Navy Tightens Weight Rules Under Operation Shipshape
The Navy issues a new order to curb obesity among sailors and officers. Enlisted personnel face possible discharge for excessive weight, while obese officers see reduced promotion prospects. Reservists included, with health and appearance cited as key concerns under Adm James Holloway II’s drive.
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Washington
Navy
Shipshape
Adm
James Holloway II
Naval Operations
Holloway
Elmo Zumwalt Jr
Viking Mars lander delayed again to July 20 at earliest
Mars radar study from Arecibo Puerto Rico found the Northwest landing site near July 17 could be strewn with boulders and slopes. The roughness observed by radar exceeded what Viking photos from 1,000 miles above the surface suggested.
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Pasadena
Calif
Mars
Viking
Arecibo
P.R
Christians Claim Push Into Moslem Lands Near Tripoli
Beirut reports Christians say their forces counterattacked in northern Lebanon and overran leftist villages in Green Khoura, advancing toward Tripoli. Phalange radio cites heavy casualties and widespread destruction as towns are retaken and burned.
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Beirut
Lebanon
Tripoli
Christian Phalange Party
FBI Chief Defends Pine Ridge Policy At Trial
FBI Director Clarence Kelley defended federal Indian policies at Pine Ridge South Dakota saying the reservation is more dangerous for agents than other areas. He testified amid contempt threats in the murder trial of two American Indian Movement members as defense lawyer William Kunstler argued the case centers on a violence atmosphere at Pine Ridge.
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Cedar Rapids
Iowa
FBI
Clarence Kelley
Pine Ridge
S.D
Kelley
William Kunstler
Teamster Leader Fitzsimmons Testifies on Pension Fund
Teamsters President Frank Fitzsimmons testifies under subpoena before a government task force probing the finances of the Central States Pension Fund. He, a trustee of the $1.4 billion fund, faced more than four hours of questioning at the Labor Department and was to return today. None would discuss the interrogation, with attorneys offering no comment.
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Washington
Teamsters
Frank Fitzsimmons
Central States Pension Fund
Fitzsimmons
Labor Department
Morning Markets Rise On Hopes Of Lower Rates
New York stocks edged up as traders eyed possible downtrend in rates. The noon Dow gained 243 to 993.61 with NYSE issues showing more advances. Texas Oil & Gas led activity, slipping to 21 4. The Big Board index rose to 55.65 and AMEX index to 105.91 as volume reached 9.73 million shares in two hours.
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NEW York
Federal Reserve
Texas Oil & Gas
American Stock Exchange
NYSE
Bogus Cop Active Officer Hunted in Texas
In Sonora Texas police hunt a 25 year old man who dresses in DPS gear drives a black over white patrol car with red lights and Texas signs. He stops motorists on Texas 55 asks for cash on the spot claiming drunken driving and warns of coast danger if they refuse to pay. The fake officer fled after demanding $50 from drivers who refused to pay the fine.
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Sonora
Tex
Texas 55
Texas
Texas Department of Public Safety
State of Texas
DPS
Red Class Tonight Starts Rod Building Series
Local sportsman coach Lee Vansickle opens four part class series in custom rod building at Travis Junior High School starting 7 p.m. Tuition is 4 for four sessions with all materials furnished by students. Register at the class or buy materials at Four Seasons sporting goods on South Virginia Street.
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Lee Vansickle
Travis Junior High School
Four Seasons Sporting Goods
South Virginia
Births in Port Lavaca Twin Sons and One Son Reported
Mr and Mrs Jeff Comstock of Port Lavaca announce twins born July 3 at 4 58 pm weighing 5 pounds 2 ounces and 5 09 pm weighing 4 pounds 12 ounces at Champ Traylor Memorial Hospital Also Mr and Mrs John Young of Port Lavaca report a son born July 6 at 9 04 am weighing 8 pounds 4 ounces at Champ Traylor Memorial Hospital Mr and Mrs Juan Anguiano of Port Lavaca announce a son born July 6 at 3 03 am weighing 5 pounds 2 ounces at Champ Traylor Memorial Hospital
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Jeff Comstock
Port Lavaca
Champ Traylor Memorial Hospital
John Young
Juan Anguiano
Red Cross Session Set Calhoun Chapter Meeting Tonight
The Calhoun Chapter of the American Red Cross will hold its annual meeting at the First State Bank Town Hall tonight at seven. A new slate of officer nominees will be presented and ten new board members elected to three year terms. Chairmen will present annual reports and water safety instructors Terry Huey and Bridgett Reece will discuss training from the National Aquatic School in Trinity.
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Calhoun Chapter of
The
American Red Cross
First State Bank Town Hall
Terry Huey
Bridgett Reece
National Aquatic School
Trinity
Meeting Slated By CB Club
Operators of Citizens Band Radios are invited to attend the Gulf Coast 73ers CB Club meeting tonight at 7 30 in the Court House Annex. A suggestion box will be at the door and ideas to improve the club and help it grow will be appreciated.
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Citizens Band
Gulf Coast 73Ers
CB Club
Court House
Energy policy contrasts among Carter Ford and Reagan
Washington AP outlines distinct energy visions from Carter Ford and Reagan. Carter backs price controls quotas mandatory efficiency and big energy company limits while Ford and Reagan favor free markets voluntary conservation and federal backing for energy. Carter favors solar over nuclear and proposes a World Energy Conference.
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Washington
Jimmy Carter
Ford
Ronald Reagan
Carter
Reagan
West
Appalachia
White House
Georgia
California
Congress
U.S
OPEC
Thirteen-year-old Samuel Barns drowns at Lake Etling
Boise City Oklahoma AP reports thirteen year old Samuel Barns of Dumas Texas drowned Wednesday at Lake Etling located about 27 miles northwest of Boise City. The incident underscores the dangers at popular recreation sites and authorities are investigating the details of the drowning.
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Boise City
Okla
Samuel Barns
Dumas, Tex
Lake Etling
Here
Petrisky lands role in Black Comedy at Southwestern Texas State
Southwestern Texas State University senior Michael E Petrisky plays Harold Gorringe an antique dealer with unusual passions in Peter Shaffer's Black Comedy. Performances start 7:30 p.m. today Friday and Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday in studio theatre. Petrisky son of Mr and Mrs J P Petrisky of 821 N San Antonio St Port Lavacap is a music major who has appeared in numerous operas in San Marcos.
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Southwestern Texas State University
Michael E Petrisky
Harold Gorringe
Peter Shaffer
Studio Theatre
Petrisky
J. P. Petrisky
N. San Antonio St
Port Lavacap
San Marcos
Short Blamed In Auto Fire
Firemen answered an emergency run at 9:15 p.m. Thursday to an auto fire at 1408 Barkdale but found the blaze extinguished on arrival. Minor damage was confined to a 1971-model car owned by Evelyn Benevides, with the cause blamed on a wiring short.
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Barkdale
Evelyn Benevides
Reputation Earned Over Century Cedar Choppers in Marble Falls
W. C. Bell, a Marble Falls cedar chopper, embodies a century old rough living. He and his family work the cedar brakes near Burnet, Texas, facing cedar scarcity while maintaining independence and a rugged pride. Bell’s crew makes daily trips to the Goodrich Ranch, selling posts for roughly 100 to 150 dollars a load while he cherishes self direction and simple living.
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Marble Falls
Tex
W. C. Bell
Bell
Texas Hill Country
Cedar Brakes
Austin
Goodrich
Burnet
Dennis
Colorado River
Cedar Yard
Couple Honored For Foster Care Service In Texas
Mr and Mrs Warren G Harding of Point Comfort received a state commendation for significant and outstanding service in foster care. The award, presented through regional administrator Raymond G Cheves, marks ten years of foster care since 1966 in Palacios and Point Comfort. Maryie Nugent praised their care for Calhoun County children and their work with handicapped and hard to place foster kids.
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Warren G Harding
Point Comfort
State Department of Public Welfare
Hardings
Raymond G. Cheves
State Agency
Palacios
Texas
Maryie Nugent
Harding
Calhoun County
Nugent
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