Pons Bond Issue Discussed at Public Meetings in Chambers County
Public meetings are slated for Wednesday evening at 3 in White Memorial Park to discuss a Pons Bond Issue for Chambers County totaling 4.4 trillion dollars. Annuitants Association meets at 10 a.m. Wednesday in Baytown Community Building with Pete Brewer speaking, and Baytown Rotary meets at Goose Creek Country Club at noon with Carl Edmison of FAA discussing accident prevention. KC Awards will be presented to Knights of Columbus San Jacinto Council at the KC hall 2600 W. Main, open meeting. Baytown American Heart Association unit hosts annual dinner and officer elections at Goose Creek Country Club Tuesday at 7:40 p.m. Lakewood Garden Cub meets 9:30 a.m. Wednesday at Mrs. Hutching's home 224 Post Oak. lab to visit Mr. H. H. Thibedeaux’s for a program on hanging baskets.
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Chambers County
White Memorial Park
Rotary
Baytown
Rotary Club
Goose Creek Country Club
Carl Edmison
Federal Aviation Administration
KC Awards
Knights of Columbus
San Jacinto
American Heart Association
Lakewood Garden
R. R. Hutching
Post Oak
H. H
Thibedeaux
Weather And Tides Baytown Area Forecast Preview
Partly cloudy conditions continue through Wednesday with a 40 percent chance of showers. Lows tonight near 60s, highs Wednesday around 80. Tides indicate Wednesday high at 10:46 and low around 1:00 am. sunrise Wednesday at 5:50 am, sunset at 6:61 pm.
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Baytown
Local Social Notes From Baytown and Nearby
R L Parker Jr enters San Jacinto Methodist Hospital for surgery. Bert Allman speaks at a reception. The Rev Hol Summers feeling better. Katherine Elsey discusses husband John’s archery hobby. Sherri Dickey aims to return to Lubbock. Danie Wardlaw enjoys company in a new apartment. Johnny Brunson meets an old acquaintance who does not recognize him. Wanda Brunson observes new Baytown Museum facilities. David Moore gathers historical data. Dave and Hecky Ackerman expect thoroughbreds soon. Pat Kell reports on her car. Edna Earle Harel Doris Treybig and Katherine Yates pose for a photographer. Blanche Weller wonders about decorations.
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R. L. Parker Jr
San Jacinto Methodist Hospital
Bert Allman
Hol Summers
Katherine Elsey
John
Sherri Dickey
Lubbock
Danie Wardlaw
Johnny Brunson
Wanda Brunson
Baytown
David Moore
Dave
Hecky Ackerman
Pat Kell
Edna Earle Harel
Doris Treybig
Katherine Yates
Blanche Weller
Violence Trial To Start In Harris County McManus Case
Vernon E. McManus faces a capital murder trial for the July 24 Baytown couple killings. A venue change hearing was set after jury selection began, with 12 jurors seated and a final juror chosen. Witnesses include Paula Cantrell Derese, a key witness and co defendant, along with Vernon S Olney.
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Houston
Wneuher
Vernon E. McManus
Paul Cantrell
Baytown
J. D. McMaster
17Th District Court
D. A. Merten
Houston Transport Arm
Dan Smith
Mark Vela
Mike Hinton
L. H
Stu) Stewart
McManus
Harris
Harris County
McMaster
Aula Cantrell Derese
Vernon S. Olney
Council Rejects Limiting Time Citizens Can Speak
Baytown council rejects a proposal to cap citizen comments at ten minutes per speaker to keep meetings moving. A mix of council members argued for and against time limits while open meetings rules and recent executive sessions shaped the debate.
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Council
Wanda Orton
Ted Kroesel A
Baytown
Jack) Kim
Gentry
Allen Catmony
Jody R
Lander
Kloesel
Mary —Elizabeth
Wilbanks
Emmett C
Hutto
Kummuns
Tor Gentry
Tex Dittman
Dittman
Hill Residents Key To Sewer Work in Mont Belvieu
Mont Belvieu officials say residents near city sewer lines must tie into the system under EPA grant rules. A list of unconnected properties is to be mailed notices, while leaks on private lines and old lines contribute to heavy rain water infiltration into the sewer system.
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Betsy Webber
Mont Belviel
Mont Belvien
Netix
City Utility
Bill Heathcock
Sam Goss
Arthur McMichael
C.J. Cotten
Norris Rowland
Environmental Protection’ Agency
Goss
Norris
Charles Kalkomey
Langford Engineering Co
EPA
Kalkomey
William St
Winfree
Cuban Troops Accused Of Zaire Attack
Zairean forces press two pronged assault to push rebels from Shaba Province mining area. Morocco's King Hassen II claims proof Cuban troops among invaders after interrogating a prisoner. Soviet Union Cuba and Angely deny direct involvement in Zaire fighting labeled as a popular uprising.
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Tineral
Shaba
Hassen II
Morocco
Zaire
Soviet Union
Cuba
Beauty Theme Sought for Baytown Slogan Contest
Baytown residents of all ages are invited to enter a slogan contest sponsored by the Beautify Baytown Association. First place earns a certificate or ribbon for top two places, with May 10 deadline. Winners announced May 31 at the Chamber of Commerce Building during the HEA meeting.
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Beautity Baytown Association
BBA
Eileen Caffey
BAA
Pasadena
Operaion
Lufkin Pride
Beautify Baytown Association
Baytown
Tex
Chamber Off Commerce
Fire destroys downtown Galveston five story hotel
Fire swept through the Central Hotel area in downtown Galveston leaving a shelf of burning bricks. One man was held for questioning as 28 people were unaccounted for and at least 14 were hospitalized after flames cut the building's only exit. Firefighters from Galveston and across the bay fought the blaze from 1:57 a.m. onward as the structure collapsed in a heavy smoke cloud.
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Galveston
Tex
Gulf of Mexico
Jana
John Sealy Hospital
Jennings
Tire
Dennings
Sheriff's Olfive
Galvesium Tire
Bay
Texas
Chair and TV gadgets spark protest at spring furniture mart
In High Point North Carolina attendees ignore a pitch for a universal chair with integrated TV controls. A buyer describes a faulty chair recline that switches channels and mocks a sales push urging customers to purchase to save money. The piece hints the audience blames Goldwater for their lack of interest.
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High Point
N.C
Acchaic
Goldwater
Carter Plea Faces Uphill Congressional Battle
Interviews with congressional leaders after the Presidents address suggest Carter will struggle to pass key proposals especially higher taxes and energy plans. Senator Rib-bott and House Leader Wright foresee controversy and delays with no early passage before September.
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Carter
Congress
White House
Id Sen
Ababam Ribbott
D-Conn
House
Jim’ Wright
Texas
Wright
Supreme Court rules corporal punishment in schools constitutional
The Supreme Court today ruled that corporal punishment in public schools does not violate constitutional protections. The decision states school authorities, not administrators, have sole power over disciplinary measures even when punishments are severe.
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Washington
Supreme Court
Coady Citizens Explore Cost Of Sewerage System
About 40 Coady residents met in a Baptist church to discuss a sanitary sewer system. Dr. Thomas Smith warned of epidemics from raw sewage. Engineers estimated roughly 500000 dollars for 35 000 feet of clay main and a pumping station. Plans include tying into Baytown lift station or a western plant, with funding via federal grants or bonds.
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Rick Vernac
Coady
Baptist
Thomas Smith
Baytown
The
Sun
Ajl. Busch
Busch Hutchison and Associates
Baylown
Craigmont
Une City
Ivan Langford
Baylown Public Works
Langford
Coady Water Board
Questionnaires on Basic School for Crosby Due
Crosby trustees decide to mail questionnaires to Crosby parents with kindergartners through fifth grade to gauge interest in a fundamental school. They reviewed April 2 straw vote results showing 64 percent in favor and 36 percent opposed, 974 for and 552 against, and discussed next steps while a runoff election nears.
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Muriel Scott Crosby
Crosby
Brades
Monay
Elsie Luguette
Fuguetté
Mins
Larsy Eagleton Johnson
Jerry Prochazka
Land Sui
Cour
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