Water Rationing Tightens Grip North of San Francisco
Tank trucks normally hauling milk and wine are being pressed into service to deliver water to 11 drought stricken coastal communities north of San Francisco. Bolinas officials debate weekend shutdowns for commercial businesses to conserve scarce supplies as tensions rise and residents resent outsiders using beaches. In San Mateo County, declared a federal disaster area, officials discuss sharing baths to curb dwindling water use.
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San Francisco
Bolinas
Paul Kaysetz
San Mateo County
Beirut siege tightens around Tal Zaatar camp
Christian militiamen bombarded the Tal Zaatar Palestinian refugee camp as Arab ministers urged a ceasefire and the deployment of a Pan-Arab peacekeeping force. Saudi, Sudanese, Syrian, and Libyan troops mobilized to join the mission amid continued fighting and fires across the camp.
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Beirut
Lebanon
Tal Zaatar
Cairo
Damascus
Tariq el-Gedideh
Connally doubts Goldwater endorsement boosts Ford run
Former Secretary of the Treasury John Connally says Goldwater supporters will not rush to back Ford. He has no presidential or vice presidential ambitions and says neither Ford nor Reagan camps have approached him. He notes Goldwater’s endorsement surprised many but changes little in Ford’s bid.
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Hauppauge
N.Y
Goldwater
Ford
Reagan
Morning Markets Slip on Chemical Shares Pressure
The New York market eased at noon as chemical stocks pulled the Dow below 1,001.23, down 1.55 points. The NYSE listed issues showed more losers than gainers as traders weighed comments from Irving S. and company outlooks.
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New York
New York Stock Exchange
Irving S
New York Awaits Major Federal Loan After Labor Pact
New York City expected to secure a $2.3 billion federal loan as 67 municipal unions agreed to two year contracts with no wage hikes, but with cost of living boosts tied to $24 million in labor-cost savings. Gov. Carey and the Emergency Financial Control Board approved the deal, aiming to meet loan conditions and cover today’s obligations. Stocks showed mixed movement with Du Pont and Union Carbide slipping amid overall trading activity.
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New York
Treasury
William Simon
Hugh Carey
Emergency Financial Control Board
Washington
Federal Treasury
Shapiro
du Pont
Union Carbide
Monsanto
Deaths of Daniel Thetford and Paul Reynolds in Texas
Daniel Lee Thetford 67 of Magnolia Beach died Wednesday at the veterans hospital in Houston after a brief illness. Funeral Friday 2 p.m. at Port Lavaca Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Green Lawn Cemetery. he was born in Yoakum April 28 1909 and survived by a son and several relatives. Paul Reynolds 80 of Gastonia North Carolina former Port Lavaca resident died Tuesday at a Gastonia hospital after a short illness. Funeral Sunday at Silk Funeral Home in Bessmer City with survivors including a daughter and daughter in law.
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Daniel Lee Thetford
Magnolia Beach
Veterans Hospital
Houston
Port Lavaca Funeral Home
Green Lawn Cemetery
Mr. Thetford
Yoakum
Nicolas B. Thetford
American Legion
The
Elks Club
Calhoun County
VFW Post 4403
Beeville
Clara McWhorter
Margie James
Brazoria
Paul Reynolds
Gastonia
N.C
Port Lavaca
Silk Funeral Home
Bessmer City
Grady Millwood
Burbank
Calif
Joseph Edwards
BBA Degree Earned at UT
Karen Anne Wahisten of Port Lavaca received a bachelor of business administration degree from the University of Texas College of Business Administration in a recent ceremony.
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Karen Anne Wahisten
Houston
Port Lavaca
University of Texas College of Business Administration
Carter Urges Bilingual Aid in Campaign and Justice
In Houston Jimmy Carter pledged to end discrimination against Spanish-speaking Americans if elected. He urged bilingual education and a Spanish speaking leaders advisory committee to ensure minority needs are heard. He promised Spanish-speaking appointees in the executive branch and merit based diplomatic postings. He planned fundraisers in Houston and Chicago.
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Houston
Jimmy Carter
Carter
Raul Castro
Arizona
Colorado
Reuben Valdez
Chicago
Murder Victim Eight Buried After Beating
Karen Kollar eight was buried in Holy Trinity Cemetery Beccaria after authorities charged four young people in her death in Cleveland. Police say she was pushed from a roof and beaten with bricks and stones following an alleged dispute involving a neighbor and his wife. The service drew 150 to 200 mourners as rain fell on pink carnations marking the casket.
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Madera
Karen Kollar
Pennsylvania
Karen
Cleveland
Bernard
Georgetta Kollar
Thomas McCoy
Holy Trinity Cemetery
Ramey
Beccaria
David Zytowiecki
Susan
Zytowiecki
Methodist Class Party Scheduled
A pre Fourth of July party for the college class of the First United Methodist Church is tonight at youth director Steve Pearce’s home near Tanner Airport on Seadrift Highway. The class shifts to Tuesday meetings at 7 p.m. at the Pearce residence.
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First United Methodist Church
Steve Pearce
Pearce
Tanner Airport
Seadrift Highway
Vacation School at Port Lavaca First United Methodist Church
Vacation church school is set for July 1923 at the First United Methodist Church in Port Lavaca. It runs 9:11 to 11:30 a.m. for ages 3 through sixth grade, with nursery provided for teachers and helpers. Volunteers are welcome. contact Mrs. June Westerholm at 552-6771. A program and picnic will be held Friday July 23 at 6 p.m. in the Sanctuary and Fellowship Hall.
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First United Methodist
Port Lavaca
June Westerholm
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