Supreme Court approves state aid to church affiliated colleges
The Supreme Court ruled 5 to 4 that states may grant funds to private church related colleges without violating church state separation. Maryland's program from 1971 allows grants to private colleges with safeguards. funds cannot go to theological schools and college presidents must certify nonsectarian use and report after a year. Seventeen colleges participate, including Notre Dame, Loyola Maryland, and Mount Saint Mary's.
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Washington
Supreme Court
States
Maryland
Baltimore
Notre Dame
Loyola
Mount Saint Mary’s
Emmitsburg
Harry A. Blackmun
Warren E. Burger
Lewis F. Powell Jr
Drowning Victim’s Body Found in Barge Canal
The first drowning of the summer season occurred when John Virdon, about 2021, of Louisiana, was found in Victoria barge canal near Seadrift after apparently falling from a barge around 8 p.m. Friday. Justice of the Peace Frank Kelly ruled accidental drowning. Rescue units from Port Lavaca and Seadrift fire departments and the Coast Guard helped search. body moved from Richardson Funeral Home to Chauvin Funeral Home. Coast Guard said he disappeared while waiting for a line to be thrown.
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John Virdon
Louisiana
Victoria Barge Canal
Seadrift
Virdon
Big B Towboat Company
Galena
Justice of the Peace
Frank Kelly
Port Lavaca
Coast Guard
Richardson Funeral Home
Chauvin Funeral Home
Homa
Mass Gathering Act Hearing Set Tonight in Green Lake area
Calhoun County public hearing on a mass gathering act continues tonight over Justovana's bid to hold a July 3-4 bicentennial celebration near Green Lake. County Judge Willis Jett will rule after additional compliance discussion and testimony from health officials and local leaders.
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Calhoun County
Justovana
Green Lake
Willis Jett
Chavana
Willis Jetton
Clayton Toulson
United Citizens League
Catholic Church
Community School Class Schedule This Week
The summer program lists an aerobic dance class from 7 to 8 p.m. today taught by Deborah Jager. Tuesday offers beginning golf from 10 to 11 a.m. at the Travis practice field taught by John Clark. From 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, Deborah O Hair leads a beginner tennis class on the Calhoun courts.
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Deborah Jager
Travis
John Clark
Deborah O'Hair
Calhoun
Retiring Solons Due Substantial Pensions
Washington reports retiring members of Congress will receive pensions from about 11 000 to over 51 000 annually. Top pay goes to House Speaker Carl Albert with a max near 34 800 for non leadership retirees. Mansfield and Scott expect over 40 000. Several long term retirees listed with specific estimates. 29 House members have announced retirements or losses. eight senators will retire.
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Washington
Congress
House
Carl Albert
Mike Mansfield
D-Mont
Hugh Scott
R-Pa
Congressional
Robert E. Jones
D-Ala
Thomas E. Morgan
D-Pa
Wilbur D. Mills
D-Ark
F. Edward Hebert
Dla
Ray J. Madden
D-Ind
Phil M. Landrum
D-Ga
Leonor K. Sullivan
D-Ma
John Jarman
R-Okla
Stuart Symington
Dmo
Senate
Auto and Home Burglaries Reported Weekend
Burglary reports show an auto and two homes hit over the weekend. About 200 to 300 dollars in cash vanished from Charles B. Suggs at 216 Bonham while the family vacationed. A stereo valued at 59 dollars disappeared from Johnny Samudio at 219 Charlotte while his car stood at Fishing Pier Park. Personalized checks were stolen from Kenneth Kemper at 320 Dan, Port Lavaca, reported Monday.
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Charles B. Suggs
Bonham
Suggs
Johnny Samudio
Fishing Pier Park
Kenneth Kemper
Port Lavaca
McClure Urges Action As Black Bicentennial Events End
Texas A M University student body president Fred McClure challenged an audience of about 500 at George Adams Park to dream think plan and act for the future with 60 seconds of action. The event capped two days of Emancipation Proclamation Bicentennial activities including a queen contest dedication of Adams Park a breakfast parade and afternoon ceremonies. Audrey Harris was crowned Miss Black Bicentennial Queen. McClure emphasized service over power and urged focus on priorities noting Americans must contribute effort to gain results. The program featured the Proclamation reading by Raymond Leonard and the black national anthem sung by Sharon Hardin.
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Texas A&m University
Fred McClure
George Adams Park
McClure
Adams Park
Audrey Harris
Doris Harris
Calhoun High School
America
John Howard
Horizon
Raymond Leonard
Sharon Hardin
Marippie Green
Don Washington
Progressive Service League
Calhoun County Library
Progressive Service
George Dettman
Grace Episcopal Church
Calhoun County
Mt. Sinai Baptist Church
Victoria
Volunteers For Action
Carver Center Playground
Richard Garner
Ina Butler
Mark Green
Shades of Ebony
Don Hardeman
Houston Oilers
Port Lavaca
School Board Meeting Reset For Tuesday
The 1976 77 budget and grades reporting changes will be presented to the school board Tuesday at 8 p m after a Thursday night quorum shortage forced a reschedule. The preliminary campus budgets were shown but the total remains undisclosed while the board president promises no tax increase.
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A. W. Kelton
Educational Service Center
Cvae General Construction
Elliott Tire & Appliance
Live Oak
Latham & Stults Inc
Dallas
Valuation Engineers
Calhoun Teachers Federal Credit Union
Community Education Advisory Council
Weather Outlook For Early Week In Pleasant Conditions
Clear to partly cloudy and warm through Tuesday with variable winds 5-10 mph. High near 90 this afternoon, mid-60s tonight. Boating and recreation: southeast winds 10-15 knots, seas 3-4 feet. Tides low today 7:29 p.m., Tuesday 8:17 a.m. High Tuesday 3:33 a.m. and 11:55 a.m. Sunset today 8:29, sunrise Tuesday 6:31. Barometric pressure 30.00 at sea level.
Mrs Cryer Wins Four Top Awards At Philatelic Meet
Mrs J C M Cryer of Port Lavaca captured four major honors at the Texas Philatelic Association state convention in San Antonio, including the grand award and the gold medal for best exhibit. Her display covered Roman states on cover and she earned the American Philatelic award for the best APS member exhibit and a Texas Philatelics president's award for best foreign exhibit.
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San Antonio
J. C. M Cryer
Port Lavaca
Texas Philatelic Association
American Philatelic
APS
Texas Philatelics
U.S
Essary
Floyd Nicholson
Victoria
Hugh Mitchell
la Ward
Jim Stever
Corpus Christi
Alice Lee Erickson
Ingleside
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Solons
Hitchcock
Nassau Coliseum
Uniondale
N.Y
Hardeman
Mike Fricke
City Parks and Recreation Board
Adams
Parks Board
Corpus Christi Adams
Wilkins
Mrs. Cryer
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