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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 05, 1973
Page
1
Local authorities seek business and private home owners cooperation to curb vandalism and dismantle abandoned vehicles as part of a broad cleanup push. Some entrances into the area will be restricted to improve the effort and safety.
A house fire on a two lane street spread from a dining room to a bedroom while a second blaze on a four lane road prompted emergency response. Neighbors reported a resident seen near the scene and investigators traced parking and vehicle counts at nearby hospitals. Fire crews, assisted by emergency services, responded with multiple units as residents awaited updates.
The traffic panel weighs prohibiting parking on North Pruett from Defee to Moorell and on Decker from Thomas Circle to Garth. It plans to seek no parking zones near Whiting in front of Lee College shops, and to deny a day care area no parking request. A church Sunday one way proposal was rejected. worshipers may be guided to use Fifth and Sixth Streets for bus movements.
The Houston city council data indicates a drop in projected returns from 6.62 to 3.84 percent by year end, with Sherman estimating 3.84 and officials noting relief is not targeted. If in effect during 1973, the return would be 6.57 percent, still below the 6.02 percent agreed.
Lefty Driesell, longtime Maryland basketball coach, visits Duke amid speculation about future plans. No formal announcement released as the visit fuels headlines in college sports circles.
National FHA Week is observed April 1 through 7 by the Baytown 33-member Future Homemakers of America chapter. Mayor Glen Walker and REL teacher Sandra Lansford note the program links classroom learning with family and community life. The theme Explore Roles Extend and Profit emphasizes self reliance and productive citizenship.
Anahuac Young Farmers will host the second annual American Quarter Horse Association show at White's Park Arena starting 9 a.m. April 28. Arena is south of 1-1 on FM 61. Call 267-3201 or write Don Lagaw, P.O. Box 1024 Anahuac Texas. Entries should be made early to prevent delays.
Oddfellows Lodge No. 960 in Baytown hosts a steak fry from 10 a.m. to 7 30 p.m. on May 6 at Roseland Park. The event offers a community meal with proceeds supporting lodge activities.
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