New Hearing Set Over Controversial Landfill Site
Texas Department of Health approved a second public hearing on the controversial landfill near Hwy 87 and FM 2433. Victor Patterson chairs the Concerned Citizens Group and says members are elated, while county officials fear the three year search could be extended. Attorney Herschel Moore of Austin, examiner, informs Senaty Judge Willis Jetton and Victoria attorney William S. Fry that the hearing is approved. date to be set and notice published at least 20 days prior.
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Texas Department of Health
Concerned Citizens Group
Victor Patterson
Patterson
Herschel Moore
Austin
Willis Jetton
William S. Fry
Victoria
Jetton
Fly
Health Department
Tourist season arrives as Calhoun County cites economy
Calhoun County Chamber of Commerce leader Jim Wilson says the tourist season is officially here after a holiday weekend with heavy traffic and many visitors. He notes Port O’Connor Fishing Festival and Victoria Armadillo Festival drew crowds, and anticipates a bountiful season as schools close. Texan tourism last year spent 2.19 billion statewide, with spending split among food auto lodging and entertainment.
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Jim Wilson
Calhoun County
Port O'Connor
Victoria
Texas
Resident Voices Concern Over Nearby Water Wells and Aesthetic Impact
Fly argues the site’s proximity to four city water wells, noting emergency access, and emphasizes its beauty. He adds that children live across the fence and plans to mention potential impacts while pressing for local consideration.
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Fly
Alcoa to close Point Comfort potline hit 175 jobs
Alcoa Point Comfort Operations will temporarily shut down Potline One and nearby facilities starting May 31, cutting 175 jobs and reducing domestic smelting capacity from 85 to about 75 percent. About 500 Alcoa smelter jobs nationwide are affected, with additional cutbacks at Rockdale Texas Wenatchee Vancouver Badin and Warrick near Evansville.
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Alcoa
Point Comfort
R.G. Kuerner
Rockdale
Texas
Wenatchee
Vancouver
Washinton
Badin
N.C
Warrick
Evansville
Ind
Potline One
Kuerner
Davenport
Iowa
Tenn
Point Comfort Operations
Navigation district election features two unopposed incumbents
Absentee ballots had not yet been cast by noon in the Calhoun County Navigation District election held June 7. Absentee period runs through June 3 with voting at the County Courthouse 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. Voters statewide may participate. incumbents Stanley Mikula (precinct 2) and J S Denham (precinct 6 at-large) seek reelection without opposition.
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Calhoun County Navigation District
Stanley Mikula
J.S. Denham
Mikula
Denham
Army Air Force officers to be cut in downsizing
Washington AP reports major drawdown of officers as services implement Vietnam era reductions. An Army personnel board will select about 2,150 from 2,700 officers for involuntary separation in the year starting July 1, with equal regard to regulars and reserves on active duty. Maj. Gen. Putnam says about 900 of the total will be regulars. The Air Force plans to cut 1,200 to 2,000 reservists next fiscal year, depending on voluntary departures.
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Washington
Army
Air Force
George W. Putnam
Captain denies seaman charge on seaworthiness
Captain Charles T. Miller, 63, of Fountain Valley, California, denied a crewman’s charges that the freighter Mayaguez was not seaworthy and that warnings by U.S. authorities against sailing near Cambodia were ignored. He spoke at a news conference aboard the Sea-Land owned freighter in Manila.
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Manila
Philippines
Charles T. Miller
Mayaguez
U.S
Cambodia
Miller
Fountain Valley
Calif
Sea-Land, Inc
Quarrel Over Redistricting Delays School Finance Bill
In Austin the Senate attacks a House redistricting bill that would split Galveston County into three districts, delaying debate on a $602.6 million school finance measure. The move prompts talk of punishment by the House as education provisions seek to address Rodriguez v Edgewood inequities with state aid rules, teacher pay, class sizes, and local funding implications.
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Austin
Tex
A.R. Schwartz
House
Galveston County
Schwartz
Galveston
Ed Harris
Senate
Bill Meier
D-Fort Worth
Oscar Mauzy
D-Dallas
Senates Education Committee
Dallas
Rodriguez
Demetrio Rodriguez
Edgewood
San Antonio
Wealthy top earners save $7.3 billion via tax loopholes
A Treasury study shows 160,000 richest taxpayers with incomes over $100,000 saved an average $45,662 last year, totaling $7.3 billion. Loopholes favored capital gains, state bonds, and deductions, with 66.7 percent of charitable deductions going to filers above $20,000 AGI.
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Washington
United States
Treasury Department
Treasury
Sen
Walter F. Mondale
D-Minn
Mondale
Conservation outlined by ASCS for Calhoun farmers
Calhoun County farmers are urged to discuss conservation needs with the county ASCS office to begin ACP practices. County Executive Director Joe Loomis notes differences from 1974 and emphasizes cost share of 50 to 75 percent with $19,337 allocated. Practices must extend beyond self help and provide enduring benefits.
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Aricultural Stabilization and Conservation Service
ASCS
Joe Loomis
Loomis
Calhoun County
ASC
Weather Outlook With Warm Temperatures And Scattered Storms
Partly cloudy and warm with a slight chance of mostly afternoon and evening thundershowers through Wednesday. Southeasterly winds 8 to 15 mph, gusty near storms. Highs in the upper 80s, lows around 70s. Rain probability about 20 percent. Marine forecast notes southeasterly winds 12 to 16 knots, seas 2 to 4 feet, higher with showers. Sunset 8 19, sunrise 6 31, tides listed. Barometer 29.98.
New welfare board member recommended by Senate panel
The Senate Nominations Subcommittee recommended confirmation of Hilmar Moore to the state welfare board despite an unprecedented opposition from a black legislator. The panel voted 5-1 with Dallas Democrat Bill Braecklein voting no and Edinburg Democrat Raul Longoria abstaining. Moore was appointed by Gov. Dolph Briscoe to replace Henry Andrews Jr. of Stamford for a term to 1981.
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Dolph Briscoe
Henry Andrews Jr
Stamford
Scout summer camp to open on June 1
John Maxwell announces Mauritz Scouting Reservation near Canado will open June 1 with staff orientation and facility setup. Aquatics director Gary Smith and camping staff member Donny Tyler named. First camping week June 8–14, followed by patrol weeks. Jackson and Calhoun troops to attend June 22–28. Provisional troop formed. contact Maxwell for details.
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Gary Smith
Port Lavaca
Donny Tyler
Ganado
Maxwell
Jackson
Calhoun
Indianola
Mauritz Reservation
P.O. Box
Point Comfort
Texas
Mass enlistment highlight at San Antonio Thunder-Dallas game
Two hundred South Texas high school graduates join the U S Army in a Bicentennial Volunteers event at Northeast Stadium San Antonio on June 14 amid halftime ceremonies. The program features Fifth U S Army Band Pershing's Own, a Fort Hood country western duo, fireworks, and military displays. Free tickets are limited and issued by South Texas Army recruiters on a first come basis.
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U.S. Army
South Texas
San Antonio Thunder
Dallas Tornado
Northeast Stadium
San Antonio
Pershing
Fort Hood
South
Texas
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Tampa Tribune
Commissioners Court
Heath
Ford
White House
Lowell W. Perry
Detroit
Mich
Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
New Welfare Board
Mauritz
Canado
John Maxwell
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