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Newspaper
Port Lavaca Wave
Location
Port Lavaca, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1975
Page
8
Imelda Marcos, wife of Philippine President, earns the 1974 Kojima Peace Award for humanitarian work and world peace contributions. She becomes the first woman recipient since 1968, receives a gold medal and one million yen.
A string of brief items from AP datelines covers Sen Charles H Percy criticizing faceless bureaucrats signing Kissinger's name, a natural gas records subpoena by a congressional panel, J B Whiteley's appointment at Houston Community College, Renata Babak fearing KGB pressure after defecting, a HEW consent order over Galveston Independent School District funds, a blood shortage delaying surgeries at Ben Taub Hospital, Turkey considering U S forces withdrawal amid the arms embargo, and Wisconsin lowering the legal drinking age not increasing youth fatalities per a safety study.
Steve Ford, 19, rode a bronco for five seconds before being thrown. He escaped unhurt as about 50 spectators watched the President’s son mark the end of a four day rodeo stay with veteran Casey Tibbs. Tibbs praised his balance and handling of the horse and steer during the stay.
Los Angeles AP report states actor David Hartman star of Lucas Tanner and his wife Maureen welcomed a son named Sean born Sunday night. The infant weighed 8 pounds 8 ounces at birth.
New York AP reports that dial a ride transit programs attract riders nationwide but several jurisdictions warn they cannot sustain door to door service due to rising costs and limited budgets.
Anwar Sadat praised Gerald Ford in an Nahar interview and urged a provisional Palestinian government to enable Washington talks with a revolutionary movement. He hailed Ford as candid and open and suggested new Middle East moves after Geneva policy reassessment, with Kissinger possibly brokering a partial Egypt Israel settlement. Rabin reported improved U.S. relations and urged continued diplomatic talks to avoid past shuttle failures while noting remaining disagreements.
River boatmen along the Colorado Green Yampa and other Western rivers operate a multimillion dollar raft business from May to October. Riders pay up to $60 daily for trips lasting two weeks or more while boatmen cook, guide, and provide first aid as they navigate big Bertha waves and hidden rocks. Over 11 million dollars in gross revenue is reported with about 20 Colorado River operators.
In College Station (AP) Texas crops move toward maturity as summer heat nears. Early sorghum harvests occur in the Rio Grande Valley while hay making expands statewide. Hutchison notes good pastures and above average livestock conditions, with varied regional reports on wheat, corn, cotton, sorghum, and peanut progress across Panhandle, South Plains, Rolling Plains, North Central, Northeast, Far West, West Central, Central, East, Southeast, Upper Gulf Coast, South Central, Southwest, and South regions.
Detroit News reports CHAMPUS funded Texas centers for military dependents face abuse and misconduct, including drug use and sexual abuse claims. Officials call it a rehash. Inspections to rise from one to eight next year as scrutiny increases.
Strong gains by the Communist party in regional Italian elections raise pressure for inclusion in national government, with stock prices plunging on fears of economic disruption. CDU supporters defend the party as a guardian of freedom while NATO concerns ripple to Washington.
Frank Ikard, head of the American Petroleum Institute, told Union League businessmen that federal controls are pushing the United States toward greater oil imports, higher gasoline prices, and shortages. He urged freeing the industry from excessive rules and pursuing a national energy program to boost domestic production, noting about 89 government agencies touch the oil sector.
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