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Port Lavaca Wave

Location

Port Lavaca, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 28, 1975

Page

8

Chart Your Troubles Biorhythms Promoted by Dolores Barclay

The Port Lavaca Wave reports in New York that biorhythms claim to map three life cycles affecting physical emotional and intellectual troubles. While many scientists call the theory pseudo scientific, thousands buy charts and use computers to track cycles, starting at birth. Proponents insist cycles begin at birth and unfold over a lifetime.

Dolores Barclay Associated Press New York

Biorhythm Theory Promises Insight and Risk Warnings

The text outlines the fixed cycles of 23 28 and 33 days and explains how charts show critical days each month. It notes Herman Swoboda and Wilhelm Fleiss as early chartists, cites George W Houk selling kits, and Bernard Gittelson selling 12 month charts. It mentions Ohm Railway and Japanese firms using biorhythms for safety and warns American adoption is uneven.

Herman Swoboda Wilhelm Fleiss Berlin George W Houk Psi Rhythms, Inc Houk Japan Ohm) Railway Co Bernard Gitterson Biorhythm Computers, Inc Gittelson

Northwest Crossing planned in northwest Houston

A $300 million Northwest Crossing project to develop 245 acres in northwest Houston begins this week. Joint venture between Joe A McDermott and Northwest-Holister Corp, with McDermott as managing partner. The first $40 million phase on a 5-acre site starts now and should finish in 1977. Plans include offices, shops, housing, hotels, hospitals, theaters, and research labs.

Houston Northwest Crossing Joe A McDermott Houston Developer Northwest-Holister Corp McDermott

Settlement Reached Over 1973 Galveston Bay Oil Spill

Harris County officials accept 15000 as settlement in a claim arising from the March 9 1973 collision of the SS Mayo lakes and a tank barge in the Houston Ship Channel. The oil damaged Sylvan Beach Park roads and grass. Payment to be made by Lykes Steamship Co Inc and Big B Towboat Services per county attorney.

Houston Harris County Galveston Bay Lykes Steamship Co., Inc Big B Commissioners Court Joe Resweher Sylvan Beach Park Mayo Lakes Houston Ship Channel

McGovern backs Wallaceception form own party call

Sen George McGovern said he could not support Alabama Governor George Wallace for president and urged him to form his own party, remarks made after a Duke University appearance during a Methodist convocation. The comment reflects McGovern’s view on healing Democratic splits.

Durham George McGovern Alabama George Wallace McGovern South Jerusalem Haim Herzog Israel United Nations Herzog U.N Yitzhak Rabin Yigal Allon Allon

Testimony Set for Drug Trial in Sherman

In Sherman state district court wealthy Dallas businessman Carry Collins II faces cocaine possession charges. A seven-woman five-man jury was empaneled to hear the case in Judge R. C Vaughan 's court. Collins, nephew of Rep. Jim Collins, was arrested with eight others last November at a Dallas apartment complex after an undercover agent arranged an $18,000 cocaine purchase. The case was moved from Dallas County due to extensive local publicity.

Dallas County Dallas

New Texas Constitution Traded Sweets for Bitter Water

AP reports on the proposed Texas constitution, detailing battles over environmental trust of beaches and submerged lands, water transfer rules, and the scope of state control. Critics warn against broad provisions allowing future legislatures to alter resources, while proponents push access, health care, and environment protections.

Robert Heard Associated Press Austin Texas Committee On Natural Resources Athens el Paso Denton Linton Ned Fritz Dallas Betty Andujar Fort Worth

Auto parts yard suffers seven transmissions theft

Jasper Cuellar of Port Lava reported to the Calhoun County Sheriff's Office that seven auto transmissions were stolen from Jasper's Auto and Truck Parts on Highway 35 Sunday night. Each transmission valued at about 50 dollars. County commissioners urged Trick-or-Treaters to limit Halloween treats to nonedible items.

Jasper Cuellar Port Lava Ca Calhoun County Sheriff's Office Jasper Cuellar Houston Harris County

Constitutional Resolution Debate Over Texas Charter

AP reports supporters and rivals on a Texas Municipal League vote on endorsing a new constitution. Gov Briscoe opposes annual sessions citing an income tax risk, while Price Daniel Jr advocates yearly reviews. Sen McKnight challenges savings claims. Rep Wilson backs all eight propositions. Comptroller Bullock warns property tax increases under true-market-value plan.

Peyton McKnight D-Tyler Briscoe Charles Wilson D-Tex Texas Bob Bullock

Texas Municipal League tackles new constitution debate

About 600 Texas mayors city managers and council members attended the Houston conference where delegates debated a resolution backing the proposed state constitution. Gov Briscoe opposed annual legislative sessions while Price Daniel Jr favored the measure saying it would streamline the judiciary empower cities and provide a readable document.

Associated Press Texas Texas Municipal League League Houston Dolph Briscoe House Price Daniel Jr Briscoe

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