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Newspaper
Port Lavaca Wave
Location
Port Lavaca, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 20, 1975
Page
3
A reader asks who Heloise is. the answer outlines two Heloises, a mother and daughter, both female. It shares family traits, pets, and hints, plus humorous unwritten house rules and a tip about slicing processed cheese. The piece threads personal anecdotes with playful household advice.
Gov. Dolph Briscoe set his first public remarks on the proposed constitution since urging a vote against it for Tuesday in Rocksprings. He will address the Angora Goat Breeders Association at the Edwards County Bank Building and hold a news conference afterward.
In Morristown New Jersey a high profile court fight began over whether to remove Karen Ann Quinlan from life support after six months in a coma. Guardians and doctors testified and the judge ordered a recess as discussions with physicians continued. A crowd gathered outside the 1848 courthouse as security restricted access to the sealed session.
Mayor Abraham Beame warned Congress that a New York City default could leave hundreds of millions of dollars in bills unpaid nationwide harming vendors and communities. He urged federal guarantees of city securities until credit markets reopen.
Funeral services for Rolly C Kolbye of Port Lavaca were held at South Memorial Park in Pearl on Friday with Rev Gary Beauchamp officiating. Kolbye died October 14 in a Houston hospital and is survived by his wife Lois, two sons Rolly Ray and Jack, and a brother Bill Kolbye. Pallbearers listed were Lynn Ramsey Jack Carby and Floyd Sluker as well as his brother and two sons.
Funeral services for Mrs Charles L Adams of Seadrift were conducted Monday at Richardson Funeral Chapel Port Lavaca with Rev Charles Moss leading. The 70 year old died Saturday morning after a brief illness. burial followed in Seadrift Cemetery. Survivors include her husband Charles L Adams two sons Charles M Adams Point Comfort and James G Adams Seadrift two brothers Melvin and Carl Lundgren both of California a sister Mrs WG Cutbirth of California six grandchildren and one great grandchild.
Texas on November 4 will vote on eight amendments reworking major constitutional provisions while Article I Bill of Rights stays. Supporters say shorter, clearer, flexible and modern. opponents warn the legislature gains too much power and the public restraint erodes.
Officials at Southwestern Bell Telephone Co in Dallas say they do not know when directory assistance calls will start being charged. They emphasize the public will ultimately benefit from the move.
Calhoun County resumes the Soil Fertility Shortcourse Tuesday night in the Agriculture Building at 7:30. Donald Wehmeyer, chairman of the Calhoun County Program Building Committee, and Dr. Dale Pennington of the Agricultural Extension Office lead the session focusing on legumes in soil fertility, fertilizer timing, infrared fertility checks, and trace elements to stretch fertilizer dollars. The program targets gardeners, ranchers, row crop and rice farmers, inviting general attendance.
Dallas AP reports the State Fair of Texas closed with the largest attendance in its nine year history as 235,141 visitors filled the grounds on Sunday. Total attendance reached 3,176,028 with food stands at Cotton Bowl Plaza selling about 320,000 dollars in food through late last week and revenue likely 10 to 15 percent higher than last year.
Washington AP report says Senator Joseph Montoya denies trying to block an IRS tax audit. He says he is clean and responds to a Washington Post story alleging IRS officials blocked investigations into his tax affairs. Montoya chairs a Senate subcommittee that oversees IRS operations.
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