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Newspaper
Port Lavaca Wave
Location
Port Lavaca, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 02, 1975
Page
4
Patricia Hearst named as the woman who rented a garage for a getaway car used by bank robbers who killed a customer during a holdup. Federal prosecutors weigh new charges related to Hearst and two SLA comrades after her kidnapping. U.S. attorney says murder charges possible if evidence supports it.
In New York the Business Mirror weighs the long running argument over whether large cities bring efficiency benefits. Proponents of big cities cite economies of scale while advocates of smaller urban centers warn of impersonal service, higher costs, and complex administration, noting the debate cannot be reduced to extremes.
The piece chronicles skateboards resurging from a long pause, tracing their rise from California to coastal towns, with enthusiasts praising speed and versatility. It notes industry growth, rising sales, and the spread of associations and championships, alongside commentary on cost, technology, and per capita municipal spending trends.
Harry Heyland 82 a former Port Lavaca civic leader and school board member died at 7 am Wednesday after a long illness. Funeral services will be at 2 pm Saturday at First United Methodist Church of Port Lavaca with Reverend James Mayfield officiating. Burial will be in Greenlawn. He was born April 13, 1893 and was a UT pharmacy graduate. He owned drug stores in Fredericksburg, Victoria, and Port Lavaca before retiring in 1946 to a Long Mott farm. Survivors include three sons, two brothers, a sister, four grandchildren, and two great grandchildren. The family suggests donations to a charity of choice.
The General Accounting Office rejected LTV Aerospace Corp. of Dallas in its bid protest over the Navy's selection of the F 18 fighter. GAO found no congressional restriction or violation of law. Separately, the House voted to continue funding the F 18 program, defeating an amendment to cut funds despite industry lobbying and objections to the selection process.
The Crockett Junior High School student council elections were announced by counselor Mrs. Jack Hunt. Seventh grade officers include Arnold Williams as vice president and Michael Lerma as treasurer, while sixth grade representatives are Michael Caughron Chris Leonard and Arlyn Lieneman. Eighth grade representatives are Lyanne Harris Marsha Knobles Becky Buchana Louis Fabryge Bonne Hann Tam ae Jedlicka Terri Wallace Eddie Benavides Teddy Thomas Chris Cuellar Mark Kurtz Leticia Bazan. Paul Benavides is president and Monica Kasper is secretary for the seventh grade.
Washington AP report notes Sen Lloyd Bentsen joins nine Democrats in opposing the 57 to 21 roll call that barred federal price controls on all new natural gas contracts. Sen John Tower, along with two other Republicans, cast no vote.
Eric Lee and Jeffery Alan Campos of Havelock North Carolina are named Babe Ruth Baseball Athletes of the Year for 1975. Richard W. Case and Ernest J Campos announce the honor highlighting local records, sportsmanship, leadership, and Babe Ruth eligibility for 13 to 18 year olds. The 1975 Athletes of the Year will be listed in the December edition and presented to Cooperstown for display.
The noon Dow rose 1.50 at 785.66 after an early gain spurred by news of a smaller rise in the wholesale price index. Advances and declines were balanced on the NYSE as concerns over the federal budget deficit lingered. American Telephone and Telegraph slipped to 45 after a $6 per share offering, while Diamond M Drilling on the Amex fell to 19.
U S Customs agents confiscated nearly 28 pounds of heroin at Columbus New Mexico and arrested Addison Alman C Maier regional director of US Customs said the arrest and seizure occurred on September 24 when the man tried to enter the United States from Mexico Rodolfo Villars was named as the suspect and handed to the DEA The drugs were found in the back seat of the car packed in double clear plastic bags and valued at between 9 million and 15 million according to John Salazar port director at Columbus who described the substance as broken brown rocks rather than powder or granular form common in Europe
Rockport hosts a Texas Association of Realtors regional session with 14 area boards. Bob Fowler of Brownsville announces the event at the Sandollar Hotel on Wednesday October 8. Speakers include Julio Laguarta of Houston Frank Nix of Waco and John Grogan. A legislative panel will follow brief talks on laws and political actions. TAR executives plan further regional meetings including Brownsville on October 10 and a San Francisco convention in November.
The 14th Old Farmer's Almanac foresees an early wild winter with a mild spell through January and a drought in summer for the Midwest and West, plus frequent dust storms and heavy snow in late February across the Great Plains and New England.
Bell Helicopter reports its YAH63 prototype for the US Army Advanced Attack Helicopter program completed its first airborne maneuver at the Bell test range in Arlington Texas. Pilots Gene L Colvin and Ronald Gerhart conducted the test as Bell vies to win the long term production contract. The Army will receive two flying prototypes by May 31 1976 for a four month evaluation. The YAH63 aims for day and night anti armor capability with high survivability against 12.7 mm and 23 mm hits praised by Bell officials as the most survivable aircraft yet.
Farah Manufacturing Co plans to reopen its San Antonio slacks plant this month after a long union dispute with the Amalgamated Clothing Workers. Initial rehiring will number in the hundreds, with full operation contingent on economic conditions. The company had 1,000 workers at the plant and no plans to reopen a second site. The union says it is pleased about the reopening and will provide details later.
PFC Joel L Brown son of Mr and Mrs Willis Harold Brown Sr is home on leave after completing a Chapereal Crewman course at Fort Bliss Texas He will report to San Francisco October 3 before reporting to his assignment with the 71st Air Defense Artillery in Korea Brown attended Calhoun High School and was a member of the baseball team He entered the army on January date appears truncated.
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