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Newspaper
Port Lavaca Wave
Location
Port Lavaca, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1975
Page
8
The body of Carswell Air Force Base sergeant John Moore was recovered in the west fork of the Trinity River below the Lake Worth dome. Investigators say Moore and his stepson James Smith waded to a small island and fell, with only Smith reaching shore safely.
Four Fort Worth lawmen Lt. A. M. Patterson and Patrolmen J. S. McGee T. Q. Eichhorn and H. L. Richardson earned a commendation for entering a burning rooming house, waking occupants, and rescuing residents before firefighters arrived. None were injured.
The San Francisco Board of Supervisors approved a three year antidiscrimination ordinance forbidding landlords from refusing rental to families with children. Fines from 250 to 500 dollars apply. seniors housing exempt. City officials cite youth exodus and aging population as key reasons.
Meir Zarmi said Labor party has adopted a final peace map annexing the Golan Heights and Gaza Strip and setting the Jordan River as Israel's security border. It leaves sovereignty for the West Bank and Sinai shores negotiable, with cabinet support but parliament as the hurdle. Arabs may reject the plan, risking talks.
Washington AP reports Agriculture Department experts say the cotton slump is easing after a 40 year low in December. Mill consumption is rising, but total use for 1974-75 is seen at about 5.75 million bales, with exports around 3.9 million and disappearance near 9.7 million. The 1974 crop averaged 11.5 million bales, keeping carryovers near 5.7 million by August 1, 1975, implying a five year stock peak potential. Exports could rise to 3.8-4.3 million in 1975-76, with mill use at 6.2-6.7 million.
An Idaho wildlife biologist reports the experimental whooping crane program at Greys Lake National Wildlife Refuge is progressing. Nine of 14 crane eggs hatched under sandhill crane foster parents. two eggs were predated and three infertile. The Canadian Wildlife Service provided the eggs. Only 49 wild whooping cranes remain. The flock winters in Texas and now nests in Canada’s Wood Buffalo National Park.
Natural gas is an efficient fuel and should heat water, central heating, cooking and clothes drying directly. Using gas for big home jobs saves energy, as gas can replace electric equivalents for water heating and home heating. Houston Natural Gas advocates direct gas use.
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