Rockefeller withdraws from 1976 VP race
Washington reports Vice President Nelson A. Rockefeller abruptly said he does not wish to be President Ford's running mate in 1976. The move creates a scramble for the GOP ticket as Ford and Rockefeller had discussed the action privately.
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White House
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Rockefeller
Ron Nelsen
New York City
New York
Light Vote On Constitution Ballot Tuesday
Texans face a rare chance to directly shape their destiny as a proposed new state constitution goes before voters on Tuesday. Officials expect only 20 to 25 percent of Texas five million voters to cast ballots, with interest sharpening along conservative and liberal lines as the issue nears a decision.
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Jim Brigance
Associated Press
Texas
Calhoun County Voters Decide On New Texas Constitution
Calhoun County and about 1 million Texas voters will cast ballots Tuesday as polls open 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. across numerous precincts. Debates center on eight propositions, with opponents arguing the measure expands state power while proponents say it streamlines government for the 1970s. Notable supporters include Frances Farenthold and former Texas Supreme Court Chief Justice Robert W. Calvert, who backs adoption. opponents led by Gov Dolph Briscoe and Sen. Peyton McKnight warn of excess government control and bureaucratic strife.
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Texas
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Dolph Briscoe
Bill Hobby Briscoe
Hobby
Robert W. Calvert
Texas Supreme Court
Early Doctor Honored With Historical Marker
A Texas Historical Marker honoring Dr. Moses Johnson was unveiled near Port Lavaca. The physician, postmaster, Republic of Texas treasurer, and Austin mayor died in 1853 of yellow fever while fighting the outbreak. Proclamations named November 1 as Dr. Moses Johnson Day in Austin and Calhoun County.
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Port Lavaca
Calhoun County
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Austin
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City of
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Calhoun County School Board
Willis Jetton
Jetton
Calhoun County Historical Commission
Dr. Johnson
George Fred Rhodes
John Clegg
Port
Johnson
Moses Johnsons
Joe Brett
Shakeup Ousts Schlesinger and Colby in National Security Shakeup
Washington AP top Pentagon officials report James R. Schlesinger and CIA Director William E. Colby ousted in a high level national security shakeup. President Ford plans a 6:30 p.m. CST East Room White House news conference to confirm changes. Henry Kissinger to relinquish chair of the National Security Council while remaining secretary of state per Republican source.
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Ford
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James R. Schlesinger
CIA
William Colby
Rockefellerr
Hugh Morrow
Washington
William E. Colby
Pentagon
White House
Henry A. Kissinger
National Security Counci
Saic
Schlesinger
Donald Rumsfeld
Coby
George Bush
U.S
China
Kissinger
NSC
Air Force
Brent Scowcroft
Nelson A. Rokefeller
Senate Intelligence Committee
Colby
Frank Church
D-Idaho
Church
Ron Nessen
Soviet Union
Bar Raids To Continue In Texas Under New ABC Director
Austin Texas AP The new Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission director Luke Robinson has ordered statewide raids to enforce liquor laws. In three weeks his team arrested 294 intoxicated individuals and issued 71 administrative citations to bars. He vows ongoing action, saying enforcement will continue as long as needed.
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Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission
ABC
Texas
Luke Robinson
Church of Christ
Robinson
Curlews of Canada Visit Port Lavaca Courthouse Lawn
Port Lavaca hosts seasonal Curlews from Canada on the courthouse lawn for four weeks feeding on grubs. Birds use soft ground for easier grub finding, part of a migratory corridor from Freeport to Aransas Pass. Most head to Mexico, though some may stay through winter.
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Port Lavaca
Canada
Calhoun County
William T. Wyman
Wyman
Freeport
Aransas Pass
Seadrift to Discuss Revisions in Water Sewer Rates
Seadrift city council meets Monday at 7 30 p m to review revised garbage water and sewer rates. Minimum water charge is 4 25 with 50 cents for each 1000 gallons over. Sewer and garbage remain 2 for residences. Also on agenda: hiring a patrolman after Roy Rubalcaba’s resignation and transfer of bay front property to Carlton Hall.
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Roy Rubalcaba
Bay Front
Carlton Hall
Weather update and boating winds with tides and sun data
Partly cloudy through Tuesday with warm afternoons and cool nights. Variable northwesterly winds at 4-8 mph. High this afternoon near 80, low tonight in upper 50s. Boating winds northerly 5-15 knots today, shifting mostly easterly 5-15 knots Tuesday with seas 2-4 feet. Tides: low 10:42 pm, high 2:43 am Tuesday, low 10:17 am Tuesday, high 12:14 pm Tuesday. Sunset 5:42 pm, sunrise 6:43 am. Barometric pressure at sea level 30.07.
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