Principal defends Baytown four year old program
Carver-Jones Elementary School principal Billie Hinton told the Baytown school board that a half day four year old program is justified. She cited gains in oral language, social skills, self control, and patience, noting some children came with limited speech and others needed guidance to wait their turn. She emphasized centers aid development beyond home growth and highlighted socio economic and bilingual status as key selection factors.
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Carver-Jones
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Ms. Hinton
Weather turns cool with 50s overnight then warm Thursday
The forecast calls for cool temperatures with a low in the low 50s on Wednesday night and a sunny warm Thursday with a high in the mid 80s. A weather log shows Tuesday 8 am to Wednesday 8 am readings of 51 degrees and a high of 82 degrees.
Best of both worlds definition of happiness essay
A 1987 editorial humorously notes the paradox of marrying for love and discovering the spouse’s wealth later, illustrating how happiness can hinge on unexpected financial fortune and the complexities of romance.
Around Town Highlights and Local Quick Talks
JAN ADELMAN waits for the green light. Fred Dodd discusses military life. Jim E. Long looks forward to a relaxing holiday. Fred Miller accepts an award. Vernon Kemp talks about a special diet. B B Corbell makes a presentation. Christopher Smith describes the Toofing business.
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Jan Adelman
Fred Dodd
Jim E. Long
Fred Miller
Vernon Kemp
B.B. Corbell
Christopher Smith
Lee College president defends budget cuts plans
Lee College President Vivian Blevins told the West Chambers County Chamber of Commerce that community colleges exist to provide learning opportunities and must be accountable to citizens amid budget cuts. She outlined neighborhood campuses, evening courses, a College in the Mall, expansions, and proposed self paced and credit by examination options to boost access while noting tightened funding.
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Lee College
Vivian Blevins
West Chambers County Chamber of Commerce
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San Jacinto Mall
Liberty-Dayton
Anahuac
Cleveland
Huffman
Crosby
J.D. Walker
McNair
Baytown
Texas
Lee College Foundation
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Chamber
Humana Hospital
Canada
LC Board of Regents
Shultz says no agreement on summit reached
Secretary of State George P. Shultz said wide ranging talks with the Soviet leadership on nuclear arms yielded no agreement for a Reagan Gorbachev summit. Tass cited Gorbachev offering to scrap some short range missiles and seek limits on Star Wars, with United States content unclear.
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George P. Shultz
Shultz
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Soviet Union
Czechoslovakia
East Germany
Strategic Defense Initiative
Santa Barbara
Calif
White House
Dan Howard
NATO
Washington
Exxon Day Picnic Set at Lenox Ranch May 2
Thousands of Baytonians head to Lenox Ranch in Sheldon for the Exxon Day picnic on May 2. Hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Shuttle buses run from the Baytown Refinery office. tickets mailed with Exxon Club cards grant two tickets per member with extra sales available. Menu includes barbecued beef, links and sauce, potato salad, cole slaw, bread, muffins, iced tea and lemonade. Concession stands offer teas and cold drinks through the day.
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Eixxon Club
Exxon
Lee College pushes minority outreach under new president
Lee College president Vivian Blevins stresses one on one outreach to minority communities to improve faculty and staff representation. The college forms black and Hispanic access committees, hires minorities part time, expands ESL classes, and plans events like MLK Day, Cinco de Mayo, and minority youth programs to boost participation.
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Blevins
Ambrose Rios
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Ignacio Ramirez
Angie Rios
Tax filing deadline tonight in Baytown post office
A Baytown USPS spokeswoman said tax returns can be mailed at the Baytown Post Office until midnight and postmarked April 15. Mail collected at midnight carries Wednesday's date, though neighborhood box collection times may differ.
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U.S. Postal Service
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