Matagorda Island tops list for 1975 C of C goals
The Port Lavaca Calhoun County Chamber of Commerce outlines five main objectives for 1975 led by the return of Matagorda Island to Calhoun County for residents. Other aims focus on tourism development, active member involvement, continued port support, and boosting local retail sales while planning council and task force leadership. The note references ongoing efforts on Matagorda Island disposition and coastal zoning significance.
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Matagorda Island
Calhoun County
Port Lavaca-Calhoun County
Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture
Chamber
Sid Ward
Chamber of Commerce Board
Ward
Port Commission
Lavaca Bay
Chamber of Commerce
Taxes and state revenues to top Port Lavaca forum
Port Lavaca Calhoun County Chamber of Commerce opens its Legislative Forum series with discussion on state expenditures versus income. Rep Joe Wyatt plans to address taxes and a new omnibus reform bill, while Dick Tatum notes biweekly meetings through June to cover state and national issues affecting business and agriculture.
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Port Lavaca
Calhoun County
Austin
Tatum
Chamber
Community Development Committee Seadrift reports on responses
The Community Development Act Committee in Seadrift reported progress after sending letters to about 367 residents. About 140 have replied, with many others planning to attend a public forum Monday at 7:30 p.m. in the elementary school auditorium to discuss public works ideas.
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San Antonio
Texas A&m University
Weather Summary: fair to partly cloudy and mild
Fair this afternoon and tonight with clearing by late Tuesday. Northerly winds 15 to 22 mph diminishing tonight. Highs in the 70s this afternoon, near 70 to 60s, and low tonight around 40. Thursday expected mid 70s. Marine forecast shows fair conditions through Thursday with mild, cool nights and northeast winds 6 to 18 mph. Highs near 60s, lows in the 40s. Sunset 6 16, sunrise 7 09. High tide 5 42, low tide 11 16. tomorrow high 4 46, low 11 25. Barometer 30.24.
Senate panel blocks oil tax plan for 90 days
The Senate Finance Committee approved 11 to 2 a House-passed bill to block President Ford’s 3 per barrel tax on imported oil for 90 days. Debate on the measure is expected on the Senate floor next week as the broader energy plan aims to cut imports by two million barrels daily in three years. The committee also backed a bill to raise the debt ceiling from 495 to 531 billion through June 30, 1975. The panel faced absenteeism in its initial decision attempt on the tariff.
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Washington
Ford
Senate Finance Committee
Senate
Flood control ordinance approved by Point Comfort council
The Point Comfort Board of Aldermen adopted a flood insurance ordinance to help homeowners secure loans for substantial repairs or construction. The measure, prepared by city attorneys Rhodes Garner & Roberts, expands coverage citywide and sets building codes, inspection, and permit rules. It heads to the Federal Insurance Administration for approval, with a six day pledge for action. An April 5 election date was set for city offices, with filing closing March 6. A separate fund will handle grant money for the sewage plant, with the city sharing 25 percent of project costs. The council also received its first $8,980 federal grant payment.
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Point Comfort
Board of Aldermen
Tom Garner
Rhodes, Garner & Roberts
Federal Insurance Administration
Department of Housing and Urban Development
Garner
Massey Suggs
Don Kallock
Robert Sheppard
Marshall
Mason Askew
Bernice Harberson
Dorothy Hamilton
Ora Lee Hlavaty
Roberta Mooney
Donna DeBault
Seadrift Council OKs 31345 Budget Plan
Seadrift city council approved a 31245.28 budget based on estimated revenues over 132000. Mayor Billy Wilson said Mrs. W.S. Smith cannot work with the advisory committee on a Houston Natural Gas rate increase and named Mrs. Howard Bowman chair in her absence. Houston Natural Gas seeks a 3.95 percent return. manager Howard Bell said this would raise the average monthly bill about 1.63 dollars.
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Seadrift
Point Comfort
Billy Wilson
W.S. Smith
Houston Natural Gas
Wilson
Howard Bowman
Smith
Howard Bell
Gulf Coast District
Rodriguez Named Port Lavaca Chamber Director in 1975 Pick
Oscar Rodriguez of Port Lavaca was named to the Port Lavaca Calhoun County Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture Board of Directors, replacing Joseph Fallon who left for a promotion. Rodriguez, active in youth and community work, has been honored as an Outstanding Young Man of America and serves in the Social Advocates for Youth program. The item also notes upcoming Breaker Beauties 1975 pageant at Calhoun High School with judge Miss Brucene Smith, plus details on sponsors and entertainment.
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Jack Huey
Calhoun Sandie
Charles Fisher
Victoria
Calhoun
Gregory-Portland
Portland
Oscar Rodriguez
Port Lavaca
Port Lavaca-Calhoun County
Knights of Columbus
Calhoun High School
Brucene Smith
U.S.A
Miss Smith
Tokyo
Austin
David Bruce
Sgt
Donald van Koevering
United States Army
Mark David
Taylor Publishing Co
Houston
Joan Cooper
General Mills
Menneapolis
Minn
Galyn Zwerschke
Breaker
Betty Hahn
CHS
Winners announced in Travis and Point Comfort spelling bees
Olga Gamez of Travis Junior High and Michael Ebrom of Point Comfort School won their respective Bees and advance to the county bee set for March 18 at 9 30 p m at the county central office. First runner up at Point Comfort is Stephan Schmidt.
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Travis Junior High
Point Comfort School
Olga Gamez
Gonzalo Gamez
Travis
Michael Ebrom
Ben Ebrom
Point Comfort
Ebram
Stephan Schmidt
Gomez
di Boyd
Sherrie Dryer
Sherry Howell
Christy Keller
Michon Moore
Davinda Morris
Laurie Ramsey
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U.S. Air
Wyatt
Revenue and Taxation
Texas
House of Representatives
Seadrift Group
Walter Wooldridge
F.A. Gerking
Robert Chathman
Bill Tindall
J.R. Gaskamp
Eddie Holder
Council
Seadrift City
Rodriguez
C of C
New York
Treasury
William E. Simon
Simon
U.S
Glenn Marek
Linda Diethorn
Cissy Schneider
Delana Cornett
Sharon Sauer
Kimberly Clark
Dennis Buehring
TARS
Carmen Chavana
Ricky Garner
Homemakers of
America
Dena Cumba
Rodeo Club
Jim Burns
John Sanders
Julie DeBruin
Sandettes
Barbara Hahn
Chuck Moss
Cheryl Hudson
Guy Cleveland
Jeannine Griffin
Jerome Riser
Susan Novak
Sonny McKibbon
Astrid Schaper
Jeff Linhart
American Field Service Club
Paula Taft
Spirit Club
Earl Leonard
Government Club
Sonia Vasquez
Alonzo Garza
Kathy Velasquez
John Benavides
Gayla Zwerschke
Future Farmers of America
Marshall Pontiac
Edna
Val
Oscar
Mark
Our Lady of the Catholic Church
O. Howie Hustles
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