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Newspaper
Port Lavaca Wave
Location
Port Lavaca, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 10, 1975
Page
8
Los Angeles reports Cher and Gregg Allman announce their separation after nine days of marriage. Cher cites a mistake and says they cannot live together, with a spokesman noting she has left for an undisclosed location as the divorce unfolds.
BEIRUT AP reports no sign ransom was paid or threat carried out as Col. Ernest R. Morgan of Petersburg Virginia remained missing after being abducted June 29 during street fighting. Lebanese police and army search continued. PLO denied involvement, blaming fictitious groups for the hijack.
The Federal Election Commission ruled that national parties cannot accept free services from private industry beyond what others would offer. Free autos buses beer and soft drinks used at past nominating conventions will be scarce in 1976. State and municipal governments may provide free services, but not as conduits for corporate donations. The ruling may affect Democrats plans for New York City or Los Angeles venues. Five cities under GOP consideration use publicly owned halls. Another ruling stated that loans for a Democratic telethon cost are campaign donations and subject to the 25000 annual limit. Air time for the July telethon costs about 1.5 million and must be paid in advance.
A local retailer promotes prices on carpet vinyl bedding and recliners along with western wear. The ad claims a private psychedelic dressing room for customers.
Washington AP reports thousands of unemployed would be hired to patch deteriorating railroad tracks under four bills before Congress. Amtrak and railroad labor groups back the measures as a way to reduce jobless rates while upgrading the rail system. Amtrak's Paul Reistrup urged focusing upgrades on Amtrak routes and noted more than $525 million ordered for new locomotives cars and turbine trains as part of modernization.
A pickup driver, Johnnie Fancher, 18, is hospitalized with a broken arm and leg after a collision with a Purolator Security armored van on Texas Highway 149 near Beckville. The crash dumped more than $3 million in bills and coins. coins and bags were recovered hours after, with officers and volunteers aiding the cleanup.
Lastry R. Sparks of Port Lavaca served with the 2nd Battalion 9th Marine Regiment on Okinawa and joined the Marine Corps in June 1974 after graduating Calhoun High School in 1974. His unit backed over 200 Marines landing on Koh Tang Island off Cambodia during the Mayaguez operation.
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