Deputy Denies Ambition After Texas Alcoholic Commission Chief Resigns
Deputy Administrator John Davenport of the Texas Alcoholic Commission said he has no ambitions to succeed Luke Robinson, who resigned after nine months in the $32,500-a-year post. Gordon and Harilee accepted Robinson's resignation, with a plan to appoint a successor within a week. Harilee noted dissatisfaction with Robinson's performance. Robinson defended enforcing the Liquor Control Act as written, and said political pressure and internal dissension contributed to tensions around the commission's leadership.
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The
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Davenport
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Tom Gordon
Abilene
Ed Harilee
San Antonio
Hallee
Joe Burkett Jr
Kerrville
Harllee
San
Frank Lombardino
Liquor Control Board
State Employee Retirement System
O.N. Humphreys Jr
R.L. Thornton Jr
Morning Markets shake at 1000 Dow as gains edge higher
New York stocks showed a modest rise as the Dow neared 1000 amid mixed outlook. Leading indicators posted their sharpest May rise in 10 months, though inflation and rate fears muted enthusiasm. Colt Industries topped activity, ARCO gained, AVX jumped on strong earnings.
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Alcoa Club Names 7 to 25 Year Group at Point Comfort
Alcoa Club inducts seven Alcoans into its 25-Year Club at Point Comfort. Named are Miguel A. Cruz personnel janitor from Port Lavaca, Patrick E. Fallon utility crew operator from Port Lavaca, Leonard A. Miller power pipefitter from Port Lavaca, Ernest Ruiz calcination burner conveyor man from Victoria, Julio A. Alamia Jr. utility laborer from Palacios, Carl T. Dyson utility laborer from LaSalle, and Tony Buckley utility laborer from Palacios.
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Alcoans
Point Comfort
Miguel A. Cruz
Patrick E. Fallon
Leonard A. Miller
Port Lavaca
Ernest Ruiz
Victoria
Julio A. Alamia Jr
Palacios
Carl T. Dyson
LaSalle
Tony Buckley
EPA bans kepone pesticides from Allied Chemical
Washington AP The government bans twelve Allied Chemical kepone pesticides amid poisoning and James River pollution linked to Allied and Life Science Products Plant Hopewell indictment. EPA left 37 kepone products by 25 firms unaffected while demanding cancer risk proof by March 25.
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Virginia
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Tax Cut Extension Nears House Vote
Washington AP reports the House moving to approve a 60 day extension of all income tax cuts to prevent a $15 billion yearly tax rise. Without passage, last year’s anti recession package would lapse at midnight Wednesday, hitting the poorest families hardest and risking an economic blow. A four member family earning $6,000 would see a $445 hike.
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House
Senate
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Leading indicators index rises 1.4 percent in May
The Commerce Department said the index of leading indicators, a measure of future economic trends, jumped 1.4 percent in May, marking the fastest growth in 10 months and placing the index 13 percent above its level a year earlier. Administration economists expect GNP to grow at under 5 percent in the current quarter, below the year’s first quarter rate of 8.7 percent.
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Commerce Department
Drug Firms Seek Federal Help For Swine Flu Claims
Washington AP The vaccine makers urge Congress to pass legislation guaranteeing federal reimbursement for vaccine reaction claims amid a nationwide immunization plan. Insurance groups warn defense costs could reach 9.5 to 25 billion dollars and fear mislabeling litigation and quality control strain under a rapid program.
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American Insurance Association
Cheek
Longtime Calhoun County resident Mrs Heinroth dies at 93
Mrs George Heinroth 93 longtime Calhoun County resident died after a weeklong illness in a local hospital. Born September 10 1882 in Victoria she moved through Clark's Station Magnolia Beach and Port Lavaca areas. Survived by brother George Holzheuser of Wichita Falls granddaughter Mrs Jacque Taylor and three great grandchildren Pallbearers named Victor Gonzales W F Tanner Bud Finley Wallace Jaynes W C Marshall and Clarence Jaroszewski. Funeral at Richardson Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Port Lavaca Cemetery.
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George Heinroth
Calhoun County
Victoria
George Holzheuser
Indianola
Jacque Taylor
Port Lavaca
Victor Gonzales
W. F. Tanner
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Wallace Jaynes
W. C. Marshall
Clarence Jaroszewski
Civil Jury Case Heard in Port Lavaca Court
Lawrence A. Dio seeks damages for personal injuries from Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company and Goodyear Service Store. The civil case is before visiting Judge Joe Wade of Beeville in Port Lavaca district court. A jury selected Monday includes Morris L. Askew Frankie Shannon Ronald C. Stiegler Richard Marek August A. Janis Carroll W Kneuppern Alfonso Delgado Booby R. King John R. McCaskill Mrs Eliquis J Janak Harry D. Jedlicka Frank J. Mabry.
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Port Lavaca
Joe Wade
Beeville
Morris L. Askew
Frankie Shannon
Ronald C. Stiegler
Richard Marek
August A. Janis
Carroll W. Kneuppern
Alfonso Delgado
Booby R. King
John R. McCaskill
Eliquis
Calhoun Calendar District events and meetings listed
Today at 7 30 p m the County 4 H Club dress revue at the County AG Building and a Slo Pitch League game at First State Bank, with a Board of Equalization session also noted at Point Comfort City Hall. On Wednesday at 10 a m a Garden Club coffee is at 222 Dan Street and an American Heart Association event at First State Bank, followed by Optimists at Viking Mall at 7 30 p m.
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Hijackers demand release of 53 prisoners in exchange for hostages
Palestinian hijackers demanded freedom for 53 prisoners held in Israel West Germany and three other countries as ransom for 256 hostages and an Air France jetliner at Entebbe. French Foreign Minister Sauvagnargues rejected the demands saying France would not yield to the pressure. Israel said it would verify the demands consult before responding. About 80 Israelis were among the hostages and nine Americans were reported aboard.
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New Solon At Work Hall Takes House Oath in Texas Return
Washington AP Rep Sam Hall was sworn in as the first Texas 1st District congressman since 1928. Hall, a Marshall lawyer, succeeded the late Wright Patman. About 70 relatives watched as Rep George H. Mahon introduced him and Speaker Carl Albert administered the oath.
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Sam Hall
Texas
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Marshall
Wright Patman
George H. Mahon
Carl Albert
Carter Platform Woes Predicted
In Los Angeles AP reports former Texas Governor Connally warned that Jimmy Carter could alienate his base if he adopts the Democratic Party platform. Connally said Carter’s primary victories stemmed from adopting Republican campaign virtues at a Monday news conference.
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Jimmy Carter
Texas
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