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Newspaper
Port Lavaca Wave
Location
Port Lavaca, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1975
Page
4
Marines and crew evacuated from Koh Tang amid heavy fire as U S Navy ships closed in. Pentagon and Ford administration described operation as successful though casualties were not yet confirmed.
In Vientiane Laos the government apologized for the detention of three American staffers in Savannakhet amid student mobs that ransacked U S AID offices in Savannakhet and Luang Prabang. The U S Embassy will cut provincial staff as anti American sentiment and Pathet Lao moves prompt evacuation planning.
Seventeen meat packers representing 80 percent of the baby beef market file a federal suit in Dallas. They say changes to the good grade will raise cattle costs and cost $3.8 million annually by forcing longer feeding cycles and downgrading much baby beef from good to standard, harming ranchers and feedlots and hurting chain store buyers. The suit names U.S. Agriculture Secretary Earl Butz and other USDA officials as defendants.
Mike Wooley and Jim Nabors of Houtson won first place in the unlimited division at the Guadalupe River Safari held Saturday. Tom Goynes of San Marcos and Jerry Cochran of Martindale were second, with Robert Chatham and Buck Chatham of Seadrift third and Terry Braun and Rickey Carter of Seadrift fourth. U S C A class went to David Fusk and Doc Lambert, with Robert Mitchell and Ben Nolan second and Johnnie McGee and Dennis Borowick third. Aluminum class 15 mile race from Nursery Bridge to Victoria was led by Jim Trimble and Pat Petrusky, with Richard Miller and Doug Lewis second and Jim Keirman and Mike Keirman third.
Agriculture Commissioner John White and his wife used a state leased Beech King Air 100 on a six day trip to Acapulco and other cities for work with citrus and vegetable trade and Mexican cattle officials. The Oregon? No, context confirms White said trips aimed to grade border standards and livestock exports. White noted future attendance at a Mexican cattlemen convention in Acapulco.
Aluminum Company of America says it conducted exploration of Brazilian Amazon bauxite deposits under preliminary permits and submitted a report to the government. A large deposit is indicated but tonnage and grade require further exploration and a feasibility study. No mining decision or development plan has been made.
Senate delays dim final approval for Indochinese refugee funds while House approves 405 million to move refugees through camps and into new lives. Debate centers on agency setup and spending ceilings as votes split along party lines.
Washington AP report says taxes for Social Security may rise to keep the system solvent though employers and employees could avoid an immediate hike. Social Security Commissioner Cardwell and Rep. Burke testified there is no plan to cut benefits for current or future retirees. Cardwell cited a $3 billion current-year deficit and a reserves buffer above $46 billion that could sustain benefits through 1980 or 1981 even without changes.
An EPA panel says chloroform in drinking water may pose some cancer risk though evidence is inconclusive. In a worst case, chloroform could account for up to 40 percent of liver cancer cases, based on city surveys showing varying levels from chlorine treatment.
Funeral services for Joseph David Haynie 57 former Seadrift city councilman were held at Richardson Funeral Home Chapel. He died Monday in a San Antonio hospital after serving three years on the council and resigning April 14. A World War II veteran and Baptist, he is survived by wife Edi Mae Cunningham Haynie daughter Sandra Jo Haynie son Raybury Alan Haynie sister Thelam Phillips of Victoria and brothers Louis and Jack of Greenville Miss. Pallbearers and honorary pallbearers are named.
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