Ford Pledges Help But Signals Veto on NYC Bailout
President Ford said the federal government would back essential police and fire services for New York City if it defaults, but would veto any bill designed as a federal bailout. He urged Congress to empower a federal court to supervise an orderly reorganization of NYC finances with a moratorium on creditor suits and potential new debt to be repaid from future revenues. NYC could default as early as November 14 per officials.
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Teacher Pledges Boost United Way Campaign
Calhoun County ISD teachers and staff boosted United Way pledges toward a $55,000 goal by $3,772, reaching $46,576.35 in gifts and pledges as of Tuesday, with payroll deductions ahead of last year. Campaign leaders praised the district’s coordinating chapters and noted student art and choir projects supporting the drive. Employee groups lead with $29,337.95, followed by Advance Gifts $12,770 and other divisions totaling the rest.
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Point Aldermen Appoint 20 Bicentennial Committee
The Point Comfort Board of Aldermen appointed about 20 people to a Bicentennial Committee and set its organizing meeting for Monday at 7 30 p m in city hall Mayor Mila Cameron said the group will plan a celebration with subcommittees and include representatives from churches VFW library AFLCIO and the credit union Names listed include Lorraine Morris Pat King Betty Howard Trinidad Rocha Betsy Dykes Alexander Lem Toni Garza Al Rambikar Leroy Wagoner Sheridan Franke June Lynch Al Hotz Eral Ermey Elroy Brogger Charles Dunaway and Frank P Stafford The board opted not to take a position on the proposed State Constitution.
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Point Comfort Home
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Bay Gun Club
Sheridan Franke
Bank of Commerce
June Lynch
City Employees
San Antonio
United Methodist Church
David Roberts
Roberts
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Griffith
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Texas Municipal League
Texas
Burglary at Marshall Pontiac Net $200 Taken
Police investigate a Monday night to Tuesday morning burglary at Marshall Pontiac 918 Broadway. Entry was gained by sledge hammering a wall and prying the rear door. About 150 to 200 sparkplug boxes and $200 in cash were reported missing. Fingerprints were lifted but may belong to an employer. Area agencies alerted for contraband sparkplugs.
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Port Lavaca
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Charismatic Unit Seated At Baptist Convention
In Dallas the Baptist General Convention of Texas opened with charismatic church messengers seated without challenge despite expectations of opposition. Rev Calvin Grantham of Beverly Hills Baptist Church expressed surprise at acceptance while leaders warned the issue could resurface later. Dr Ralph Smith noted prayers helped avoid an early clash though debates may continue into Thursday.
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Confusion Cited On New Charter At Public Forum Session
Citizens at the Calhoun High School cafeteria attended the second forum on Texas Constitution provisions. Lawyers noted layman terms are hard to draft while panelists warned the document could spawn years of litigation and higher government costs.
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Leading Economic Indicators Fall Slightly in September
Washington AP reports the Commerce Department index of leading economic indicators declined nine tenths of a percent in September, the first drop in seven months, amid indications of continued growth into next year. Only 11 of 12 components were available, and revisions may alter the reading.
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Weather outlook with warm, partly cloudy conditions
Partly cloudy and warm with a slight chance of showers this afternoon and evening. Cloudy and cooler tonight. Partly cloudy and mild Thursday. Winds northerly 8 to 14 mph tonight and Thursday. High today mid-80s, low tonight upper 50s. Rain probability 20 percent this afternoon. Boating winds north to northeast 8 to 16 knots tonight and Thursday, seas 1 to 5 feet. Widely scattered showers and a few thunderstorms today and tonight, decreasing Thursday. Sunset 5:46 pm, sunrise 6:39 am. Tides: high 12:39 am, 12:42 pm Thursday. low around 6:5 am Thursday. Barometer 30.20.
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