Congress battles over Ford energy and tax plan
In Washington officials clash over President Ford s energy and economic program. Senate Finance chair Long vows quick action on tariff repeal while House Ways and Means Leader Ullman pushes final work on an anti recession tax cut. Both chambers approve parts of the package amid recess scheduling and anticipated votes.
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Russell B. Long
D-La
Senate Finance Committee
Senate
al Ullman
D-Ore
House
Ways and Means Committee
Ford
John J. Rhodes
Arizona
United States
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White House
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Home Health Care program opens in Calhoun County
The Calhoun County Home Health Care service, new to the county, provides nursing physical speech and occupational therapy to home bound patients when directed by a physician. Eligible individuals must have medicare and be home-bound or unable to leave home without assistance. Director is Mrs. Georgia Hawes with office in Port Lavaca. Contact 552-9721. The program is a state chartered nonprofit offering part time professional services to patients in their homes, with private pay and insurance options.
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Anne Swanson
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Victoria Home Health Agency
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Port O'Connor
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the Home Health Care
Red Cross
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Pickup Stolen From Alcoa Lot In Port Comfort
The Calhoun County Sheriff’s department received a 12.28 a.m. call about a stolen 1973 Chevy pickup in the Alcoa area of Port Comfort. The truck owned by Robert Rodriguez was taken from a parking lot. Chief Deputy Ray Raley reported the incident.
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Rotary Speaker to Address Justice of the Peace Laws
Judge A L Baass of Victoria will speak to the Rotary Club tomorrow on new laws governing justice of the peace courts. Judge Frank Kelly, Precinct 1, will introduce the speaker.
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Mansfield in Hospital for Flu-like Illness
Senate Democratic Leader Mike Mansfield, 71, was admitted to Bethesda Naval Hospital with flu symptoms. Aides said his condition is not serious, but he will be monitored as his wife is away. He arrived from home Wednesday and may stay briefly.
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Council on Aging sets county assessment meetings
The Golden Crescent Region council on aging met in Victoria and announced a series of county assessment meetings in Calhoun, Victoria, Goliad, Jackson, DeWitt, Gonzales and Lavaca counties. The Calhoun County session is at 2 p.m. Feb. 11 in Port Lavaca First State Bank Community Rooms, with needs reported for each county. In Seadrift, the Lions Club meets at 7:30 p.m. at the Methodist Church, with a 6:45 p.m. board prior and discussion on the Community Development Act.
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Cold front sweeps Texas with light snow and zero temps
Light snow spreads from the Panhandle across north and east Texas as arctic air drives temperatures to near zero. Freezing drizzle taps West Texas including Midland and Odessa while Dallas Fort Worth sees snow to Arkansas. Perryton reports two inches, Wichita Falls one inch. winds bite as dawn temperatures fall across the Panhandle.
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VFW Auxiliary approves three new members at meeting
The Ladies Auxiliary to VFW Post 4403 approved three new members Mrs. James ONeil Mrs Andrew Lutringer and Mrs Henry Jedlicka at a Tuesday meeting attended by 23 members and guests. A cancer film guided by nurses Mrs Mildred Murrell and Mrs Gladys Struka prompted a Q and A session. Reports covered the Mid Winter Round up in Austin and District 24 meeting in Yorktown on Jan 26 with notices of a Feb 28 teen dance at the Post and an Feb 22 awards banquet featuring State Commander Clyde Hall and guests from district leaders. Food by VFW post members.
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Gladys Struka
James O'Neil
Andrew Lutringer
Henry Jedlicka
Austin
Barbara Gibson
Pat Davis
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Yorktown
Court reverses election ruling at Prairie View
The 14th Court of Civil Appeals rules the lower court lacked jurisdiction to order a new city election in Prairie View after the April 6 vote. Incumbent Mayor Kristus Sams won 208 to 192 over Donald Lowell. the appeal cites that the election was not certified and canvassed. The lower court had ordered a new election.
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14Th Court of Civil Appeals
Prairie View
Donald Lowell
Kristus Sams
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Edward D. Coulson
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