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Newspaper
Port Lavaca Wave
Location
Port Lavaca, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1975
Page
4
AP market basket survey finds April price drops of 2.9 percent across 13 cities, yet the total remains above April 1974. Government data show farm prices rose 4 percent from March 15 to April 15, raising hopes of later food retail increases. Middlemen blame rising costs for not passing savings to consumers.
New York reports a moderate advance amid profit taking after Wednesday’s rise as brokers adjust to full price competition. The Dow Jones industrial average sits at 823.45, up 2.11 at noon, with gains leading losses on the exchange. The American Stock Exchange index rises to 84.40, while the NYSE composite increases to 46.38. Federal Reserve Chairman Burns testifies Congress that money supply growth targets 5 to 7 percent through March, with deposits growth at 3.12 percent in Q1.
Police arrested three men after late night attempts to reenter a residence they had stayed in. Two men were released as of noon, one 22 year old from Phoenix held on parole-violation inquiry. Another suspect held on burglary suspicion at a Commerce Street service station. Theft of two diamond rings valued at 1800 dollars connected to late Willie M Clark case. An earlier minor accident on a road to a pier yielded no tickets.
The Sheriff's office investigates the theft of two diamond rings valued at about $1800 owned by the late Willie M. Clark. The incident was reported Wednesday after a minor accident on an old road to a pier off the causeway with no tickets issued. Damage described as slight.
Jim Wilson manager of the Port Lavaca Calhoun County Chamber of Commerce was named to the board of directors of the Chamber of Commerce Managers and Secretaries Association of South Texas. Also elected to the board was Jim Sumpter of Bay City.
Twenty one vocational training positions for youths aged sixteen to twenty one from low income families who have dropped out of school are offered by the Texas Employment Commission in Victoria. The program provides free room board medical care and clothing with no cost to students. Training covers auto mechanics heavy equipment repair metal work medical trades food service building trades electronics and women’s programs include fabric arts office work drafting health cosmetology retailing lithography. On completion students receive free placement in good paying jobs. Contact Bill Bouldin or Walter Baker at the TEC office 1301 East Rio Grande St Victoria 8 am to 5 pm Monday through Friday or call 575 4794. Job Corps information is also at the TEC Rural Manpower Office in Gonzales Mondays and Wednesdays in the Chamber of Commerce Building.
A large flow of South Vietnamese evacuees streams from Camp Pendleton across the United States with sponsors found for some, while others arrive without homes or jobs. Officials project up to 70,000 refugees may come, as bases in Florida and Arkansas prepare for future arrivals. Guam Wake Island and the Philippines see rapid movement, with thousands passing through and more on the way.
Funeral services for Mrs Roy Abshier 93 of Daisetta after a lengthy illness in Liberty were set for today at 2 p.m. at First Methodist Church Daisetta. Burial under Elliton Funeral Home in Liberty Cemetery. She was mother of Mrs T A Carmichael and former Miss Mattie Lou Finley born Oct 27 1882. Survived by two daughters Mrs J C Brandt Mrs H L Scott two sons Roy Abshier and George L Abshier 11 grandchildren 13 great grandchildren.
Alcoa filed for a public offering of 150 million dollars in sinking fund debentures due 2000. First Boston named manager. Proceeds will fund debt retirement under a 1974 credit agreement and working capital. The company cites strong capital plans and future financing options through 1977 to meet cash needs.
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