who seized the Indonesian consulate in Amsterdam released 235 hostages unharmed ending a 16 day siege. A hostage death had occurred earlier and mediators helped arrange the final surrender as gunmen evacuated the building.
Calhoun County ISD extended James Cleveland's contract for two years effective in March. The decision followed a closed session vote by the school board amid AFFCAP criticism. The Sandcrab finished 2-8, with one win by forfeit over an ineligible opponent. Superintendent Dr. Marvin Kirkman said pay and duties were not changed.
President Ford agrees to a compromise tax cut bill easing a legislative stalemate. Senate Finance Committee votes 10-1 in favor as the measure moves to the Senate floor. White House signals encouraged stance while awaiting final version and formal approval in advance. Senator Roth announces on the Senate floor.
Santa Claus arrives at the Port O Connor fire house on Sunday at 2 pm to cheer children under 14 with gifts and candy. The event is sponsored by the Port O Connor PTA the Chamber of Commerce and the Fire Department.
Considerable cloudiness continues this afternoon through Sunday with a slight warming trend. Isolated light rain possible this afternoon tonight and Saturday. Northerly winds 5 to 10 mph, high today mid 50s, tonight mid 40s, Saturday mid 40s. rain chance 30 percent. Boating winds NE to SE 5 to 15 knots, seas 2 to 4 feet. Tides high 6:36 pm tonight and 11:37 pm. low 11:37 pm. sunset 5:35 pm, sunrise 7:13 am. Barometric pressure 30.59.
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