Leftist Troops Seize Four Air Bases Near Lisbon
In Portugal early today leftist paratroopers captured four air bases around Lisbon in a bid to oust moderate leaders. A communique claimed the actions aim to pressure the Revolutionary Council and air force chief Gen Jose Morais e Silva, with minimal show of combat reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lisbon
Portugal
Anibal Pinho Freire
Revolutionary Council
Air Force
Jose Morais E Silva
Pinho Freire
Jaime Costa Neves
Jose Canto E Castro
Jose Pinheiro de
Beirolas
General Staff of
Armed Forces
Tancos
Tagus
City Backs Trinity Street Low Rent Housing Project
The City Council approved start of a low income housing project on Trinity Street between Tilley and George streets. Green said the Port Lavaca Housing Authority is ready to begin by year’s start. final plans call for 10 one bedroom elderly units, 14 two bedroom, 16 three-bedroom, and 10 four-bedroom homes. Completion expected by end of 1976.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trinity Street
Tilley and
George Streets
Green
Port Lavaca
Wilbur Oehike
Herbert Manning
Fort Worth
F Olin Smith
Nelson
Chamber of Commerce
Jim Wilson
Chamber Ways and Means
David Roberts
Chamber
City Planning Board
Mike Gibson
Gibson
Recreation and Parks Board
Fishing Pier Park
Austin
Commerce Streets
Austin Street
Virginia
Trinity Streets
Point Comfort Plans July Bicentennial Celebration
Point Comfort Bicentennial Committee outlined tentative events to begin July 2 with a sunrise service and flag ceremony, followed by a parade and an old fashioned picnic at the park. New publicity and finance committees were formed, with Mrs Mark Cameron chairing the group and Henry Baylor appointed patrol assistance in Seadrift.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Point Comfort
Mark Cameron
Cameron
Thomas Griffith
Dale Stover
Bobby Grasse
Daniel Prewitz
Lewis Starnes
Robert Sheppard
al Rambikar
Jury weighs fate of Lynette Fromme in Ford assassination case
In Sacramento federal court Lynette Fromme faces assault charges after aiming a pistol at President Ford. Prosecutors say she intended to kill, while defense argues she sought a platform to express views. Jurors, eight women and four men, deliberate after witnesses offered conflicting statements.
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Sacramento
Calif
Ford
Lynette Fromme
U.S
Atty Dwayne Keyes
John Virga
Miss Fromme
Virga
Virgo
Thanksgiving Joint Service Set Countywide in Calhoun
Thanksgiving services sponsored by the Ministerial Alliance of Calhoun County will be held tonight at 7 30 at the First Baptist Church Port Lavaca. Rev James Mayfield will call to worship and deliver invocation. Rev George Haynes will read the Old Testament scripture. Sermon by Rev Mike Megahan with Calhoun High School Mini Choir providing music. Participants include Rev Elaine Smith Rev W F Tanner Rev Milton Litzler Rev David Bush and others. Community members invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ministerial Alliance of
Calhoun County
First Baptist Church
James Mayfield
First United Methodist Church
Port Lavaca
George Haynes
Salem Lutheran Church
Mike Megahan
First Lutheran Church
Point Comfort
Calhoun High
Elaine Smith
Point Comfort United Methodist Church
W. F. Tanner
First Presbyterian Church
Mr. Mayfield
David Bush
Milton Litzler
St. Marks Baptist Church
Weather Update: Fair This Afternoon Then Cloudy Skies
Weather forecast calls for fair conditions this afternoon with increasing clouds tonight and partly cloudy skies by Wednesday. A slight chance of rain exists tonight and early Wednesday. Winds will be southeasterly 12 to 20 mph, shifting to northerly 15 to 25 mph with gusts early Wednesday. Highs in the mid 60s today, lows around 40, Wednesday near 50. Rain chances 20 percent tonight and early Wednesday. Boating outlook shows easterly 8 to 13 knots this afternoon and tonight, turning to northerly 15 to 20 knots with gusts Wednesday. Slight showers are possible Wednesday. Seas around 4 to 5 feet, building Wednesday. Tides: Highs at 10:25 p.m. today and 9:36 a.m. Wednesday, lows at 4:46 a.m. and 3:58 p.m. Wednesday. Sunset 5:31, sunrise 7:00.
Port Lavaca Crime Up 13 Percent In 1974
Police Chief Gene R. Durrant reports Port Lavaca crime rose 13 percent in 1974, below the national 18 percent increase. Through October 1975 major crime runs about five percent higher than 1974, with violent crimes up 20 percent so far in 1975. Theft surges 40 percent in 1974, steady in 1975, and theft by check now counted in the category. The FBI calculates rates per 100 000 residents. many offenses go unreported. The most common major offenses remain theft and burglary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Port Lavaca
Gene R. Durrant
Durrant
FBI
Point Comfort to Decide on City Animal Catcher Later
Point Comfort City Council meets Tuesday at 7 p.m. to approve or reject appointing Jerry Cook as animal catcher and to consider raising the Rhodes Garner and Roberts firm retainer in Port Lavaca. The agenda includes billing the water to Point Comfort Library and a Citizens Advisory Committee report on the building permit ordinance clarifying minor repairs and minimum repair costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Point Comfort
Jerry Cook
Rhodes, Garner and Roberts
Port Lavac
Point Comfort Library Association
Citizens Advisory Committee
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General Staff
Beirut
Jim Mitchell
Paul Gary
General Telephone
Southwest
Bay Street
E. J. Tasler
Half League Road
George Street
Jean Day
William Day
Water and Sewer Department
General Fund
Conservation of Department For
Gary
Tri-City
Seadrift
Golden Crescent Council of Governments
Marshall Lumber Co
W. R. Tatum
Alcoa
Eula G. Wedig
Alcoa Foundation
Charles Manson
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