Harlem School Faces New Integrated Curriculum Plan
The board discussed an expanded program with team teaching, art and music integration, and a focus on learning progress over grade-level pacing. Plans include Kodaly sight-reading, a string program possible with board action, and broad art education linking to other subjects. Transportation will be provided for Harlem and nearby McNair students choosing different schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herring
Werring
T. F. Seale
Seale
Baytown
Board of Trustees
Harlem
University of Houston
McNair
Opryshek
Levee District Directors and Finances Outline
Levee rectors lead a district with vacancies to be filled by remaining directors. The Harris County tax assessor would collect taxes to retire general obligation bonds, with a maximum rate of 75 cents per $100 and an additional five cents for annual maintenance. If built, the levee would create about a 27 000 acre freshwater lake with roughly 200 acres of adjacent parkland.
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Jim Bailey
Cecil Bobbitt
Johnella Boynton
Andy Braswell
Jim Cawley
Bill Duplantis
Robert Gillette
M. B. Gillis
Louis Hughes
Jim Kyle
C. W. Magoulrk
V. Muller
Robert £. Peterson
Walter Rundell
Bill Strickler
John Wiesner
E B. C. Woods
Harris County
Texans Honored With San Jacinto Day Retelling
The account recounts the Texas victory over Santa Anna at San Jacinto on April 21, 1836, noting the decisive 4:20 p.m. moment and its lasting impact. It mentions action near Champion Paper Mill and lingering visits to Baytown, with a 1969 commemoration reflecting on the historic clash and its echoes.
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Alamo
Santa Anna
Pasadena
Champion Paper Mill
Baytown
San Jacinto
Tax Firm Gets Rehired by School Board Amid Growth Plans
The school board renewed a three year contract with the tax firm at a total of 71 500 covering 1970 1971 and 1973. The action reflects expectations of industrial growth and ongoing need for property value assessments. The meeting also discussed Stallworth Stadium parking bids and a retirement policy amendment for administrators.
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Gentry
Stallworth Stadium
Plane Crash Near Huntsville Kills 6 Persons
Six people were killed when a Texas Department of Corrections twin engine plane crashed near Huntsville. The wreckage was found west of the city along Texas 30 after departing Huntsville about 11:30 p.m. Tuesday. Victims include John N. Crawford Jr., 47, senior pilot. George Clark, 32, Huntsville Municipal Airport manager. Charles H. Greene, 44, oil distributor. Greene's wife Barbara, 32. and their two children Charlotte, 7, and Charles Jr., 6. The search began after a missing plane report at 4:30 p.m. Wednesday. TDC Director Dr. George Beto said hijacking was initially suspected but later ruled out. The plane was used mainly to transport prisoners.
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Huntsville
Tex
Texas Department of Corrections
Texas
John N. Crawford , Jr
George Clark
Charles H. Greene
Greene
Barbara
Charlotte
Charles Jr
TDC
George Beto
John Crawford
Beto
School administrators retirement policy amended by board
The board approved a policy change allowing administrators to retire on Aug 31 in the school year they turn 65, removing a June 30 age 63 rule. The amendment, discussed after prior failed readings, aligns retirements with age 65 and Aug 31, with one member absent during the vote.
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George Gentry
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Wututeal
Brunson
Camelot
Warmer Bros
Seven Arts WA
Richard Harris
Vanessa Redgrave
Decker
Koyder
Esso Research and Development Co
Baytown Human Relations Council
Ated Theatre
Abe Precenatos
Colona
Herbert Chell- McCgambridge
Vsowens
Fernanda Lamas
Aldo Ray
Tommy Sands
David Carrading
Citizens Travel Agency
Citizens National Bank Bldg
E. V. Huffstutler
Denton
George H. Gentry
Karl W. Opryshek
Tray Peterson
Philip Dignam
Bruce Ramsey
Ramsey
Digwarm
Peterson
James Ellis
Mres. Opryshek
Dean Johnston
Jesus
Baytown Revival Center
Interstate 10
L. A. Harvey
Rainbo
D.A
U.S.D.A
God
V. Gal
Ws.d.a
Decker Bacon
Morton's Meat Market
Rel High School
Peoples State Bank
Harris County Federal Wings & Loan Association
S. National Bank
Citizens National Bank and Trust Company
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