Building permits dip slightly from September high in Calhoun County
Calhoun County issued 31 construction permits this month totaling 190 904 dollars and collected 940 in fees. notable permits include Buddy Winders commercial barn and riding stable west of Port Lavaca 22500 dollars Clark's Fish Market ice making and sales facility at Port O Connor 22500 dollars Guadalupe Blanco River Authority warehouse 6000 dollars eight new residences 98800 three mobil homes 20000 three residential garages 10989 and six residential repairs and additions 22615.
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Texan Executives Targeted in Nationwide Extortion Plot
Dallas businessmen among scores nationwide said to receive extortion letters from a Jackson Mississippi sender. William Seay of Southwestern Life RI Galland of American Petrofina Co Texas and an unidentified US TV Corp official named amid warned of terrorist sabotage threats to corporate facilities and personnel.
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Southwestern Life
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American Petrofina Co
Texas
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Jackson
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Navy Privateer Lost 25 Years On Secret Baltic Mission
declassified Pentagon report confirms the four engine plane vanished in 1950 while on a top secret electronic search mission off Soviet Baltic shores. It rejects claims crew survived in Soviet camps, while noting Russia’s account of a shoot down and the plane’s unarmed status.
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Energy Plan Stripped Of Antibusing Provision
Congressional conferees voted to remove antibusing provisions from a broad energy bill. The House approved antibusing language last month, but the conferees chose not to include it as Senate plans already lacked similar measures. The pending issue highlighted partisan debate over whether fuel policies should regulate school pupil transportation.
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Weather Outlook Weekend Warm and Mild with Winds
Weather forecast shows clear to partly cloudy skies this afternoon and tonight with warm temperatures. Saturday brings southeasterly winds 6 to 16 mph increasing, with highs near 80 and Saturday highs in the low 80s. Boating conditions expect southeasterly winds 8 to 16 knots and seas of 2 to 4 feet. Tides and sun times listed.
Ford Security Tightens After Toy Gun Incident
In San Francisco two women allegedly tried to kill President Ford last month. On a return trip a man with a plastic replica 38 pistol and a trumpet in an overnight bag sparked a security alert near the St Francis Hotel. Police seized him in a Union Square garage as Ford prepared to speak at a Republican fundraiser.
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California
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Dedication Ceremony Sets Saturday for Dr Moses Johnson Marker
A Texas historical marker for Dr Moses Johnson of Calhoun County will be unveiled with a 10 am dedication at the Courthouse Annex and a grave-site program at Chocolate Bayou near Port Lavaca. The commemoration includes readings by John Clegg, a biography, and proclamations by Austin and county officials.
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Moses Johnson
Calhoun County
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Chocolate Bayou
Port Lavaca
Calhoun County Historical Commission
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Austin
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Joe Wyatt
Bloomington
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Masonic Lodge
Port Lavaca County
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Emmalou Linn
Jeff Friedman
Travis County Historical Commission
Hank Leonardt
Masonic District
Jack Gibson
VFW Ladies Auxiliary
Unconscious Driver and Child Rescued on Urban Highway
A Birmingham incident describes Jim Henson glancing from his pickup to a nearby car as both vehicles move on an urban interstate. In a split second he and Ester Stewart meet eyes before events unfold and a child is rescued.
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Ala
Jim Henson
Ester Stewart
Henson
Stewart
House Panel Backed 7 Billion NYC Loan Aid Bill
The House Banking subcommittee approved a 7 billion loan guarantee for New York City after two hours of debate by a 10 to 6 vote. The measure, with 2 billion more than sought by Gov. Hugh Carey, faces a possible veto by President Ford. Nine Democrats backed the bill with two opposing. Stewart McKinney was the lone Republican voter in favor.
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Economic Stabilization
New York
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Ford
Stewart Bo McKinney
Connecticut
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Milk Price War Hits Shreveport at 24 Cents Half Gallon
A price war across Louisiana drove milk prices down to 24 cents a half gallon in Shreveport as competition spread northward. Local retailers reported aggressive discounting and sudden price drops, signaling a broader regional squeeze on dairy margins.
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Shreveport
Louisiana
Insomnia Cure Not Worry But Understand Sleep
AP science editor notes anxiety fuels insomnia and sleep needs vary by individual. Critics question OTC sleeping pills while doctors cite causes from illness to caffeine and stress. Practical tips include warm baths, modest sleep aids, and calming prebed rituals.
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Alton Blakeslee
New York
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