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Newspaper
Port Lavaca Wave
Location
Port Lavaca, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1976
Page
3
Palestinian guerrillas accuse Syria of airlifting troops and reinforcements into Beirut to seal off the capital. The communique says Syrian air transports landed forces at Beirut airport overnight and that troops, tanks and missiles tightened the siege while blocking southern and southeastern approaches and seizing food and fuel.
Six reporters including CBS’s Daniel Schorr refuse to testify without a subpoena about who leaked the secret House intelligence report. Schorr says he will not discuss sources and confirms printing the classified text. The five others—Jim Adams AP Nicholas Horrock John Crewdson Ford Rowan and Ranjit de Silva—also refuse citing source protection.
A Senate subcommittee report says New York City local Teamsters were defrauded of 1.1 million dollars from a life insurance plan by organized crime figures, with a union officer named as an underworld figure. The study urges Labor Justice and IRS review for possible prosecutions and cites a specific case where Local 295 overpaid 790000 in life insurance commissions between 1970 and 1973. The report also notes CIA file destruction plans face a six month moratorium and calls for an inventory of records to be destroyed.
Puzzle page presents a themed crossword by THOMAS JOSEPH with across and down clues ranging from Nucleus to Kentucky and more. A sample cryptoquote and the 1976 credit from King Features Syndicate appear, noting coded letters and helper hints for letter substitution.
Dist Atty Tucker denounces the court move as a manipulation of public sentiment after entertainer Claudine Longet pleads innocent to manslaughter in the fatal shooting of skier Vladimir Sabich. Trial set for Aug 30. hearing included a gag order and sealed transcripts.
The VFW ladies auxiliary will hold a garage sale June 16 to 18 at Adella Koncaba 1912 Shofner Drive. Hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Donors can bring items by Tuesday, and large-item pickups can be arranged by calling 552-2114 or 552-2410.
Mrs. Jay Hubbard Jr. of Port Lavaca was chosen as lay director for ACS District 20 at a Thursday night meeting in Victoria. She also became service and rehabilitation vice chairman. Richard Neyland was named public education chairman. Mrs. Bessie Shearer assistant chairman. Fifty attendees heard workshops on ACS activities. The district spans 11 units in 10 counties.
The Calhoun County Library highlights a broad magazine collection in air conditioned comfort. Readers of all ages enjoy bean bag chairs and back issues of titles from Good housekeeping to Cosmopolitan. Articles are indexed in the Reader's Guide for easy access.
The House approved renewal of revenue sharing for three years by 361 to 35, sending $24.9 billion to state and local governments through Sept. 30, 1980 with limited federal controls. Local officials welcomed long term funding while opposing inflation-boosting provisions. Senates action expected favorable per Finance Chairman Russell Long.
Three area students named to the spring honor lists at Wharton County Junior College. Fayth D. Zwerschke of Port Lavaca earns the deans honor roll alongside Erin Elizabeth Collins of Port Lavaca and Jayne Simmons of Seadrift on the honor roll.
Corpus Christi Texas AP state welfare inspectors conducted visits to evangelist Lester Roloff's three children’s homes with some presence by Roloff’s counsel and an attorney. The team included Dixie Huffman and Margaret May. A confidential report will be issued under court orders, not made public. Future inspections are anticipated. Roloff faces a June 21 jail term and a $1,750 contempt fine from earlier refusals to permit investigations.
In Springfield Missouri President Ford and challenger Ronald Reagan fight for Missouri's 19 at large delegates amid a larger GOP race for 49 Missouri delegates. An AP survey shows Ford ahead in total delegate count while Carter leads the Democratic race.
A representative of the Social Security office will be in Victoria Port Lavaca at 9 a.m Tuesday to answer questions about retirement survivorship disability or Medicare benefits. Anyone may file a claim Tuesday in Room 3 of the Courthouse Annex.
Mary Allison of Port Lavaca is promoted to IPAC polyethylene container coordinator at Carbide Seadrift. She joined in 1966 as an advanced clerk in traffic. J F McLaren of Victoria named department head at the new Taiwan plant oxide and energy systems after earning a BS in chemical engineering from Tulane and joining Carbide in 1970 as a production engineer.
Supplemental security income payments require prompt reporting of income and resource changes to Social Security. Payments go to those with low income or resources who are past 65 or blind or disabled, with checks typically issued the first day of the month. Changes such as living arrangements marriage separation or US departure for 30 days or more may alter benefits and rental income should be reported. Victoria Social Security office phone number is 575-8252.
Chuck Butcher of Port Lavaca has been appointed as representative for American Amicable Life Insurance in the Port Lavaca Calhoun County area. After completing training at Waco offices, he will sell and service life and health insurance policies locally. He and his wife Marcia and one child live at 818 Westwood.
The New York stock market extended Thursday’s gains with a modest advance. The noon Dow Jones average stood at 969.06, up 4.67, as gainers outpaced decliners two to one on the NYSE. Gulf Oil led active trading as the market viewed easing rate pressures and a cautious Fed stance.
The article notes Aranama College in Goliad proposing a Calhoun County branch and hiring staff in music and education. It mentions 75 pupils at St Marys Institute and Sister Mary Acquinas recounting teachers’ survival during the 1875 Indianola hurricane. It references the Oblate Villa in Port Lavaca and a long association with the Oblate Order, then previews future coverage on the First United Methodist Church history.
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