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Newspaper
Port Lavaca Wave
Location
Port Lavaca, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 21, 1975
Page
8
Washington AP reports the Postal Service and its unions reached a new labor contract early today, preserving a key layoff clause. Ratification by union members is required, with official W J Usery Jr noting it could take upwards of 30 days.
In Ford’s evolving campaign, top fundraisers and campaign manager Bo Callaway share a Pentagon background from their service under Melvin Laird. The cross section of former military ties shapes the Ford organization as it builds its political operation. The report also notes spaceflight and Hearst family developments in separate AP briefs.
Beirut paper Al Anwar reports a three year disengagement accord between Egypt and Israel. U S troops to man electronic listening posts in Sinai while Israel to pull back from key mountain passes and the Abu Rudeis oil field. Details said to be conveyed to President Sadat by U S Ambassador Herr Ellis.
An Iran Air official said Iran rejected a proposed 300 million dollar loan to Pan American World Airways due to the airline's internal troubles. The decision was described as final and was not subject to change. The report also notes related political developments in India and Cuba sanctions in Latin America.
Miami AP report says thick crude oil lapped at Florida Keys beaches after a ship dumped it. Coast Guard officer Lt Cmdr George Davis doubted catching the culprit, noting the suspect may already be near Norfolk or the Panama Canal as crews prepared to shovel up the crude to prevent a larger spill.
President Ford plans to veto a bill that would cap new U S oil at 11 30 a barrel while keeping old oil at 5 25 a barrel The move deepens the White House Congressional stalemate on energy policy and is expected today with the veto likely.
A Senate panel member suggested the CIA inquiry could revive the Warren Commission study citing Castro assassination attempts and U.S. government backing as possible motives. He noted no hard evidence but said the panel might seek Nixon testimony on CIA issues, Chile and Greece.
President Ford spent weekend at Camp David in humid 90 degree heat playing tennis, swimming, and golf as he nears a 10 day European tour starting Saturday. He met with family, enjoyed a private movie showing, and cited Time magazine remarks on detente. He noted cautious optimism about avoiding another world war and the Mediterranean situation.
Brandenburgh, Kentucky, population 1600, remains financially strained a year after a tornado killed 32 and leveled parts of the town. City officials warn of impending bankruptcy as a $75,000 HUD loan for water and sewage looms, with $25,000 due in December. Funds from a Unity Festival raised about $30,000 but the city faces thousands in ongoing tornado related costs and a dry water well.
A tentative deal prevents a nationwide postal workers strike of about 600,000 employees. The agreement preserves a no layoff clause while wage costs rise, and Postmaster General Bailar says higher rates are needed to reach break even after an $800 million shortfall in the current fiscal year. The largest possible rate rise could reach 13 cents on a first class letter.
The commission plans to approve a schedule of permanent postal rates within months. Once set, the Postal Service can raise prices by instituting new temporary rates as needed.
Space Center Houston reports Alexei Leonov and Valeri Kubasov landed safely in a flat south central Russian plain at 6 51 a m EDT after a televised descent. They were in very good condition and taken to medical care while Apollo astronauts Stafford Brand and Slayton remain in orbit to conduct Earth observation and solar studies.
A Southern Forest Institute survey reported Texas planted a record 51.2 million trees in 1974 75, including 51.14 million pine seedlings and hardwoods. The study noted 367 750 trees were super trees, genetically improved and growing faster and taller than ordinary seedlings.
Washington AP reports new HEW rules requiring schools to drop sex segregated phys ed and provide equal access to sports for men and women, with bans on single-sex organizations. The rules, tied to Title IX, face ongoing congressional attempts to block them as part of a $7.9 billion education aid bill.
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