Privacy pledge echoes in disclosures on surveillance
Washington AP reports disclosures of government surveillance and centralized files on millions follow Ford’s vow to protect privacy. Pentagon officials admit civilians’ files existed despite 1971 destruction orders. Deputy AG Tyler says DOJ aims to shore up DEA amid mismanagement claims with Henry Dogin appointed acting administrator after Bartels’ resignation.
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Wisconsin court lets taverns call themselves saloons
Madison ruling strikes down a state law banning the word saloon and an ordinance prohibiting its use. Judge Bardwell calls it 1975 and says the word saloon is not opprobrious. Rights and free speech are cited as the driving factors in the decision.
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Falstaff workers back to work under temporary order
U S District Judge Ben C Connally issued a temporary restraining order restoring about 300 Falstaff Brewing Corp employees in Galveston to work. The order directs arbitration of the dispute after picket lines formed at the plant Thursday afternoon. Robert R Herring to head 17 member committee for Harris County bond push.
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Landfill tax assessors duties and valuation methods examined
The meeting reviewed tax assessors responsibilities beyond state and county taxes, including alcoholic beverage taxes and motor vehicle registrations. Guidry outlined county revenue, hospital funding, and the salary fund while Pereira described three valuation methods: cost, market, and income. He noted land valuation factors and the potential cost of a unified assessment body.
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Heloise Hints And City Tax Talk In Quiet Column
Hints cover marinating chicken in barbecue sauce and practical tips for picnics and serving. City finance officials discuss property tax evolution since 1957 with a fixed 60 percent valuation and $1.60 rate, noting ongoing assessments and tax components in budget planning.
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Crossword by THOMAS JOSEPH ACROSS DOWN
Puzzle by THOMAS JOSEPH presents clues and grid entries. Across clues include Unfeeling and Shut out fear while Down clues feature Crouch in and cottontail recognition. The street date or publication context is not provided.
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Calhoun County Vegetable Day Show Sets Rules and Entries
Calhoun County Vegetable Day Home Garden Show announces classifications and rules for the Junior under 18 and Senior divisions at Viking Mall Port Lavaca. Entries accepted tomorrow from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. with judging to follow.
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Daily Cryptoquote and Vegetable Show Notice
A combined snippet shows a cryptoquote puzzle sample and a garden show entry list. It covers daily cryptoquote instructions and Vegetable Show rules detailing classes, varieties, and prize ribbons for onions beans corn peppers potatoes tomatoes and more.
May Wholesale Price Rise Slows. Farm Costs Lead Gain
Wholesale prices rose four tenths of a percent in May after April’s sharp jump. Farm products contributed two thirds of May’s increase while industrial prices stayed relatively stable as lumber, fuels, and power posted the largest gains. The overall index stood at 173.2, vs 100 in the 1967 base year.
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4-H Horse Show District Qualifiers at Rodeo Arena
County 4 H horse project group holds county qualifications at 9 am Saturday in the Rodeo Arena at the County Fairgrounds. Twenty contestants compete in 13 events for seven places, earning a spot in the District Horse Show on June 24 in Texas City.
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Deaths Noel Epping Walker funeral held in Jourdanton
Noel Epping Walker 77 longtime Calhoun County resident and former Amco Oil Co. employee died recently. Funeral services were conducted at Lange Funeral Home Jourdanton with Rev. J B Barnes officiating. Born August 2 1897 in Whitney Texas he moved to Jourdanton in 1947. Survived by wife Effie Mae Walker two daughters Mary Margaret Guidry and Olive Joyce Pipes a sister Olive Outlaw a brother Louie Walker and three grandchildren.
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Car brake squeal complaint emerges in reports
A reader reports a screeching noise when applying the car brake. Details are unclear but the issue appears linked to braking action and may involve potential wear on pads or rotors.
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